How to Buy Fiberglass Fish Mounts
Fiberglass fish mounts are most commonly popular among fish enthusiasts. By using a fiberglass mount, you can hang one of these life like fish on your wall or place one on your desk. Even some of the most knowledgeable experts cannot tell whether it is a reproduction or the real thing.
Items Needed:
- Computer
- Internet access
- Decide on the type of fiberglass fish mount you're looking for. These replicas can be purchased in a wide variety of fish, such as salmon, trout, bass and catfish.
- Think about whether you would prefer a mount that hangs on the wall or one that you can sit on a solid surface.
- Start up your computer and search the Internet for local taxidermists that specialize in fiberglass fish. Although many taxidermists only work with real animals, some prefer artificial. One website you may visit is the American Fish Taxidermy site.
- Make sure that the site you are purchasing from creates quality, custom fish. The body and scale detail should look real.
- Send in a picture of your fish that you would like created and a fish taxidermist can custom paint your mount. Typically, acrylic paints are used to carefully blend translucent colors, pearls, metallics and iridescents together.
- Find a reputable company that can provide you with a firm price quote before making the purchase. In this way, you will know that you are not overpaying for your order.
- Make the purchase and display your brand new fiberglass fish mount wherever you wish, at home or at work.