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How do you guys attache fish in the back for painting? I’m watching Rick Crane DVD as Iwrite this from my android phone. Just wanting to see different methods,to see what would apply better for me.
I use 5 gallon paint paddles. 2 holes 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart about 1/3 from top of paddle. I use 1 1/2 inch dry wall screws to attach to back of fish (depending on thickness of fish). 1 more hole 1 inch from top of paddle to hang for drying. The paddle lets me hold the fish in 1 hand while airbrushing from the other. I also have a rig with pvc pipes (2 inch i think) that I can put the fish on the paddle in to stand upright so I can do multiple fish at one time. Especially for LM bass I can do one color at a time on multiple fish. I use regular size paint paddles for small fish with a small piece of pvc pipe about 1 inch long to provide a little space between the paddle & fish, this for brim, etc. For larger fish I just attach to my deer mounting stands. Hope this is helpful.
