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by Chris Shaffer (Author) "It was about 85 degrees..." (more)
Key Phrases: night fishing hours, striper bite, leadcore line, Southern California, California Department of Fish, San Diego (more...)
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"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

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"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!

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  • 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 (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #333,773 in Books (See Bestsellers 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
By William Haney (Thousand Oaks, CA) - See all my reviews
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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?)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Definitive, September 4, 2004
By J. Lee (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great details, January 3, 2003
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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!!
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I have used this book so much I may need to buy a new copy! His reviews tell you everything.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Most complete guide I've seen
This guide gave me everything from A to Z about fishing in southern california. It hepled me pick out the best places to go and gave me the easiest and quickest means to get... Read more
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