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TWRA's Annual Worm Drowning Contest proves to seniors any-fin is possible

The fishing rodeo is a senior citizen event that reels in life-long fishermen and hooks those new to the hobby.

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency hosted it's Second Annual Worm Drowning Contest Saturday in Middle Tennessee.

The fishing rodeo is a senior citizen event that reels in life-long fishermen and hooks those new to the hobby in Fayetteville, Tennessee. 

A 4.4-pound catfish met it's nemo-sis in Nannie Conley, 71, as her first-ever catch. 

Credit: TWRA

World War II veteran Earnest May, 96, of Huntland, Tennessee, swam away with the big fish of the day, a 14.4-pound catfish. 

Credit: TWRA

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