A catch-and-release kayak fishing tournament honoring those who served. No engines. No radios. Just you, your paddle, and the water.
Nov 7-9
Date
Free
Entry
All
Species
Veterans
Charity
The Silent Salute is a back-to-basics tournament. No technology, no noise, no advantage but skill.
Sign up through this page or the Telegram bot. Members fish free. Non-members pay $20 — all to veterans charity.
Launch before sunrise. Paddle to your spot. Cast, catch, photo, release. No engines. No radios. No distractions.
Send your catch photo with the daily code via Telegram. Leaderboard updates in real time. Top catches win gear — grand prize is a kayak.
Keep it fair. Keep it quiet. Keep it honest.
Human-powered kayaks only — no engines, trolling motors, or pedal drives with battery assist.
No radios or electronic communication during fishing hours (sunrise to sunset).
Photo proof required: fish on measuring board with daily handwritten code visible.
Catch and release encouraged. No kill required for entry.
One entry per species per day. Best catch per day counts toward leaderboard.
All applicable state and federal fishing laws apply. License required.
Code is provided at registration — changes daily. No code = no entry.
Free for Fishaholics Anonymous members. $20 for non-members — all to veterans charity.
A catch-and-release kayak fishing tournament on Veterans Day weekend. No engines. No radios. Just you, your paddle, and the water. All proceeds support veterans causes.
Anyone with a kayak and a fishing license. Saltwater, freshwater, inshore, offshore — all waters count. You submit photo proof of your catch.
Veterans Day weekend, November 7-9, 2026. Fish any or all three days. Your best catch each day counts toward the leaderboard.
Register through this page or the @FishaholicsBot Telegram bot. Entry is free for Fishaholics Anonymous members. Non-members pay a $20 entry fee that goes to the charity fund.
Top 3 catches each day win gear packages (rods, reels, lures). Overall tournament champion wins the annual kayak + trailer package. Full prize breakdown drops closer to the date.
Photo-based leaderboard. Submit a photo of your catch with a measuring device and a handwritten code (provided at registration) to prevent stock photos. Largest verified catch by species category wins.
Yes. Photo proof only — no kill required. We encourage responsible handling and quick release.
100% of entry fees and optional donations go to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, serving active military and veterans through fly fishing and related activities.
November 7-9, 2026. Entry is free for members. Register now and we'll send you everything you need.