BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – As forecasted, the BAM Tournament Trail Bass Boat Technologies Super 60 launched on Lake Mohave for their first day of competition under sunny skies in a mid-90 degree day and by day’s end Christian Ostrander of Turlock, Calif had moved into an early lead with the biggest five-fish limit, weighing in at 21.49. His total keeper count was 17 scorable bass.
“This is my second time here (at Mohave) and the first time I was here, a couple years back, I never caught a bass,” said Ostrander. “What changed, is that the last couple years I got really good at a spinning rod and did a lot of ‘scopin’.”
Ostrander credited his catches to a silver-colored, scented Berkley Flat Worm.
“Little smallies love it,” he shared. “I had never smallmouth fished much and last year, I fished a tournament on St. Clair, and I was there for a week, dialed in the spinning rod, and everything smallmouth fishing. I came here and did exactly the same bait, same weight and same rod, everything.”
Pierson Lands 24 Keepers
In 2nd place overall with 20.02; and first place by a keeper count of 24, Randy Pierson of Oakdale, Calif. went into the first day of Mohave with the thought of ‘just goin’ fishin’.
“I caught fish on four different baits and hopefully got onto a little pattern,” he said. “I caught everything I could and was hoping when I caught, one there would be good ones mixed in. It turned out there was. Just like Pedro, I was goin’ for both (heaviest bag and most scorable bass). This is only my second tournament fishing this format, so I am still managing it – so, I’m just goin’ for both.”
Three of the four lures in Pierson’s mixed bag of baits had one thing in common and he felt it made a big difference in his success.
“I am using a Spearpoint GP Finesse 2/0 hook,” he said. “It is a pretty good size hook and makes (even the plastics) fall a little bit quicker.”
Day Two Will Likely Be Limited
Speculation of 20-plus mph winds are forcing the possibility of only a half day of fishing for Day Two. Both anglers are prepared for the restriction with the goal of qualifying for the Day Three field cut where the top-10 will fish Championship Sunday, each vying for a grand prize of $50,000.
“I dig it,” Ostrander said. “I’m going to run around, where I know some fish are and in four hours, I can catch a little 17 or 18 (pounds) and we will end this Sunday.”
Pierson also plans to stick with his current game plan.
“Late in the day (on Friday), I went lookin’ for a couple things out of the wind and ended up catchin a 3 ½,” Pierson shared. “That made me feel better to expand, if it really blew.”
Fans can follow the Bass Boat Technologies BAM Super 60 Pro Tour anglers live on TourneyX, watch the weigh-ins live at the BAM Trail website or join in-person at the weigh-ins each day.
Event Overview
- Competition days May 2nd, to May 4th
- Location: Lake Mohave, Katherine’s Landing
- Weigh-ins: Daily at 3:00 PM (Katherine’s Landing) – Open to the public
- Title sponsor: Bass Boat Technologies
- Presented by: Tackle Warehouse
- Top Ten compete the final day May 4th
The Mohave Super 60 features 66 anglers battling on the legendary bass waters of Lake Mohave. Each afternoon, weigh-ins at Katherine’s Landing will showcase the top catches of the day, bringing excitement as the leaderboard shifts. Fans and spectators are encouraged to attend and witness the desert’s trophy bass being brought to the scales.
Media & Press Invitation
Media representatives are invited to cover the BAM Super 60 event, offering a wealth of story angles, live-action visuals, and exclusive interview opportunities. Whether capturing the pre-dawn boat launches, big weigh-ins, or interviewing top anglers, this event is a must for local sprots media.
For press credentials, interviews, or additional media support, contact:
Mark Lassagne | 925-787-3474 | mark@bassmag.com
Competition Schedule & Rules
The lake has been Off-Limits since March 31, 2025, until the first day of competition, event competitors may not be on the water or gather outside information during this time.
Practice Days: There are no practice days for Super 60 events
Angler Check-in: May 1, 4:30–5:30 PM – At Katherine’s Landing
Angler Meeting: March 26, 6:00 PM – A mandatory meeting at Katherine’s Landing will cover event rules, flight, and tournament details. Attendance is required.
Friday May 2nd and Saturday May 3rd anglers compete in a hybrid format (keeper and weight) vying for a spot in the top ten where the weight is zeroed on the final day.
Field Cut on Saturday – Only the Top 10 Advance
The $500 Tackle Warehouse Contingency will be awarded Saturday
11th to 20th place receive their payout
After Saturday’s weigh-in, the Top 10 Pros will advance to Championship Sunday – Featuring BAM Super 60 Anglers competing for a $50,000 check.
- 3:00 PM: BAM Lake Mohave Super 60 Championship Weigh-In
- Crown your Stop #2 Super 60 champion
- Award the Bass Boat Technologies $500 contingency
- Top 10 Pros receive final payout
By Jody Only
About the BAM Tournament Trail
The Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail (BAM Trail) offers an elite platform for anglers while providing exceptional media exposure for sponsors. The BAM Trail receives extensive coverage across:
– Print & digital magazines – Featured in Bass Angler Magazine
– Web & social media – Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and more
– Podcasts & TV coverage – Exclusive content on Outdoor Action TV
BAM Tournament Series:
BAM Pro Tour – The West’s premier professional-level circuit
Pro-Am Series – Competitive fishing at the highest level
Scholastic Series – Supporting young anglers and future pros
Kayak Series – Expanding the competition to grassroots anglers
Proud Partners of BAM Tournament Trail:
- Bass Boat Technologies – Title Sponsor
- Tackle Warehouse
- Bass Cat Boats
- Boardman Chamber
- Chicken Ranch Casino
- Black Bear Diner
- StorQuest
- Ford Fairfield
- Power-Pole
- Mercury Outboards
- Bob’s Machine
- Sticky Graphics
- Jean Deleonardi Real Estate
- Valley Outdoors
- Fisherman’s Warehouse
Tourism Partners:
- Choose Redding
- Boardman Chamber
- City of Oakley
- Lake Almanor Chamber
- Feather River Tourism Association
- Lake Don Pedro
For more information, visit www.bamtrail.com.
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