The objectives of the present study were to determine the size distribution, growth pattern, feeding habit and stomach fullness index of bullet tuna Auxis rochei in the Makassar Strait, West Sulawesi. The research was conducted for six months between March and August 2017. Sampling collection was carried out using the handline technique. A total of 2160 fish were caught. Their total length ranged from 15.8 to 28.5 cm and weight ranged from 52.3 to 366.5 g. The total length of male fish ranged from 18.5 to 28.5 cm and weight ranged from 77.5 to 366.5 g. The total length of female fish ranged from 15.8 to 27.5 cm and weight ranged from 52.3 to 328.8 g. The growth pattern of bullet tuna for both male and female fish was classified into a positive allometry (b>3); the type of food found in the fish gut consisted of crustacean (12.50% to 25.64%), chepalopods (7.32 to 34.80%) and unidentified (47.69 to 64.51%), respectively. Nonetheless, the predominant food condition was not identified and in the gut there was generally no food present. The stomach fullness index ranged from 1.13% to 7.18%, ¾ (12.11 to 15.74%), ½ (12.27 to 23.14%) and empty (59.26 to 65.74%). The length size distribution of male bullet tuna was larger than the female with a positive allometric growth pattern. However, the growth pattern of male and female bullet tuna statistically showed no difference.

<p align="center"><strong><em>ABSTRACT</em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p><p class="Abstractisi">The objective of the  researcah is to analyze the species composition and size of fish caught at shallow and deep FAD at Makassar strait. In obtaining the data, the research is using survei method carried out for four months, starting April to July 2016 at Makassar strait. The data obtained was descriptively analyzed.  The research result presented that the number of fish caught at shallow FAD 568 fish (45.92%), consisted of skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis (9.86%), Bullet tuna Auxis rochei (8.65%), Yellowfin Tuna Thunnus albacares (11.16%) and Indian Mackerel Rastrelliger kanagurta (16.25%). While 669 fish (54.08%) caught at deep FAD consisted of Katsuwonus pelamis (11.80%), and  Rastrelliger kanagurta (18.35%). The size spread of skipjack tuna (23-42 cm and 29-53 cm), Bullet Tuna (16.5-25.0 cm and 18.5-28.5 cm), Yellowfin Tuna (25-120 cm and 80-160 cm) and Indian mackerel (16-25 cm and 16-25 cm) for shallow and deep FAD respectively. The fish size distribution caught at shallow and deep FAD was skipjack tuna, whereas the  Auxis rochei rochei  and Thunnus albacares had bigger size distribution in deep sea FAD, while the  Rastrelliger kanagurta had relatively similar size distribution in shallow or deep sea FAD.   </p><p class="TubuhTulisanAll"><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><em>fish size, fish species composition,</em><em> </em><em>hand-line, shallow and deep sea FAD</em><em></em></p><p align="center"><strong>ABSTRAK</strong></p><p class="Abstrakisi">Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis komposisi jenis dan ukuran ikan yang ditangkap pada rumpon laut dangkal dan rumpon laut dalam di Selat Makassar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dalam pengambilan data dan dilakukan selama 4 bulan mulai April-Juli 2016 di Selat Makassar. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ikan yang ditangkap pada rumpon laut dangkal berjumlah 568 ekor (45,92%), terdiri dari ikan cakalang 9,86%, tongkol lisong 8,65%, tuna madidihang 11,16% dan kembung lelaki 16,25%. Ikan yang ditangkap pada rumpon laut dalam berjumlah 669 ekor (54,08%), terdiri dari ikan cakalang 11,80%, tongkol lisong 12,21%, tuna madidihang 11,72% dan kembung lelaki 18,35%. Sebaran ukuran ikan cakalang berkisar 23-42 cm dan 29-53 cm,  tongkol lisong 16,5-25,0 cm dan 18,5-28,5 cm, tuna madidihang berkisar 25-120 cm dan 80-160 cm serta ikan kembung lelaki berkisar 16-25 cm dan 16-25 cm masing-masing untuk rumpon laut dangkal dan rumpon laut dalam. Distribusi ukuran ikan yang ditangkap pada rumpon laut dangkal dan rumpon dalam dari jenis ikan cakalang, ikan tongkol lisong dan tuna madidihang memiliki distribusi ukuran lebih besar pada rumpon laut dalam, sedangkan ikan kembung lelaki baik pada rumpon dangkal dan dalam memiliki distribusi ukuran relatif sama.</p><strong>Kata kunci:</strong>  ukuran ikan, komposisi jenis ikan, pancing ulur, rumpon dangkal dan dalam

The objectives of this research are to find strategy of handline fishery development at Key words: development strateg, handline, SWOT ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan strategi pengembangan perikanan pancing ulur di Babana Mamuju Tengah. Penelitian menggunakan metode survei untuk memperoleh informasi terkait aspek biologi sumber daya, teknologi, sosial ekonomi dan kelembagaan. Penelitian dilakukan bulan Maret hingga Juni 2016 di Babana Mamuju Tengah. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan metode SWOT (Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats). Hasil yang diperoleh adalah nilai matriks IFE (Internal Factor Evaluation) sebesar 2,8710 dan matriks EFE (Eksternal Factor Evaluation) sebesar 3,2388 yang menunjukkan bahwa strategi pengembangan pancing ulur berada pada kuadran II(pertumbuhan). Hal tersebut mengindikasikan bahwa pengembangan pancing ulur dalam fase pertumbuhan atau dalam kondisi stabil dengan menitikberatkan pada strategi intensif (Intensive Strategy). Diperoleh delapan strategi pengembangan perikanan pancing ulur di Babana Mamuju Tengah, terdiri atas; tiga strategi opensif/agresif, tiga strategi moderat, dan dua strategi defensif.Kata kunci: strategi pengembangan, pancing ulur, SWOT