2019-04-222019-04-221988NAGA 11 (4): 6-7https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12348/3256In analyzing the structure of small scale fisheries in West Sumatra waters the need was found for diversification of current fishing gear. Trials were conducted using a coral reef longline as an alternative gear; using different kinds of baits and operating in different depths, the coral reef longline can be adjusted to select mainly mature fish, but proper identification of species is of importance in determining size at maturity.application/pdfCC BY 4.0Journal Article