Amberjack Fish Mount Replica
The Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili), universally known to anglers as the reef donkey, AJ, wreck donkey, sea donkey, or big jack, is a powerful offshore predator. Found schooling around reefs, wrecks, and ledges in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic, a hooked AJ frequently draws the rest of the school to the boat. Florida Fish Mounts, based in Cocoa, Florida, specializes in custom fiberglass Amberjack replica mounts hand-painted by artist Greg Cassell. We preserve your offshore trophy as a permanent piece of premium coastal décor.
The Reef Donkey's Fight and No Fish Required
Nicknamed the "reef donkey" for its powerful, sustained runs near offshore structure, this species provides a punishing test of angler endurance. Securing your custom Amberjack mount from a photo means absolutely no fish is required. Anglers can measure their catch, snap a photo, and safely release the fish. Greg uses your catch photo as a direct reference, matching the precise details of your specific fish at no additional cost.
Anatomical Accuracy: The Eye Band and Amber Stripe
Every Amberjack fish mount replica is cast from a first-generation mold to ensure maximum biological fidelity. The Greater Amberjack is easily confused with the almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana) or lesser amberjack (Seriola fasciata), making anatomical accuracy critical. Greg utilizes multi-stage automotive-grade airbrush pigments to accurately recreate the species' distinguishing marks: the dark oblique band running from the snout through the eye to the front of the dorsal fin, and the signature amber stripe running along the midside. The transition from the bluish-grey to olive-brown back down to the silvery-white belly, ending in a crescent-shaped tail, is seamlessly painted to match your exact catch.
Why Fiberglass Beats a Skin Mount on an Oily Fish
Because Amberjack flesh is naturally oily, traditional skin taxidermy mounts are especially prone to grease bleed, structural degradation, and color fade over time. A fiberglass Amberjack replica from Florida Fish Mounts completely eliminates these skin mount problems. Your custom mount is sealed under a highly durable, UV-resistant urethane clear coat, guaranteeing permanent color retention for your trophy whether displayed indoors or outdoors.
Select Your Mount Style
Florida Fish Mounts builds Amberjack replicas in single-sided half mount, double-sided full mount, and 360-degree suspension mount formats. Available sizes range from 18 to 62 inches. Pricing starts at $10 per inch for a half mount, $17 per inch for a full mount, and $20 per inch for a 360-degree suspension mount, with a $160 minimum charge. Your final price updates automatically once your selections are made. Because all work is custom, production takes several weeks. Shipping is calculated and billed separately from your initial order once your final approved mount is packaged.
