Veterans tell their stories and how fishing has helped them cope with their struggles.

An early interest in the Army lead James Elkins, an Alaskan teenager to finish college and head off to Army Ranger school. In Afghanistan, he suffers a gunshot wound to the head.

World War II U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kruschel recounts a journey from humble beginnings amid the Great Depression to his valuable service in the Navy, culminating in a lifelong commitment to the field of special education.

Vietnam War veteran Don Weber recounts his amazing journey through survivor's guilt, PTSD and starting over.

U.S. Army veteran Carlos Powell tells of family sacrifice and fighting his post-service demons.