Welcome to King Sailfish Mounts.

At King Sailfish, we are very pleased to introduce a unique process for the mounting of gamefish. Often referred to as a "Release Mount", your trophy can be hand-crafted according to the size and coloration of your once-in-a-lifetime catch--to keep that memory alive for years to come!

Release Mounts offer an attractive alternative to traditional skin mounts. Exploding with vibrance, each mount is lightweight and easy to install. Available in a wide range of sizes and striking action poses, savvy anglers choose to let their fish go unharmed, and still commemorate their catch with a Release Mount.



King Sailfish also offers a full line of tournament trophies. Available in a variety of sizes, our handsome awards are based on miniature versions of trophy gamefish. Each piece is individually hand-crafted and painted by hand. Mounted on a beautiful mahogany base, and adorned with your tournament logo, a sportsman’s most memorable offshore achievements can be attractively displayed as a centerpiece in one’s home or office.

Over the years decorating your home, office, restaurant, poolside wall or den with a beautiful fish replica mount has become the ultimate in creating a soothing and relaxing atmosphere. Fish taxidermy has come a long way from the days when your fish reproduction mount would flake away and/or fade within a few years of hanging it on your wall.
Today’s eco friendly (or green as they say) fiberglass fish mounts give us the best of both worlds. You have a beautiful, durable and lightweight fish trophy to proudly display, and the ability to say “I returned him to the sea to fight another day.”

With a release mount from King Sail Fish Mounts you will be doing your part in assuring that for years to come, our children and children’s children will have the opportunity to feel the excitement of catching a trophy fish of their own.It's just a key stroke or phone call away. Personalize your catch with a custom engraved plaque. Order yours today and you will soon enjoy the pleasure of owning a King Sailfish Mount.http://kingsailfishmounts.com/

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

About Release Mounts

What you should know before you go.....



Sportfishermen constantly dream of that Once-In-A-Lifetime Catch. Often times dreams do come true. If you were to catch the big one.....what would you do? Have ever thought about having a trophy fish mounted? Here is some information that might be helpful to you.

Until recently, actual fish parts were commonly used in the mounting of trophy gamefish. The skin, fins and jaws would typically be salted for transport to the nearest taxidermist, who would then incorporate those parts into what was referred to as a "Skin Mount". The skin, after being de-greased, would be reformed into its original shape by stuffing the inside with paper, burlap or some other material. One common misconception was that the skin could be restored to it's original color. Rather, an artist would paint directly over the dried skin to give the mount its colorful appearance.


Skin mounts were gradually phased out during the 1970's and 80's and replaced with Composite mounts, produced from molds. This is now the only type of mount generally offered by the Marine Taxidermy Industry. Composite mounts, also called Release Mounts, offer many advantages. Among those include anatomical perfection, reduced cost and fast production time. Release Mounts have proven to be a far superior product. However, the biggest advantage is the angler's ability to release his or her trophy fish alive, yet still have it "mounted".
Release Mounts are available from a variety of producers. Specific information about each can be found online



To order a mount of your trophy fish, you will need to provide information including the species and size. Size can be quantified by length and/or weight. Your captain can assist in determining this information. A photograph, which is optional, can be helpful during the final painting. This allows the artist to reproduce the specific colors and markings of your fish. Or, you can simply advise the geographic location of where the fish was caught.

Release Mounts are lightweight, easy to install and can last for a lifetime.
Good fishing, and please do your part to conserve our marine resources. By doing so, we all will have a better chance to catch more fish.

Raymond Douglas

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