As this idea evolved from a simple fishing trip in 2004 held in memory of my father, Clark Shuler, Brian and I decided to forge the event into not only an opportunity for friends to gather, have fun, and catch some outrageous fish, but also to give a little back.

The Silver Kings tournament goal is to generate as much money as possible each year for the Shands Children’s Hospital at AGH Cancer Program in Gainesville, Florida (Go Gators!). At Shands Children’s Hospital, philanthropy turns ideas into treatments and hypotheses into cures. We are proud to be a contributor in support of this philosophy.

The 2009 Silver Kings tournament structure is as follows:

• 25 boat maximum
• $100.00 per person to go directly to Shands Hospital
• $50.00 per person entry fee
• Big Fish Angler = 72" Replica Tarpon (Rick Hardy Taxidermy)
• 2nd Big Fish Angler = 48" Replica Tarpon (Rick Hardy Taxidermy)
• First Place Boat Angler Trophies
• Captains bags provided C&H Lures
• Additional prizes and gifts (see Sponsor page)

Congratulations to 2008's winners: Steven Shuler & Brian Orr - 1^st Place; Scott Janashak - 2^nd Place; My 3 Sons (Captain Mike Shuler) - 1^st Place Team; Fueling Components (Captain Lacy Rusm) - 2^nd Place Team.

Thanks for your interest in participating...you will have fun if you can make the trip.

For information about how to participate,
please contact Mike Shuler at 352.359.1007 and/or mshuler@waterandair.com or Brian Orr at 214.533.2108 and/or borr@consultscarab.com.

Information regarding our affiliation with Shands
for this project can be found at www.shands.org/public/donate/events.asp.