MY NAME IS RICK H. AND I'M A TROPHY LIFE MEMBER. IN 2008 I LOST MY JOB AS A CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR. THEN AS I WAS LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB, IN 2009 I HAD A THIRD HEART ATTACK. THIS THIRD M.I. KNOCKED MY SOCKS OFF AND LEFT ME UNABLE TO WORK FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. ANYWAY, FOR YEARS I HAD BEEN WRITEING DOWN IDEAS FOR A BOOK I WANTED TO WRITE.
   SO DURING MY RECOVERY, I PULL ALL MY NOTES TOGEATHER AND STARTED WRITEING MY BOOK. THE NAME OF THE BOOK IS ( THE EVERYDAY FISHERMAN, THE BASICS ).  THE BOOK STARTS WITH A SHORT HISTORY ABOUT HOW PRIMATIVE MAN STARTED TO FISH. AFTER THE SHORT HISTORY ( WHICH IS ONLY THEORETICAL ). THEN THE REST OF MY BOOK DEALS WITH THE BASICS, FROM HOW TO MAKE AND USE A HAND LINE, HOW TO MAKE A WRAP AROUND FOR YOUR LINE FROM DIFFERENT MATERIALS. STARTING WITH A SIMPLE STICK, TO A HOME MADE SPOOL MADE OUT OF WOOD DOWELS. TO A METAL 3LB. COFFEE CAN, OR EVEN A PLASTIC MILK CONTAINER, ETHER A ONE QT. OR A ONE GAL. JUG DOSE THE TRICK.
   THE BOOK COVERS NOTHING BUT THE BASICS OF HOW TO FISH, FROM THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SPIN-CAST ROD AND REEL, AND A SPINNING ROD AND REEL. WHAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TYPES OF PLASTIC WORMS, TO JIGS, CRANK BAITS, SWIM BAITS, AND MUCH MORE. 
   THE EVERYDAY FISHERMAN, THE BASICS WAS PUT TOGETHER FOR THOSE UNLUCKY PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT HAS NEVER LEARNED HOW TO FISH. FOR THOSE WHO DIDN'T HAVE THE CHANCE TO LEARN ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT FISHING. FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LARGE MOUTH BASS OR A CARP. 
   THE EVERYDAY FISHERMAN, THE BASICS, WAS WRITTEN FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FISH, WHERE TO FISH AND WHAT KIND OF TACKLE TO USE FOR WHAT FISH. AFTER SOMEONE READS THE EVERYDAY FISHERMAN, THE BASICS, THEY WILL LEARN ALL THE BASICS THAT THEY WILL NEED TO GO OUT AND CATCH FISH. 
   IT'S A GREAT GIFT FOR ANY ONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN THE BASICS ON HOW TO FISH. A GREAT WINTER READING PROJECT FOR AN ADULT TO A CHILD. GRANDPOP CAN READ THE EVERYDAY FISHERMAN, THE BASICS WITH HIS GRANDCHILDREN ON THOSE COLD WINTER NIGHTS. DAD/MOM AND SON AND/OR DAUGHTER CAN READ MY BOOK TOGETHER, DISCUSSING EVERYTHING THAT YOU READ AS YOU AND THE KIDS GO ALONG.
   THE EVERYDAY FISHERMAN, THE BASICS SHOULD BE IN FINE BOOK STORES AND E-STORES AROUND JULY 2012. SO KEEP A EYE OUT FOR     THE EVERYDAY FISHERMAN, THE BASICS       , IT WILL MAKE A GREAT GIFT FOR THAT FRIEND, OR FAMILY MEMBER WHO DOSEN'T KNOW HOW TO FISH, AND WANTS TO LEARN HOW TO FISH. IF YOU LEARN AND KNOW THE BASICS, YOU WILL CATCH FISH. BEFORE LONG YOU WILL BE CATCHING MORE FISH AND LARGER FISH.
      GO TO www.theeverydayfishermanthebasics.com and check out my site and leave a comment on the guestpage. you can also pre-order my book there to.

Thanks , I'll keep an eye out for it. I'd like to buy one for my granddaughter.

Sounds like good reading material...I like the idea of getting back to the basics....Sometimes when you've been doing things for a while, you become complacient, and get sloppy. I'll be looking out for it, thanks for the info!
PS...NAFC might not like the idea your going to be selling a book in there market...lol

Very good idea. Sounds like this book can help a lot of people. Just wondering if you have anyone to proofread your book before it goes on sale? I am guessing there are a few people on this forum that would be interested. I too am disabled so have a lot of time on my hands and would be happy to help if at all possible. Never stop learning.

MR THRILLS, WHERE DO YOU LIVE? I COULD ALWAYS USE SOME HELP WITH THE PROOF READING. CONTACT ME

I sent you a private msg. I would like to help.

RHANK1, It sounds like a great idea..Good luck i hope you do well..When it gose on the market let us all know i would like to buy one or two for my grandkids........JOHN

This is a follow up news break on our book THE EVERYDAY FISHERMAN, THE BASICS. As of 1/3/2012 Publishamerica publishing company has accepted our manuscript to publish our book. They have sent us a sample contract to look over and if my wife and I accept, publacation wil begin within the next two to three months.
It's taken three years from the start of the out line to the finished book. My wife and I can't wait to see the first copy. So those of you who have showed interest in getting our fishing book on the basics, it's almost ready for the public.
As soon as it dose go on sale I'll let you all know.
YOURS TRULY
J. RICHARD AND LINDA J. HANKINS
THE EVERYDAY FISHERMAN AND WOMAN, FISHING PARTNERS AND LIFE PARTNERS

Congratulations!!! Nice to see a dream come to fruition. If I can be of any help please let me know. Good luck on getting the book published ASAP. Are you considering any learning to fish videos? Later.

Congratulations to you and your wife..I hope you sell alot ..I'm sure you will get some sales from the n.a.f.c. family...JOHN