Value evidence

Fisch Appraiser Guide

Use appraisal when a catch can change a decision: sell, keep, verify a mutation, compare a route, or send a correction.

Fast answer

When is appraisal worth it?

Appraise only when the result will change what you do next. For normal low-value catches, selling quickly is usually better.

Appraise rare, mutated, event, or unusually heavy catches before selling.
Use the fish value calculator to compare the appraisal against current C$/kg and average weight.
Keep screenshots for future guide corrections when a value looks different after an update.
Do not claim a new route value from one sample; record several catches when possible.

Decision table

These are editorial rules for turning appraisal into useful guide evidence.

Use after catching rare or high average C$ fish.High-value catch check

Rule: Record fish name, weight, mutation, and value before deciding whether to sell or keep as evidence.
Avoid: Do not appraise every low-value fish during a cash session.

Use when a fish has a visible mutation or special modifier.Mutation evidence

Rule: Pair the appraisal note with a screenshot later so pages can add verified examples.
Avoid: Do not claim hidden multipliers from one sample.

Use after one catch from a new farming route.Route comparison

Rule: Compare appraisal result with the current average in the fish value calculator.
Avoid: Do not judge a route from a single small catch if the fish has large weight variance.

Use when a catch is unusual enough that selling immediately may be a mistake.Trade / trophy decision

Rule: Check if the catch proves a rare condition, event, or mutation route first.
Avoid: Do not keep ordinary fish just because the name looks rare.

Use after patches when values, weights, or modifiers may have changed.Update verification

Rule: Send corrections with page URL, fish name, appraised value, and condition details.
Avoid: Do not overwrite guide values without source context.