4th Annual James R. Moore VFW Auxiliary Fishing Tournament

09/14/2025

🙏🎣 Thank You for an Incredible Tournament! 🎣🙏

The 4th Annual James R. Moore Memorial VFW Post 8726 Auxiliary Fishing Tournament was an absolute success, and it’s all thanks to YOU — the anglers, the sponsors, the volunteers, and this amazing community.

Here’s a look at what we accomplished together:

✅ 92 Anglers
✅ 16 Youth Participants
✅ 6 Veterans Competing
💰 Division Payouts: $655 each

🏆 Division Winners
• Biggest Brown Trout – Randy Davis
• Biggest Rainbow Trout – Justin Johnson
• Biggest Lake Trout – Jeff Roth

🇺🇸 Veterans Winner
• Jeff Palmiter

👦👧 Youth Winners
1st – Charlotte Ward – $450
2nd – Della Ward – $300
3rd – Lily Harrington – $150

💙 Donation to the Naples Auxiliary: $3,529! 💙

We are humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support. This event is about more than fishing — it’s about community, honoring our veterans, and making memories that will last a lifetime.

🙌 A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors and dedicated volunteers — we truly couldn’t do this without you. Your support makes all the difference, and we are forever grateful.

To every angler who participated, every sponsor who stepped up, and every volunteer who gave their time — THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. Together, we’ve built something truly special on Canandaigua Lake.

Until next year… tight lines! 🎣🏆

09/13/2025

🎣 A Huge Thank You to Our Anglers! 🎣

We are blown away by the turnout for the 4th Annual James R. Moore Memorial VFW Post 8726 Auxiliary Fishing Tournament:

✅ 92 Anglers signed up
✅ 16 Youth participants
✅ Payout: $655 per division! 💰

We can’t thank you all enough for the incredible support — this community continues to amaze us year after year. 🙌

📏 Reminder: Weigh-in is 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the Naples VFW
📍 7811 NY-21, Naples, NY 14512

🚤 Important for weigh-in: Please pull in, weigh your fish, then park boats up by the tank in the field so we can keep things moving smoothly.

Good luck to all our anglers out on Canandaigua Lake — we can’t wait to see what comes to the scales today! 🏆🐟

09/13/2025

💰 Current Payouts: $580 PER DIVISION (and still climbing!)
👦👧 Youth Sign-Ups: 12 so far — and counting!
🕔 Sign-ups continue until 7:00 AM tomorrow!
A representative will be at the Woodville Boat Launch at 5:00 AM to get you signed in.

🎣 Clarification on Divisions – 4th Annual James R. Moore Memorial Fishing Tournament 🎣

✅ Our main divisions — Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout — are open to ALL anglers, regardless of age. These have always been, and continue to be, the heart of the tournament.

👦👧 Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are also proud to offer a Youth Division as an extra opportunity for the next generation of anglers to shine. This is not a replacement for the main divisions, but an addition made possible by incredible community support.

We can’t thank enough the anglers, volunteers, and sponsors who make this event possible. 🙌 It’s truly humbling to see all the support — our mission is simple: bring people together, celebrate the outdoors, and make sure everyone has a great day on the water.

See you on the lake! 🎣🏆

09/12/2025

🎣🐟 Fresh Sawbellies at Bubba’s Bait Shop! 🐟🎣

Getting ready for the big day on the water? Bubba’s has fresh sawbellies in stock and ready for you!

📍 Bubba’s Bait Shop
10519 CR-76
Hammondsport, NY 14840
📞 (607) 868-7088

🕔 Hours:
Open until 5:00 PM tonight
Back open bright and early at 5:00 AM tomorrow

Don’t hit the lake empty-handed — stop in and get your bait from Bubba’s!

Winter hours
Monday through Friday 8am-3pm
Saturday and Sunday 6am-noon

09/12/2025

🚨🎣 IT’S TOURNAMENT TIME 🎣🚨

The 4th Annual James R. Moore Memorial VFW Post 8726 Auxiliary Fishing Tournament is HERE and you don’t want to miss out!

