Featured Fisherman: Mr. Tom Coleman

Zane Hertzler

Mr. Tom Coleman

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

First up is physical education teacher and fisherman Tom Coleman.

 Where is your favorite spot to fish?

 Little Juniata River.

 What is your Favorite bait?

Red worms or live crabs.

What was your biggest fish ever caught?

22 inch brown trout.

Most fish caught in a single day?

18.

what was your most memorable fishing moment(s)?

Taking my sons Aden and AJ to fishing spots that I went to when I was their age.

Who are your favorite fishing partners?

My sons Aden and AJ.

Which one would you rather fish for – native trout or stock trout?

Native.

How do you think they did stocking this season?

Really didn’t pay attention.

Any tips about fishing?

You must have patience.

Best time to fish?

Late fall and early spring when river is high and water is cold.