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brisk streams among rocks and are usually found in Maliseer rivers or those 
frequented by the Black Spot. They do not run to more than 4 oz. ihe 
small black trout fly on a No. 000 sneck or kirby, is very useful. 
THE FRESH WATER SHARK OR BOALLI. 
Wallago attu. Native names : Boat , or Pangash , Beng. ; Moinsia Boal f 
Ooriya ; Vale or vahlah, Tam.; Gwali or Midlee , Punjab ; Hawaii, Hm . , 
Lutchi and Bawari, Tirhoot; Barali , Assam ; Poikee, Sind.; Pairdom , Kurku , 
Paren , Gond. 
Habitat. — A tank and river shark found throughout India. 
Description. —Length anything up to 6 feet. A voracious and filthy 
feeder, a river scavenger, but a good fish to eat and much in request among ovv 
Mahomedans. Anal rays 86 to 93. Maxillary barbels nearly twice the length o± 
the head. Pectoral spine feeble, not serrated exteriorly.. Lower jaw prommen , 
anal and caudal fins confluent, the latter forked. This fish will take a dead bait 
on a gorge hook, @r live bait, such as used for Mahseer. Use wire traces, Have 
a gaff and disgorger handy, and take care of his terrible jaws when removing 
hooks. 
