Goodbye to Leo - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wade · 04-27-2014, 11:40 AM

The Jewel will not be the same again without the frequent sightings of good ol’ Leopoldo..

An extremely gifted & talented man. I have had the pleasure of many a good times out & about with Leo. Extremely kind & generous soul who loved the ocean and cooking up EVERY piece of fish he caught, so much so, that he even asked for my yt or wsb heads for his famous Sancocho soups. Leo would share that, the recipes, recent fish action and anything else within his arms reach for you. A true gent around these parts!..

Here is a short video he shot of me on one of many fishing excursions over the years..This one was over at Blacks. He frequented that part of the canyon & the Torrey artificial reef whenever the pressure would get thick..
Flying your plane high over Venezuela right about now with your speedo..

Heres to you Leo!

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wbrewski · 04-27-2014, 12:15 PM

I never meet the man, but read some of his post, he will be missed. RIP

dmrides · 04-27-2014, 04:44 PM

Very sad to hear it. Leo was one of the most genuine guys I have met on the water and certainly the most stoked. RIP good man.

GregAndrew · 04-27-2014, 05:15 PM

I never saw him without a smile on his face and a willingness to step right up and share the latest goings on. RIP Leo, you always brought a smile to my face.

TCS · 04-27-2014, 08:05 PM

Leo lived well and will be missed.

blitzburgh · 04-28-2014, 07:10 AM

I never had the pleasure of meeting Leo but took note of how he always had postive posts on this board. Wade, that was a very nice video of the man. My prayers go out to his family. He is pulling on bigger fish than all of us now

ful-rac · 04-28-2014, 07:20 AM

R.I.P Leo.

The Kid · 04-28-2014, 08:07 AM

Everyone knew Leo and Leo knew everyone. He was always the guy who never lost his passion for the sea whether he was sailing, fishing, or wishing he was fishing. Most of you who met him had a chance to listen to a story or two about Venezuela or one of his many adventures. Who didn't look forward to that!

It was always a joy to come back to the beach and expect to see him walk up to you and ask how your day was. There was never a hint of jealousy, bitterness, anger, hatred, or any negativity. He was always happy, always. Even for someone he never met, he would congratulate you on your catch of the day and truly be happy for you.

In the last few months he was really hoping to get back on the water. So much so that he went out around 2 months ago, not even feeling 25%, just to be out there and enjoy fishing not catching. We could all take away a message from Leo. I think that he would tell us in his own way that life is too fun to be let down.

There were many days that we spent out on the water together. Some epic days and some not so epic days. But I could never forget his excitement and enthusiasm for the sport we most of the time take for granted. But if Leo was hooked up, man watch out because it was game on! Rod bent, reel screaming and Leo poised for battle.

Not many people can appreciate the gifted waters we fish monthly, weekly, daily, hourly. Take a page from Leo's book and enjoy each day. You will be missed dearly friend! It was an honor having a small part in your story.

Rest in Peace Leopoldo Terrero

04-27-2014, 11:40 AM	#1
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Safe Passage.. The Jewel will not be the same again without the frequent sightings of good ol’ Leopoldo.. An extremely gifted & talented man. I have had the pleasure of many a good times out & about with Leo. Extremely kind & generous soul who loved the ocean and cooking up EVERY piece of fish he caught, so much so, that he even asked for my yt or wsb heads for his famous Sancocho soups. Leo would share that, the recipes, recent fish action and anything else within his arms reach for you. A true gent around these parts!.. Here is a short video he shot of me on one of many fishing excursions over the years..This one was over at Blacks. He frequented that part of the canyon & the Torrey artificial reef whenever the pressure would get thick.. Flying your plane high over Venezuela right about now with your speedo.. Heres to you Leo! • __________________

04-27-2014, 12:15 PM	#2
wbrewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 334	I never meet the man, but read some of his post, he will be missed. RIP __________________ you hookum and I'll fry yum

04-28-2014, 07:10 AM	#6
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I never had the pleasure of meeting Leo but took note of how he always had postive posts on this board. Wade, that was a very nice video of the man. My prayers go out to his family. He is pulling on bigger fish than all of us now __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-28-2014, 07:20 AM	#7
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	R.I.P Leo. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

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04-27-2014, 04:44 PM	#3
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Very sad to hear it. Leo was one of the most genuine guys I have met on the water and certainly the most stoked. RIP good man.

04-27-2014, 05:15 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I never saw him without a smile on his face and a willingness to step right up and share the latest goings on. RIP Leo, you always brought a smile to my face.

04-27-2014, 08:05 PM	#5
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Leo lived well and will be missed.

04-28-2014, 08:07 AM	#8
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	Everyone knew Leo and Leo knew everyone. He was always the guy who never lost his passion for the sea whether he was sailing, fishing, or wishing he was fishing. Most of you who met him had a chance to listen to a story or two about Venezuela or one of his many adventures. Who didn't look forward to that! It was always a joy to come back to the beach and expect to see him walk up to you and ask how your day was. There was never a hint of jealousy, bitterness, anger, hatred, or any negativity. He was always happy, always. Even for someone he never met, he would congratulate you on your catch of the day and truly be happy for you. In the last few months he was really hoping to get back on the water. So much so that he went out around 2 months ago, not even feeling 25%, just to be out there and enjoy fishing not catching. We could all take away a message from Leo. I think that he would tell us in his own way that life is too fun to be let down. There were many days that we spent out on the water together. Some epic days and some not so epic days. But I could never forget his excitement and enthusiasm for the sport we most of the time take for granted. But if Leo was hooked up, man watch out because it was game on! Rod bent, reel screaming and Leo poised for battle. Not many people can appreciate the gifted waters we fish monthly, weekly, daily, hourly. Take a page from Leo's book and enjoy each day. You will be missed dearly friend! It was an honor having a small part in your story. Rest in Peace Leopoldo Terrero