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RELEASE MOUNTS

release mounts allow release anglers to commemorate their catch Release Mounts are hand crafted replicas of trophy game fish. These days, conservation-minded trophy fishermen choose to release their fish alive, and to commemorate their catch with a release mount.

Until recently, actual fish parts were commonly used in the mounting of trophy game fish. 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. An artist would then paint directly over the dried fish skin to give the mount its colorful appearance.

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Skin mounts were gradually phased out during the 1990's and replaced by composite fish mounts, produced from molds. This is now the only type of mount generally offered by the Marine Taxidermy Industry. Composite fish 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.

release mounts, release mount, fish mounting 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.