got any tips?

Ken Hanley mentions it in his book (Fly Fishing the Pacific Inshore), I know Lee Haskin fly fished for Blue Sharks in Monterey Bay, and I saw an article a few years back about fly fishing for Leopard Sharks. I'd like to try it--but so many fish so little time. May be one day--I do think they'd give a great fight and a well-deserved C&R.

Watch out for those leopards, they tend to do the death roll once you get 'em off the water. My suggestion when landing them....keep 'em in the water, grab your pliers and simply shake 'em off (like a few had mentioned earlier = go barbless on the hooks). Also, straddle your kayak for extra stability when handling these guys....especially the bigger ones - they are strong enough and can pull you in.

Look for the channel buoys, anchor on the edge and drop your line...I've caught and released most of mine when the tide is moving.

FUN to catch on light tackle...batrays are even better = IMO

Just my 2 cents....

4/0 circle hooks and ~1/3 of a market squid does the job very well.  Sinker size doesn't matter because they hook themselves with a circle hook.  Wire leaders are helpful if you get a toothy one, they are not at all line shy.  They also don't turn their nose up at most things, so I would only use larger bait or live bait if you are catching so many smaller sharks and other riff-raff that you feel the need to be more selective.  OTOH, a live midshipmen or smelt would improve your odds of catching halibut and stripers (which aren't so big on soaking squid).