King Sailfish Mounts Inc

What King Sailfish Mounts Inc does

King Sailfish Mounts Inc is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based manufacturer and e-commerce retailer of handcrafted fiberglass fish replicas and marine art, founded in 1991 by Raymond Douglas and operating as a privately held company. Its core products are saltwater and freshwater fish mounts built from first-generation molds cast from actual fish specimens and finished with custom hand-painting, airbrushing, acrylic eyes and teeth, and UV-resistant coatings. The company pioneered the "Release Mount" concept in 1993, producing 100% synthetic mounts that use no actual fish parts, positioning the business as a conservation-aligned alternative to traditional skin taxidermy.

The company monetizes through direct-to-consumer e-commerce on a Shopify storefront supporting 30+ countries and local currencies, supplemented by phone sales, custom quote requests for personalized mounts, and retail distribution of miniature mounts through Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, IGFA Museum Store, and Captain Harry's Fishing Supply. Pricing follows a unit-pricing model scaled by fish size and species, ranging from approximately $76 for economical fish blanks to $3,632 for a 148-inch Great White Shark mount, with a standard 90-business-day lead time and an expedited under-30-day option. Beyond core mounts, the product portfolio extends into fishing tournament trophies, baitfish mounts, miniature mounts, nautical restaurant decor for hospitality clients, commissioned custom marine art for museums and commercial spaces, fish blanks for hobbyist taxidermists, accessories, and gift cards.

The customer base spans individual recreational and sport anglers commemorating trophy catches, restaurants and lodges seeking nautical decor (notably a multi-location partnership with Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill), fishing tournament organizers, and museum/exhibit clients. Distribution is global with a single Fort Lauderdale headquarters and manufacturing site. Daniel Miers, a marine artist, became CEO in 2022, succeeding founder Raymond Douglas. The company maintains an extensive partnership ecosystem with marine conservation organizations including The Billfish Foundation, IGFA, and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, as well as sportfishing media partners. No external institutional funding or parent company involvement is indicated.

Name

King Sailfish Mounts Inc

Legal name

King Sailfish Mounts

Website

https://kingsailfishmounts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

King Sailfish Mounts Inc is a Fort Lauderdale-based manufacturer and e-commerce retailer of handcrafted fiberglass fish replicas, founded in 1991. It sells custom saltwater and freshwater mounts, tournament trophies, nautical decor, and miniature mounts to individual anglers, restaurants, and tournament organizers across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Fish Mounts

SIC

Costume Jewelry & Novelties (3960)

akta.pro primary industry

Fishing Gifts, Collectibles & Licensed Gear Retail (CRAMALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Saltwater & Offshore Fishing Specialty Retail (CRAMALAC), Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Custom fish mounts
• Fiberglass fish replicas
• Marine taxidermy
• Fishing tournament trophies
• Nautical decor

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Fish Mounts: Core revenue stream from handcrafted fiberglass fish replicas sold at various sizes and fish species. Saltwater and freshwater mounts priced by dimensions/specifications. Normal lead time 90 business days with expedited production available.
2. Fishing Tournament Trophies: 3-Dimensional pedestal-style awards and plaques for fishing tournaments, corporate events, and competitions. Custom engraving available for event customization.
3. Fish Blanks (Standard & Economical): Fiberglass blanks sold unpainted for DIY mounting projects. Standard blanks fully finished, economical blanks require customer painting.
4. Miniature Fish Mounts: Smaller replica mounts cast in durable polyester and hand-painted, sold through e-commerce and retail partners.
5. Accessories: Decorative accessories including plaques, driftwood displays, lily pads, river rock scenes, and stainless steel hanging brackets.
6. Custom Marine Art Commissions: Bespoke marine art services including custom murals, sculptures, museum exhibits, and booth displays for commercial clients.
7. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards sold in denominations of $100, $200, $250, $500, $750, $1000, and $5000.
8. Restaurant Nautical Decor: Custom nautical decor packages for restaurants, hotels, and lodges including half-sided mounts, freestanding mounts, and custom fish mount packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

