The effect of different baits and locations on the catch composition of recreational fishing at Seberang Takir, Kuala Terengganu

Abstract

In the study of different baits and locations on the catch composition of hook and line fishing in Seberang Takir, shrimp and squid bait hook and line fishing was being chosen to compare between 3 different locations in Seberang Takir. A series of fishing materials was being used to set up four sets of fishing equipment; two for shrimp-baited hook and line fishing and another two for squid-baited hook and line fishing. The shrimp bait used is white shrimp and fish bait used is common squid (Loligo sp.). Fishing operation was conducted from October until January. Each sampling conducted include for 3 days for each location. The objectives of this study are to identify fish species that can be caught using baited hook and line in Seberang Takir; to determine the amount of catches between shrimp and squid-baited hook and I ine in Seberang Takir; and to determine the amount of catches between 3 locations: shore, inner bay and narrow passage using baited hook and line in Seberang Takir. Species, local name, length, weight, locations of sampling, hook size and bait used are all recorded. The results have been tested by using data analysis SPSS software with 3 different tests which are Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis test. A total of 113 specimens was caught and there is a highly significant difference between 15 species that was being caught in the amount of catches, average length and weight. Then, there are differences in the amount of fish catches between each factor which are baited and locations. The reason for the differences might because of species composition probably relate to species-specific preferences for food.