I've caught a few big ones, but I've never considered mounting one. But, I'm not much for taxidermy anyway. I probably learned that from my dad. True story (I know it sounds like BS, but if you knew my dad, you'd know it's true): My dad brought home a mess of crappie one day a few years ago. He weighed the three biggest ones together at home and they went well over 11lbs, closer to 12, if I remember correctly. He didn't even snap a photo. I know - sounds like BS, but believe me, he'll under estimate before he exaggerates a story.