King Sailfish Mounts designs, manufactures, and sells handcrafted fiberglass fish replicas (saltwater and freshwater) and related marine art. Mounts are built from first-generation molds made from real fish specimens, hand-painted by artisans, and offered in multiple formats including full mounts, half-sided mounts, freestanding, and miniature sizes. The company also produces fishing tournament trophies, restaurant nautical decor, custom commissions, fish blanks, and accessories, distributed primarily through a Shopify e-commerce storefront and select retail partners.

Product overview

King Sailfish Mounts Inc is an e-commerce-based provider of handcrafted fiberglass fish mounts and marine art, founded in 1991. The core product portfolio centers on Saltwater Fish Mounts and Freshwater Fish Mounts, which are 100% hand-crafted replicas produced without using actual fish parts (Release Mounts). The company offers these primary products alongside a suite of complementary offerings: Fishing Tournament Trophies (custom award plaques for competitions), Baitfish Mounts (smaller species replicas), Miniature Mounts (collectible-scale versions), Nautical Restaurant Decor (custom business installations), Accessories (mounting hardware, display elements), Fish Blanks in both Standard and Economical variants (unfinished replicas for customization), Custom Marine Art & Installations (commissioned murals, sculptures, and exhibits), and Gift Cards. Products are distributed through the company's Shopify e-commerce platform with a standard 90-business-day turnaround and optional expedited production. The company emphasizes catch-and-release conservation and serves both individual anglers and commercial clients (restaurants, lodges, tournament organizers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saltwater Fish Mounts Handcrafted fiberglass replicas of saltwater gamefish species including sailfish, marlin, tuna, shark, dolphin, and other offshore and coastal species. Each mount is custom painted and built from first-generation molds, with pricing by size (e.g., 38-inch to 148-inch Great White Shark mounts from $1,154 to $3,632).
• Freshwater Fish Mounts Lifelike fiberglass replicas of freshwater species including largemouth bass, trout, salmon, pike, and other cold- and warm-water gamefish. Hand-made reproductions custom painted to match specific catches, priced by species and size (e.g., 5-lb to 16-lb Largemouth Bass from approximately $600 to $739).
• Fishing Tournament Trophies Custom 3D pedestal-style awards and plaques for fishing tournaments, corporate events, and professional competitions. Features customizable engraving for event names, catches, and angler details. Designed to be visually striking showpiece awards for the sportfishing community.
• Baitfish Mounts Small-scale fiberglass replicas of baitfish species such as ballyhoo, blue runner, flying fish, and mullet. Used to enhance larger fish mounts or for display collections.
• Miniature Mounts Smaller-scale fish replicas cast in durable polyester and hand-painted. Intended for commemorating catches, collection displays, or as gifts. Most miniature mounts start at approximately $119 each (e.g., Albacore Miniature $119). Sold through the company's e-commerce site and retail partners.
• Nautical Restaurant Decor Custom nautical-themed decor packages for restaurants, hotels, and lodges including half-sided mounts, freestanding mounts, and custom fish mount packages. Fiberglass reproductions with UV-resistant coatings for indoor and outdoor display, suitable for branded multi-location venue decor.
• Accessories Complementary products for fish mount displays including plaques, cedar driftwood displays, lily pads, river rock scenes, cattails, and stainless steel hanging brackets for installing mounted fish on walls.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards sold in preset denominations of $100, $200, $250, $500, $750, $1,000, and $5,000 for purchase of company products. Valid for retail use only.
• Fish Blanks, Standard Unfinished fiberglass fish mount blanks for taxidermists or hobbyists to paint and customize. Compatible with various paint types and designed for durability, pre-finished with first-generation molding.
• Fish Blanks, Economical Low-profile, front-side-only fish mount blanks at reduced cost (e.g., 10-inch Bluegill $76, 89-inch Blue Marlin $512). Come fully assembled and ready for color, suitable for indoor or outdoor display. Side fins lay flat against body and cannot be broken off.
• Custom Marine Art & Installations Commissioned custom marine artwork including murals, sculptures, museum exhibits, custom tabletops, and booth displays for sporting goods stores, restaurants, hotels, and lodges. Created using bronze, resin, and fiberglass materials.
