Potholes Reservoir Readies For The 2nd Stop Of The BAM Pacific Northwest Pro/Am
OTHELLO, Wash. – Potholes Reservoir is set to welcome the anglers of the 2025 BAM Trail’s 2nd of three stops for the Pacific Northwest Pro/Am Division presented by Limit out Marine and Tackle Warehouse.
The three-day event blasts off June 27 -29 where the BAM pro and co-anglers will vie for the title, trophy, and grand prize, while earning Angler of the Year (AOY) points to qualify for the year-end Tournament of Champions (TOC).
Aaron Echternkamp of Moses Lake, Wash., expects the winner to weigh-in with a cumulative event total of 50-plus-pounds.
“You can catch a lot of fish; but its harder to find the big ones right now,” he said. “The spawn has passed and there are just more of the two- to three-pounders biting. Seventeen or 18-pounds a day will probably make it into the top-10 cut for Sunday.”
Echternkamp believes a mix of reaction and finesse techniques will be responsible for the winning weigh fish. He talked potential strategy.
“Topwater – frogs – those will get those morning fish for about the first hour,” he said. “Then flippin’ something like a Missile Baits D Bomb or a Big Bite Baits Fighting Frog,”
His advice for the co-anglers was a dropshot with a Roboworm or a wacky-rigged, weedless Yamamoto Senko.
“Pitching into those pockets behind the pros can pickup a bigger one for the backseat,” he said.
For colors, Echternkamp suggested Morning Dawn or MMIII Robos and anything else in the Green Pumpkin family.
Productive locations that he recommended were depths of 3- to 5-feet, windblown points, and beaver huts, or the duckweed and cabbage.
He plans on coming prepared with his G-Loomis rods and SMITH Sunglasses. “Brings yours or you won’t have a chance,” he chuckled.
BAM will blast off and weigh in daily at Mardon Resort. Fans can join and root for their favorite fisherman or follow online at the BAM website and socials.
BAM Potholes Pro-Am – June 27-29
Big Bass, Big Stakes on Potholes Reservoir
Get Ready — Big Stage, Big Media, Big Prizes!
The Bass Boat Technologies BAM Pro-Am presented by Limit out Marine and Tackle Warehouse is hitting Potholes Reservoir June 27–29 — and fishing is GOOD!
Big Stage: Watch the best in the West battle it out in front of a massive live and online audience. Professional weigh-ins, full production, and national exposure!
Big Media: Live streaming, social media blasts, YouTube episodes — every cast, every catch, every heartbreak is coming straight to the fans!
Big Prizes: Cash, trophies, contingencies, and serious bragging rights are on the line. Who will rise to the top and take home the title?
Qualifier Stop #2 for Pacific Northwest the BAM Potholes Pro-Am, presented by Bass Boat Technologies and Tackle Warehouse, promises an action-packed weekend with big bass, big payouts, and live tournament coverage streamed on BAMTrail.com, Facebook, and Instagram.
Regional Qualification: The top 12 anglers in each region, based on AOY points, will qualify for the Championship. To be eligible, anglers must have participated in all three events within their region.
Traveler’s Qualification:
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- Anglers fishing four (4) or more Pro/Am events across the Western or PNW divisions will earn Traveler’s points.
- The highest four (4) finishes of the season will be used to calculate each angler’s Traveler’s points total.
- The top four (4) anglers in the Traveler’s points standings will qualify for the $100,000 no-entry-fee BAM Championship.
Event Overview
- Event Dates: June 27 – 29
- Location: Potholes reservoir – Mardon Resort
- 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
This premier three-day event features professional and co-angler divisions competing on the amazing Potholes reservoir. Spectators are welcome on-site at Mardon Resort 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: June 23 and 24
- Practice Days: June 25 and 26 – Off the water by 4:00 PM on June 26
- Angler Check-In: June 26, 4:30–6:00 PM – Mardon Resort
- Angler Meeting: June 26, 6:30 PM – Requesting anglers attend
Competition Format & Key Dates
Friday, June 27
- All anglers compete in full-field Day 1 of the Pro-Am
Saturday, June 28
- High School Angler Champion crowned
- Field cut to Top 10 Pros and Top 10 Co-Anglers
- $250 and $500 Tackle Warehouse contingency awards
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
Payout & Awards
Saturday:
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- Top 10 Cut Announced
- Tackle Warehouse $250 and $500 Contingency Awards
- Payouts for places 11 and beyond
Sunday:
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- Championship Crowning of Pro & Co-Angler
- Bass Boat Technologies $250 Contingency
- Final Top 10 payouts
About the BAM Tournament Trail
Powered by Bass Angler Magazine’s nationwide print and digital reach, BAM offers unmatched marketing opportunities through its tournament trail, magazine, email campaigns, podcasts, social media, YouTube, and TV series — creating year-round exposure for anglers and sponsors alike.
BAM Tournament Series:
- BAM Pro Tour
- BAM Pro-Am Series
- Scholastic Series (College & High School)
- Kayak Series
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, Anderson Auto Group, 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 Community Development, 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.
To register or learn more:
Visit www.bamtrail.com
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