The Angler’s Canvas Standard Pack kit mockup. Fish and cutting board shown for demonstration.
Four views of The Angler’s Canvas Standard Pack box stickers, with cloth, ink pouches, brush and gloves displayed; one box is included, fish is illustrative.
What’s included in one Standard Pack: two 36 by 18 inch cloth sheets, two food-grade cuttlefish ink pouches, one brush and one pair of gloves. Instructions are also included.
The Angler’s Canvas Standard Pack box beside a finished Gyotaku fish print on cloth; fish and boat are illustrative and not included.
How the Gyotaku kit works: catch a fish, apply ink, press the cloth, then keep and display the finished fish print. Fish and frame are not included.
Gyotaku kit benefits: food-grade cuttlefish ink, a lasting fish-print memory, an angler gift and premium printing materials.

Fish and boat illustrate the printing process and are not included. Display frames are also not included.

Preserve the Catch™

The Angler’s Canvas Standard Pack · DIY Gyotaku Fish Printing Kit

Turn Your Catch Into Art

2 cloth sheets (36″ × 18″ each) · 2 ink pouches · brush, gloves & instructions

Price$47.99 USD

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Turn your own catch into one-of-a-kind art. A beginner-friendly fish printing kit for a memorable day on the water—or a gift they'll remember.

  • Two premium cloth sheets · 36″ × 18″ each
  • Two food-grade cuttlefish ink pouches
  • Brush, gloves & step-by-step instructions
  • Food-Grade Ink
  • Beginner Friendly
  • Proudly Made in America
  • Free Shipping
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Preserve the catch. Create a memory that lasts.

The Angler’s Canvas Standard Pack gives anglers an easy, hands-on way to create a one-of-a-kind Gyotaku print from the fish they actually caught. Instead of letting the moment disappear, turn it into wall-worthy art you can keep, gift, and talk about for years.

Why anglers love it

  • Create a real print from your own catch
  • Beginner-friendly and easy to use
  • Food-grade cuttlefish ink
  • A memorable alternative to traditional taxidermy
  • Great fishing gift for dads, husbands, boyfriends, kids, and serious anglers
  • Perfect for first catches, trophy fish, charter trips, and family fishing memories

Inside the Standard Pack

  • 2 premium cloth sheets — 36 in × 18 in each
  • 2 food-grade cuttlefish ink pouches
  • 1 paint brush
  • 1 pair of gloves
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Branded Angler’s Canvas packaging

How it works

  1. Prep your fish.
  2. Apply the ink evenly.
  3. Press the cloth over the fish.
  4. Lift the cloth and reveal your unique print.

Every fish is different, so every print is different. Natural variations in shape, texture, ink coverage, and technique are part of what makes each piece unique.

Every catch has a story. Preserve yours.

One catch. A story worth keeping.

Catch It
01

CATCH IT

Start with a catch you want to remember.

Applying ink with the brush from the Gyotaku kit
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PRINT IT

Apply the ink, press the cloth, and reveal the details.

Full black and white Gyotaku fish print
Complete black Gyotaku fish print centered on pale blue cloth
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03

PRESERVE IT

Let your print dry, then display the story of your catch.

Framed Gyotaku fish print above a bed with blue bedding Framed Gyotaku fish print above a wooden shelf
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A MEMORY FOR A LIFETIME

Frame your finished print and keep the story of your catch close.

Open the box. Start a story.

Turn Your Fish Print Into a Lasting Memory

The Standard Pack brings the essentials together, so you can focus on making something personal.

The Angler’s Canvas Standard Pack product mockup with branded box, two ink sachets, printing cloths, plain brush and black gloves beside a fish.
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Two 18″ × 36″ cloth sheets

Room for larger catches, or cut into smaller prints.

02

Food-grade cuttlefish ink

A natural ink for capturing the character of your catch.

03

One brush + one pair of gloves

Tools for applying ink and working with your print.

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Step-by-step instructions

A guide to your first Gyotaku print.

Finished Gyotaku fish print displayed in a frame; frame not included

The finished result

Your fish. Your print. Your story.

See how a finished fish print can become framed wall art. Frame shown for display inspiration and not included.

For the angler who has everything

Give them a new way to remember.

For birthdays, holidays, and days on the water. A hands-on fishing gift that turns their next catch into something personal.

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FAQ

Before your first print

Will I Still Be Able to Eat My Fish After Printing?

Yes 100% print first, then fillet and enjoy your fish as usual.

We use food‑grade cuttlefish ink, the same type of natural ink used in culinary dishes like squid‑ink pasta, so your catch remains completely safe to prepare and eat afterward.

Is the Ink Food‑Grade and Safe?

Absolutely. Our ink is 100% food‑grade, non‑toxic cuttlefish ink.

It’s safe for contact with your fish and is commonly used in cooking, which means you can print your catch before cleaning and preparing it for a meal.

What Is Gyotaku?

Gyotaku is a traditional Japanese fish‑printing method originally used by fishermen to record the size and details of their catches.

The Angler’s Canvas kit modernizes this technique, making it simple for anyone to turn a fresh catch into meaningful artwork.

How Is This Different from Traditional Taxidermy?

Gyotaku offers a hands‑on, affordable alternative to fish mounts.

Instead of paying for a bulky, expensive mount, you create detailed artwork that captures the true shape and features of your fish. Prints are easier to display, store, and share—and they preserve the memory without the cost or space of taxidermy.

What Can I Do with the Finished Fish Print?

Your print can be:

  • Framed as wall art
  • Mounted on a board
  • Displayed in a cabin, lake house, office, or fishing room
  • Added to a scrapbook or memory book
  • Given as a personalized keepsake

Each print becomes a unique way to preserve the story of a special catch.

Is This a Good Gift for Fishermen?

Yes—The Angler’s Canvas makes a meaningful gift for:

  • Recreational anglers
  • Tournament fishermen
  • Guides and captains
  • Outdoor enthusiasts
  • Families and kids

It’s perfect for celebrating a first fish, a trophy catch, a tournament moment, or a memorable trip on the water.

Can This Be Used as a Family Activity?

Definitely. Fish printing is a fun, creative activity for families, kids, fishing groups, and friends.

Everyone can take part in preserving a memorable catch while creating personalized artwork together.

Keep more than the photo.

Bring the story of your catch home.

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$47.99 USD