The Ultimate Bronzeback
The explosive topwater strike and acrobatic fight of a Smallmouth Bass are moments that define a true angler. Whether you pulled a massive bronzeback from the deep, clear waters of the Great Lakes or fought a river monster in Tennessee, that memory deserves to be preserved perfectly. Florida Fish Mounts, based in Cocoa, Florida, is the studio of artist Greg Cassell, specializing in custom fiberglass Smallmouth Bass replicas for tournament anglers and traveling sport fishermen who demand the highest tier of artistry.
The Artist’s Solution to Skin Mount Shrinkage
Freshwater skin mounts inevitably deteriorate over time. The natural head shrinks and takes on a mummified appearance, while the scales lift and the paint fades. Greg solves this structural failure by casting 100% fiberglass replicas and applying multi-stage, automotive-grade paints. This ensures your trophy retains the thick, muscular shoulder and vibrant, life-like depth of a living fish. We offer these custom builds to match your exact catch, with available lengths ranging from 14 to 24 inches.
Anatomical Accuracy: The Maxilla and Vertical Banding
A critical error in mass-produced taxidermy is treating the Smallmouth (Micropterus dolomieu) as a color-swapped Largemouth. Greg ensures strict adherence to their distinct morphology, capturing anatomical markers like the maxilla (jawbone) that correctly stops before the eye and the distinct vertical brown "tiger stripes" along the flank. Premier bass waters encourage catch and release. No fish is required. Greg uses your catch photo as a strict roadmap to replicate the specific bronze, amber, and olive tones of your exact fish.
Select Your Mount Style
To begin your custom build, use the dropdown menus above to select your Mount Type and specific Length. Half Mounts start at $9 per inch, Full Mounts at $15, and 360° Suspension Mounts at $18. Once you select your options, the final price will update automatically. Upload your catch photo and proceed through checkout to secure your place in Greg’s production schedule.
Customer Testimony
Will Ness ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Excellent customer service; they responded to all my texts very quickly. This business has affordable prices (almost half the price of big name sellers) and most importantly produces great looking replica fish. It took only a month and my mount was at my door, and I live six states away! I sent them a photo of my fish, and it looks like it just came out of the water. I will for sure be using this business again for replicas when I catch more trophy fish. This business is legit!"
