Ish Monroe Takes Day Two Lead at BAM Pro Am on the California Delta
Ish Monroe Takes Day Two Lead at BAM Pro Am on the California Delta
Presented by Tackle Warehouse and the City of Oakley
By Jody Only
Hot Weather and Intense Competition Define Day Two on the Delta
OAKLEY, Calif. – Another day of 100-plus degree air temps met the 139 pro and co-anglers battling for the BAM Champion title on the California Delta. By Day Two’s top-10 field cut, Ish Monroe of Oakdale, Calif., added a limit of 17.67 pounds to his Day One 21.64 to take the lead going into Championship Sunday at the final stop of the West Division’s Pro/Am presented by Tackle Warehouse and the City of Oakley.
Monroe’s Local Knowledge and Grass Game Pay Off
Monroe’s two-day total of 39.31 pounds gives the Delta local a narrow advantage heading into the final day of competition, with little more than a pound separating him from his closest challenger.
Although he shared his fish were coming from 1 to 4 feet of water, Monroe stayed tight-lipped about his exact bait selection. He described the California Delta as being in a “pick your poison” phase.
“There is a topwater bite, a flippin’ bite, a ChatterBait bite – my co-angler caught ‘em on a dropshot,” he said. “You can probably catch ‘em on whatever you want.”
Diverse Cover and Tidal Clarity Play a Role
Monroe’s primary area includes a mix of vegetation, rock, and wood, with changing water clarity based on tidal movement.
“It’s dirty in the morning and cleans up in the afternoon when the tide changes and filters it through the grass,” he noted. “There is every type of grass you can think of – hydrilla, pennywort, hyacinth, alligator grass, snot weed – you name it, the grass is there.”
Dependable Equipment Key for Long Delta Runs
Covering water is crucial to Monroe’s approach. He credits his Lowrance Ghost trolling motor powered by RELiON batteries for staying in the game all day. For the long Delta runs, his Yamaha outboard and Skeeter boat offer the performance and reliability he depends on.
“It’s the Delta, you need reliability and with this long run, you need to be fast,” he said. “My Skeeter is fast. I passed up multiple guys today.”
Monroe plans to stay committed to his primary area on Championship Sunday.
Shane Martin Eyes Co-Angler Victory with Big Lead
On the co-angler side, Shane Martin of Disco Bay, Calif., continues to dominate. With a two-day total of 29.52 pounds, Martin extended his lead to nearly six pounds after adding a Day Two limit of 12.58 to his Day One bag of 16.94, which included a 7.12-pound big bass.
Martin will be paired with pro leader Ish Monroe for the final day of competition.
Catch the Championship Sunday Action at Big Break Marina
Fans are invited to join the excitement at Big Break Marina for blast-off and weigh-in on Championship Sunday. Can Monroe hold off the field? Will Martin go wire-to-wire? Stay up to date by visiting BAMtrail.com or following BAM on social media for live updates.
Big Bass, Big Stakes on the Iconic California Delta
California Delta – Big Break Marina, Oakley, CA — The West’s top bass anglers will compete May 30–June 1, 2025, on one of America’s most legendary bass fisheries — the California Delta. The BAM Pro-Am, presented by Tackle Warehouse and the City of Oakley, promises an action-packed weekend with trophy-class bass, big payouts, and live tournament coverage streamed on BAMTrail.com, Facebook, and Instagram.
Event Overview
- Event Dates: May 30 – June 1, 2025
- Location: Big Break Marina, California Delta, Oakley, CA
- Weigh-ins: Daily at 3:00 PM – Open to the public and streamed live on BAMTrail.com, Facebook, and Instagram
- Title Sponsor: Bass Boat Technologies
- Presented By: Tackle Warehouse and the City of Oakley
This premier three-day event features professional and co-angler divisions competing on the ever-challenging California Delta. Spectators are welcome at Big Break Marina or can tune in live online to follow the leaderboard drama as it unfolds.
Media Invitation
Media outlets are encouraged to cover this high-profile event, with exclusive access to boat launches, weigh-ins, angler interviews, and on-the-water coverage. Live streaming will be available on BAMTrail.com, Facebook, and Instagram.
Media Contact:
Mark Lassagne | 925-787-3474 | [email protected]
Competition Schedule
- Off-Limits: May 27 – One day only due to Memorial Day
- Practice Days: May 28–29 – Off the water by 4:00 PM on May 29
- Angler Check-In: May 29, 4:30–6:00 PM – Location TBA
- Angler Meeting: May 29, 6:30 PM – All anglers must attend
Competition Format & Key Dates
Friday, May 30
- All anglers compete in full-field Day 1 of the Pro-Am
Saturday, May 31
- High School Angler Champion crowned
- Field cut to Top 10 Pros and Top 10 Co-Anglers
- $250 and $500 Tackle Warehouse contingency awards
- $100 Ford Fairfield contingency
Sunday, June 1 – Championship Day
- 2:00 PM: BAM Scholastic College Anglers Weigh-In
- 3:00 PM: Final Pro-Am Weigh-In –
Watch live on BAMTrail.com, Facebook, and Instagram
Lodging Info
Lodging is available at:
Best Western Plus Delta Inn & Suites – Conveniently located for easy access to Big Break Marina and tournament activities.
Visit www.bamtrail.com for booking links and angler discount codes.
Payout & Awards
- Saturday:
- Top 10 Cut Announced
- Tackle Warehouse $250 and $500 Contingency Awards
- Ford Fairfield contingency award
- Payouts for places 11 and beyond
- Sunday:
- Championship Crowning of Pro & Co-Angler
- Bass Boat Technologies $250 Contingency
- Final Top 10 payouts
About the BAM Tournament Trail
The Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail (BAM Trail) delivers elite-level tournament competition with unmatched sponsor exposure and high-quality digital content.
Exposure Includes:
- Bass Angler Magazine (print + digital)
- Live-streamed weigh-ins and on-the-water coverage
- BAM Podcast and Web Features
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and more
BAM Tournament Series:
- BAM Pro Tour
- BAM Pro-Am Series
- Scholastic Series (College & High School)
- Kayak Series
BAM Proud Partners
BAM Trail is honored to be associated with its title sponsor, Bass Boat Technologies, and presenting sponsor, Tackle Warehouse. The trail is also supported by Storquest, Chicken Ranch Resort, Bass Cat Boats, Ford Fairfield,Power Pole, Mercury Outboards, Black Bear Diner, Bridgford Foods, Bob’s Machine, Dakota Lithium, Sticky Graphics, Jean Deleonardi Real Estate,Valley Outdoors and our conservation sponsor Fisherman’s Warehouse.
BAM TT tourism sponsors: Lake Don Pedro, City of Oakley, Lake Almanor Chamber, the Boardman Chamber, and the Feather River Tourism Association.
Tournament events include BAM Pro Tour, Pro-Am, Scholastic and a Kayak Tours with a no entry Championship can be viewed on YouTube. Learn more here: BAM TRAIL, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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