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False Albacore Fish Mount Replica
Whether you call it Albies, Little Tunny, or Bonita, let artist Greg Cassell hand paint your False Albacore fish mount replica for you. See the full gallery below and order yours today.
False Albacore Face Detail | Albie Fish Mount
Greg Cassell hand-paints each glass eye to match the species-specific iris color before installation, and the yellow-gold iris of the false albacore is a distinguishing anatomical feature reproduced here with precision across the gold ring and centered black pupil. The dorsal coloration grades from olive-green at the crown into metallic steel-blue at the opercle and flank, with a deep purple-blue iridescence from this angle. The opercle curvature and jaw line are cast from a first-generation specimen mold, meaning the proportions have never been distorted by the industry practice of copying an existing copy. The open jaw position and fine dentition are cast elements from the original mold, not surface details applied post-cast.
Albie Mount Worm Markings and Pectoral Spot Detail
The worm-like dorsal markings of the false albacore run in irregular, labyrinthine paths across the upper flank between the lateral line and the dorsal fin, and no two fish carry identical marking patterns. The pectoral fin spot cluster, visible here as two dark oval spots on the pale lower flank, is the anatomical feature that separates this species from the Atlantic bonito and skipjack tuna at close inspection. Greg Cassell works from first-generation molds to ensure neither the markings nor the spot cluster are softened or averaged by the casting process. The finlets along the caudal peduncle are cast individually, not painted onto a smooth substrate.
Custom False Albacore Mount | Worm Marking Airbrush Detail
The irregular, labyrinthine pattern of the false albacore's dorsal markings does not repeat uniformly, and each commission involves matching the specific marking density and edge definition visible in the angler's catch photo. Greg lays translucent pearl base coats first, then builds the marking edges using a fine-tip airbrush at artist-controlled pressure and pigment concentration. The olive-yellow dorsal stripe and the iridescent blue-lavender lower flank require separate pass sequences because the underlying base coat chemistry differs for each color family. Individual marking variation between fish is one of the primary details Greg documents from each customer's photo before putting brush to surface.
False Albacore Sickle Tail Detail | Little Tunny Fish Mount
The sickle-shaped caudal fin of the false albacore is a hydrodynamic structure built for sustained high-speed pursuit, and its geometry is one of the anatomical signatures that serious albie anglers recognize at boatside before the fish is even landed. The finlets running along the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the caudal peduncle are individually cast, not surface-painted ridges applied after molding. Greg Cassell applies the olive-green-to-blue caudal fin coloration in layered passes, matching the natural color transition specific to this species. A UV-resistant urethane clear coat seals the fin surface and preserves the translucency of the iridescent pigment layers underneath.
Catch and Release Albie Mount | No Fish Required
Because false albacore are almost universally released by the fly fishing community that pursues them, catch-and-release commissions are the primary format for this species at Greg's studio in Cocoa, Florida. The angler submits a catch photo, and Greg uses that image as the direct reference for the dorsal marking density, pectoral fin spot pattern, fin condition, and individual coloration phase of that specific fish. This replica shows the silver-blue dominant flank coloration, worm-like dorsal markings, and correctly placed pectoral fin spot cluster of the completed mount. The studio emails high-resolution photos of the finished paintwork for your review and approval before any protective clear coat is applied.
False Albacore 30-Inch Half Mount | Little Tunny Fiberglass Replica
False albacore are available as fiberglass replicas from 20 to 35 inches, and this 30-inch half mount illustrates the dramatic coloration range possible when Greg Cassell matches a specific fish's photo. The worm-like dorsal markings on this mount show the oval and boxed pattern variation that appears in certain specimens, distinct from the more continuous wavy-line pattern visible on smaller mounts elsewhere in this gallery. Pectoral fin spot cluster placement, the red jaw line accent, and the sickle caudal fin are all anatomically positioned from the first-generation mold. The turquoise-to-blue flank coloration is built through multi-stage automotive-grade airbrush layers, not a single-pass base coat.
Angler's 30-in False Albacore Catch and Replica Mount Compared
30 inch False Albacore Angler’s photo submission compared to Greg Cassell’s handpainted replica. No photo necessary for your little tunny replica wall mount, let Florida Fish Mount’s artist paint it to its classic appearance.
