Thanks for sharing. I am not a fan of anglers who fish spot X, I like to share my sport, sometimes it's good news but lately, most times it's been bad.

I know the spot you mean. It can be a little expensive on end gear but very rewarding when you slide a ray onto the beach. Yes it is exciting when a ray decides to take evasive action by getting airborne but this all adds to the fun of surfcasting.

I have yet to try it but I am reliably informed a small eagle ray (under ten kilos) if the fish is immediately killed and the wings are removed quickly to stop ammonia contamination, these can make very good eating. I have an Asian lady I will be marrying in three week's time, no doubt she will know if this is right or not.

Nearly all the fish we have eaten since we have been together - she has flaked, simple with a ray. Juan (her name) then lets the flakes have a bathe in Teriyaki marinade. When the flakes make it to the pan, being so small they cook very quickly a couple of minutes max. I have to say this is a marvellous way of eating the not so flavoursome fish such as hoki or large kahawai.

Once again, many thanks for sharing, posts such as yours are really appreciated.