Is there a generally accepted method of marking fish? For example, the first year, are fish generally fin clipped one way, the second year, another, the third year, yet another etc.? Should the fin be clipped close to the body or further away? Does the fin grow back quickly so that we loose our markings?
Does clipping the fin of a fish impair its survivability? Is there a special way to clip a fin? If a pelvic or pectoral fin is clipped, does that affect the ability of the fish to swim straight? If a spinal fin is clipped, does that affect the ability of the fish to protect itself?
What about the use of tags? Is that something that we should reasonability consider?
Does the size of the fish affect how we mark it?
Any other information about this information would be greatly appreciated.
This information is scattered and incomplete on this forum. I would like to get it one place where we can all find it.