💰 Payouts are HUGE – $500 PER DIVISION and growing with every sign-up!
🐟 Divisions: Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout • Lake Trout
👦👧 Youth Division – because the next generation of anglers deserve their shot too!

📍 SIGN UP NOW:
✅ Naples VFW – TONIGHT!
📍 7811 NY-21, Naples, NY 14512
✅ Woodville Boat Launch – TOMORROW before 7AM!

This is the tournament that brings anglers together, puts serious money on the line, and creates memories on Canandaigua Lake you won’t forget.

⚡ Spots are filling fast – don’t be the one wishing you signed up while everyone else is reeling in cash and trophies!

👉 Grab your rod, bring a buddy, bring the kids, and get in on the action. Let’s make this the biggest year yet!

🙌 A HUGE thank you to all our amazing sponsors who make this tournament possible – we couldn’t do it without you!

📲 TAG a fishing buddy, LIKE this post, and SHARE it to spread the word — let’s pack this lake tomorrow!

09/08/2025

🎣 Only 5 days away! 🎣

The countdown is on for this year’s Fishing Tournament!

💵 Payouts are $400 each for the following divisions (and will grow with every new sign-up!):
• Rainbow Trout
• Brown Trout
• Lake Trout

🎖️ We’re also proud to host a Veterans Division for the biggest trout—a special way to honor those who have served.

👦👧 Plus, our Kids Division is back! Let’s get the next generation outside, on the water, and loving fishing as much as we do.

📍 How to Sign Up:
✅ Stop into the VFW Post
✅ Send us a message and we’ll get you registered
✅ Or sign up the day of the event at the Woodville Boat Launch (before 7:00 AM)

A huge thank you to our sponsors who help make this tournament possible—we couldn’t do it without your support!

Let’s pack the water and make this year’s tournament the biggest and best yet! Who’s ready to reel in a winner? 🏆

09/04/2025

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight – Returning Sponsor & Youth Division Supporter! 🌟

We are proud to welcome back the Ryan Rector Youth Opportunity Foundation as a returning sponsor for this year’s James R. Moore VFW Auxiliary Fishing Tournament! 🎣🇺🇸

Even more exciting—they will be providing trophies for 1st through 3rd place in the Youth Division! 🏆🐟

The Youth Division is very special to us all, and it is truly enhanced with the support of the Ryan Rector Youth Opportunity Foundation. Their dedication to creating opportunities for young people makes them the perfect partner in helping us encourage the next generation of anglers.

👉 Important Note: Payouts for the Youth Division will be announced once everyone has signed up at the beginning of the tournament. Be sure to check back here for updates!

💻 Learn more about their mission here: Ryan Rector Youth Opportunity Foundation

A huge thank you to the Ryan Rector Youth Opportunity Foundation for investing in our youth and making this year’s tournament even better! 🙌

09/04/2025

🎣 Sponsor Spotlight – Returning Sponsor! 🏅

We’re thrilled to welcome back Gambler Rigs as a returning sponsor of the James R. Moore VFW Auxiliary Fishing Tournament!

Why We Love Gambler Rigs:
• These rigs are “tournament proven lake trout lures that flat out produce!”, built with the legendary Warden’s Original Spin-n-Glow for unbeatable attraction.
• Proven winners—helping anglers land giants, including a 34 lb 6 oz lake trout that won the 2012 Fall LOC Grand Prize, plus countless derby wins across the Great Lakes and Finger Lakes.

