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Fishermen are always seeking good information, trying to benefit from the experience of others. This is especially true when it comes to fishing new waters or learning new rigging. We're also stocking a good variety of informative videos in addition to the books listed below. Between the books and videos you'll learn a lot, and feed your fishing addiction while off the water. Here are some of our favorite reference materials.

Product	Description	Price
the Angler's Guide to Trailer Boating Baja	This is a must have book for guys traveling Baja. It contains the straight, first hand, on-the-ground research you need to make this adventure. Includes all the necessary info, marinas, beach launches, fishing, where-to, how-to and what you can expect to catch. Wonderful book, by Zack Thomas in 2008. 307 pages	`$29.95`
Pacific Coast Sportfishing	The newest issue of Pacific Coast Sportfishing magazine is here! If you've never subscribed or viewed an issue we'll make that an easy task for your enjoyment. The magazine offers a great deal of information throughout it's usually about 125 pages and full of great information.	`$6.95`
Big Game Fishing Journal	Big Game is a wonderful publication filled with helpful tips for anglers. The primary focus is private boating, charter boating tips and techniques. BG is an East Coast magazine, with information that's applicable to any coast's fishing.	`$4.95`
Fishing California Saltwater - Proven Spots & Proven Methods	Fishing California Saltwater - Proven Spots & Proven Methods - David Colby Whether you're an experienced angler or just starting out, you'll find some very good and useful information in this "how to" guide to fishing in California. For anyone new to the State of California, or new to saltwater fishing, this book is a must. The book starts out with a nice calendar of expected fishing you might get into through the year, one focused on the northern part of the state, another geared to the south. The book has an abundance of recognized fishing areas pinpointed on maps. There's also a good amount of info provided about methods of catching various species of local fish.	`$18.95`
Sport Fish of the Pacific - Vic Dunaway	Sport Fish of the Pacific - Vic Dunaway If you're trying to identify a catch, check to see if you've caught a record, or a safe meal, this is the book for you. It includes 250 full color fish images with a good amount of information concerning main habitats, game qualities and best fishing methods and tackle used. The illustrations are excellent, better than a photograph for identifying your catch. The book covers the Pacific from Alaska to Central America.	`$16.95`
Saltwater Gamefishes of the World	This is the definitive coffee table sportfishing reference. Saltater Game Fishes of the World, an Illustrated History by Bob Dunn and Peter Goadby covers it all, from a historical perspective. The book is large, 12x18 inches, and 270 of information. The illustrations (not photographs) are stunning, and they're real works of art. This book covers a lot of territory, with chapters about Medieval Writers on fish, Naturalists, The Fishes, covering Broadbill Swordfish, Salifishes, marlin, Tunas, sharks, Cobia, Bluefish..., Anglers - origins to the birth of sportfishing. It's a rich volume of information, any angler will value. The book carries a retail price of $130, but we've got yours for only $89!	`$89.95`
The Baja Catch	This is the definitive book for the Baja bound. It's a must have if you're heading south for some fishing, especially useful if you're driving or towing a boat.	`$26.95`
California Guide Great Saltwater Fishing	Ray Rychnovsky 150 pages of detailed information about where to go and how to catch gamefish at specific locations along our coast. From Oregon to Mexican boarder, this book offers a lot of info.	`$19.95`
Saltwater Fishing In California	Ronnie Kovach's classic is now in it's 7th edition. That's a pretty good indicator of it's worth. Covers fishing spots, techniques, includes quite a few maps	`$14.95`
Saltwater Angler's Guide to Southern California	Jeff Spira offers an extensive resource, over 400 pages of info, maps, techniques. It's a very good read with a lot of info.	`$26.95`
Fishes of the Pacific Coast Alaska to Peru including the Gulf of California and Galapagos Islands	Small, compact, and crammed with images. It's an easy fit in the tackle box. by Gar Goodson	`$13.85`
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American fishes, Whales and Dolphins	585 full color photographs, 529 species identified with notes on 400 more. A great resource!	`$19.00`
Pacific Coast Fish	A guide to Marine Fish of the Pacifi Coast of North America by Ron Russo, Illustrated by Ann Caudle	`$5.75`
Pacific Coast Inshore Fishes	Daniel W. Gotshall provides hundreds of photos and drawings of inshore fish for easy reference.	`$19.95`
Kayak Fishing: The Revolution	Ken Daubert offers a complete resource for the kayaker. He explores safety, purchasing a 'yak and several methods of fishing from a small self propelled craft.	`$19.95`
Tales of the Golden Years of California Ocean Fishing 1900-1950	Every hear someone mention just how good the fishing was in the good old days. Well, with this book you can see what they're talking about. Big fish, close to home fish, the men and techniques used in days gone by.	`$14.95`
Guide to Rigging Braid, Dacron and Gelspun Lines	Here's the Spectra Rigging resource you were looking for. Great illustrations and descriptions.	`$9.95`
Complete Book of Fishing Knots and Rigs	Geoff Wilson wrote the world's best selling knot book, over 200,000 sold. It's a very good resource, with great illustrations. NEW EDITION	`$12.99`
Bait Rigs & Tackle	Vic Dunaway's Complete Book of Baits Rigs and Tackle covers over 100 of the best knots and rigs, from wire to mono, offers instructional information regarding rods, reels, lines and terminal tackle, rigging baits, for big game to small inshore flyrod or canepole techiniques. Over 250 pages.	`$16.95`
Practical Fishing Knots	Mark Sosin and Left Kreh team up to provide over 50 knots anglers will use.	`$12.95`
Fishing Spot Locator	Angler's Lat-Long and Loran Guide to Southern California's Pacifi Coast. This is the most complete reference for So. Cal. anglers. It's a private boater's must-have.	`$19.95`
Savord's Lat-Long Guide	Fifth edition of a clasic reference covering the whole west coast, from Washington, Hawaii and down to California and Baja	`$18.95`
West Coast Seafood Recipes	Over 375 easy to prepare seafood recipes for two people by Blaine Freer.	`$14.95`
Fish Have No Hands	Mike Gardner's classic, tell all book that will give you some 100 fish days like Mike enjoys on a consistent basis.	`$19.95`
Long-Range Fishing	It's an old classic by Chuck Garrison, famed writer and contributor to magazines for many years. This book is getting a little long in the tooth, and could use a revision, but nonetheless it's packed with valuable info. The book normally goes for $9, but if you've made it this far you deserve a benefit. So, it's only $2.99!	`$2.99`
It's a Keeper	Here's something for the local guys. If you fish Southern California saltwater from your own boat, you'll want this book. If you are a private boater, buy this book and start programming your GPS. You'll have confidence inspiring experience right at your fingertips while you're on the water. It's A Keeper covers the coast from Point Conception to the Mexican border. It covers our water from north to south, and includes all the inshore reefs, islands, inshore and offshore banks and far outside banks. There are several bonuses included in the book, like their halibut landmark spots for the Santa Monica Bay. Click on the link above right to see a typical page from the book.	`$19.95`

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