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Factors Affecting Seasonal Performance of Angling in Mymensingh Region of Bangladesh

Salam M. A
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

M. Asadujjaman
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

M. Belal Hossain
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Sonapur, Noakhali , Bangladesh

S. Sultana
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Angling is an important part of Bengali culture and being a riverine country Bangladesh is paradise for angling. There are hundreds of angling locations around the country yet to be explored. This study was conducted to understand the present status of angling and to find out the factors affecting seasonal performance of angling in Mymensingh region. To achieve this goal, a questionnaire survey, focus group discussion and key informant interviews were performed in Mymensingh region for a period of six months from 1st July 2008 to 31st January 2009. Thirty two anglers were interviewed; among them fifteen were from open water and seventeen from closed water fisheries. The data analysis showed that the anglers used mixed ingredient for bait like earth worms, insects? larvae, pastes, ant eggs, bread, satu, cooked rice etc. The performance of angling varied greatly with the geographic distribution, types and size of fishes to be caught, weather condition, lunar effect, rain fall, habitat types and food availability in the water body. The closed water angling starts in April and lasts upto November, whereas, the open water angling starts in May and lasts upto December. The peak angling season in closed water was in August and open water in October. The majority of the closed water anglers? annual income was between 150, 000 - 200,000 BDT which is higher than the national average. On the other hand, most of the open water anglers? annual income was in between 50,000 -100,000 BDT. In open water angling, 67% anglers took it as hobby and rest of 33% considered it as commercial.

Keywords: Angling, Factors, Performance, Season

Location: Mymensing District.

Start Date: 01-07-2008

End Date: 31-01-2009

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Performance

Objectives:

1. To find out the factors affecting performance of angling in Mymensingh region of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The research was carried out collecting primary data using PRA tools such as questionnaire interview of individual anglers, focus group discussion (FGD), cross check interview and secondary data from the relevant stakeholders. The method of collecting data depends upon the nature, aim and objectives of the study. The word “Survey” refers to a method of study in which an overall picture is obtained by a systematic collection of available data on the subjects. The major advantages of the method are that it is less expensive and covers much wider areas. However, one of the major shortcomings of this method is that, the investigation has to depend solely upon the memory of the individual. This have to however, overcome by asking cross-questions, i.e., the individual could answer from their memory and making frequent visits. Study Area: The study was carried out in Mymensingh region. Data were collected from the anglers when Bangladesh Agricultural University invites angling annually in its selected ponds. Interview also conducted with the anglers who used to angling in the river Brahmaputra and beels in Mymensingh and nearby areas. For the present study data were collected for a period of 6 months, from 1st July 2008 to 31st January 2009. Target Group: In this study area, most of the closed water anglers angling for recreational purpose and are very much solvent. A few anglers took it as primary occupation. On the other hand, in case of open water angling, most of the anglers took it as supplement their family income. It reported that most of them are from marginal or poor section of the community. Sample number and sampling procedure: It was not possible to include all the anglers in the study area because of limitation of time and resources. For the selection of sample for a study, two things need to be taken into considerations. The first one is the sample size should be as large as to allow for adequate degree of freedom in statistical analysis. The second one is the processing and analyzing of data need to be manageable with physical, human and financial resources. Considering the above aspects 32 anglers were selected for present study. Questionnaire preparation and pre-testing: For data collection a draft questionnaire was prepared for collection the relevant data on angling. The draft questionnaire was pre-tested with 10 anglers in the study area and the questionnaire was final with the feed-back from the field. In the pre-testing questionnaire, much attention was given to if any new information was found which seems to be important and informative that was included in the final questionnaire. The interview was conducted in logical sequence so that anglers could answer the questions in systematically. Questionnaire Interview: The questionnaire interview was conducted at the bank of the water bodies when they were angling. Before going to make an actual interview, a brief introduction about the objectives of the study was given to each of the angler and assured them that all information would be kept confidential. At the time of interview the physical conditions of the water body; introducing lure, angling activities like preparation of baits and throughing, keeping fish in hapas etc. were observed as a result there was a scope to understand the angling activities well. Time required for each interview was about 30 minutes to an hour. Focus group discussion: In this study, FGD was used to get an overview of particular issues such as existing angling systems, constraints of angling, angler?s socio-economic condition etc. which was not possible to collect through questionnaire interview. A total of 4 FGD sessions (2 with commercial and 2 traditional anglers) were conducted, where each group size was 6 to 10 anglers. Two FGD sessions with the open water anglers was held at angling sites under a tree when they were resting and another two were conducted with the closed water anglers at their association office where spontaneous gathering of anglers. Cross-check interview: After completion of data collection through questionnaire interviews and FGD, it was necessary to check the information for reliability of collected data. If there were such items, which were contradictory, then information was compared with the key informations. Cross-check interviews were conducted with the key informat such as Upazila Fisheries Officer (UFO), Assistant Fisheries Officer, relevant NGO workers etc.

Source of Information: Trends in Fisheries Research Vol. 2 Issue 1, 9-13 (2013) ISSN: 2319–474X (Print); 2319–4758 (Online)

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Achievement/Findings:

The data analysis showed that the anglers used mixed ingredient for bait like earth worms, insects larvae, pastes, ant eggs, bread, satu, cooked rice etc. The performance of angling varied greatly with the geographic distribution, types and size of fishes to be caught, weather condition, lunar effect, rain fall, habitat types and food availability in the water body. The closed water angling starts in April and lasts upto November, whereas, the open water angling starts in May and lasts upto December. The peak angling season in closed water was in August and open water in October. The majority of the closed water anglers annual income was between 150, 000 - 200,000 BDT which is higher than the national average. On the other hand, most of the open water anglers annual income was in between 50,000 -100,000 BDT. In open water angling, 67% anglers took it as hobby and rest of 33% considered it as commercial.

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