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brick. This, thrown in a few feet from the water’s edge and about 6 ft on either 
side of the float, will keep these pests busy most of the day. A few handfuls of dall 
thrown around the bait are useful in keeping away crabs. To be a successful 
tank angler in India one must discard all knowledge of bottom fishing as prac¬ 
tised in England, and unreservedly adopt native methods. 
THE ROHIL 
Lobeo Rohita. Native names : Rohu and Roee, Hind, and Beng. 
Habitat .—One of the commonest Indian tank fish ; also found in rivers. 
Description. Length up to 3^ feet. Deep in form, narrowing rather sud¬ 
denly to the tail, usually two barbels only. Scales, 41 ; dorsal rays, Id. Lips 
fringed, fins tinted red. There are several varieties as in all much domesticated 
fish. It is good eating when not too large. Its habits and the methods of cap¬ 
turing it are the same as those of the Cutla. 
THE CALBOSE OR KALA-BANS. 
Lobeo Calbasu. Native names: Kalboshe, Beng. ; Calabana , Hind. ; 
0 ulotee, C. P.; Kunda , N. Beng. ; Nullagundu Menoo , Tel. 
Habitat .—Throughput India. 
