I know nothing but hearing a body was found at Weekapaug Breacheay. Heard on radio. Do not know if an angler or not...

YIKES

not good

65 year old fisherman...... RIP

ugh.... just read a thread saying it was Tim Coleman....

I heard the same thing about an hour ago..hope its not true
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Some details but they don't mention a name yet:

Man's body found at pond in Weekapaug | WPRI.com (http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/south_county/westerly-body-of-man-found-weekapaug-spray-rock-road)

ugh.... just read a thread saying it was Tim Coleman....

Just confirmed from a mutual friend - I'm crushed...

I have heard someone saying it was Tim but also, article and radio reported 65 and 61 YOA respectively. I believe Tim is a little older. No news at this point. Thoughts & Prayers to whoever it is.

I would also ask that we not speculate so family can be notified.

Just confirmed from a mutual friend - I'm crushed...

Yep. Still in shock here. Don't even know what to say.
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Just confirmed from a mutual friend - I'm crushed...

Heard and out of respect for those close to him I kept it quiet..... Sorry you found out this way.....

Confirmed? Didn't see your post Dennis. This is tough.

Saddened. He fished alone a lot.

UGH - WHAT. A HUGE LOSS - He was a good friend to many. Tragic and sad.
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Speechless . Prayers to all that we're close
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This is very sad news for me. I always enjoyed Tim's fishing articles over the years. RIP Tim atleast you were doing what you loved when it happened.

WOW!!?! I'm shocked...... thats horrible for his friends and family.

thoughts and prayers to all those who knew him

Wow I'm shocked, this is tragic Thoughts and Prayers to all

Really terrible news. We had Tim at a CSA meeting recently and he looked like a happy, healthy guy, doing what he wanted to be doing. I did not know him, but I was a fan of his writing and work. He was one of the sport's iconic people. We will all miss him and his contributions to surf casting.

Having good thoughts for his family and those who loved him. I know this must be awful for Pat and Dennis and Dr. Bush and the others he shared those early Block Island experiences with. My sympathy and condolences to you all

Such a great loss.
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Surfcaster's Journal has it being Tim on Facebook, too.

Just another reminder to ALWAYS put safety first. If this could happen to Tim, it could happen to any of us.

wow- sad news. Condolences to all his friends here. I never knew him, but learned lots by reading all his great articles and books back in the 80s and 90s.

Steve Tag

Im very sad to hear this. I have enjoyed reading his stuff for such a long time. When i first started surfcasting i always sought out his articles in the fisherman and OTW. This is another loss to the surfcasting community. Rest in peace.

Sad news, great writer and fisherman. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Tim

he knew that stretch of water better than anybody...like Mike P said, it could happen to anybody. Terrible news. R.I.P.

Do we know it was an accident? Or natural causes?

Speechless....rip tc

Another Huge loss RIP

Shocked and saddened, and scared. Heard him speak at CT Surfcasters just a few weeks ago, hunted his articles as only been fishing the salt 2 years...great info, inspirational. I fish alone some as well. Was found on the sand trail, so likely heart issues or stroke? Prayers to all who knew him....

Sad news for sure, just finished re-reading one of his books.

Sorry for loss, I know he was friends to many people on the site.

The news report said he was on the path, not to many details as of yet

This sucks. I'd run into him almost every year on the west wall in early May.The longer I'm in this game the more that are gone.I'm sad for his family.

Very sad, thoughts and prayers to all

RIP Tim...

Sad news. RIP Tim. His articles I remember from many years ago when I started reading the Fisherman Mag. This is a tremendous loss to the fishing community. Thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.

Big loss to the striper fishing comunnity. Sad new.

Condolences to his Family and close friends.

Bass from the Beach-The ultimate "read between the lines" guide to fishing Block Island....I will ALLWAYS remember and appreciate Tim Coleman for writing a book,that allthough was a compilation of articles,remains to me,the best surf fishing book a young surf caster could ever read for knowledge and inspiration.Thank you and rest in peace Tim.......

Terrible Loss. I couldnt believe when I heard of Al Pelini last June and now Tim Coleman... May he rest in Peace. Be careful Out there....

Very sad news :(
My condolences to his family and friends which I'm sure he had many.
I followed his articles much like others when I first began surf fishing.

RIP Tim

Very Sad.

RIP

Wow what a shock. I enjoyed his writing for many years. He will be missed by our community for sure. Condolences to all who knew him and especially to his family.

