A new shop is helping create lasting fishing memories in the form of an artistic print.
The Fish Print Shop owners Jimmy and Danielle Johnson possess a passion for fishing. They also realize the importance of a memory, whether it be a kid’s first grunt or a big catch during a family trip.
Last year, the Johnsons purchased the New Port Richey-based Fish Print Shop. They say they first fell in love with the shop after ordering a print in 2019. Jimmy said their first print came after a trip in which they caught a king mackerel.
“It was a fish we always wanted to go after. When we did, it wasn’t a trophy by any means, so we wanted to commemorate it in some way,” Jimmy said. “That’s when we came across the Fish Print Shop.
“It was one of those things where we really loved the experience and started referring people to the shop. Then early last year, we said we wanted to do something more positive and fun, and something we love and believe in. We called the owner and bought it,” he continued.
The Johnsons were primed to expand their business, having split their time between New Port Richey and the Keys. Recently, the Johnsons acquired space on the second floor of Purple Pineapple Boutique at 200 Morada Way in Islamorada.
“It’s the perfect spot to open, since Islamorada is the fishing capital of the world,” Jimmy said.
Unlike a traditional mount, a print has more of an artistic touch. Jimmy said the print also includes a section to note where the fish was caught, the date, length, weight and other information.
“We’ve produced a lot of prints for a kid’s first fish, whether it be a mahi, mangrove snapper or grunt,” Jimmy said. “We’ve also been doing a lot of world record replicas.”
The Fish Print Shop is holding a grand opening on Thursday, March 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. People can stop by and check out world replica art prints. They can also get a print started on their favorite fish.
“I love the product so much and I think people will as well,” Jimmy said. “With a print, it’s a more modern way to remember that memorable catch.”
More information is at www.prints.fish.
