James R Moore Memorial VFW Post 8726 Auxiliary

10/06/2026

November 8th! ALL Veterans are free!! Come and join us! ❤️

10/01/2026

Hey friends! As we come off a busy month of events and head into the slow down of fall.. we have decided to take a pause on Fish Fry’s until January. Thank you as always for your support and understanding!! ❤️
See you in November for our Veteran’s Dinner!

09/15/2026

🎣🇺🇸 THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🇺🇸🎣

The 5th Annual James R. Moore VFW Auxiliary Fishing Tournament is almost here—and every new registration makes the payouts bigger!

💰 CURRENT MAIN-DIVISION PAYOUTS

As of today, the payout is starting at $440 in each division:

🏆 Lake Trout — $440 and growing
🏆 Rainbow Trout — $440 and growing
🏆 Brown Trout — $440 and growing

Each payout will continue to increase with every additional angler who signs up!

🎣 YOUTH DIVISION — AGES 15 AND UNDER

The Youth Division currently has $550 to be split among the top three finishers, and that amount will also increase with every additional Youth angler who registers!

Youth anglers may also compete in the regular Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout divisions.

🇺🇸 VETERANS DIVISION

Our Veterans Division will recognize the Veteran who weighs in the biggest eligible trout.

📅 TOURNAMENT DETAILS

📆 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Canandaigua Lake
🎣 Fishing: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
⚖️ Fish must be at weigh-in by 4:00 PM
💵 Entry fee: $25
🏆 Weigh-in and awards: James R. Moore VFW Post 8726
📍 7811 Route 21, Naples, NY 14512

Anglers must register before the tournament begins and must have a valid New York State fishing license.

✅ SIGN UP NOW

Stop at the James R. Moore VFW Post in Naples, send us a Facebook message, or register tournament morning at the Woodville boat launch before fishing begins.

🎟️ VETERANS COOLER RAFFLE

Tickets are $20 each, with the winner drawn September 19. Proceeds from the cooler raffle benefit Veterans.

We are also proud to support the important work of Sean’s Heroes through this year’s tournament.

👏 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS!

This tournament would not be possible without the businesses, organizations and individuals who have stepped up to support our anglers, Youth Division, Veterans and community:

🇺🇸 Eagle Star Housing
🔥 Schultz Heating & Cooling LLC
🎣 Just Dandy Sportfishing
🌲 Whispering Pines Getaway
🌳 Midstate Tree Service
💧 Finger Lakes Environmental
🔧 Finger Lakes Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
🎙️ Steven Ovens and Turn 5 Media—in loving memory of Brad and Stu Ovens
🎣 GRC Trolling Flies
🎣 Okuma Fishing USA and FishLab Tackle
🎣 Pro-Troll Fishing Products
🎣 WTP Inc.

Thank you as well to everyone who has donated prizes, volunteered, bought raffle tickets, shared our posts or helped spread the word. Your support is what makes this tournament possible!

The more anglers who sign up, the bigger the payouts become—so get registered, invite your fishing partners and help us make the fifth annual tournament our biggest one yet!

Please like, share and send us a message to sign up! 🎣🇺🇸

09/13/2026

We are at a loss of words as we share the passing of Steve Schultz. Steve was always eager and willing to help at just about every event held at the post. We are going to miss you Steve. Our hearts go out to Kim and Steve Family. 💔

View Stephen Walter Schultz's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

09/12/2026

Yesterday we experienced a tragedy among our group while we were getting ready for the chicken BBQ. And we just want to say thank you everyone for your patience,kindness and thoughtfulness. ❤️
And thank you for your support.

09/11/2026

Dinners can still be purchased at the door tonight starting at 5pm!

September 11th… a day we will never forget- presale tickets available at the post!
$5 for Veterans and First Responders
$15 for everyone else

08/27/2026

Tickets Available at the VFW! 🇺🇸

September 11th… a day we will never forget- presale tickets available at the post!
$5 for Veterans and First Responders
$15 for everyone else

08/17/2026

Stop by the Post this week for a ticket!

September 11th… a day we will never forget- presale tickets available at the post!
$5 for Veterans and First Responders
$15 for everyone else

08/08/2026

THANK YOU everyone for your continued support of our Fish Fry Fundraiser! Sold out AGAIN! We are truly grateful and love seeing everyone’s laughing and smiling faces. ❤️
Thank you as always your amazing group of volunteers who make it all happen!! ❤️

07/28/2026

We will see you all next Friday the 7th!! 🐟
⏰Doors open at 5pm like always. ❤️