Foghorn Outdoors: California Fishing Sixth Edition: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,200 Fishing Spots in the Golden State (Paperback)

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Product Description

Tom Stienstra knows fishing. A four-time California Outdoor Writer of the Year and angling legend, he'll lead you to the best fishing holes in the state. Perfect for beginners and masters, this updated resource offers details on more than 850 lakes and reservoirs, 175 major streams, and 1,200 miles of coastline. Included are ratings of each area, current information on facilities and fees, profiles of top sport fish, and 52 regional maps. "This epic paperback is the best book available on California fishing." -- San Jose Mercury News

About the Author

Tom Stienstra has twice been named the Outdoor Writer of the Year by the Outdoor Writers Association of America. He lives in Weed, CA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 750 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 6th edition (April 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566912873
• ISBN-13: 978-1566912877
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #763,477 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You've never really fished until you've read this book!, July 2, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Stanford University) - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Fishing: The Complete Guide to Hundreds of Fishing Spots on Lakes, Streams, Rivers and the Coast (4th ed) (Paperback)

Tom Stienstra takes the fishing enthusiast on a whirlwind tour of California's ultimate fishing spots, highlighting the various subtleties and intricacies of the California coast while detailing the inummerable pleasures discovered while holding one's rod tight in hand. His tender yet knowing writing makes for an immensely pleasurable read, and a definite must-have for any California fisherman!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lake Natomas, December 26, 1999

By	doug Yeggy (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Foghorn Outdoors: California Fishing (Paperback)

Tom, Your book is full of wonderful information which I use when fishing any number of the Central Sierra and Sacramento Valley lakes and rivers. The book allows you to picks a place you would not normally fish and then use some of the techniques which you present to actually catch fish. Thanks a lot for the great info. Sincerely Doug Yeggy P.S. Lake Natomas record rainbow is now over 21 lbs and I have personally caught a Landlocked King which weighed in a 7 3/4 lbs.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Butt-kicker, December 15, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: California Fishing: The Complete Guide to Hundreds of Fishing Spots on Lakes, Streams, Rivers and the Coast (4th ed) (Paperback)

If a person could fish just 10% of the places Tom's written about, he would be a well-traveled person. The author does a superb job of giving the reader a true feel for the places he writes of, and includes the important things like how to get there and where to park. There is one omission however; Tom's secret fishing hole is not listed. Kudos to the individual who finds it!