Picked up a "Freshwater Sailfish" today!

[war-digs-it]

Hi friends!

No, I'm not silly enough to believe what the thrift store person was trying to tell me about this item. The sales clerk was being serious and I almost laughed out loud when I heard that. In Fact I grew up in Michigan where these fish are native and as a trout fisherman It was recognized instantly as a Grayling. There are plenty of bass mounts and such around here but a nice trophy Grayling like this may be a little more rare. The fish is about 18 inches, they don't grow very large at all. Paid $20 and left the bass and brim mounts at the store.

Thanks for looking!

 

[ivan salis]

freshwater sailfish indeed.

lol

 

[SilverForBrains]

I would pay $20 for a nice taxidermied fish any day, any species. they are just so cool as decorations.

 

[war-digs-it]

I would pay $20 for a nice taxidermied fish any day, any species. they are just so cool as decorations.

I wish I had gotten there a couple days ago, they said they had about 5-6 other mounts that came in with this one. They couldn't name any of the species and this store prices to sell.

 

[clovis97]

What will it sell for, WDI?

 

[war-digs-it]

What will it sell for, WDI?

Started an auction Thurs. @10 p.m. with a starting bid of $99. Has a few watchers already, hoping for $125 or so.
Grayling Trophy Trout Fish Mount Taxidermy Fly Fishing Man Cave Table Decor Vtg | eBay

 

[inspectorgadget]

Looked at your running & completed eBay ads & was surprised to see those older calculators you have & had are not very valuable. Every old one I've had & sold (Exactra & Texas Instruments) have both brought close to $100 each.

I like the waffle iron you have but not for $100! I sure would pay up to $10 (at a local auction) for it tho!

Good luck on the fish sale!