It is, after all, the service industry. And because it’s the service industry, tipping is customary. However, there is still a good bit of confusion among anglers as to how, when, and why guides should be tipped. These days, it is generally accepted that an appropriate tip is approximately 20% of your trip cost. How…

Too much oxygen in water can lead to the potentially lethal gas bubble disease, in which gas comes out of solution inside the fish, creating bubbles in its skin and around its eyes. (Excess nitrogen, however, is a far more common cause of this disease.). How do I know if my fish tank has too…

Some say that fish can last 9 or 10 hours in a bag (or even a day or two in some cases). However, it’s best for you and your fish if you stick to leaving your fish in the bag for 5 to 7 hours. A lot of fish can stay alive without oxygen for…

In general, raw fish should be kept in the fridge 1 or 2 days maximum. If you are not going to eat the fish immediately, you can freeze it. It is best to freeze fish immediately to preserve freshness. Can you eat fish that has been in the fridge for a week? Cook fresh fish…

When vacuum-sealed and properly stored in the freezer, fish can last for as long as two years. If frozen fish is properly thawed, there should be little to no difference in texture when compared to fresh fish. Does fish go bad in the freezer? First, it is important to know that frozen fish doesn’t “go…

Our license year goes from April 1st – March 31st. If you are fishing with us between January 1st and March 31st and need to buy a license, you need to select the prior year to get the correct license. How long does a WA fishing license last? That’s a reminder from the Washington Department…

Can fish bones dissolve throat? Don’t Panic. If you’ve swallowed a fishbone and feel fine, you don’t need to see a doctor. If the bone didn’t scratch your throat on the way down, you shouldn’t have any further problems. It will eventually be eliminated and removed from your body by the natural digestive process. Can…

Mollies 50-70 days. How do I know when my Molly will give birth? The Eyes of the Fry and Signs of Impending Birth To accommodate the developing eggs, the mother’s body expands, becoming deeper and broader. A few days before delivery, she develops a bulge below the gills, her outline becoming fairly square in this…

How long does it take to fry fish? For all those wondering, “how long does fish take to fry?”: As a rough estimate, it takes about 3 to 4 minutes per side to pan-fry the average fillet. Once the first side is golden, flip the fish over, using tongs or a large metal spatula such…

Any frozen fish or shellfish will be safe indefinitely; however, the flavor and texture will lessen after lengthy storage. For best quality, freeze (0 °F / -17.8 °C or less) cooked fish for up to 3 months. Frozen raw fish is best used within 3 to 8 months; shellfish, 3 to 12 months. How can…

Betta Fish that are kept in a bowl usually live for less than one year. Can bettas live in small bowls? Since you want your Betta fish to be healthy, then you need a tank. They cannot thrive in the smaller bowls. Even if you do find a larger fish bowl, you will often find…

Pickled fish must be stored in the refrigerator at no higher than 40 degrees F (refrigerator temperature) and for best flavor must be used within 4 to 6 weeks. Is pickled fish healthy? As with fresh herring, pickled herring is an excellent natural source of both vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids. It is also…