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5 Foot Stuffed Catfish! What a Catch! Very Lifelike!
Posted: 22 Nov 2005, 12:44
by Jools
Found this on eBay -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 6015773107 - a bit big for me but perhaps some RTC guys would like it.
Jools
Posted: 22 Nov 2005, 15:40
by pturley
I have one of these...
I've been looking for more to use as a props during my club talks (why you don't buy that cute little 3" Red-tail)
They are well printed and realistic enough. Suppose to be a Flat-head, but the head is sewn pointed, well enough though.
They were originally sold by Cabelas. A U.S. Sporting goods outfitter.
Posted: 23 Nov 2005, 13:13
by Silurus
I have a less realistic version sitting atop one of my bookshelves.
I am more inclined towards these guys, though. Takes up far less space.
Posted: 23 Nov 2005, 15:54
by sidguppy
LOL!!!!
the huge stuffed toy on top of the bookshelves looks GREAT
I get this hunch that to postorder one out of the US would shoot the pricetag right up into the stratosphere, right?
I never saw anything like these but it sure is a great way to advocate against those buying a 3" TSN or Redtail for their 75G tank.
maybe the Sporting outfitters should make a fully lifesize Arowana as well.....you'd be amazed at the popularity of these in NL and they're similar sized with TSN's and just like them not suited for the hometank (the missing 8" in length Vs adult 4 feet TSN is compensated by their active swimming and jumping behaviour! Arowana = NOT a pet either)
Posted: 23 Nov 2005, 15:59
by Silurus
I get this hunch that to postorder one out of the US would shoot the pricetag right up into the stratosphere, right?
Actually, it's possible to buy only the empty shell (on eBay) and then stuff the catfish yourself. I presume the empty shell would cost only a little more than a letter to ship (since the shell would not weigh much more than that).
The whole thing (when stuffed) is bulky, but actually weighs little. So even if you bought a fully stuffed one, it doesn't weigh that much more than the empty shell.
I think there a whole series of these, all of them based on American gamefishes (largemouth bass, pike, sunfish, etc.)
Posted: 23 Nov 2005, 16:41
by Jonno
thats very cool, i have lots of glass ornamnets of fish that i got from italy i will try to get some pictures
Posted: 23 Nov 2005, 17:38
by pturley
For my talk, I stuff the one I have into a 6" x 6" x 6" cardboard box. It's very tight, but I am able to just barely tape the box shut.
Once I snip the tape while talking about RTCs, the fish literally erupts out of the box.(akin to the growth rate of these fish!). I believe it conveys the point I am trying to make quite well!
SidGuppy, if you find one you want to buy, I can at least confirm whether or not you're getting gouged on shipping costs.
Posted: 23 Nov 2005, 18:30
by Jools
Hey, couldn't resist adding my two to this thread which is rapdily becoming "daft catfish things I've bought on eBay"...
Jools
Posted: 23 Nov 2005, 19:49
by djw66
Certainly proves that one can get absolutley ANYTHING on eBay.
Posted: 24 Nov 2005, 13:43
by Jonno
djw66 wrote:Certainly proves that one can get absolutley ANYTHING on eBay.
You certainly can i found an air guitar in mint condition
Posted: 24 Nov 2005, 23:28
by Silurus
daft catfish things I've bought on eBay
Speaking of daft catfish things...
Not that they would ever show up on my dinner table (or my wife would ever stand for that).
Posted: 30 Nov 2005, 09:46
by matongflush
Where did you get this SILURUS?
Posted: 30 Nov 2005, 10:41
by Silurus
Strangely enough, I did not get this on eBay.
Picked it up in Dunham's Sports (a store that sells sports and outdoor activities equipment).
Posted: 30 Nov 2005, 16:57
by matongflush
Interesting! Do they still have any in stock?
Posted: 01 Dec 2005, 12:45
by Silurus
Not anymore. They had only one catfish and that was it.
Posted: 03 Dec 2005, 07:04
by matongflush
Oh.
Thanks for sharing anyway.