ID of individual fish?

[TIMMY 666]

Hey everyone,

I want to start tagging fish in the dam I've stocked to get an idea of growth rates, how many I catch, survival rates, etc. But, I don't know how to tag fish the usual way nor do I have the equipment. Maybe a small zip-tie attached to one of the dorsal spines, then trimmed to about 1 inch, would work? Although, the fin might get infected. Any ideas? BTW there are yellowbelly and bass in the dam between 20 - 40cm.

Thanks,

Tim.

[barkers creek]

gday timmy a more approtie sugestion would be maybe needles and colour them then right down the colour in the book and each time u catch it u can record data.
i dont knowhow this would go it might hurt the fish but im not sure.
thanks nath

[Nic]

If you get onto Suntag (www.info-fish.net) they can fit you out.

[TIMMY 666]

thanks Nic, it's probably best I learn how to do it properly

Tim.

[B_E_N]

maybe get a needle and wrap some coloured thread thru the webbing stuff on its dorsal fin and wrap it around a spike, dont see how it would hurt the fish that much seeing as your only putting a needle thru thin membrane stuff if you get me