King Sailfish Mounts And The I.G.F.A.

Lou Marron's All-Tackle World Record Broadbill Swordfish Mount Now at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum

by International Game Fish Association 17. February 2010 13:31

The International Game Fish Association is proud to welcome the arrival of Lou Marron's All-Tackle World Record broadbill swordfish mount to the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum. Recently restored to its original splendor by King Sailfish Mounts (http://www.kingsailfishmounts.com/), this magnificent piece of sportfishing history will soon be on display for all to see at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania Beach, Florida.

(To view the photos of the delivery of the mount to IGFA please scroll down)

According to Marron’s world record application, the 1,182-pound fish was landed on May 7, 1953off the coast of Iquique, Chile. The fight lasted almost two hours and the fish measured 179.25 inches in length – which included its broken bill. At the time it was one of the heaviest fish of any kind caught on rod and reel. Along with Alfred C. Glassell's All-Tackle World Record black marlin, this catch is one of the most notable records of all time and the record is unlikely to be defeated.

The original mount of Marron’s fish, made by legendary Miami taxidermist Al Pflueger, included some real fish parts (bill, head, tail and fins) and the body of the mount, which was constructed of plaster, weighed nearly 200 pounds. After creating a new mold (it is believed the original mold is no longer in existence), King Sailfish Mounts produced a lightweight model from composite materials. The original fish parts were carefully restored and re-attached, and the mount was then finished with a special mixture of paints designed to maintain the authenticity of this historic catch.

During restoration the thick layer of plaster that covered the bill was removed for the first time, revealing the past turbulent life of this swordfish. The bill was broken almost in half; what remains has numerous deep gouges along the edges indicating it had been used aggressively. The tip appears to have been broken well before that final epic battle, for a substantial amount of scar tissue had accumulated at the break. These unique scars are visible in the restored mount.

On display at the Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club for more than 50 years, the new home of this magnificent mount is now the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum. Please pay us a visit after March 1, 2010 to see this new addition to the Museum firsthand. Remember, as an IGFA member your admission is free. Not a member? Join today at http://www.igfa.org/.

Photos of delivery of the All-Tackle swordfish mount to IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum:

Ray Douglas of King Sailfish Mounts (http://www.kingsailfishmounts.com/) points out the deep gouges along the swordfish bill.

Ray Douglas and IGFA Conservation Director Jason Schratwieser admire the immense size of the mount.

Kent Ullberg's Sword Dance statue outside the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum provides a fitting landmark for the new home of the All-Tackle swordfish mount.

The All-Tackle swordfish mount almost did not fit through the front doors of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum.



IGFA plans to place the All-Tackle mount above the IGFA Museum Store with a plaque commemorating the history behind the catch of the magnificent fish.

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The Manufacturing Of A Fish mount "Times Have Changed

Times Have Changed ...

Likely the most famous words ever spoken
on a charter boat are, “That is the biggest
fish that we’ve ever seen ....you ought
to have that one mounted!” This phrase
has been repeatedly exclaimed to clients
fishing on charter boats around the world
since the early 1920’s.

Raymond Douglas, President of King SailfishMounts recalls his first experience
with taxidermy: “On my first “Deep Sea”
fishing trip as a child, after several hours of
trolling we finally hooked up and I was put
in the fighting chair. No sooner than I was
handed the rod, the mate soon began yelling
from the tower, “We haven’t seen one
like that for over 10 years....do you want to
mount it”? We were so excited by the level
of enthusiasm that my father and I choose
to mount our catch…only to learn sometime
later that there really wasn’t anything
that special about a 12 pound kingfish.”

