Quick Facts & Highlights
Species Name: Brown Trout
Scientific Name: Salmo trutta
Common Nicknames: Brownie, German Brown, Butter/or Butterball
Species Category: Trout & Char
Available Lengths Range: 11'' to 38''
Mount Options & Base Rates:
Half Wall Mount: Starts at $160 minimum charge (applies 11" to 16")
Full Wall Mount: Starts at $17 per inch ($187 for 11")
360° Suspension Mount: Starts at $20 per inch ($220 for 11")
Catch Photo Matching: Included at no extra charge (no physical fish required)
Materials & Construction: High-density fiberglass composite cast from first-generation molds, hand-painted glass eyes set in epoxy, automotive-grade airbrush pigments, and UV-resistant urethane clear coat, built in the USA
Turnaround Time: Check the "Current Production Time" link in the website footer
The Golden Prize of the Coldwater Stream
The Brown Trout is a legendary challenge for fly and light-tackle anglers alike. Whether you fooled a wary "German Brown" in a high-altitude creek or landed a massive "Hook-Jaw" in a deep tailwater, a trophy brown is a milestone of patience and skill. Florida Fish Mounts, based in Cocoa, Florida, is the shop of artist Greg Cassell, specializing in custom-painted fiberglass Brown Trout replicas that turn your favorite catch into high-end mountain décor.
The Modern Solution: Eat Your Catch and Mount It Too
The greatest advantage of a fiberglass replica is that it allows you to keep your fillets or safely release a spawning-class trout back into the stream. Traditional skin mounts for trout are notoriously difficult to maintain because their skin is extremely thin and contains high levels of natural oils. Over time, these mounts are prone to "grease bleed," leading to yellowing, shrinking, and permanent loss of detail. Greg solves this by utilizing professional-grade fiberglass blanks sourced right here in Florida. This ensures the deep, buttery-gold flanks and crimson spots remain permanently preserved without the deterioration of old-school taxidermy.
Anatomical Accuracy: The Red Spots and Butter Gold A true Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) is defined by its vibrant golden hue and the distinctive red and black spots surrounded by pale halos. Because every trout has a unique "fingerprint" of spots, Greg treats your catch as a one-of-a-kind project. He meticulously hand-paints the specific layout of the spots and the subtle blue sheen on the gill plates to ensure top-tier biological accuracy. We offer these custom builds in a massive range of sizes from 11 to 38 inches, capturing everything from a stream-bred resident to a lake-run monster.
Custom Pattern Matching (Optional)
While Greg offers custom pattern matching at no additional cost, a photo is not a requirement for your build. If you do not have a photo of your fish, no problem. Greg will hand-paint your replica to the traditional, vibrant color phase of a trophy Brown Trout. If you do have a photo you would like him to use as a roadmap to match your specific catch, simply upload it during the checkout process.
Select Your Mount
Style To begin your custom build, use the dropdown menus above to select your Mount Type and specific Length. We offer this model in lengths ranging from 11 to 38 inches. Half Mounts for the 11-inch replica start at our $160 shop minimum, and the price scales accordingly as you increase size and complexity. Once you select your specific options, the final price will update automatically. Proceed through checkout to secure your place in Greg’s shop schedule.
