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Habitat. — The estuaries of the Indian rivers. 
Description.— The salt water becktie runs from 12 to 60 lbs. in weight, and 
is often found in company with a bameen. It is silvery, with a bronzy sheen 
on the back. The adults assume a humped back. Stout tackle, such as used 
for the fresh water shark or the mahseer, with a larger bait is recommended. 
They take best in discoloured water, feeding at night on the flood tide, and give 
good play. They require slow spinning, as they are “picksome ” biters. The 
best time for day work is during the monsoon when the waters are thick, at 
other times at night. 
THE GREY PERCH, AND THE RED PERCH. 
Chrysophrys berda , and Lutianus roseus. Native name : Kembari , Can. 
Habitat. —The Indian estuaries. 
Description. —Yery similar to the English sea perch, running up to 5 lbs. in 
weight. It is very partial to a prawn bait; the tackle should be dressed on 
No. 4/0 wire gimp. 
