Thresher Shark Questions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dmrides · 05-08-2016, 01:03 PM

One of the coolest things I saw on my kayak was my mac getting tail slapped and then eaten by a nice sized thresher right underneath me as I was checking my bait. A very short battle then ensued as I promptly thumbed the spool to break him off. I have released or broken off all the sharks I have hooked. You guys can do as you please, it is not for me to judge. As a surfer, I always felt that if I don't mess with sharks, they won't mess with me.

Harry Hill · 05-08-2016, 04:55 PM

I don't know why but when ever I eat shark I taste uric acid, so I don't eat shark. That is how I know someone is passing shark off as swordfish, same taste.

ratdog · 05-08-2016, 07:05 PM

I hooked a few and kept one several years ago. They are an incredible amount of work, not worth the amount of work. Me personally, I would never do it again. I don't enjoy seeing the slaughtered ones landing on the beach, just doesn't do it for me, why I don't know. A couple of years ago I remember reading posts about the dead few being found off the side of the highway somewhere locally. There isn't much sport to it since basically alls you have to do is have the right gear and troll it over the canyon. I know, "opinions are like A-holes everyone has one and they all stink", me included.

FullFlavorPike · 05-10-2016, 06:24 PM

One good use for thresher meat, which has the added benefit of preserving it for a while:

Thresher in Escabeche

Trim two lbs thresher steak of all skin and membranes, divide into 4-6 pieces, lightly dredge in flour, fry in a pan with some smoking hot olive oil, set aside.

In a deep saute pan, sweat one medium onion and three carrots till both are tender. Add 5 cloves chopped garlic, 4-6 bay leaves, 1tsp hot paprika, 1tsp cumin, 1tsp red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Briefly fry spices, deglaze pan with 1/2C vinegar. Add 1/4C dry sherry, 1/2C water, 1/3C extra virgin olive oil and bring to simmer.

Add thresher to escabeche and cook, covered and at a gentle simmer, till done; about fifteen minutes. Allow to cool and remove to covered container. Keep in the fridge at least 24 hours.

Consume with beer as part of a large, Spanish lunch.

All quantities are approximations of my slapdash cooking style. Your results may vary.

maquinapescado · 05-08-2016, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmrides

. As a surfer, I always felt that if I don't mess with sharks, they won't mess with me.

Dito on that

05-08-2016, 04:55 PM	#2
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	I don't know why but when ever I eat shark I taste uric acid, so I don't eat shark. That is how I know someone is passing shark off as swordfish, same taste. __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

05-10-2016, 06:24 PM	#4
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	One good use for thresher meat, which has the added benefit of preserving it for a while: Thresher in Escabeche Trim two lbs thresher steak of all skin and membranes, divide into 4-6 pieces, lightly dredge in flour, fry in a pan with some smoking hot olive oil, set aside. In a deep saute pan, sweat one medium onion and three carrots till both are tender. Add 5 cloves chopped garlic, 4-6 bay leaves, 1tsp hot paprika, 1tsp cumin, 1tsp red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Briefly fry spices, deglaze pan with 1/2C vinegar. Add 1/4C dry sherry, 1/2C water, 1/3C extra virgin olive oil and bring to simmer. Add thresher to escabeche and cook, covered and at a gentle simmer, till done; about fifteen minutes. Allow to cool and remove to covered container. Keep in the fridge at least 24 hours. Consume with beer as part of a large, Spanish lunch. All quantities are approximations of my slapdash cooking style. Your results may vary. Last edited by FullFlavorPike; 05-10-2016 at 06:33 PM.

05-08-2016, 01:03 PM	#1
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	One of the coolest things I saw on my kayak was my mac getting tail slapped and then eaten by a nice sized thresher right underneath me as I was checking my bait. A very short battle then ensued as I promptly thumbed the spool to break him off. I have released or broken off all the sharks I have hooked. You guys can do as you please, it is not for me to judge. As a surfer, I always felt that if I don't mess with sharks, they won't mess with me.

05-08-2016, 07:05 PM	#3
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	I hooked a few and kept one several years ago. They are an incredible amount of work, not worth the amount of work. Me personally, I would never do it again. I don't enjoy seeing the slaughtered ones landing on the beach, just doesn't do it for me, why I don't know. A couple of years ago I remember reading posts about the dead few being found off the side of the highway somewhere locally. There isn't much sport to it since basically alls you have to do is have the right gear and troll it over the canyon. I know, "opinions are like A-holes everyone has one and they all stink", me included.