Description
MACKEREL FISH REPLICA – LARGE 120cm
This specimen measures 121cm length tip to tail, 32cm fin to fin, 23cm across the belly, and 6cm deep. It has a glass eye, is a half cast ( flat back ), with sharp serrated teeth. It represents a catch of approximately 15 kg. It has great scale detail and the paintwork is designed to capture the fish as a “live” fish, vibrant and with a sparkle in the silver and blue finish.
Left facing
Handcrafted in fiberglass, and airbrushed using automotive paint, then top coated with a clear glossy coat for durability.
FISH INFO
The Couta or Mackerel is a highly sought-after game fish in South Africa, especially off the KwaZulu Natal coast.
The King Mackerel has many names in South Africa and all around the world: Couta, Kuda, Katonkel, Spanish Mackerel, and Walu. Most fishermen and anglers in South Africa refer to it as the Couta or Katonkel but the King Mackerel is the most well-known name for this aggressive predatory fish