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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 ...