A MESSAGE TO THE WISE WHEN BUYING FISH

We realize a smart consumer will shop around for the best buy, especially when it’s necessary to s-t-r-e-t-c-h the dollar. But be aware! Here is some information that most people are not aware of. Weight (pounds) of 1,000 fish in relation to total length for channel catfish:

If a fish farmer sells you a 6-8 inch fish, you should receive an average 7 inch fish or 95.2 pounds per 1,000 fish.

If you buy an 8-10 inch fish, you should expect an average 9 inch fish or 199 pounds per 1,000 fish. One way fish farmers can sell you a cheaper fish is to reduce his cost by selling a smaller average size fish. For example: if he’s selling a 6-8 inch fish, the average size could be cut back to 6-1/2 inches or 76.4 pounds per 1,000 fish. An 8-10 inch fish may be reduced to an average of 8-1/2 inches or 168 pounds per 1,000 fish.

Harrison Fishery, Inc. will not play the length VS weight game that some of our competitors do. That’s why we hesitate to cut our prices very much. We strongly believe that quality creates it’s own demand! Remember, buying fish is like going to a grocery store and buying food products. What appears to be cheaper may not be the best buy for your money after you read the weight on the label. When comparing prices on fish, ask the fish farmer for a weight count and compare the weight to the chart above to determine the average length of fish. If you desire, we too can adjust our weight to provide you with less expensive fish.