Years later after moving to South Florida,
Douglas took a job as lifeguard and each
day on the way to work he would pass by
the local charter fleet. Seeing the carcasses
of sailfish and other gamefish killed only
for mounting purposes inspired Douglas
to look for a better way to help anglers
capture the memory of the exciting catch
without the need to kill these valuable fish.
In those early days, Pflueger Marine
Taxidermy was the largest in the world,
under the direction of the legendary Al
Pflueger, Sr. Pflueger mounted many of the
noteworthy game fish of that era, including
Alfred Glassell, Jr.’s 1,560-pound Black
Marlin and Louis E. Marron’s 1,182-pound
Broadbill Swordfish. Some anglers may
still remember their studio in Miami (pronounced
Miama). Pflueger’s close competitor,
J. T. Reese, Taxidermist was located in
Fort Lauderdale and was known for extreme
quality and perfection, and remained
the only major taxidermist to mount actual
fish skins well into the 1980’s.
Times change and so did the marine taxidermy
industry. Manufacturing processes
were very labor intensive and production
materials were being labeled as hazardous,
which dramatically increased costs. At
the same time, sportsmen were becoming
aware of the importance of marine conservation
and the ever increasing pressure on
fish populations. It was these things that
prompted taxidermists to experiment with
new methods for producing fish mounts
without the need for the actual fish.
It seems that many marine taxidermy
companies claim to have produced the
first fiberglass fish mount. However, the
first company to successfully introduce and
promote the release mount concept was
King Sailfish Mounts of Fort Lauderdale.
KSM’s collection of anatomically perfect
molds made from carefully selected game
fish specimens have proven to satisfy the
demands of the most discriminating world
class sportsman. Combined with the airbrushing
talent of Marine Artist Raymond
Douglas, KSM has been credited with being
the most influential company in the marine
taxidermy industry today.
Should you be lucky enough to hook that
once-in-a-lifetime catch, or your first trophy
fish (even a 12-pound kingfish), you can
release it alive and still commemorate the
event with a release mount. All you need
to do is provide the species and length (or
weight). Photos which can be used during
the final painting are optional. When measuring,
be careful not to put yourself or the
fish at risk for injury. In some cases it may
be best to estimate. Your custom mount
can be delivered to your home or office in
just a few short weeks, and it will surely be
the envy of friends and family alike, while
the fish lives to fight another day.

King Sailfish Mounts is the official release
mount provider of CCA Florida.

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Fish Mounts The Industry Leader

King Sailfish Mounts has grown to be an industry leader and has been credited for being the most influential producer of Release Mounts in the Taxidermy Industry.

In the early 1990's, King Sailfish Mounts introduced and promoted the Release Mount Concept for Atlantic Sailfish. The Billfish Foundation (http://www.billfish.org/), The International Game Fish Association (http://www.igfa.org/) and Others assisted KSM in creating an awareness among conservation-minded trophy-seeking anglers. And the Release Mount concept quickly gained momentum as an alternative to traditional sailfish taxidermy. Since that time, sailfish populations have rebounded







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King Sailfish Mounts is a TBF Partner, and a current Co-Sponsor of The Billfish Foundation Tag & Release Program. Data generated as a result is used by scientists and lawmakers to propose legislation designed to help manage and conserve billfish and other pelagic species, and also to quantify the importance of recreational fishing to the tourism industry and to local economies. Click here or more info on the TBF Tag and Release Program.
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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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King Sailfish Mounts Launches A New Website

King Sailfish Mounts Is Proud To Announce The Launching Of Our New Website.

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I.G.F.A. Lifetime Achievement Awards

Lifetime Achievement Awards; top anglers to be honoredGuides/educators Captain Jay Wright Jr., Hollywood, Fla., USA, and Jean-Francois Helias, also an IGFA Representative from Bangkok, Thailand will be presented with IGFA Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Each man will receive a David Wirth limited edition bronze “Lava” Hawaiian circle hook sculpture.

Also to be honored will be Ms. Jodie L. Johnson, Peterborough, N.H. USA, as the Overall Female Angler of the year recording the most records, 28 all on fly.

In addition Dr. Martin Arostegui Coral Gables, Fla., USA, will receive the Overall Male Angler of the year with 22 records, 18 of them on fly. The retired physician was the first angler to reach the 200 world records plateau two years ago.



All first place winners will receive King Sailfish Mounts.



Cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and awards program at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for the WRAA are $50.00 and include a barbecue dinner.For more information or to reserve a ticket, contact Lesley Arico at 954-924-4222 or HYPERLINK "mailto:pgaube@igfa.org" larico@igfa.org .



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Another Happy Client For King Sailfish Mounts

Dear Folks:

I received my Largemouth Bass mount by Fed Ex shipping yesterday evening.
Opened it this morning. OUTSTANDING MOUNT.
Must admit that your mount looks better than the original fish.
When I caught the bass it had just came off the beds; it was long, but skinny and scrawny as a rail.
Your mount has filled him out and he is a trophy anyone would be proud to have handing on their wall.
Beautiful Job.

Thanks,
George Sawyer, Jr.


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"Thanks" to King Sailfish Mounts

The Billfish Foundation's annual tagging & release awards.


I just wanted to extend my "thanks" to King Sailfish Mounts for providing the trophies for The Billfish Foundation's annual tagging & release awards.
I was the recipient of the "Top Swordfish Tagging Angler - Atlantic" award. I was not able to attend the ceremonies in February, and finally picked it up from the TBF office today.
It looks fantastic! It's the first fishing-related trophy I've won, and it will get a proud placement in my home.

Thanks again!-->Bill Buckley

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