We lost a great one today. Rest in Peace Tim Coleman

[Joe]

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.

[fishbones]

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.

[eelskimmer]

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

[nightfighter]

Originally Posted by Joe

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.

[FishermanTim]

Originally Posted by Mike P

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

[Swimmer]

Weekapaug

By Izaskun E. Larrañeta Publication: theday.com
Published 05/03/2012 12:00 AM
Updated 05/03/2012 11:52 PM

Tim Cook/The Day file photo

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















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.

[zimmy]

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

[Jim in CT]

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.

[jimmy z]

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

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by eelskimmer

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.

[Goose]

RIP

[bloocrab]

Sincerest Condolences to the Coleman family.

RIP Tim ~

[bobber]

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......

[piemma]

Originally Posted by Mike P

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.

[Nebe]

And Jerry Sylvester
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[Mr. Sandman]

Sigh.............................................. ..............
incredibly sad news.

[GattaFish]

Originally Posted by Joe

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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[Mr. Sandman]

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.

[ivanputski]

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.

[chief10]

Very sad news.
RIP

[stripermaineiac]

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.

[Rockfish9]

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.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by stripermaineiac

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.

[JohnR]

Has there been an announcement on services yet?

[The Iceman 6]

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

[piemma]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Has there been an announcement on services yet?

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

[Joe]

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.

[Pete F.]

Originally Posted by Joe

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

[piemma]

Originally Posted by Joe

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.

[JohnR]

TMI