The Definitive Guide to Fishing in Southern California [Paperback]

Chris Shaffer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 2001

"The Definitive Guide to Fishing in Southern California" is the most complete book ever written on fishing in Southern California. The 286 page book contains more than 300 color photographs and reviews on over 135 lakes, rivers, and streams. A must for any fishing enthusiast!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Exhaustively researched, the guide is a must have for every Southern California angler's Christmas stocking." -- Michael Anastaci, LA Dailly News, December 2001

"The Definitive Guide to Fishing in Southern California is indeed a definitive and exceptionally well-detailed work." -- Santa Barbara News Press, September 2002

"The Definitive Guide to Fishing in Southern California is indeed a definitive and exceptionally well-detailed work." -- Santa Barbara News Press, September 2002

"This book is a must have for anyone who is interested in catching fish in Southern California." -- Joel Shangle, Fishing & Hunting News Magazine, October, 2002

This book isas a must-have for anybody interested in catching fish in So Cal. -- Joel Shangle, Fishing & Hunting News Magazine, October, 2002

About the Author

The founder of the "Definitive Guides" to California outdoors, Chris Shaffer has spent the last seven years of his life exploring, investigating and documenting more than 1,075 lakes, rivers, streams, ponds and waterfalls throughout California. The California native is a graduate of Cal State Northridge and Crespi High in Encino. Chris Shaffer has taken an active role reporting on California outdoors. Currently in print, The Definitive Guide to Fishing in Southern California and The Definitive Guide to Fishing Central California will be followed by The Definitive Guide to the Waterfalls of Southern and Central California this spring. A former LA Times sportswriter, Shaffer is also working on two more books. The Definitive Guide to the Waterfalls of Northern California and The Definitive Guide to Fishing Northern California are poised for a winter 2004 release. Shaffer's work extends far beyond the book business. Aside from running a publishing company and writing books he is a regular guest on California Sportsmen radio with Sep Hendrickson and other local radio shows. Shaffer also is a columnist and contributor for Fishing and Hunting News, a freelance consultant for the California Department of Fish and Game and performs seminars at several International Sportsmen's Exposition. A member of the Outdoor Writers Association of California and Outdoor Writer Association of America Shaffer also contributes to several newspapers and magazines, including the Los Angeles Daily News, Ojai Valley news, California Game and Fish and Outdoor California magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 286 pages
• Publisher: Shafdog Pubnsinc; 2 edition (June 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971281408
• ISBN-13: 978-0971281400
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,073,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, August 8, 2005

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California Bill - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Definitive Guide to Fishing in Southern California (Paperback)

I live near the Los Padres National Forrest. Reading first about the destinations I am personally familiar with, I can tell that Chris has personally fished and hiked these areas with regularity. This guy knows what he's talking about.

The book will primarily tell you where to go and what bait offerings to use. If you are not an experienced fishermen, its not a great primer on the basics of fishing. You'll need complimentary books for that.

This book is an absolute must for any Southern California hiker, backpacker or camper who incorporates fishing into the recreational package. It's stimulated some great new outdoor ideas for me. I can't wait to hit some of the new spots that Chris talks about.

(Chris, if you read this, how about adding GPS coordinates in your next book?)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Definitive, September 4, 2004

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J. Lee (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Definitive Guide to Fishing in Southern California (Paperback)

I'm a fly fisher who has fished (both fly and conventional) many of the streams and lakes (as well as the ocean) in Southern California for the last twenty six years. I've looked at many guide and how to books only to put them down, realizing that what I'm holding was not "definitive." But Shaffer's book is definitive, and more importantly, it is very practical. All of the essential items are in each of his entries, and the information is very up-to-date. Also, there are phone numbers, maps, directions, and other important pieces of data.

I was talking to a friend of mine of some of the places I had fished and camped at as a child, but I couldn't remember the names of these specific places--only the locations. I very badly wanted to go back, but I couldn't find the information on the Internet. As I perused this book, I found the stream in this book. It was easy because it goes by region or area.

It also gives some tactics for dealing with certain streams and lakes. Once again, the information is very up-to-date and practical.

Overall, I was very satisfied with this book and would recommend it to anyone who wants to fish Southern California.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great details, January 3, 2003

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Brian Wald (Santa Ana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Definitive Guide to Fishing in Southern California (Paperback)

I have seen many books on fishing, but "The Definitive Guide" is maybe the best ever. Not only does it cover locations that most of us don't even know they exists, they are all described in great details. If you read the book and then visit the places, you will agree, that the research done was excellent. And the photos, Wow!!