Listen to the Latest BAM Podcast Featuring One of the Pacific Northwest’s Top Tournament Anglers

The latest episode of the BAM Podcast is now live! Host Mark Lassagne sits down with Pacific Northwest tournament standout Austin Sandman for an entertaining and informative conversation covering tournament bass fishing, the upcoming BAM Super 60 at Tri-Cities, Columbia River fishing strategies, and life beyond the water.

If you’re planning to fish the BAM Super 60, love bass fishing in the Pacific Northwest, or simply enjoy hearing from successful tournament anglers, this episode is packed with valuable insights, local knowledge, and real tournament experience.

In This Episode of the BAM Podcast

Austin shares his journey from fishing local tournaments in Eastern Washington to becoming one of the Northwest’s most respected competitive anglers. Along the way, he discusses balancing tournament fishing with his career in agriculture and his work with Grant County Fish & Wildlife.

Listeners will also get an inside look at what makes the Columbia River system one of the premier bass fisheries in the West and why Tri-Cities is an outstanding destination for tournament anglers and their families.

Previewing the BAM Super 60 at Tri-Cities

One of the highlights of this podcast episode is a complete preview of the upcoming BAM Super 60 at Tri-Cities.

Austin discusses:

• What anglers can expect on tournament week
• Why local knowledge can play a major role
• Seasonal bass behavior on the Columbia River
• Predicted winning weights
• How current and dam operations influence fish positioning

Whether you’re competing or simply following the event, this preview offers valuable insight into one of the most anticipated tournaments of the season.

Columbia River Bass Fishing Strategies

Austin shares some of his favorite techniques for catching Columbia River bass during the summer months.

Topics include:

• Walking topwater baits
• Zara Super Spook presentations
• Poppers during low-light conditions
• Drop-shot techniques with forward-facing sonar
• Carolina rigs
• Soft plastic lizards for smallmouth

He also emphasizes the importance of confidence and sticking with your strengths instead of constantly changing techniques.

Pacific Northwest Fisheries Worth Exploring

The conversation goes well beyond Tri-Cities.

Austin discusses several incredible fisheries throughout the Pacific Northwest, including:

• Columbia River
• Lake Roosevelt
• Potholes Reservoir
• Moses Lake

He explains why these waters continue producing quality bass fishing while remaining underrated compared to many nationally recognized fisheries.

Conservation, Sturgeon & Life Outside Tournament Fishing

In addition to tournament bass fishing, Austin works with Grant County Fish & Wildlife, where he helps with fisheries management and conservation efforts.

During the podcast, he shares stories about:

• Juvenile sturgeon recovery
• Broodstock collection
• Columbia River fisheries management
• Balancing farming with tournament fishing
• Growing up in Eastern Washington

His unique background offers listeners a perspective few professional anglers can provide.

Austin’s Competitive Fishing Journey

Austin reflects on how he began tournament fishing at just 19 years old using basic equipment and old-school techniques before today’s advanced electronics.

He discusses the dedication required to become one of the Northwest’s top anglers while earning:

• ABA Angler of the Year
• Northwest Bass Angler of the Year
• Multiple tournament victories throughout Washington

His story is proof that hard work, consistency, and confidence still win bass tournaments.

Why You Should Listen

This episode of the BAM Podcast delivers much more than fishing reports.

You’ll hear:

• Tournament strategy from a proven competitor
• Columbia River bass fishing tips
• Pacific Northwest tournament insights
• Conservation discussions
• Farming and outdoor lifestyle stories
• The future of bass fishing in the Northwest
• Why more anglers should experience the BAM Trail

Whether you’re a seasoned tournament angler or simply love bass fishing, this episode has something for everyone.

🎙️ Listen to the BAM Podcast

Don’t miss this outstanding conversation with Austin Sandman as he previews the BAM Super 60 at Tri-Cities, shares his favorite Columbia River bass fishing techniques, and discusses the future of competitive bass fishing in the Pacific Northwest.

Be sure to subscribe to the BAM Podcast for more conversations with professional anglers, industry leaders, tournament champions, and the personalities shaping bass fishing across the West.

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Bass Angler Magazine’s BAM Podcast is a bi-monthly podcast series is available free on Simple Cast,  iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon. Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, tournament wins and things of interest to bass anglers.

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