What is the best book???

[ztunamann]

Can anyone tell me what there favorite baja fishing and/or camping book is??? Planning a 10 day trip over Thanksgiving. Thanks!

[duanediego]

Gene Kira's "The Baja Catch" is a must read and great start. Also, I believe there's a newer book floating around, that provides a little more current info, but I cant remember the name of it.

http://www.bajaquest.com/genekira/bajacatch.htm

[ztunamann]

Hey Duanediego...thnks for the reply! I should have mentioned in my original post that I have the baja catch and that is indeed the book that got me interested in baja many years ago.

Having said that, I am looking for a more modern book that might detail camp sites and best beaches to inhabit.

Thanks again, Zimm

[?? fisherman]

Read Zach Thomas book (he is a BD member).

I dont have the book yet nor have read it, but Zack is a very well versed baja road tripper who writes some great articles.

BajaTrailerBoating.com

The unknown fisherman

[fissshy]

I have used surfers guide to baja and also aaa. and amigos de baja on the internert before you go . I have driven down several times to scorpion bay, east cape and cabo. i have taken just my wife and also taken wife and two boys.there are great places to camp right on the sea of cortez.ALWAYS STOP AND GET GAS OR DIESEL AT ALL THE BIG TOWNS, good luck

[4baja]

the best book for exploreing baja hast to be the baja atlas large spring bound book(not in print anymore). i have used the crap out of this thing and is falling apart(kept together with duct tape)at the seems. you can still find them on e-bay once in a while or get the smaller version(not sure if still in print)that i allso have . if you find one you will be stoked.

[Bajabil3]

Ditto on the spring bound Baja Book. I've had it for 15 years and mine is beginning to show wear also.
I now keep it in a bubble wrap large envelope. When I die I'll will it to whoever wants it; however I still use it frequently.

[stonefly]

Originally Posted by ztunamann

Can anyone tell me what there favorite baja fishing and/or camping book is??? Planning a 10 day trip over Thanksgiving. Thanks!

"the unforgettable sea of cortez" gene kira

[nmbrinkman]

Originally Posted by 4baja

the best book for exploreing baja hast to be the baja atlas large spring bound book(not in print anymore). i have used the crap out of this thing and is falling apart(kept together with duct tape)at the seems. you can still find them on e-bay once in a while or get the smaller version(not sure if still in print)that i allso have . if you find one you will be stoked.

Do yourself a favor and pick up a binder and page protectors for each page (well one for every two since it's 2 pages to one piece of paper). That will extend it's life quite a while. There are certain types of plastic page protectors that preserve the paper too. You might want to check those out. I guess it depends on how important that atlas is.

[dernypaulina]

It's not my favorite, but since you only have ten days to venture south, I would also suggest picking up the AAA book. It's got the basics that will come in handy for your trip. The larger atlas is cool for when you've got more time to explore off the beaten track. We've got a couple of them. It does't hurt to keep your eye open for one on Ebay.
Have fun.
P y D

[GiantSquid]

Originally Posted by stonefly

"the unforgettable sea of cortez" gene kira

Randy,

Been wondering for a while - how worthwhile is it to pick up this book? The only copies available are originals, and they go for a pretty penny.

-Josh