Quick Facts & Highlights
Species Name: White Crappie
Scientific Name: Pomoxis annularis
Common Nicknames: Speckled Perch, Papermouth
Species Category: Bass & Panfish
Available Lengths Range: 11'' to 19''
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
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 Silver Trophy of the Freshwater Reefs
The White Crappie is a prized target for panfish enthusiasts who appreciate the skill required to find a school of trophy slabs. Whether you caught your limit on a deep brush pile or landed a lone trophy in the backwaters, that memory deserves a permanent place on your wall. Florida Fish Mounts, based in Cocoa, Florida, is the shop of artist Greg Cassell, specializing in custom-painted fiberglass White Crappie replicas that turn your favorite catch into high-end coastal 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. Crappie are legendary for their flavor, and no angler wants to sacrifice the meat for a mount. Traditional skin mounts for crappie are notorious for failing because their skin is incredibly thin and fragile. Over time, skin mounts shrink, crack, and lose their shape. Greg solves this by utilizing professional-grade fiberglass blanks manufactured right here in Florida. This ensures the deep, compressed body and delicate fin rays remain permanently preserved without the mess or deterioration of old-school taxidermy.
Anatomical Accuracy:
Vertical Bars and Silver Tones A true White Crappie (Pomoxis annularis) is distinguished from its black cousin by its lighter color and the faint vertical bars along its sides. Greg ensures strict adherence to this morphology, meticulously hand-painting the pale silver-green hues and specific bar patterns that define the species. We offer these custom builds in a range of sizes from 11 to 19 inches, capturing the classic "paper-mouth" profile that makes these fish a freshwater favorite.
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 White Crappie. 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 19 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.