False Albacore Mount Face | Fiberglass vs Skin Mount Detail
Organic skin mounts of oily pelagic species like the false albacore are particularly prone to grease migration through the substrate, causing surface yellowing, cracking, and loss of dimensional accuracy over time. A fiberglass replica eliminates this entirely: the cast structure has no organic material to degrade, and the automotive-grade pigment surface is sealed under UV-resistant urethane. The fine dentition visible in this open-jaw position, the yellow-gold iris, and the pale opercle are detail elements that a correctly maintained fiberglass mount holds permanently at the level of fidelity you see here. The red jaw line accent on this 30-inch specimen was matched directly from the angler's catch photo.
Albie Fish Mount Dorsal Marking Detail | 30-Inch Replica
The worm-like dorsal markings of the false albacore vary between individual fish, presenting as either continuous wavy lines or distinct oval and boxed shapes depending on the specimen. Greg Cassell works from the customer's catch photo to determine which pattern variant the individual fish carries and reproduces that specific pattern rather than a species average. The deep teal-turquoise background of this 30-inch mount is a vivid contrast to the muted silver-blue of smaller specimens, reflecting the dramatic color range Greg builds from scratch on each commission. The finlets along the caudal peduncle are individually cast and separately painted to preserve their dimensional accuracy at every scale.
Custom False Albacore Fiberglass Mount | Photo Reference Commission
The torpedo-shaped body of the false albacore is built for sustained pursuit speed, and this angled perspective captures the compressed lateral profile and thick caudal peduncle that characterize the species at 30 inches. Catch-and-release anglers submit a catch photo to Greg Cassell, who matches the dorsal marking pattern, flank coloration, and individual pectoral fin spot placement from that image with no additional charge. The deep blue-teal dorsal and flank coloration on this mount was developed from the angler's specific fish, not a generic species color reference. Full wall mounts are available from $17 per inch for anglers who want both sides of the fish fully detailed.
False Albacore Mount Three-Quarter View | Greg Cassell Studio
Greg Cassell approaches each False Albacore commission as a biological documentation project, working from the angler's catch photo to match the spot pattern, jaw position, and coloration of the specific fish caught. The deep blue coloration of this 30-inch mount was built in multiple airbrush passes using translucent automotive-grade pigments that layer into the saturated cobalt-blue visible here from this viewing angle. The pectoral fin spot cluster, shown as dark oval spots on the pale ventral area, is the primary anatomical marker that distinguishes false albacore from the Atlantic bonito, and Greg paints it to species-correct placement on every commission. Greg's studio ships nationwide via UPS Ground, with standard production time running 9 to 12 weeks from commission date.
False Albacore Fiberglass Replica | Little Tunny Fish Mount
Called the albie by fly anglers from Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras, the little tunny by Florida guides and conservation scientists, and the fat albert by New England shore anglers, the false albacore carries more regional identities than almost any other inshore fish on the Atlantic coast. This fiberglass replica captures the full lateral profile of the species, including the worm-like marking band along the upper flank and the pectoral fin spot cluster on the pale lower flank below the pectoral fin. Greg Cassell's studio in Cocoa, Florida specializes in fiberglass replicas for catch-and-release anglers who want a permanent record without retaining the fish. For catch-and-release commissions, a single clear catch photo is all Greg needs to build and paint the replica.
Simple and Transparent Pricing
$160 Minimum per mount. Contact us for pricing on mounts 150+ Inches, driftwood wall mounts, and pedestal mounts
False Albacore Fish Mount Lengths Range from 20 inches to 35 inches
Half Mount
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Up to 64": $10 / inch
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65" to 90": $11 / inch
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91" to 120": $12 / inch
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121'' to 149'': $13 / inch
Full Mount
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Up to 64": $17 / inch
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65" to 90": $18 / inch
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91" to 120": $19 / inch
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121'' to 149'': $20 / inch
360° 3d Mount
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Up to 64": $20 / inch
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65" to 90": $21 / inch
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91" to 120": $22 / inch
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121'' to 149'': $23 / inch
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Minimum order $160.
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