#fish mounts

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blue heckel & checkerboard discus fish mounts by _sillyjay

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honey gourami & dwarf gourami fish mounts by _sillyjay

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green terror & pumpkinseed fish mounts by _sillyjay

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If you've been looking for in-stock fish replicas on the internet

Mount This Fish Company provides quality fish replicas at affordable pricing with the highest focus on customer service. We offer both saltwater and freshwater fish replicas in half mount, full mount and suspension mount options. Our team's mission is to provide you with a fish replica you will proudly display for years to come while providing you with a 100% satisfaction guarantee."

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Fish Mounts

Are you looking for multiple fish mounts? You have come to the right place. You can save money on shipping costs and the cost of each individual fish mount with our combination packages for fish mounts.

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Fish Replicas

If you've been looking for in-stock fish replicas on the internet, you've probably noticed that production times range from 30 to 90 days. In fact, there are times when you just can't wait that long, right? In our In Stock Category, we try to keep a good selection of in-stock fish mounts.We developed our Quick Production line of fish mounts as a result.

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Are Fish Mounts Made from Real Fish

If you have ever spent time in a big sporting goods store, like Bass Pro Shops, then you surely have noticed all the incredible fish mounted on the walls. Most anglers gaze up with envy at everything from huge marlin to jumbo bass, but have you ever wondered if those shiny mounts are real fish?

So, are fish mounts made from real fish? Taxidermy mounts made from real fish usually only contain the skin, teeth, head and fins. The body portion consists of a light weight foam mold on which the skin and other fish parts are mounted. Most fish mounts are actually painted fiberglass replicas.

There are some important things to know when the opportunity to catch a trophy fish comes knocking. 

How is a fish mounted

One of these days, you could very well catch the fish of a lifetime. Pictures are great, but sometimes they just don’t do the size of a fish justice. If you want to really show off your fishing prowess to your buddies, consider making your trophy a permanent mount on the wall.  To find out extra information on Fish Mounts, you've to visit fishersline.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-mount-a-fish website.

Skin mounts

Using actual fish parts for mounting is slowly becoming a thing of the past. As anglers become more aware of the importance of fishery conservation, catch and release practices make real fish mounts impractical. Even so, taxidermists still get clients insisting on live mounts.

Live fish are mounted using the skin, fins, parts of the head and sometimes the teeth. Fish are far more delicate than most animals when it comes to mounting. Proper preparation is essential to ensure a high quality result. The taxidermist will skin the fish and use a preservative on the fish parts to be saved. Once the skin and other portions of the fish are dry, they are added to a foam mold that makes up the main body of the fish.

The next steps are where the taxidermist’s artistic ability really shines. Life like poses and painting a fish to mimic true-to-life colors is no small feat. Usually only one side of the fish is painted for wall mounts. Pedestal mounts will have both sides painted. Once painted, a clear coat layer is applied to protect it for years to come.

Replica mounts

  If releasing the fish back to the water is your aim, then consider a fiberglass replica instead. It may not be the real thing, but it just might look better anyway. Here are a few things to consider when deciding between taking a fish to the taxidermist or releasing it to fight another day.

The modern day fiber glass reproductions are truly life-like. They are molded from real fish so all the details are present. If the paint job is done by a skilled taxidermist, you will never be able to tell the difference between a skin mount and a replica.

Many taxidermists have access to a large number of custom sizes from fish mold suppliers. This makes matching the exact size of your fish easier than ever.

It may not be the real fish you caught but it sure is a great way to commemorate the catch. It is also a much faster time to completion. A picture of the fish at the time you caught it is key to getting an accurate recreation of the fish. A good taxidermist will work with you and your picture to recreate the memory of your fish.

Regardless of the type of mount you get, it is important to do your homework when selecting a taxidermy shop. All taxidermy requires skill and artistic abilities. Don’t trust your dollar or trophy to someone without hearing feedback from actual customers.

Final thoughts

Fish mount are a great way to share your adventure of a lifetime with friends and family.  A fish on the wall means proof of a catch and bragging rights to go with it.  Getting a skin mount from a real fish or a replica mount is a personal choice.  The replica mounts available now days offer the ability to exactly match your fish’s size and look.  They also last longer and in most cases look better too.