South Florida Anglers Catch On To tips, tricks and outside the box tactics that turn the bite in their favor.

AS SEEN IN THE JULY / AUGUST 2007 ISSUE

Dolphin fish, mahi, dorado - whatever you call them, are recognized throughout the world’s most prolific blue waters as foremost eating machines.

Sure, we know they are one of the fastest growing pelagic species in all of the world’s oceans, so there is really no need for me to mention the fact they can reach twenty pounds in their first year of life alone. We already know they have a preference for, what else, but juvenile dolphin so I don’t need to share that tidbit with you either. We’re also fortunate to know that during much of the season, offshore anglers with any level of experience usually make short work of the neon-hued high-jumpers by drifting live baits along distinct color changes and trolling dead baits in the fertile Gulf Stream currents. It also shouldn’t come as a surprise that keeping a hooked fish in the water often results in the rest of the pack hanging around for sloppy seconds. There are however, occasions when dolphin fish are present but they seem to be infected with a severe case of lockjaw. When this condition persists, the following tips, tricks and outside-the-box tactics may turn the bite in your favor.