Size Length Distribution of Anchovy (Stolephorus comersonii) and Hair Tail (Trichiurus savala) that Catched by Danish Seine (Dogol) and Lift Net (Bagan) Fishing Gear at Jepara Waters

Abstract

Until now some informations of Anvhovy and hair Tail resources are not known, especially the size of fish that catched by Dogol and Bagan, it’s necessary to find out information that fish. Both fishing gear have different operation method and different part of fishing gear, but both of them is operated in same fishing ground, in this case is marine area of Jepara. The purpose of research was knowing size distribution of Anchovy and Hair Tail that catched by Dogol and Bagan, and other fish by catch. The research was carried out during july – August 2009. Sample were collected during 3 trips of operation both Dogol and Bagan, with one week interval. Random sampling was used to collect the sample with 250 ml glass for take sample. Sampel collect was preserved with 10% formalin immediately, and identified in laboratory. The result show that some of fish catched by Dogol and Bagan and some other fish was different. Anchovy and Hair Tail is dominants catch in both of fishing gear. Hair Tail also dominants, but the quantity was lees than Anchovy. Anchovy and Hair Tail size distribution that catched by Dogol and Bagan has different in width interval size. The widest interval was Anchovy and Hair Tail that catched by Dogol. Dogol catched Anchovy, Hair Tail, and other fish in small size. Keywords: Size distribution, Anchovy, Hair Tail, Danish Seine, Lift Net, Jepara Waters