Introducing the New Tournament Trail: Bass Angler Magazine Launches Exciting tournament Series.
[Dixon, CA ] – Bass Angler Magazine is proud to announce the launch of
its highly anticipated tournament series, the “Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail.”
Aka BAM Tournament Trail is designed to revolutionize the competitive bass fishing, the Tournament Trail promises to be a thrilling experience for anglers of all levels. With its unique format and attractive prizes, this trail aims to create a vibrant community of passionate anglers, all united by their love for bass fishing.
As a leading publication in the fishing industry, Bass Angler Magazine understands the importance of fostering camaraderie and sportsmanship among anglers while promoting the conservation of our precious aquatic resources. The Tournament Trail reflects these core values, and participants can expect an environment that encourages fair play, skill enhancement, and sustainable fishing practices.
Key Highlights of the Tournament Trail:
Multiple Stages and Diverse Locations: The Tournament Trail will feature multiple stages held at various scenic and strategically selected fishing locations across the west. Anglers will face diverse challenges, adapting their skills to different waters, weather conditions, and bass behavior.
Open to All Skill Levels: Whether you are a seasoned pro or a passionate novice, the Tournament Trail welcomes all bass fishing enthusiasts. With skill-based divisions, every angler has a chance to shine and win remarkable prizes.
Community Engagement: The Tournament Trail seeks to build a strong community of like-minded anglers. Participants will have access to an online platform where they can connect, share experiences, and learn from each other. This virtual community will enrich the overall tournament experience and extend the sense of camaraderie beyond the waters.
Pro-Ams – Featuring a No entry fee championship
#1 – Feb 23-25, Lake Shasta
#2 –March 15-17 Oroville
#3 – April 26-28 Delta
#4 – Tri-Cities – June 28-30
#5 – Clear Lake October 4-6
No Entry Fee Championship – Berryessa Nov 15-17
Special event May 17-19 Delta – TBA
Kayak Tour –Featuring a No entry fee championship
#1 Tulloch March9
#2 Rollins April20
#3 Trinity June22
#4 Delta CC Sept7
Kayak Championship Lake Berryessa Sept 28-29
BAM Pro Tour
The BAM Pro Tour will be made up from the highest performing professional anglers based on their performance during the 2023 season. These anglers will compete at the highest levels our region offers. The BAM Pro Tour will bring media capabilities to our anglers never seen before in our region.
BAM will feature anglers in the print magazine, on their social media platforms (120k+ followers), utilize YouTube to broadcast events, and is planning live on the water coverage. We have an established media platform with plans to enhance it at all levels to help our anglers promote their partners, The BAM Pro Tour, and the entire industry. This will enhance their ad worth and help them sustain their fishing careers. BAM is the media juggernaut that brings local, regional, and national recognition to focus on our anglers. We will raise the level of the professional tour to levels never attained before in our region.
Pro Tour Qualifiers – List of current invites
| Last | First | Qualifying Tour |
| Arbuckle | Jake | WWBT |
| Austin | Jason | APEX |
| Cloutier | Nicholas | APEX |
| Hurtado | Vince | APEX |
| Mah | Ken | APEX |
| Ponting | William | APEX |
| Richard | Zach | WWBT |
| Boomer | Jake | APEX |
| Bradshaw | Jason | APEX |
| Crist | Cody | MLF |
| Dalton | Earl | APEX |
| Deakin | Adam | MLF |
| Demecs | Conrad | MLF |
| Faber | Ty | MLF |
| Franceschi | Tony | APEX |
| Friend | Ryan | WWBT/APEX |
| Gutierrez | Greg | APEX |
| Harris | Kerry | APEX |
| Hicks | Justin | MLF |
| Hines | Billy | APEX |
| Hodges | Paul | APEX |
| Joudrey | Beau | APEX |
| Kinley | Chris | MLF |
| Klien | Todd | MLF |
| Lafever | Stan | APEX |
| Lawrence | Marty | APEX |
| Leber | Brett | MLF |
| Lee | Hayden | APEX |
| McAbee | Mason | APEX |
| McAbee | Randy | APEX |
| Monroe | Ish | APEX |
| Nadeau | Mathew | APEX |
| Okerman | Karl | APEX |
| O’shinn | Bill | APEX |
| Pearson | Colby | APEX |
| Salvucci | Nick | MLF/APEX |
| Shelton | Daniel | APEX |
| Swenseid | David | APEX |
| Touey | Patrick | MLF |
| Thompson | Zack | APEX |
| Uribe Jr | Joe | WWBT/APEX |
| Valdivia | David | MLF |
| Venkus | Timothy | APEX |
| Wood | Nick | WWBT/APEX |
| Woods | Todd | WON |
| Justin | Kerry | WON |
| Shane | Edgar | WON |
| Garrett | Howard | WON |
| Daylon | Smith | WON |
| Max | Hernandez | WON |
| Dylan | Maxon | WON |
| Tom | White Jr | WON |
| Jim | Vertzos | WON |
| Cameron | Kaber | WON |
Bass Angler Magazine’s Tournament Trail is scheduled to kick off in [Feb, 2024]. Angler registration is available now at www.bamtrail.com. The trail’s official rules, schedule, and additional details will also be available on the website.
As the fishing world eagerly anticipates the start of this groundbreaking tournament series, Bass Angler Magazine invites fishing enthusiasts, sponsors, and media partners to join in the excitement and support the growth of this vibrant bass fishing community.
About BAM Tournament Trail
The Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail (BAM TT) is an exclusive west coast pro level tournament circuit. BAM TT delivers multiple opportunities to showcase the talents of western anglers on several professional platforms.
As BAM TT continues to provide and refine a platform of elite events for competitive anglers, it simultaneously creates a logical avenue for sponsors to have direct contact with our west coast customers. BAM TT is dedicated to creating a complete package of advertising opportunities including on-site activation, internet/social media, and a YouTube series that reaches a large number of viewers each day.
Tournament events include BAM Pro Tour, Pro-Am and a Kayak Tour with a no entry Championship can be viewed YouTube. Learn more about the BAM TOUR at Facebook,, Twitter, and Instagram.
Media / Advertising Contact Mark Lassagne
