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

[Soundbounder]

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/201205...09883/1047/NWS

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[numbskull]

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

A life well lived.

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by numbskull

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

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Soundbounder

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

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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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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.