It's a sad loss. He truly defined himself as a fisherman, and made his choices in life so he could do what he loved. He didn't have a family, but he wasn't a fishing bum or anything - he worked all his adult life and put his money away, wintered in Key West where he owned a trailer.
When I published his last book, we did it over the phone and via email - I never met him in person until last month at the Connecticut Surfcasters Assoc. On the phone he came across as very serene and that's how I found him to be in person. He was one of those soft-spoken guys with no bravado and nothing to prove.
He got short-changed on retirement years, but don't feel sorry for him as a fisherman. He got to experience arguably the best surfcasting there ever was as a member of the Curtis House crew that rented a big house for six weeks each autumn during the glory years on Block Island. Got 67?
He lived the life of a dyed-in-the-wool surfcaster and went out with his waders on, no doubt.

Nicely chosen words Joe.Very nice......

The Day - Local fishing expert, columnist found dead in Weekapaug | News from southeastern Connecticut (http://www.theday.com/article/20120503/NWS04/120509883/1018)

Such a loss , I really enjoyed his stories. I still have my copy of Fishable Wrecks and Rockpiles that I bought way back when I bought my 1st boat.

RIP Tim, to those of us who did not have the pleasure to meet you, your writing has left you a lasting legacy.

He will never be forgotten and our prayers go out to him and his family and friends. A true pioneer of writing and surfcasting. God Bless

rest in peace...
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Thoughts and prayer to Tim's family. Read many an article that he wrote. A sad loss indeed.

All day today i felt miserable, exhausted after I heard the news. He was a very good writer and a wonderful spokesman for surfcasters.

He was so engaged and full of joy when he spoke in February. I do feel like we gave him a chersihed time to reflect back on his life with Pat Abate and Frank Bush helping him remember.

May he rest in eternal peace. God Bless You.

Terrible terrible news... My thoughts and prayers go out to those close to him.

T&P to his friends and family gifted writer loved his articles

There is a bond between surf fisherman, very sadden by our loss. There is a cloud over the block tonight.

Terrible Loss. I couldnt believe when I heard of Al Pelini last June and now Tim Coleman... May he rest in Peace. Be careful Out there....

I was at 35,000 feet flying back from the West Coast and got an email form JohnR's sister telling me of Tim's passing.

I knew Tim well and will miss him but the first thing that occurred to me was Al Pelline and Tim both caught 60+ pound bass on The Block in the 80s and both died fishing for Bass. The Ocean gives and the Ocean takes back.

RIP Tim.

RIP Tim Coleman ..

Tim gave me my start as a writer publishing my first article when he was the editor of the Fisherman back in '92. He will be missed..............

Timothy A. Coleman, a well-known author, writer and expert on fishing — specifically surf-casting — was found dead Thursday morning on the "sand trail" in the Weekapaug section of town.
Coleman, 65, wrote a weekly saltwater fishing column for The Day for more than a decade. He split his time between Westerly and the Florida Keys.

Police said Coleman was found on the shore of an inland pond with his fishing gear around 9:47 a.m. on the "sand trail" off of Spray Rock Road. Police said Coleman's death does not appear suspicious. The state medical examiner will conduct an autopsy, police said.

In addition to writing for The Day, Coleman served as managing editor for The Fisherman magazine's New England edition from 1974 to 2001 and published eight fishing books. He also wrote a "New England Regional Fishing with Tim Coleman" blog for "Soundings" online and contributed to "Salt Water Sportsman" and "Boating World."

http://www.theday.com/article/20120503/NWS04/120509883/1047/NWS

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He was a great fisherman, he made other fishermen's lives richer, and he died doing what he loved.

A life well lived.

Well said George.

I never met Tim, but have heard about him from some of his friends. In all the stories I heard, I never heard a bad word about him... May he rest in peace.

He was a great fisherman, he made other fishermen's lives richer, and he died doing what he loved.

A life well lived.

perfectly said.
RIP Tim

Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
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REST IN Peace Tim Coleman.... sadness, reading this

Timothy A. Coleman, a well-known author, writer and expert on fishing — specifically surf-casting — was found dead Thursday morning on the "sand trail" in the Weekapaug section of town.
Coleman, 65, wrote a weekly saltwater fishing column for The Day for more than a decade. He split his time between Westerly and the Florida Keys.

Police said Coleman was found on the shore of an inland pond with his fishing gear around 9:47 a.m. on the "sand trail" off of Spray Rock Road. Police said Coleman's death does not appear suspicious. The state medical examiner will conduct an autopsy, police said.

In addition to writing for The Day, Coleman served as managing editor for The Fisherman magazine's New England edition from 1974 to 2001 and published eight fishing books. He also wrote a "New England Regional Fishing with Tim Coleman" blog for "Soundings" online and contributed to "Salt Water Sportsman" and "Boating World."

