Geez, bud, you couldn't have called it any closer! I scrolled down looking for that replica-maker's link -- that YOU provided, coincidentally enough!!! ( Jeffsfishmounts.com )

Anyways, when I read your "JSmith" post from 3/14 just now, I couldn't believe you called it to the DAY -- catching your 10-plus on the 29th, the last day in your "no later than" statement. That was quite the call!!!

Can you tell me what day it will be that I beat your **16**???!!! :7

In any case, this guy 'Jeff' looks like he does some good work, even if that "$13 per inch" quote adds up pretty quickly!!! (What did you say yours was? 28 inches long? Hmmm... 28x13=$364, plus another $50 or so for the driftwood mount. Looks like over $400 for his basic quote). Well, at least you have a starting point for comparison, if nothing else! Like I had said a couple weeks ago: since all you're left with is the PHOTO, which you'll ALWAYS have, there's no real reason to rush into anything.

If you happen to shop around & find a better deal, with the same level of quality Jeff Soto seems to offer, be sure & post what you find. I've still got an 11-5'er I'd like to see mounted on the wall someday -- if not something BIGGER!!!