Dolphin
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.
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.