• Alfonsino Fish Mounts Authentic Alfonsino fish mounts individually crafted by hand. Each reproduction is airbrushed to match the species' vivid color patterns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard turnaround: 90 business days; Expedite option: under 30 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Billfish FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBF Partner and co-sponsor of The Billfish Foundation Tag & Release Program. Data from the program is used by scientists and lawmakers for billfish conservation legislation. Company credited as the most influential producer of Release Mounts in the taxidermy industry.
• The International Game Fish Association (IGFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner committed to responsible, ethical angling practices. IGFA Museum Store in Fort Lauderdale retails King Sailfish Mounts miniature products.
• Guy Harvey Ocean FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding scientific research and educational programs for marine conservation. King Sailfish noted as pioneer in ocean conservation.
• Bonefish & Tarpon TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit dedicated to conservation of saltwater flats species and their habitats.
• Coastal Conservation Association (CCA Florida)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide non-profit working to protect Florida's marine resources and saltwater anglers' interests.
• Pacific Fins Resort & MarinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured captain/guide partner - Guatemala Big Game bluewater fishing operation.
• Central America FishingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner - premier travel agency for sport fishing and luxury vacations to Central America.
• Flanigan's Seafood Bar and GrillcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant chain with multiple locations displaying King Sailfish Mounts as essential part of their decor package from Stuart to Miami.
• Captain Harry's Fishing SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMiami retail store selling King Sailfish Mounts miniature products.
• Bass Pro ShopscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor outdoor retailer with stores in Springfield, Islamorada, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Ft. Myers selling miniature mounts.
• CabelasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutdoor retailer selling King Sailfish Mounts miniature products online.
• Guy Harvey (Portraits From The Deep)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTV broadcast partner - world-renowned marine wildlife artist and conservationist.
• Mark Sosin's Saltwater JournalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTV broadcast partner - America's first and longest running marine gamefishing television show.
• George PoveromominorGTM or Marketing PartnerTV broadcast partner - renowned saltwater angler showcasing marine game fish.
• Sport Fishing MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublication partner focused on saltwater fishing for active sport fishermen.
• Sport Fishing TelevisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTV broadcast partner covering hottest saltwater fishing destinations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Worldwide Fish Mounts: Custom fish mount reproduction company serving the sportfishing trophy market. Direct competitor in custom, size-graded fish replica pricing and offshore species coverage.
• Rinehart Taxidermy: Best known for 3D fish reproduction forms and finished fish mounts sold to anglers and taxidermists. Overlaps with KSM on trophy fish replicas and competition-grade fish reproductions.
• Gray Taxidermy: Custom fiberglass fish replica mounts for sport anglers across saltwater and freshwater species. Most direct head-to-head peer to KSM, with comparable size-gridded pricing and a similar custom-quote workflow.
• Bluewater Taxidermy: Marine taxidermy studio specializing in offshore saltwater gamefish replicas. Closely mirrors KSM's sailfish, marlin, tuna, and shark mount categories.

Broad incumbents

• Cabela's: Major outdoor specialty retailer (now under Bass Pro) that sells KSM miniature mounts online. Broader incumbent in outdoor recreation, adjacent to KSM's category rather than a direct competitor.
• Bass Pro Shops: Largest U.S. outdoor retailer and a multi-store retail partner of KSM for miniature mounts. Not a direct manufacturer peer but a broader incumbent that carries replica fish mounts alongside much wider outdoor product assortment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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