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Gag Grouper Fish Mount Replica
The Gag Grouper, also known as the Gray Grouper, is a prized Gulf game fish loved for both its fight and its flavor. Explore our handcrafted replica gallery and order yours today.
Catch Photo Matched to Finished Mount | 32-Inch Gag Grouper Full Mount Replica
A 32-inch fiberglass Gag Grouper full mount replica shown beside the angler's original catch photo, with the mottled coloration and marking pattern matched directly from the photo. No fish is required to commission this replica, the angler releases the fish and the catch photo becomes the working reference. Every marbled blotch and fin coloration on the finished piece is airbrushed to match what's visible in the photo, not a generic stock pattern. This side-by-side is the clearest way to see how closely a Florida Fish Mounts replica tracks the actual fish.
Natural Driftwood Display | 32-Inch Gag Grouper Full Mount Replica
A 32-inch fiberglass Gag Grouper full mount replica, also known among anglers as a charcoal belly, shown mounted on a natural driftwood base with the full lateral profile visible. The driftwood presentation works well in a lodge, office, or trophy room setting where a wall mount is not the goal. Artist Greg Cassell hand paints the marbled pattern in multiple stages using automotive-grade pigments to capture the gray-olive base tone and the darker mottled blotching along the flank. This museum-quality finish holds its coloration without fading over time.
Amber Eye and Jaw Detail | 32-Inch Gag Grouper Full Mount Replica
A close-up of the head on a 32-inch Gag Grouper full mount replica showing the amber-gold eye and the protruding lower jaw, with the mouth interior color and canine teeth visible. Mycteroperca microlepis has a lower jaw that projects past the upper jaw and a large mouth built for suction-feeding on reef structure. The glass eye on this replica is hand painted to match the fish's amber iris. This level of facial detail is what separates a photo-matched fine art replica from a generic mold.
Full Body Wall Display | 32-Inch Gag Grouper Full Mount Replica
A complete lateral profile of a 32-inch Gag Grouper full mount replica, shown as a wall-ready piece with the full dorsal fin, marbled flank pattern, and open mouth visible. As a Gag Grouper wall mount, this full mount hangs on a metal bracket like a framed picture, no floor space or stand required. Full mount replicas at Florida Fish Mounts start at $17 per inch, with the coloration and marking pattern airbrushed to match the customer's own catch. The double-sided full mount shows finished detail from either side of the room.
Dorsal Spine and Shoulder Detail | 32-Inch Gag Grouper Full Mount Replica
A close-up of the spiny dorsal fin and upper shoulder on a 32-inch Gag Grouper full mount replica, showing the dark, worm-like marbling rendered in multiple airbrush passes. The dorsal fin carries eleven sharp spines ahead of the soft rear rays, with the third and fourth spines standing tallest, a shape held accurately in this fiberglass casting. The mottled shoulder pattern is built up in layered automotive-grade paint rather than a single flat color, which is what gives the marbling its depth. This kind of fin and pattern accuracy comes directly from a first-generation mold of an actual fish.
Broad Fan-Shaped Tail Detail | 32-Inch Gag Grouper Full Mount Replica
A close-up of the tail on a 32-inch Gag Grouper full mount replica, showing the broad, rounded shape and fine ray detail rather than a deep fork. Gag Grouper lack the deeply forked tail of open-water species like amberjack or king mackerel, instead carrying a wide, fan-shaped tail suited to life around reef structure and wrecks. The individual fin rays and the lighter edge coloration are hand painted rather than molded flat color. On a traditional skin mount, this kind of fin ray definition is one of the first details to curl and fade.
Front and Back Construction View | 27-Inch Gag Grouper Half Mount Replica
A front and back comparison of a 27-inch Gag Grouper half mount replica, with the back view showing the fiberglass shell, foam core, and epoxy sculpting work along with the rubber-coated adjustable hanging wire. Half mounts at Florida Fish Mounts start at $10 per inch and hang using an adjustable wire that lets you fine-tune the position on the wall, no fixed bracket required. Unlike a traditional skin mount of this oily, table-fare species, which is prone to grease bleed and color fade over time, the fiberglass shell underneath this replica will not shrink, rot, or hold odor. Every part of the piece, including the back, reflects the same construction standard.
Open Mouth Canine Teeth Detail | 27-Inch Gag Grouper Half Mount Replica
An angled head shot of a 27-inch Gag Grouper half mount replica with the mouth open, showing the canine teeth and mottled facial pattern. Every mouth and tooth detail on a Florida Fish Mounts replica is hand sculpted by artist Greg Cassell, not molded as a flat, closed shape, which is why an open-mouth pose like this one holds up to close inspection. The facial marbling continues the same worm-like pattern seen across the body, airbrushed in multiple stages to avoid a flat, uniform look. This is museum-quality sculptural work, not a stock casting.
Marbled Grey Grouper Pattern | 27-Inch Gag Grouper Half Mount Replica
A close-up of the marbled gray and brown body pattern on a 27-inch Gag Grouper half mount replica, the coloration behind the common angler nickname grey grouper. Grey grouper is a widely used nickname for this species, distinct from Black Grouper, a separate species with a different scientific name and coloration that anglers sometimes confuse it with. Gag Grouper carry a drab, mottled gray-brown pattern with box-like blotches, which is exactly what is airbrushed onto this half mount in multiple layered passes. Getting this pattern right, and getting the species right, is part of what separates a photo-matched replica from a generic grouper mold.
First-Generation Mold Scale Texture | 27-Inch Gag Grouper Half Mount Replica
An extreme close-up of the scale texture on a 27-inch Gag Grouper half mount replica, cast from a first-generation mold of an actual fish. The species name Mycteroperca microlepis literally translates to small scales, and that fine scale texture is preserved in this casting since the mold comes from an actual Gag Grouper rather than a secondhand copy of another mount. No two fiberglass blanks lose this level of texture the way a stretched and dried skin mount eventually does. This kind of detail only shows up under close inspection, and it holds indefinitely under the UV-resistant clear coat.
Tail Fin Pattern and Ray Detail | 27-Inch Gag Grouper Half Mount Replica
A close-up of the tail on a 27-inch Gag Grouper half mount replica, showing the individual fin rays and the mottled pattern extending into the fin edge at a smaller scale than the 32-inch full mount elsewhere in this gallery. The dark blotching that covers the body continues into the tail fin itself, fading toward lighter ray tips near the outer edge, a detail easy to miss unless it is painted in by hand rather than left as flat color. Florida Fish Mounts casts every size from the same first-generation mold quality standard, so the proportions and detail hold at different commission sizes.
Complete Profile, Ready to Order | 27-Inch Gag Grouper Half Mount Replica
A full lateral profile of a 27-inch Gag Grouper half mount replica with the mouth open, showing the complete marbled pattern from head to tail. As a single-sided Gag Grouper wall mount, this half mount replica is built for anglers who want a lighter, more compact display option than a full mount. No fish is required to start a commission, Greg Cassell paints the entire piece, including this grey grouper's signature marbling, from the submitted catch photo alone. Half and full mount options are both available depending on the display you want.
Simple and Transparent Pricing
$160 Minimum per mount. Contact us for pricing on mounts 150+ Inches, driftwood wall mounts, and pedestal mounts
Gag Grouper Fish Mount Lengths Range from 19 inches to 54 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
Ready to mount your Gag Grouper?
All mounts handpainted to order by Greg Cassell.
Minimum order $160.
Capture your trophy catch forever with a handcrafted, museum-quality mount by Greg Cassell. Join the anglers who have rated us five stars for craftsmanship and service.
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