👉 If you’re not running a Gambler Rig, you’re missing out. Order today and have it ready to fish the tournament! 🎣🔥

Check them out here: Gambler Rigs

A huge thank you to Gambler Rigs for their continued support—may their proven designs help us land more big ones this year! 🏆🇺🇸

Gambler Rigs

09/03/2025

⏰🎣 Only 10 Days to Go! 🎣⏰

The countdown is on—just 10 days until the James R. Moore VFW Auxiliary Fishing Tournament kicks off! 🏆🇺🇸

👉 Don’t miss your chance to get signed up:
💵 Entry Fee: $25 per division
💰 Current Payouts: $275 (and growing with each entry!)
✅ Make sure to let us know if you’re entering in the Veteran Division or the Youth Division.

📍 Stop into the Naples VFW to register or send us a message here and we’ll get you signed up.
🎁 First 50 teams to register get a FREE Sweet Water Trolling Spoon with their entry!

🙌 A huge thank you to all of our amazing sponsors who help make this event possible! If you or your business would like to sponsor, please reach out—we’d love to have you onboard.

Get ready for a great weekend of fishing, prizes, and community fun. The countdown is on… 10 days! 🎣🔥

09/01/2025

🎣 Sponsor Spotlight – Returning Sponsor! 🎣

We’re thrilled to welcome back Northeast Troller, LLC as a returning sponsor for the James R. Moore VFW Auxiliary Fishing Tournament! Their dedication to producing top-tier trolling tackle keeps us—and our rods—in top form.

About Northeast Troller, LLC:
• A mom-and-pop operation, run by a couple who personally handle everything—from painting and packaging to shipping and customer support .
• Specializing in premium trolling spoons, dodgers, flashers, liners, terminal tackle, and curated kits & packs for anglers of all stripes .
• Their Great Lakes spoons (like the “Down N Tight” in 3.75″ and 4.5″ sizes) come equipped with high-durability ADDYA Hercules 2X hooks for serious performance on the water .

Why We Love Them:
Northeast Troller crafts tackle with attention to detail, quality, and heart—perfect ingredients for our tournament anglers chasing trophy trout, salmon, and more.

Check out their gear here: northeasttroller.com

A massive thank you to Northeast Troller, LLC for their ongoing support! Your artisanal tackle not only elevates the tournament but also elevates the passion of every angler who fishes with your gear. 🙌🎣🏆

Northeast Troller, LLC

08/31/2025

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight – Returning Sponsor! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome back Fingerlakes Environmental Inc. as a returning sponsor of the James R. Moore VFW Auxiliary Fishing Tournament! Their continued support helps keep our event running strong and sustainable.

About Fingerlakes Environmental Inc.:
Located just here in Naples, NY, FLX Environmental specializes in eco-friendly septic solutions across the Finger Lakes region. Their expert services include:
• Septic system design & installation tailored to each property
• Professional pumping and comprehensive repairs
• Certified septic inspections (OTN-certified), with reports accepted by local towns and watersheds
• Use of green technologies, including pump trucks, high-velocity water jets, and septic tank risers
 

Their mission? Deliver top-quality service while minimizing environmental impact—helping our communities stay clean and sustainable. 

Check them out here: flxenvironmental.com or contact them at (585) 356-4800. 

A huge thank you to Fingerlakes Environmental Inc. for their continued partnership and commitment to both our tournament and the environment! 🙌🎣

Trust Fingerlakes Environmental for eco-friendly septic solutions that meet your needs. Our expert team offers quality design, installation, repairs, and pumping services in the Finger Lakes region.

08/31/2025

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight – New Sponsor! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Paul Yacuzzo as a new sponsor for this year’s James R. Moore VFW Auxiliary Fishing Tournament! 🎣🏆

Paul offers reliable services in:
✅ Lawn Mowing
✅ Excavating
✅ Hauling

📍 Based right here in Naples, NY, Paul brings hard work and dedication to every job—values we’re proud to have supporting our tournament.

📞 Contact: (585) 953-9647
📬 P.O. Box 512, Naples, NY 14512

A huge thank you to Paul Yacuzzo for supporting our tournament and community this year! 🙌🇺🇸