Hampala Macrolevidota

Hampala species is a barb family. This predator fish also knowin as Jungle Perch. This named by the habitat of this kind species which living in deep forest. In Indonesian Archipleago you may find this kind species from Sumatera Island, Borneo Island and Java Island. This species now in level rare because from the changed of condition from the fish habitat.
In Java Island specialy this kind predator fish only can saw in a couple of river mainly in big river which down from the mountain.

In my neigboarhood region of Central Java we can fins in Bengawan Solo River which start from Wonogiri. In times when i go doing baitcaster the most record that fish i seen in 50cm with weight almost 4kgs. Record number caught by my friend. At least my own record under it in 43cm weight about2,5kgs.
As an lure maker me also try using my own lure that i made. And I did it by mini popper with single treble hook behind, some kind minnow, and the most that i loved by stickbait. This predator fish very atractif in top water hunting. But if you wana keep spend your energy you can try by mini spoon its also their favorite lures.

This predator is the most agresif fresh water fish. They can fight by swimming in fast water river. This species living in sandness and rockin river. To keep their habibat we are always using catch and release system for their future in next dekade. The rare fish predator as mascot of baitcasting should we keep from danger exploitation. We try educated all angler to do the same even some of them riject this kind system. If we dont start now i think will be late in next future, So...are you agree???