Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Big Bluegill

I'm curious, Cecil. In a case like this where the fish was received in less-than-mint condition, do you extrapolate backwards to what he would have looked like alive and prepare the mount with that appearance? This must require some knowledge of regional appearances (i.e. CNBG) if you get them in from all over (knowledge which I bet you have as much of as anyone).