Greg Gutierrez Wins $50,000 at BAM Super 60 on Lake Don Pedro
West Coast Legend Claims Victory in Game-Changing Tournament Series
What would $50,000 mean to you? For California’s Greg Gutierrez — one of the West Coast’s most accomplished and respected anglers — it meant validation, reward, and proof that the BAM Super 60 is changing the game for West Coast bass fishing.
Gutierrez captured the victory in the very first BAM Super 60 event held on Lake Don Pedro, securing the $50,000 first-place prize and making a powerful statement about what’s possible for western anglers.
A New Era for West Coast Bass Fishing
For years, West Coast bass anglers have been searching for a tournament circuit that offers real opportunities to build a career in competitive fishing without having to move east.
The BAM (Bass Angler Magazine) Trail’s Super 60 Series is answering that call. With its high entry fees, limited field, national-level coverage, and hefty payouts — including $50,000 guaranteed to the winner — the BAM Super 60 brings a true professional-level experience to the western states.
And what better way to kick off this groundbreaking trail than having one of the West Coast’s most legendary anglers take home the title?
Gutierrez’s Game Plan at Lake Don Pedro
Lake Don Pedro threw everything it could at the anglers competing in the inaugural event — fluctuating water levels, changing weather, and tricky springtime conditions.
But for Greg Gutierrez, it was a perfect storm.
In a recent episode of the BAM Podcast, Gutierrez sat down to break down exactly how he tackled the event and managed to walk away with the $50,000 check.
“It was about staying fluid,” Gutierrez explained. “The weather was changing by the hour. I knew I had to keep an open mind and fish the conditions in front of me.”
Utilizing his vast experience and instincts, Gutierrez adapted his approach throughout the tournament, making smart adjustments in bait selection, location, and presentation to stay ahead of the conditions and the competition.
A Victory Years in the Making
For Gutierrez, this wasn’t just another win — it was a sign that West Coast anglers finally have something special brewing in their own backyard.
“The BAM Super 60 is what we’ve needed out here for a long time,” said Gutierrez. “Big payouts, professional coverage, and an opportunity for anglers to stay on the West Coast and still fish for life-changing money.”
Winning $50,000 is a big deal anywhere, but for the West Coast fishing community, it represents something even bigger — a new era of opportunity.
The BAM Super 60 is Just Getting Started
With its first event in the books, the BAM Super 60 has already proven that it’s here to deliver on its promise of elevating West Coast bass fishing.
Expect more big payouts, more exposure, and more chances for western anglers to chase their dreams without leaving home.
And if this first event is any indication, anglers like Greg Gutierrez are ready to step up and show the rest of the country what West Coast bass fishing is all about.
Listen to the Full Podcast with Greg Gutierrez
Want to hear exactly how “Double G” broke down Lake Don Pedro and walked away $50,000 richer?
→ [Listen to the full BAM Podcast episode here.]
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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