The Day - Local fishing expert, columnist found dead in Weekapaug | News from southeastern Connecticut (http://www.theday.com/article/20120503/NWS04/120509883/1047/NWS)

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Sounds like a heart attack or stroke. Probably very quick and relatively pain-free. Somehow, it seems less tragic than if he had a fishing accident, and I don't know why it seems that way. Maybe just my fear of drowning. I guess a quick and painless exit, either surrounded by loved ones or doing something we love, is all than any of us can ask for.

RIP. :(

I don't know about anyone else, but me? I'd much rather drop into the Weekapaug sand before I knew what hit me, than sit in hospice on a morphine drip.

Very sad. I never met Tim, but have read a lot of his work. I went out last night by myself and was fishing a pretty remote spot and kept thinking about him. I couldn't stop wondering about what would happen if I took a bad fall on the rocks or had a medical emergency. Pretty scary.

Had pleasure of meeting Tim on beach, quiet, friendly,
helpful. Passed the way most of us would like, rod in
hand, saltwater in view and under God's skies. Rest in Peace

I don't know about anyone else, but me? I'd much rather drop into the Weekapaug sand before I knew what hit me, than sit in hospice on a morphine drip.

Agreed... just not today, or the next twenty years I hope.

Sounds like a heart attack or stroke. Probably very quick and relatively pain-free. Somehow, it seems less tragic than if he had a fishing accident, and I don't know why it seems that way. Maybe just my fear of drowning. I guess a quick and painless exit, either surrounded by loved ones or doing something we love, is all than any of us can ask for.

RIP. :(

It would have been more disturbing if he had fallen at the hands of others, but as stated earlier, he died doing what he loved.

If nothing else, this should only solidify the need for us to pass on our knowledge and experience.
You know you have made some kind of impact when people know about you before they even meet you.

When you are the favorite uncle, most reliable brother, cousin or friend, or when someone feels the need to include you in their life.

Tim sounds like he lived his life the way he wanted to and met his own challenges head on!

God bless and T&P's

Weekapaug

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Published 05/03/2012 12:00 AM
Updated 05/03/2012 11:52 PM

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In a Sept. 1, 2009 Day file photo, Sports Columnist Tim Coleman, a well-known author, writer and expert on fishing.








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Westerly — Timothy A. Coleman, a well-known author, writer and expert on fishing — specifically surf-casting — was found dead Thursday morning on the "sand trail" in the Weekapaug section of town.

Coleman, 65, wrote a weekly saltwater fishing column for The Day for more than a decade. He split his time between Westerly and the Florida Keys.

Police said Coleman was found on the shore of an inland pond with his fishing gear around 9:47 a.m. on the "sand trail" off of Spray Rock Road. Police said Coleman's death does not appear suspicious. The state medical examiner will conduct an autopsy, police said.

In addition to writing for The Day, Coleman served as managing editor for The Fisherman magazine's New England edition from 1974 to 2001 and published eight fishing books. He also wrote a "New England Regional Fishing with Tim Coleman" blog for "Soundings" online and contributed to "Salt Water Sportsman" and "Boating World."

Friends of Coleman took to the "Stripers Online" web forum to talk about Coleman's death.

"I saw him this winter at a monthly meeting for the CT Surfcasters Assoc. where he was charming and informative," one wrote. "He seemed very happy and healthy.

"The sport lost a big supporter and enthusiast. He was certainly an important figure and a (savvy) angler. He will be missed by many."
Another wrote, "Thoughts and prayers to his family — I read his articles all the time growing up; he paved the way for fishing fools and writers like myself. It's a tragedy, losing the angling icons we have in the past couple of months..."



I think I'll read again one of his articles. I can think of worse places to pass on. God bless him and his dear friends and family.

Very sorry for all of his friends. Hope his memories give you some peace.

Jeezus, our community has lost a genuine pioneer, an advocate, and a real soft-spoken gentleman. Rest in peace. You shortened the learning curve for me, opened many new doors for me, and perhaps most importantly, heightened my appreciation and love for our common sport.

May God be with his family at this time of sorrow. May he rest in peace, eternally.

Had pleasure of meeting Tim on beach, quiet, friendly,
helpful. Passed the way most of us would like, rod in
hand, saltwater in view and under God's skies. Rest in Peace

Just like Charlie Murat.

RIP

Sincerest Condolences to the Coleman family.

RIP Tim ~

I think all of us would agree.....



if any of had a choice on when/where to pass on, this would not be a bad way to go......

Just like Charlie Murat.

Yup. Went face down in the sand fighting a 25 # bass. Supposedly the fish hanging on the wall at Murats was that fish.

And Jerry Sylvester
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Sigh.............................................. ..............
incredibly sad news.

I don't know about anyone else, but me? I'd much rather drop into the Weekapaug sand before I knew what hit me, than sit in hospice on a morphine drip.

Agreed......
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I have been thinking about this all day...

