A hook and line is employed, especially for eels; while in clear pools
fish are secured by means of a four-pointed spear which is thrust or
thrown (Fig. 20). Perhaps the most interesting device used is a lure,
known as _boro_ (Fig. 21). A live minnow is fastened at the end of the
rod near to a rattan noose. A cord running from the noose to the end of
the stick allows the fisherman to draw up the noose as he desires. The
struggles of the captive fish soon attract others, and when one enters
the loop the line is drawn taut, securely binding the intruder. Several
fish can be taken from a single pool by this method. A berry (_anamirta
coccithis L_.) is used in the capture of fish. It is crushed to a
powder, is wrapped with vines and leaves, and is thrown into pools. The
fish become stupified[sic] and float to the surface where they are
easily captured. After being cooked they are eaten without any ill
effects.