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A fair few tourists to Florida’s coast have likely been shocked and dismayed to hear local anglers passionately recounting their recent success catching, and likely eating, “dolphin.” There’s no need to fret, however, Flipper faces no peril. Among Florida’s coastal anglers and many on the Gulf Coast, “dolphins” are actually dolphinfish, aka dorado, aka mahi-mahi. And fishing for them is just about the most fun one can have on a boat. Before you go, however, invest in some high-performance shirts for fishing and stock up on sunscreen. Shirts for Fishing What Makes Mahi-Mahi Fishing Such a Thrill Where to begin? Dolphinfish are delicious, fight like hell, and are among the most beautiful fish in the sea. “Dorado” is from the Spanish for “golden” due to the dolphin’s stunning gilded hue. However, they can also sport shades of blue, green, purple, and more with vibrant stripes and spots, all of which can shift based on their mood. They are voracious feeders and often pack hunters, so ...

For the Sunshine State’s committed anglers, the winter months bring migratory schools of gamefish, new fishing opportunities, and milder days to enjoy them. Winter can also present challenges that the wise angler responds to with a bit of strategic preparation. Stock up on high-performance fishing apparel , consider some new angling possibilities and make the most of Florida’s winter fishing season. Fishing Apparel Gear Up in Preparation Winter is often thought to be the best time of year to fish in Florida. That makes gearing up ASAP a top priority. Beyond topping up on the essentials, consider it an opportunity to branch out into new gear. If you’ve dreamed of fly-fishing the flats, now’s the time to get the gear. The same goes for the kite fishing gear, heavy deep-sea rigs, baitfish cast nets, and whatever else you’ve been hankering to try. Add high-performance fishing clothes to your list of must-have gear as well. Dress for Winter You want to purchase professional-grade, ...

In Florida, winter delivers an opportunity that most of the country’s anglers experience only in daydreams. It opens the season for stalking the ultimate adversaries, the world’s most sought-after gamefish—the legendary sailfish and marlin. Billfish are legendary for a reason, and fishing for them is no joke. You’ll need to be prepared, so pick up some performance fishing shirts , do some stretches, take a deep breath, and strap in for the ultimate fishing experience. Performance Fishing Shirts Preparing Yourself for a True Angling Test Pitting yourself against billfish is a whole different animal than hitting the edges of weed beds for largemouth or pulling flounder from a pier. If spending 8 hours under the unrelenting Florida sun stalking a massive, powerful fish with a sword for a nose and fighting it to exhaustion sounds like a good time, you’re in the right mindset. The physical preparation should include having more food and water than you think you’ll need, sunscreen, and the...