2015 Volume 9 Pages 23-33
Capture methods of largemouth bass fry using seine nets and round haul nets were developed. Characteristics and catches per unit effort (CPUE) of these methods were compared with an existing method using dip nets. Seine and round haul nets enabled the capture of bass fry in deeper areas where dip nets cannot be used. Bass fry over 25 mm in TL, which are difficult to catch using dip nets, were captured by seine and round haul net. CPUEs did not differ between the three methods. Bycatch ratios of other fish species by all methods were approximately 1%. Applying these capture methods using seine nets, round haul nets and dip nets according to the body size of bass fry and the seasonal change of bass fry habitat may enhance the capture pressure of largemouth bass fry.
