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The Call Of The Surf (http://www.thecallofthesurf.com/)
Originally published in 1920, the first book devoted to modern surfcasting, The Call Of The Surf, by Van Campen Heilner and Frank Stick, is widely considered a classic. It's very rare - I could not find a copy on the used book sites. The last time I tried to buy a copy it was well over $100.

Today, most surfcasting-specific books fall into three classifications: how-to, where-to or mood/adventure. This book is all of those things and something else - it's quite unique. The Call Of The Surf gives us a needed glimspe into the spirit of the sport at its inception and the hearts of the fishermen who led the way.

It's at the printer's now and should be ready to start shipping within a month. Surfcasting Rhode Island is both the publisher and distributor.
The book will be available on Amazon and through Surfcasting Rhode Island and at the new promo website I just made. You can read the first chapter online (http://www.thecallofthesurf.com/Chapter1.htm)at the promo site to get a feel for it.

The cover price is 19.99, and includes shipping. When it is on SRI it will be discounted $5 to cover shipping costs and to come close to the Amazon price.

congrats on the publishing aspect Joe :cheers:

sweet- I'll take one. :hee:

Pre-sale?

Nice Joe, very, very cool. Its great that you are helping keep the history alive. My order will be in as soon as they're available. I can never order just one thing from you so,,,,,those Tat 2oz darters are looking good,,,,,

Joe, this is just awesome - you da man! :humpty:

Now that's a post worth seeing for the pictures! Kudos to you for this effort!

please post a note when available.:jump:

This is why we love u so much Joe....:btu:
Looking forward to the book.

Thanks - Selling the tackle financed printing the book....
Since you have to wait to get one if you buy now, and seeing as how I have a big invoice from the printer to pay - I'll do a pre-order sale price. $15.99 shipping included - until the book is in.

I will take one Joe- I will email you

I'll take 1 Joe. When will they be available?

I want one 2, How do we get them?

Me, me, me. I want to be first. Ok I feel better now. No Joe I haven't gotten my caffeine fix yet. Can't wait, got to hold an original today.

As soon as the copies are in my hands, I'll post. It takes a while to generate buzz, that's why I'm letting the word out now.
It should make a nice xmas gift.

I'll take one Joe, PAYPALL, or what would you like?

Nice! I am in for one too!:bounce:

I got in a bidding war for this on Ebay during the winter. I lost but it was getting out of hand anyway. (near perfect collectors condion)

Will this be softcover or hard?

Joe I would like to pre order one also let me when and where to do the pay pal or check which ever you prefer. ThomT

Joe:
Put me down for one. How do we pay and when? PayPal and now, perhaps?

Joe bill me for one.