The Baja Catch: A Fishing & Camping Manual for Mexico's Baja California Peninsula

by Gene Kira and Neil Kelly

Third edition. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0929637046
• ISBN13: 9780929637044
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Apples & Oranges
• Length: 293 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

FISH ON!

2 buddies and I sailed from San Diego to Los Cabos and were given this book before we left. It was absolutely right on with just about everything and we were able to skip all the "trial and error" that comes with fishing. There is nothing like hooking into those stubborn Dorado or even cruising the bays and catching Bonito on steelhead tackle. This book was a lifesaver and if you plan to fish in Baja this will be worth its weight in gold. Don't forget the LONG needle nose pliers!

Don't leave home without it

The best, simply the BEST, most comprhensive guide to camping and fishing a place that I have EVER seen. I would never go down there without having read this book. The camping info is 100% accurate, and the fishing tips are not bad either. I have found exactly the species of fish in certain areas as indicated on their maps numerous times. The fishing calendars are not too bad, but I would not rely on them 100%- there is a lot we don't know about how the fishes of the Sea of Cortez move up and down the coast. As the authors state in their book, if you go where they say, do what they do, and fish with what they suggest, there is absolutely NO WAY you won't catch fish every day you are down there. This is an absolute must for people wanting to camp on the beach and fish near shore. If you are not into fishing, or prefer to fish offshore for billfish etc., then as the authors are quick to say, you are better off with a different product.This is truly the final word on Baja fishing from a small boat. Period. You are stupid if you go down there without having read this first. Period.

Don't buy this book - save Baja for the rest of us!

This book is hands down the best book on fishing and on Baja I have ever found, and I have looked long and hard. Color pictures would be nice for the 4th addition, but they are by no means necessary.

A "Bible" - on 3rd copy, wore out 1st two

This book saved me $$$$ on 1st fishing trip to Baja. Above that, it saved me much frustration and lent tremendously to the overall success of the trip. Have recommended it to many people headed for the beaches of Baja.I have engineered, designed and built my own Baja trailer and would like to share this with the authors for any upcoming editions of this "Bible".Also, I would like to see a review of the Porte Boat mentioned with the tin and inflatable boats. I have used this boat in Baja, Northwest mountain lakes, Puget Sound and Southeast Alaska (both freshwater and saltwater shoals). Please contact me for futher comments.Again, many thanks for this guide. Incidentally, my success is from Punta Chivato to south of Loreto using Mulege as a base.

A must have for Baja travelers

This book is packed with lots of great information even if you aren't a fisherman. There is great info on how to get to many of the best camping sites in Baja and what you will find there. This book-The Baja Catch and The Baja Adventure Book by Walt Peterson are my two recommendations.