Dana point Sunday 9/11 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

alanw · 09-12-2016, 08:49 AM

That's about average size for a Leopard around Dana I'd say. I hear they're good eating too, but I don't keep them. They sure are pretty fish.

DPevin · 09-12-2016, 11:25 AM

Yeah I agree, they look too cool. I don't think I'd ever keep one. It was a fun experience appreciating how strong it was, snapping a few pictures and letting it go.

dpricenator · 09-13-2016, 10:40 AM

Dang! A keeper leopard is on my list. 36 inches and I'm taking it home.

Was surfing with my daughter last year right next to the jetty at Doheney. I saw something move underneath us. and tried to get the glare off the water. I got up on my knees so I could lookdown and there it was again. Then again and again. We had happened on a small bait ball that had 4 or 5 keeper leopards eating off it. I told my daughter to keep her hands and toes out of the water. I didn't want a finger being mistaken for a minnow. We watched them darting under us for about 10 minutes until they moved on. Ever since then I've wanted one.

Nice day of fishing you had, congrats

straightrod · 09-17-2016, 12:23 PM

I have read conflicting reports about the taste of Leopard Sharks. Has anyone eaten one and how was the taste?

Vikingj · 09-17-2016, 07:53 PM

Thanks for report and nice job in picking up some good fighting fish.

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09-12-2016, 11:25 AM	#2
DPevin Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dana Point Posts: 96	Yeah I agree, they look too cool. I don't think I'd ever keep one. It was a fun experience appreciating how strong it was, snapping a few pictures and letting it go.

09-13-2016, 10:40 AM	#3
dpricenator Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: South OC Posts: 120	Dang! A keeper leopard is on my list. 36 inches and I'm taking it home. Was surfing with my daughter last year right next to the jetty at Doheney. I saw something move underneath us. and tried to get the glare off the water. I got up on my knees so I could lookdown and there it was again. Then again and again. We had happened on a small bait ball that had 4 or 5 keeper leopards eating off it. I told my daughter to keep her hands and toes out of the water. I didn't want a finger being mistaken for a minnow. We watched them darting under us for about 10 minutes until they moved on. Ever since then I've wanted one. Nice day of fishing you had, congrats

09-17-2016, 12:23 PM	#4
straightrod Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 48	I have read conflicting reports about the taste of Leopard Sharks. Has anyone eaten one and how was the taste?

09-17-2016, 07:53 PM	#5
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Thanks for report and nice job in picking up some good fighting fish.