5 Foot Stuffed Catfish! What a Catch! Very Lifelike!

YouTube · Post by **Jools** » 22 Nov 2005, 12:44

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

pturley · Post by **pturley** » 22 Nov 2005, 15:40

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.

Post by **Silurus** » 23 Nov 2005, 13:13

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.

sidguppy · Post by **sidguppy** » 23 Nov 2005, 15:54

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)

Post by **Silurus** » 23 Nov 2005, 15:59

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.)

Jonno · Post by **Jonno** » 23 Nov 2005, 16:41

thats very cool, i have lots of glass ornamnets of fish that i got from italy i will try to get some pictures

pturley · Post by **pturley** » 23 Nov 2005, 17:38

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.

YouTube · Post by **Jools** » 23 Nov 2005, 18:30

Hey, couldn't resist adding my two to this thread which is rapdily becoming "daft catfish things I've bought on eBay"...

Jools

djw66 · Post by **djw66** » 23 Nov 2005, 19:49

Certainly proves that one can get absolutley ANYTHING on eBay.

Jonno · Post by **Jonno** » 24 Nov 2005, 13:43

djw66 wrote:Certainly proves that one can get absolutley ANYTHING on eBay.

You certainly can i found an air guitar in mint condition

Post by **Silurus** » 24 Nov 2005, 23:28

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).

matongflush · Post by **matongflush** » 30 Nov 2005, 09:46

Where did you get this SILURUS?

Post by **Silurus** » 30 Nov 2005, 10:41

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).

matongflush · Post by **matongflush** » 30 Nov 2005, 16:57

Interesting! Do they still have any in stock?

Post by **Silurus** » 01 Dec 2005, 12:45

Not anymore. They had only one catfish and that was it.

matongflush · Post by **matongflush** » 03 Dec 2005, 07:04

Oh.

Thanks for sharing anyway.