DIFFERENCES IN TYPE OF BAIT AND FISHING TIME ON TRAP ON THE RESULTS OF THE CATCHES OF BLUE SWIMMING CRABS (PORTUNUS PELAGICUS) IN SOUTH KONAWE WATERS, INDONESIA

Abstract

Blue swimming crab capture operations generally use traps. Trap is a fishing gear that is installed permanently (passive) in water. The purpose of this study was to determine differences in the use of bait types common ponyfish (Leiognathus equulus), goldstripe sardinella (Sardinella gibbosa), trash fish and anchovy (Stolephorus sp) and soaking time (day and night) of the blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) catches in southern konawe waters. The method used is an experimental fishing method, with two variables namely the type of bait and soaking time with 8 treatments. Primary data collected includes the total weight of the blue swimming crabs (Portunus pelagicus) catch. Data analysis used factorial ANOVA Randomized Design test. The results showed that differences in the use of bait types and soaking time greatly influenced the catch of blue swimming crabs (Portunus pelagicus). Interaction testing shows there is an interaction between the type of bait and the soaking time.

Keywords

• blue swimming crabs (portunus pelagicus)
• traps
• bait type
• soaking time