If a photo is provided, our artists can look for details and special characteristics of each particular fish. They will look for a break in the common pattern and any spots or markings that are unusual will be incorporated into your trophy. Our taxidermy artists are very talented and detail oriented resultingin a very life-like trophy fish mount.However, to assist them in the process and to ensure that thefinal result includes everything that you may have spotted. Send us a note along with your photo andthe assigned artist will ensure every detail is reproduced. Examples of common requests; "Can youmake the colors more like in this picture". Or "I saw this picture on the gray taxidermy website and I’d like mine to look similar...".

Each fish mount comes pre-installed with a strong custom hanger. In the finishing process, each mount is balanced and sized to determine the proper hanger. For locations where wind or theft might be a concern, a special locking bracket can be requested and installed.

The normal turnaround time is 12 to 14 WEEKS. EXPEDITED SERVICE is available on most mounts.Each task requires precision workmanship and must pass inspection before moving on to the next process as well as final inspection. We can ensure you that we do not sacrifice quality or craftsmanship for turnaround time.

Yes - We can ship your mount anywhere you like. Matter-of-fact we take great pride and special care of the delivery of your mount. Our crate and shipping staff have built customized crates for customers from all "corners" of our globe. To us your mount is a piece of art and therefore treated as such. Each shipment is also fully insured, in case something unforeseen would happen during the delivery.

Yes there are and vary depending on final destination. Crating is an essential part of the service to ensure your trophy fish will arrive in perfect condition. Our taxidermists ensure that special care is involved in creating AND delivering each and every fish mount. Smaller fish travel in boxes made of 400lbs test cardboard which proves to be the strongest and lightest material. For larger fish we build a wooden frame around your trophy fish mount and then the entire crate is wrapped with cardboard.Your fish mount is now ready for shipping. In addition all trophy mounts are shipped 100% insured on trustworthy freight carriers to provide you with the peace-of-mind and safe passage to its final destination - your home, or office, preserving your memory of a lifetime.

Our mounts are produced out of multiple layers of fiberglass and are surprisingly light in relation to their size.

Yes - Each order is processed individually and with the greatest attention to detail. Each mount is handcrafted to give you a personalized product and lasting memory of your catch. A real fish has been used to create our molds. Based on the length, weight and type of your particular fish, we then select a matching mold which is then custom painted to be an exact representation of your specific catch and trophy fish will resemble your fish to the smallest of details.

All we need is the TYPE, LENGTH and/or WEIGHT of your fish but in many cases the length is enough information for us to create the reproduction. Even though a photograph can help our artists, they are optional. In addition, we like to know the location of where you caught the fish as in some cases special characteristics may be common for a fish from a certain region.

Every fish has what is called "lateral line". This line is picked up in the molding process and only ads to the realism of the fish mount. The lateral line connects to the brain of the fish and it is a sense organ in aquatic organisms (mainly fish). They are used to detect movement and vibration in the surrounding water. Lateral lines are in most cases visible as faint lines running lengthwise down each side from head to tail.

We use glass to reproduce the eyes.

We use dental acrylic(the same as dentists use on humans) to create the jaw or teeth. In case a customer request to use the real teeth we can do so, given they were harvested properly.

If a photo is provided, our artists can look for details and special characteristics of each particular fish. They will look for a break in the common pattern and any spots or markings that are unusual will be incorporated into your trophy. Our taxidermy artists are very talented and detail oriented resultingin a very life-like trophy fish mount.However, to assist them in the process and to ensure that thefinal result includes everything that you may have spotted. Send us a note along with your photo andthe assigned artist will ensure every detail is reproduced. Examples of common requests; "Can youmake the colors more like in this picture". Or "I saw this picture on the gray taxidermy website and I’d like mine to look similar...".

If a customer request to use the real teeth or jaw, and given that the fish was harvested properly without damaging the teeth or jaw, we will do so. Alternatively, we will use regular dental acrylic to create a fitting jaw or set of teeth

The word "Taxidermy" is derived from two ancient Greek words; "taxis", which means movement; and "derma", meaning skin. Which loosely translates to "movement of skin". Today Taxidermy is a general term describing the various methods of reproducing a life-like and life-size, three-dimensional representation of an animal, that can be mounted for permanent display.

Notable for marine taxidermy is the fact that normally the finished trophy fish mounts do not contain any parts of the fish itself (besides in some cases the teeth or jaw). Instead they are recreated from man-made materials. This is an ideal solution for catch-and-release anglers, who can release their gamefish unharmed, yet still have a life-sized trophy to hang in their home, cabin or office wall.

Yes we can accommodate and recommend various mounting options.

We only handle marine taxidermy in-house. However, we may be able to recommend other vendors if needed depending on the animal.

Yes - Your mount will be handcrafted from materials that are resistant from the usual wear and tear from outdoor exposure such as sunlight, wind, rain, snow, etc. However, we do recommend an optional coating of our protective clear coat for mounts that will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.