Leopard shark 2011

[mike borba]

I have great memories of catching leopard sharks with my grandfather and parents in Morro Bay from 40+ years ago. Haven't fished for them since. I've decided to try an catch one on a fly in 2011. Any information / personal experience you would be willing to share would be appreciated. Thanks Mike Borba

[Larry S]

We see them along our San Diego beaches quite often. I've only landed small ones.
Suspect that we hook a large one occasionally as your line just streaks towards
Hawaii. Best to just break off - or head directly to the fly shop. Some of the big 'uns
are very impressive and will often get within a rod's length of you before spooking.
There is a guy(guide?) named Lee B in the LA area that targets leopards at times.
Think you can contact him for more info at http://www.fliflicker.com/ or maybe
Gary Bulla's site.
Also, think I remember David Lee getting into leopards some time ago and reporting
on Kiene. What a great site, hey?
Best,
Larry S

[Darian]

The guides name is Lee Baer. You can check out his website at:

www.flyfishthesurf.com

I remember catching many Leopard Sharks of the piers on SoCal beaches at night when I lived down there. Lotsa fun. :D

[lee s.]

Mike,
We used to pester hoardes of stripers in Tomales from Tomasini Point and south to below Inverness. These have generally pretty much been replaced by Leopards. Great pram water too.
....lee s.

[mike borba]

I might hit you up for more info by email or at a RRFF meeting, if i ever get down there. Mike

[Mike O]

I used to catch all kindsa stuff in MB...Grew up there. Now??? I think it is an off limits MLPA...so much for kids fishing...