Dolphin

     Scientifically known as Coryphaena hippurus, the Dolphin or mahi mahi is one of the most extraordinarily colored fish in the ocean. It is bright green and blue on top with very yellow sides. Most Dolphin live only four to five years and grow to weigh about 15 - 30 pounds. Dolphin are also known to be very fast swimmers, swimming up to speeds of 50 knots which converts to 57.6 miles per hour. 
    Mahi is a Hawaiian word strong and that is why they are known as Mahi Mahi. Dolphin fight very hard and is one of the toughest fish to reel into the boat. The most common method for fishing for Dolphin is trolling with a ballyhoo rig. This means that there is many hooks all attached to one line. Putting skirts, or bright attention getters, around the hooks will help to get the Dolphin's attention. Chumming the water is also a good way to attract Dolphin. Chumming is when you throw dead fish and guts into the water causing fish from near and far to smell the blood and come over near the boat. After you have chummed, throw your line near the chum and wait for the Dolphin to bite. 
     When fishing for Dolphin a boat is a necessity because you will need to go many miles out into the ocean. The best place to catch Dolphin is near the edge of an underwater reef. When you are near the reef, birds on or near the water are a good sign there is fish in the area. Another thing to look for is debris or other objects floating on the water. Since Dolphin are known to swim around objects floating on the water this is a dead giveaway to where they would be located. 
     In restaurants Dolphin will always be on the menu as Mahi Mahi. Mahi is one of the most common menu items and choices of fish. It is a very mild tasting fish, and many people say it tastes like chicken. If you or someone you know has brought home some Mahi, it is a very easy fish to cook. Here is another recipe courtesy of ifood.tv. 


  Ingredients 

2 pieces of Mahi Mahi

For the marinade

2-3 tbsp soy sauce 

1-2 tbsp of vinegar

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp granulated sugar

1 tsp finely chopped or minced garlic

Salt to taste

½ tsp crushed black pepper

A few dashes of tabasco sauce

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl. Add in the pieces of fish. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour. Spray your grill with some olive oil. Place the fish pieces. Grill for 3-5 minutes on each side basting with the remaining marinade. Serve hot with an accompaniment of your choice.