Each of my mounts are created with the sole purpose of achieving my customer's satisfaction.  I will reproduce, down to the finest detail, an exact replica of your prized catch. If however, you want to purchase one of our mounts for decorative purposes and not as a trophy, you can be assured that the replica will look sublimely realistic from detailed painting to the accurate reproduction and inlay of teeth to the inserting of gills, if they are desired. In fact our mounts have such integrity of species, that the only ones who will know your fish is a replica are the people you decide to tell.

 

    Marine Creations Taxidermy is a small business and not factory or mass produced product. Therefore your mount will get the fullest attention it deserves.

I take great pride in my products, the Pictures of my mounts speak for themselves. They are not just taxidermy, but works of art.

Please see the "About the Artist" page, to learn more about me and my work

  Why A Reproduction?

- Decay & Damage: Skin mounts will decay over the years and fins will eventually fall apart. Not to mention bugs and vermin can eat at the mount.

Reproductions ( with proper care) will last a life time.

- Conservation: In addition to saving the depletion of fish populations, the benefits of fiberglass mounts far outweigh those of skin mounts. While skin mounts have a "shelf life", fiberglass, if properly cared for will last indefinitely. An aging skin mount will suffer from peeling or cracking of the paint, scales and fin damage, and sometimes smell of dead fish.  Fiberglass mounts suffer none of these downfalls.

-An Alternative: When getting your prized trophy mounted, you have choice between a replica and a skin mount.  I do not offer a skin mounting service, but know plenty of great taxidermists who do. If you need a reference, I would be happy to assist.

Send a picture of your trophy catch, and I will reproduce the color patterns to the finest detail. If you do not have a photo, a good reference picture will be used.

I use the highest of quality acrylic and lacquer paints, sprayed through a variety of precision airbrushes.

Painting

"The Soul of the Fish is in the Eyes." Here at Marine Creations Taxidermy, fish eyes are very important to us. The selection of eyes is not just a minor detail to be overlooked. Our goal is to make your mount anatomically correct. This includes the correct eyes for the correct species of fish. As well there are no dead stares.

Eyes

Saltwater: Many saltwater mounts to choose from an albacore tuna to a zebra moray eel. also available, are octopus and squid mounts.

Freshwater: This includes our bass, trout, pike, catfish, perch, ect. We also have mounts for Amazonian fish. 

Selection

Due to the popularity  of the " Catch and Release" concept,  fish replicas have been increasing in recognition over the years. This results in having a wide range of molds and blanks available.

There are literately  thousands of species of fish, shark, rays, sea mammals, reptiles, and invertebrates, you can choose from in all sizes. Mounts that range from a 3 inch minnow to a 16 foot great white.  Mounts that have open or closed gills.

I can recreate a habitat scene, that is unique to the environment you caught your prized fish.

Sharks:  A wide variety of sharks and rays can be made, from a 10 inch horn shark to a 16 foot great white shark. Rare and odd, species such as the Whale Shark, Porbeagle , Swell Shark, and even the strange and illusive Goblin Shark can be made here,  at Marine Creations Taxidermy.

We can also make salt and freshwater sting rays,skates, and sawfish.

Mammals: We have a selection of many aquatic mammals to choose from, such as dolphins, porpoises, narwhales, manatees, and smaller whales.

Walrus Head- big male, with 18" tusks, whiskers, and life like features.

African Elephant Head- includes 98" long tusks. hair, detailed mouth.

Hippo Head- includes teeth, hair.

   

We also make a life-size Black Rhino reproduction.

Product

Reptiles & Amphibians : I make reproductions of many  types reptile and amphibian species, for museums around the world. The venomous  snakes make a great  alternative form the real thing, and are safe for educational use.   Mounts come on rocks, wood, panel, or with a  have a custom habitat scene made up.

Turtle Shells: Need the shell only?, No problem. I carry  top halves shells of many sea turtle species.

To view the selection  and pricing of reptiles and amphibians, please click the button below.

Skulls: Clean, realistic, resin skulls cast from real Mammal skulls.  Painted with a very natural bone and tooth coloration.  No bugs, no smell, and very durable! Please e-mail me on prices and photos.

Species: Otter, Baboon, Cougar, Gorilla, Coyote , & Monkey