STIMULUS FOR SMALL-SIZED FISHERMEN USING BOTTOM HAND LINES FOR SAHAMIA FISH IN DALAKO BEMBANEHE VILLAGE, KAHAKITANG ISLAND, SANGIHE ISLANDS

Abstract

Intensive utilization of coastal resources in Sangihe Islands Regency, particularly in Dalako Bembanehe Village on Kahakitang Island, requires support through simple innovations to encourage local economic growth. The main profession in this village is demersal fishing, utilizing the Sahamia Bottom Hand Line (BHL) to catch high-value threadfin bream (local name: sahamia). However, the sharp-toothed nature of sahamia frequently damages the main and branch lines, resulting in high maintenance costs and low fishing trip productivity. This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to provide a stimulus in the form of materials and tools to construct 5 units of stronger and more durable Sahamia BHLs to boost the productivity and economic well-being of the partner fishermen families. The method used was Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), which included surveys, counseling, and direct practical demonstration of making the new fishing gear with fishermen at the site in November 2025. The results showed that replacing the main line (PA monofilament No. 70) and branch line (No. 50) materials with better specifications (damyl Philipin material) successfully enhanced the structural strength of the BHL. The direct impact was an increase in the number of fishing trips and catch yields, with each partner fisherman obtaining an average of 65–70 kg per trip, potentially yielding a gross income of Rp. 5,250,000 per person per week. Thus, providing modified BHL stimulus proved to be effective in increasing the productivity and income of small-sized fishermen in Dalako Bembanehe Village.