Green Country Pros Help Disabled Vets Reel In Perfect Catch At Fishing Tournament

Lake Eufaula will be full of fishermen this weekend as Oklahoma welcomes the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Thursday, April 28th 2011, 4:36 pm

By: News On 6


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LAKE EUFAULA, Oklahoma -- Lake Eufaula will be full of fishermen this weekend as Oklahoma welcomes the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Their tournament pairs disabled anglers from across the country with a local pro who knows the lake.

It's no surprise our favorite fisherman, News On 6 meteorologist Dick Faurot, was there Thursday, helping Brian Terwilliger get the lay of the land.

Terwilliger is a Navy veteran from Florida who broke his neck in 65. He's been competing for 25 years and says Oklahoma holds a fond place in his heart.

"The first two events were here on Lake Eufaula. It was the highest finish I ever had, it was second place," he said. "Been fishin all these years, and this is the highest place I ever finished. I loved it."

This weekend's champion wins a spot to compete on the professional BASS Tour.

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