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Dorado
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Common Name:
Dorado
Other
Names:
Dolphin fish, Mahi Mahi (Hawaii), Gold Mackerel (Scandinavia)
Scientific
Name: Coryphaena hippurus
Habitat:
This fish is normally found in pairs in the open ocean around logs,
floating debris, weeds, buoys and in warm current.
Bait:
The Dorado's diet consists small juvenile triggerfish, baitfish ,
shrimps and crabs.
Fishing
Strategy:
Feeding takes place just below the surface making it an awesome fish to
catch, especially on fly. Once
hooked the fish will use a
combination of surface runs with acrobatic jumps and direction changes.
Eating
Quality:
Good tasting fish.
Tackle:
- 10kg leaders
- Flashy lures
Also
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