The only reason I could come up with is that Silent George must have found a bass bite in heaven that was better than the 1980 BI bite those guys fished...and asked God to send up his fishing buddy.

The on-earth fishing community has sure had it's setbacks recently that's for sure.

Too many people in this world have chosen to stop living long before they die...

Tim on the other hand actively lived his life right up to the end of it, doing what he loved in the great outdoors. We all hope to live forever, but our final day is God's to choose... The only thing we can choose is what we do with each day... Tim spent his day outdoors fishing... He made the most of life. A man who will not soon be forgotten.

Very sad news.
RIP

The hard part is for piemma,Sandman ,Mike an few other of us is that more fishin buddies we know or knew are not gonna be run into in the middle of the night or at those out of the way spots we fish.So many i learned from are now gone that the fishing is deffinitely not the same.
I still remember the ist time I met Tim while fishing with Bob Pond in the 70's at Napatree.I was just a kid then.Gladd I've got the memory just sad he won't be on the west wall this spring to remember it with.

I've been away for a few days... wow.. I can't beleive it...
Rest in peace Tim.. you were one of the good ones.

The hard part is for piemma,Sandman ,Mike an few other of us is that more fishin buddies we know or knew are not gonna be run into in the middle of the night or at those out of the way spots we fish.So many i learned from are now gone that the fishing is deffinitely not the same.
I still remember the ist time I met Tim while fishing with Bob Pond in the 70's at Napatree.I was just a kid then.Gladd I've got the memory just sad he won't be on the west wall this spring to remember it with.

I guess we all need to be "those guys" now to the people coming along, even though I know I'll never be "those guys" in terms of what they knew.

Has there been an announcement on services yet?

Just catching up. RIP Tim Coleman. Thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends right now.

Has there been an announcement on services yet?

I have not heard but DZ will know. I'll email him

There wasn't that much fun back in the late 70's early 80's - piss poor economy, a bleak outlook, the threat of a nuclear war hanging over everyone's head.
Narragansett was post-Armageddon in the winter. People in south of Warwick did not embrace the disco culture - at all. It was bleak. The chance to get together with a bunch of cool guys who were active and in their prime and to fish for money - that must have eclipsed a lot of lives with respect to true enjoyment.

There wasn't that much fun back in the late 70's early 80's - piss poor economy, a bleak outlook, the threat of a nuclear war hanging over everyone's head.
Narragansett was post-Armageddon in the winter. People in south of Warwick did not embrace the disco culture - at all. It was bleak. The chance to get together with a bunch of cool guys who were active and in their prime and to fish for money - that must have eclipsed a lot of lives with respect to true enjoyment.

I wonder if 40 years from now people will say:There wasn't that much fun back in the teen's - piss poor economy, a bleak outlook, the threat of a terrorism hanging over everyone's head

There wasn't that much fun back in the late 70's early 80's - piss poor economy, a bleak outlook, the threat of a nuclear war hanging over everyone's head.
Narragansett was post-Armageddon in the winter. People in south of Warwick did not embrace the disco culture - at all. It was bleak. The chance to get together with a bunch of cool guys who were active and in their prime and to fish for money - that must have eclipsed a lot of lives with respect to true enjoyment.

Hey Joe, that's not true. We ran to The Back, smoked joints and crushed bass all night. Some of the guys did that go fast dust to stay up for 3 or 4 days but most of us just caught fish, sold fish and had a great time.:uhuh:

TMI :rotf2:

People in south of Warwick did not embrace the disco culture - at all. It was bleak.
Another Joe Classic :uhuh:

It's interesting the nostalgia for those just exiting the stage left and you don't see the new players coming on stage right.

Tim sounds like a very interesting person to have met...too bad. RIP.

-spence

Another Joe Classic :uhuh:


:rotf2:


Tim sounds like a very interesting person to have met...too bad. RIP.

-spence

Spence - he was one of those guys you meet that you know you are better for having met. I did not know him well but my few conversations with him were always great.

And Jerry Sylvester
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Deep Hole I think?

Came across this...Charlie Soares article in the Herald

OUTDOORS: For Tim Coleman, it was all about fishing - Fall River, MA - The Herald News (http://www.heraldnews.com/sports/x1310199705/OUTDOORS-For-Tim-Coleman-it-was-all-about-fishing?zc_p=1)

Came across this...Charlie Soares article in the Herald

OUTDOORS: For Tim Coleman, it was all about fishing - Fall River, MA - The Herald News (http://www.heraldnews.com/sports/x1310199705/OUTDOORS-For-Tim-Coleman-it-was-all-about-fishing?zc_p=1)

Thanks for sharing Jim - that article gave me more insight into the history of Tim's life outside of fishing.

DZ