No Need To Kill For A Fish Mount

This captain was obviously not "UP" on the latest information. It is no longer necessary for a trophy fish to be taken from the ocean for mounting purposes. There is no longer any need for the actual fish......even the mount's teeth can be created from molds using dental acrylics.

The Marine Taxidermy Industry once relied almost exclusively on freshly caught fish for producing trophy mounts. And the charter fleet boated thousands of gamefish every year. The increasing number of fish being taken out of the water resulted in a situation where sailfish and other prized species were becoming more and more difficult to catch.

However, due to an increased awareness brought about by The Billfish Foundation, The International Game Fish Association, and others, the majority of all trophy game fish are now being released alive for mounting purposes. Release mounts produced from composite materials are now the choice of both novice and master anglers alike. The release mount segment is the fastest growing part of the marine taxidermy industry. And Fort Lauderdale is once again considered by many to be the Sailfishing Capital of the US.

Raymond Douglas
Owner -King Sailfish Mounts



King Sailfish Mounts proudly offers an array of mounted fish, producing both freshwater and saltwater fish mounts. Also called release mounts, KSM's fiberglass fish replicas provide sportsmen with the absolute highest level of quality and value, and symbolize an age of environmental awareness. Our artists capture the rich beauty.....(for more, click on "About Us". )
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King Sailfish Mounts and Stu Apte to Assist in Tarpon Tagging Program..

The Bonefish and Tarpon Research Conservation organization of the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science will be inserting tarpon satellite tags this season in Whitewater Bay, Everglades National Park. With the help of world recognized angler Stu Apte, and King Sailfish's Raymond Douglas, pop-up tags will be placed in a limited number of qualified tarpon in order to gain scientific knowledge regarding fishery dynamics, stock spatial distribution, spawning migrations and movements between fishing areas.

Pop-up Archival Transmitter (PAT) tags record information over a period of time and are then scheduled to pop-off, allowing researchers to recover the tag and record the data gathered. The resulting information can then be used by scientists and lawmakers to study and help protect this valuable marine resource.

The first tag was successfully inserted on March 13 by Mike Larkin and Raymond Douglas. The fish's size and geographical location was recorded prior to a successful release. For more information on how you can become involved, visit http://www.bonefishresearch.com/tarpon.htm

King Sailfish Mounts proudly offers an array of mounted fish, producing both freshwater and saltwater fish mounts. Also called release mounts, KSM's fiberglass fish replicas provide sportsmen with the absolute highest level of quality and value, and symbolize an age of environmental awareness. Our artists capture the rich beauty.....(for more, click on "About Us". )

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What People Are Saying About King Sailfish Mounts

Today I would like to bring you into a forum discussion titled "king sailfish fish mounts".

This is a very popular fishing forum named StripersOnline SurfTalk Forums

king sailfish fish mounts
Do any of you guys have mounts from this place and if so, what do you think? Also, while I know that the actual caught fish isn't involved in these mounts (presumably you either released the fish or ate it), do they work off pictures and actual measurements of the fish you caught or do you just get a 'generic' version of the species in question?

Yes I have used them. They did a 30lb Chinnouk Salmon (sp)for me a couple of years ago. I came out amazing. This fish was caught in NY and as such has a bronze coloration to it. The chinnouks (sp)they usually mount are on the silver side.This presented a challange for them. They put their best painter on it who happens t be the owner. Took alittle longer but I it. I will now use them exclusively. You have to take several good pics from several angles along with length,girth, wt and send them this info. I also point out any distinguishing marks the fish may have......good luck lets see some pics when you get it back. What are you mounting?

Actually, I don't have anything currently. But I'm heading down to FL in July and depending on what I catch, I might want something as a keepsake. Anyway, I've always said that the next nice striper, big blue or albie on the fly, I would have it mounted - but inevitably, I almost always release these fish unless it can't swim away...and even then, I usually find someone to give the fish to. So this might be a nice alternative...as well as buy me some additional time to decide if I'd want a mount without having to kill the fish.Basically I asked the question because I saw an add for them this morning and it piqued my interest. I'm glad to hear your salmon came out the way you liked.

Thanks

Here is a mount of a 140 tarpon from king sailfish - great job, unbelievable - just submitted a pic and estimate of size. let me know if you want more

That's a great piece of work !

thanks, but it was even more fun catching

End of discussion

King Sailfish Mounts proudly offers an array of mounted fish, producing both freshwater and saltwater fish mounts. Also called release mounts, KSM's fiberglass fish replicas provide sportsmen with the absolute highest level of quality and value, and symbolize an age of environmental awareness. Our artists capture the rich beauty.....(for more, click on "About Us". )

K.S.M. Fish Mounts are lightweight and easy to install. Production time is only a few short weeks. Send us your photos (optional) and soon enjoy the pleasure of owning a beautiful custom fish mount from King Sailfish Mounts, Fort Lauderdale's leading producer of mounted fish replicas.
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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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"Conservationist of the Year" Raymond Douglas

"Marine Artist Raymond Douglas of King Sailfish Mounts was recently named "Conservationist of the Year" by the Coastal Conservation Association, Palm Beach Chapter. Douglas and KSM have been credited for their contribution toward marine conservation by their promotion of the Release Mount concept. When KSM first began in the early 1990's, the taxidermy industry relied heavily on the killing of gamefish for mounting purposes. KSM pioneered the idea of replica fish mounts, and has been very influential in the marine taxidermy business. These days nearly all fish are released alive for mounting purposes. "

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About Us - An overview of King Sailfish Mounts, Inc.

Release Fish Mounts and Overview of King Sailfish Mounts, Inc.



King Sailfish Mounts was formed in the early 1990’s by Marine Artist Raymond Douglas, due to concern over populations of Atlantic sailfish in Florida offshore waters.

For decades, sailfish had been customarily brought back to the dock for photographs and mounting. As a result, sailfish were becoming increasingly difficult to catch in those days. In the 1960’s, new methods had been perfected for the mounting of gamefish that did not require any actual part of the fish. However, even many years later, the large taxidermy companies were still reluctant to implement those techniques, during which time sailfish continued to be harvested needlessly by the local charter fleet along with other species of marine gamefish.

KSM’s mission was to bring about a change. Organizations such as The Billfish Foundation and The International Game Fish Association helped to create an awareness which was warmly embraced by conservation-minded anglers. Within a short time, the Release Mount concept quickly gained momentum. KSM artists became overwhelmed, producing not only sailfish—but mounts of all species of gamefish from around the world.

Family owned and operated since inception, KSM has grown to be the industry’s leader in Marine Conservation and remains one of the most influential producers of release mounts in the world; continuing to hand craft finely detailed mounts…..by hand…..one-at-a-time, and now offering a wide selection of both fresh and saltwater mounts.

King Sailfish Mounts is a co-sponsor of The Billfish Foundation Tag & Release Program (www.billfish.org). 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.

For more information, log on to the KSM website at http://www.kingsailfishmounts.com/.
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