Bass Angler Magazine New Tournament Trail Dates and Info!
Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail (BAMTT)is born.
I love to fish, and competing is in my blood; I’ve been fishing tournaments for about 30 years. Within this time, I built Bass Angler Magazine to share other anglers’ methods to catch more bass. The goal is to provide articles not found in other media while building a business that allows me to embody the dream of making a living in the fishing industry.
There are times in life when things just happen. This is one of those times.
During the past few years of running a national magazine people have asked me to start my own tournament circuit. My answer has always been a stern no! I’m busy enough (and when I’m not working, I’m fishing); running a new business would take away from that.
But, and a resounding but … the tournament circuit I’ve been fishing the last few years—which has been essential in helping build my resume—ran into some issues and closed up shop.
The collapse of this tournament series created deep ramifications for all the anglers who supported the trail. A large group of anglers who were building their fishing career upon this tournament trail now must choose another venue that may not be as conducive to their needs.
2024 Season dates for the No entry fee championship Pro-Ams
#1 – Feb 23-25, Lake Shasta
#2 –March 15-17 Oroville
#3 – April 26-28 Berryessa
#4 – May 17-19 Delta
#5 Tri-Cities – June 28-30, July 12-14
Championship – Clear Lake October 4-6
Highlights:
- 5 events 1 throw out for championship and AOY
- Must fish 4 events to qualify for the championship
- AOY decided on the top 4 in points out of 5 events, plus 5 win and your in anglers
- Win a tournament and you qualify for the championship pro and co
- 2-day off-limits and 2-day practice
- 3- Day event, all anglers fish day1 and 2, day 3 we cut to the top twenty or the money line whichever is lower.
- Non-shared weight format – each angler will catch their own fish.
- Nets are allowed.
- Entry $785 pro includes BF, AOY and TOC ($100 – TOC, 10-AOY, 20-BF)
- Entry $385 co includes BF, AOY and TOC ($50 – TOC, 5-AOY, 10-BF)
- $1000 pro BF (day 1 and 2) *
- $500 co BF (day 1 and 2) *
- 85% Payback for both pro and co.
- We will make every effort to pay at the ramp, otherwise payments will be made within 5 business days after the event. Payments can be sent electronically or by check at the angler’s discretion.
- Top 25 qualify (Top 20 in points plus 5 win and you’re in) for the no entry TOC where everyone gets paid (pro and co)
- AOY pro receives the next years entries plus a $1000* cash or merchandise prize.
- AOY coo receives the next years entries plus a $500* cash or merchandise prize.
- *AOY, BF and Championship calculations based on 100 boats. Sponsor commitments may increase the prize pool.
- BAM TT Membership $59 per year, includes a year of Bass Angler Magazine, decal, and tee shirt.
2024 dates for the no entry fee championship Kayak Tour
#1 Tulloch March 9
#2 Rollins April 20
#3 Trinity June 22
#4 Delta CC Sept 7
Kayak Championship Berryessa Sept 28-29
Highlights:
- Entry fee $155
- $1000 BF*
- 85% Payback
- Payments / payouts will be made within 5 business days after the event. Payments can be sent electronically, or by check at the angler’s discretion.
- 4 events 1 throw out for championship and AOY.
- Top 24 qualify (Top 20 in points plus 4 win and you’re in) for the no entry TOC where everyone gets paid.
- AOY receives the next years entries plus a cash or merchant prize (prize base upon event entries)
- Top 5 and big fish in each event will receive a trophy or plaque.
- AOY for each circuit will receive a trophy.
- BAM TT Membership $59 per year, includes a year of Bass Angler Magazine, decal, and tee shirt.
Media coverage:
- Pro-Am’s and Pro events, Instant results shown on an app and bamprotour.com displayed as anglers weigh in.
- Kayak, TourneyX results shown on our site as well as TourneyX
- Each day an event story will be covered / posted on by bamprotour.com and bassanglermag.com
- Final event story will be covered by BAM sites and sent to various media sources giving anglers coverage across the nation.
- Pro-Am and Pro events will have at least one camera boat covering anglers on the water with video, live coverage and still images.
- All three circuits and anglers will receive coverage in the print and online magazine.
- In the works, we plan to do a one-hour show for each pro event on YouTube and various streaming platforms.
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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
