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Trout taxidermist Randy Ford last to work on famous fish

Taxidermist Randy Ford was one of the last people to work on, and examine, the original mount of Nipigon's world record breaking trout.

Lake Nipigon trout has held the world record for weigth for nearly 100 years.

A carved replica of the world record trout caught 99 years ago in the Nipigon River can be seen at the Nipigon Museum. (Gord Ellis/CBC)

Taxidermist Randy Ford was one of the last people to work on, and examine, the original mount of Nipigon's world record trout before it was destroyed in a fire.

CBC's Outdoors columnist Gord Ellis speaks with Ford and shares that interview, as well as news of the new replica with host Cathy Alex.