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The Lates calcarifer, otherwise known as the great Barramundi or its other names, the Giant Perch is one of the native saltwater fishes that are found in Brunei waters, as us Bruneians would call it, Selungsong. They feed mainly upon smaller fishes, molluscs, small crustaceans and even aquatic insects. They can grow up to 2 metres in length and an estimation of 60kg in weight. They have pale a grey-green look with its large scales shimmer having that copper-like shimmer. They basicly live in river creeks or mangrove estuaries woith large catchments of slow moving continuous water with about temperatures of 20 degrees celsius. They usually prefer submerged logs, rock ledges and other structures that are in the water as their selection a their hideout or habitat. In Australia, the Lates calcarifer has a reputation as being the finest eating fish, with various types of dishes usually with prices to match the type of dish they are cooked into. Nevertheless, they are also well-known targets for anglers not only in Australia but also here in Brunei. They response well to lures either cast or trolled. Bright metallic gold or bronze are particularly popular lure colours for these feisty creatures . Livebaits can also be used such as the mullet, prawns and even shrimp. Usually anglers practice the sports fisherman method of catch and release but here in Brunei its quite a keeper if you get one of these, bring them home and cook them up however you want it, you'll feel that feeling of an "anglers success".
ps. Never forget to take a picture of you and your prize catch hehehe........
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