That's a great idea for the multi-level mount! I was lucky enough to catch a 6 1/2 lb Largemouth in 2011 that I had mounted. I was out of town when I caught it. I was told to wrap it in a wet towell, then into a plastic bag, then to keep it on ice. One I got home, I took the bag out and place it in the freezer. Then after 2 days, I took it to the taxidermist. I used Sportsman's Taxidermy in Louisville, Kentucky. The mount turned out great for me. The best part about that trip is that I had both of my kids on the boat with me. You should have seen my son's eyes when we got this in the boat.