Featured Fisherman: Mr. Shoe

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The Eagle Eye went through some tackle boxes to find Tyrone High School teachers and students who love to fish.  We’ll be interviewing them over the next few weeks.

Next fisherman is Tyrone math teacher Mr. Shoe

Where is your favorite spot to fish?

The park in Port Matilda.

Favorite bait?

Minnow.

Biggest fish?

31 inch striper bass.

Most caught in one day?

70.

Most memorable moment fishing?

Catching an 18 inch brook trout when I was ten in a hole by myself.

Favorite fishing partner?

My Dad.

Native trout or stock trout?

Stock because they are larger.

How do you think they did stocking?

The fish are decent size but the state only stocks the easy to get to places.

Any tips about fishing?

  • Always fish downstream
  • Make your bait look realistic (hide the hook)
  • Realize you will miss way more fish than you will catch

Best time to fish?

Early morning/dusk.