Abstract:
Haruan fish (Channa striata) is one type of inland fish that has production potential and
important economic value, as well as being a source of food for some people in Asia. The
purpose of this study was to assess the financial viability of the snakehead fishing business
and to determine the factors that influence the production of haruan fishing. The research
was conducted using a survey method in Martapura Barat Subdistrict, Sungai Tabuk
Subdistrict, with the consideration that the area has swamp waters which are the main
habitat of haruan fish which is quite extensive and is a center for capture fisheries of swamp
waters in Banjar Regency. The sample of fishermen was taken as many as 70 fishermen,
consisting of 44 banjur fishing fishermen and 26 pair fishing fishermen. The data collected
were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively with a multiple linear regression model
approach. The results of the analysis show that catching Haruan fish with fishing rods is
financially profitable so it is feasible for expansion of application. Meanwhile, fishing with
banjur fishing rods can provide a higher profit value than pair fishing, which reaches Rp.
12,021,993,- per year. The production factors that have a positive effect on the production of
haruan fish are operational capital, the number of fishing gear operated, the number of
fishing trips, and the type of fishing line used. Meanwhile, the length of time of capture
actually has a negative effect on production (catch). Efforts to increase the production of
Haruan fish catch can still be done by increasing operational capital, the number of fishing
gear operated, and the use of more effective types of fishing rods such as banjur, as well as
increasing the number of fishing trips, but it is necessary to allocate effective fishing gear
operational time so that the catch can be achieved.
