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is essential that the bottom in front of the fisherman and for a good space 
around should be absolutely cleared of all weeds and grass. Liberal ground 
baiting is necessary, and 'there are innumerable and. highly-vaunted native 
nostrums in this connection. Here are a few of the ingredients of ground 
bait used for this and all tank fish-bran, rice, dust chord ha coora ,, 
fried oil cake y kulli), methie, jeera, mungaila , tuj, aniseed, rotten cheese 
and the lees of country liquor—all of which can be had in the local bazaars. 
A selection of these is pounded, and mixed with mud into balls, besides 
paste the Cutla and other tank fish will take the grubs of wasps and bees, 
maggots, worms (occasionally;, and pieces of raw prawn. A single stilt 
bamboo rod and winch with country-made tusser line, the special hooks for 
Rohu (now generally imported) or the country-made hooks (the best;, peacock 
quill float attached in the native style, is the tackle required. Quick striking 
is essential. A strong mach.au, built at least 10 feet from the bank, is conducive 
to comfort and success. No landing net or gaff is required ; any fish from 5 lbs. 
upwards when brought in to the bank may be safely landed by a native simply 
placing his hands under the fish which will allow itself to be carried many 
yards in shore without the slightest struggle. Tank anglers are pestered by 
these inveterate bait stealers, prawns and crabs. A good tip is to tie a large 
quantity of fowls’ entrails to a brick or stone, passing the string several times 
round the entrails and leaving about a foot of string between them and the 
