Shipping Fish

The best way to freeze the fish is with it laying on a piece of waxed paper, making sure it freezes solid and flat. As soon as it is frozen solid, wrap the fish in a wet towel and return to freezer. This will prevent any wrinkles or dimples on the skin of the fish and ensure a good looking replica or mount. Wrap the fish in plastic to hold in any moisture, making sure it doesn't leak during shipment. Wrap the fish in a blanket of fiberglass insulation , If possible place the fiberglass in a freezer for a few hours before packing. Place the sealed fish in a styrafoam lined box, filling voids with newspaper, do not use foam peanuts because they will generate heat when they are compressed. Make sure to mark the box ''Frozen Contents.'' Ship package only on Mondays or Tuesday, never with a Holiday during the week, and ship with a reliable company that will guarantee over night or next day service with tracking. This is your once in a lifetime trophy, please notify me prior to shipping so that I may make arrangements to receive your package.