Albino Channel Cat

[Zdr93523]

I caught an albino channel cat yesterday and was wondering how rare that was, I brought him home but haven't cut into him yet...didn't want to ruin it if it is really rare. Any info would help
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[CROSSINEYES]

JUST DONT CUT THAT FISH!!!! YES THEY ARE RARE AND WORTHY OF MOUNTING. IVE FISHED CATS FOR OVER 35 YR,S AND ONLY EVER SEEN 1. AND I DIDNT CATCH IT. POST A PIC... MANY HAVE PROBLEY NEVER SEEN ONE.
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[TubeDude]

[cool][#0000ff]Albino channel cats are fairly rare in the wild but are commonly sold in the aquarium trade. Many albino cats caught by anglers were released illegally.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Some states seem to produce more than others naturally.[/#0000ff]

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[DKSRenegade]

If you caught it in a Community Pond, it isn't that rare.
The fish farms from Arkansas where these Catfish are raised, produce albino Catfish that come to Utah with the regular Channal Catfish. Not a lot of albinos are delivered but there are some each year.
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[Zdr93523]

Cool thanks guys, how much and where do i go to get it mounted?
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[Theekillerbee]

I really don't know any fish taxidermists, but I know a couple guys on here will have some recommendations for ya. I think the going rate is 10-12 bucks an inch. Kinda pricy, but maybe worth the green.
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[Zdr93523]

Thanks, that was a fast reply.
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