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    Mesa, Arizona

    T&A Fish Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Mesa, Arizona

    4.4 (17 reviews)
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    About T&A Fish Taxidermy

    T&A Fish Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Mesa, Arizona, specializing in all aspects of fish taxidermy, from conventional skin mounts to replicas and restoration.

    Founded in 1998 by Terry Johnson, the studio blends a passion for fishing with fine artistic skill and advanced techniques to create accurate, lifelike mounts.

    Their primary focus is fish taxidermy, with additional high-end work on reptiles and amphibians.


    Animal Mount Types

    fish

    • Fish Replicas
    • Fish Skin Mounts

    reptiles


      Animal Mount Details

      They work mainly on fish, with additional services for reptiles and amphibians, covering both conventional mounts and replicas as well as restoration.

      You can choose from conventional (skin) fish mounts, replicas of released fish, and restoration of old or damaged pieces.

      In business since 1998, owner Terry Johnson is a National Taxidermy Association Certified Taxidermist and Award of Excellence recipient with extensive competition experience at state, national, and world levels.

      The studio emphasizes competition-level craftsmanship, meticulous study of anatomy and coloration, and staying current through regular convention attendance to deliver highly realistic, detailed mounts.


      Pricing & Turnaround

      They do not publish specific prices and encourage you to contact the studio directly to discuss your project and costs.

      Turnaround times are not fixed; work is done by appointment and scheduled individually, with reviews noting timely completion and at least one mount finished in about four months.

      They offer restoration of older or damaged mounts and provide Tucson drop-off service coordinated by appointment.


      What Customers Say

      4.4(17 reviews)
      Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

      Reviewers consistently praise the mounts as phenomenal, highly detailed, and lifelike, describing the work as true artwork that brings trophies back to life.

      Customers highlight professional, friendly service, noting that Terry is knowledgeable, passionate, responsive, and willing to answer questions and provide updates throughout the process.

      Reviews describe reliable, timely work with no recurring complaints about delays, though a few low-star ratings lack comments to explain any issues.


      Find Out More

      The studio operates by appointment at 556 N. 104th Place in Mesa, Arizona, and also offers a Tucson drop-off option, serving anglers across the broader Arizona region.

      To move forward, you can contact T&A Fish Taxidermy to schedule an appointment, discuss your fish or reptile project, and arrange drop-off or other logistics.

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