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Dolphin

dolphin.jpg (13639 bytes)     The Dolphin, (Coryphaena hippurus) also known as Dorado, Mahi-Mahi, or Dolphinfish is one of the most colorful fish in the Gulf of Mexico. It's colors may run from yellow to metallic green to green-gold to dark blue. The male or bull dolphin has a larger blunt head. It is a deep water fish inhabiting the surface of the open gulf. They are commonly found around floating debris such as seaweed and trash.

dolphinfem.jpg (12214 bytes)      Dolphin are fast swimmers and feed heavily on flying fish. It is a popular gamefish because it tends to tailwalk and get airborne when hooked. Dolphin will strike just about any natural bait and artificial bait that is trolled.


 

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