BOARDMAN, Oregon – The BAM Tournament Trail travels to the Columbia River for the third stop of the Super 60 Pro Tour’s 2025 season, competing August 22-24 in the televised Bass Boat Technologies three-day event presented by Tackle Warehouse and the Boardman Community Development Association.
Returning to the Columbia after his 2024 BAM Pro Tour victory, Conrad Demecs of Surprise Arizona, is anticipating a similar summer pattern that he found during previous experience at the fishery.
“The fish are current-based here, and depending on the current – if it is as heavy as it was last year – I think the fish will position the same way,” he shared. “But the research I’ve gathered has said the current slows some in August, so it may not be that way.”
With research, Demecs has found another change that he will likely encounter and that is a difference in the baitfish.
“There is less smelt that flows through in July; so, once August hits they are just not as prevalent and so the smallies will key in on different forage,” he said.
He plans to throw a jighead minnow and an 88 Baits A-rig to tempt his limit; and believes the W will go to a ‘scoper.
“I throw the minnow on an Alpha Angler ShAAkr with a Daiwa Exist reel and the Alabama rig on an Alpha Angler Wide Glide a Daiwa Tatula SV 150,” Demecs stated.
He hopes to make the Championship Sunday field cut, anticipating it will take 36-pounds or 65 keepers to qualify.
“I think the big bass will be a six-pound largemouth,” he added. “And on the last day, I think, it will take another 18- to 20-pounds to win.”
Demecs along with the remainder of the Super 60 anglers will compete in this mid-year bass battle for $50,000 cash and additional points in the Angler of the Year (AOY) standings.
Fans can follow the Bass Boat Technologies BAM Super 60 Pro Tour anglers live on TourneyX, watch the weigh-ins live at the BAM Trail website or join in-person at the weigh-ins each day.
Stop #3 of the Bass Boat Technologies Televised BAM Super 60 – Columbia River, Boardman, Oregon!
The BAM Super 60 Tour heads north for Stop #3 on the mighty Columbia River, hosted in scenic Boardman, Oregon. Presented by the Boardman Development Association and Tackle Warehouse, this event will challenge even the West’s best anglers with big water, strong currents, elusive largemouth and trophy smallmouth bass.
The Columbia River showdown is set to be a game-changer in the 2025 points race. The current top-10 on the leaderboard are:
PLACE TOTAL
1 Ty Manterola 204
2 Bryant Smith 196
3 Dylan Maxon 191
4 Karl Okerman 185
5 Tyler Madden 182
6 Jason Crone 181
7 Aaron Britt 179
7 Randy Pierson 179
9 Adam Deakin 178
10 Randy McAbee 177
Event Overview
- Competition days August 22 -24
- Angler Meet N’ Greet Friday Aug 22nd 6 pm at Boadman marina
- Location: Columbia River – Boardman Launch
- Weigh-ins: Daily at 3:00 PM (Boardman Ramp) – Open to the public
- Title sponsor: Bass Boat Technologies
- Presented by: Boardman Community Development and Tackle Warehouse
- Top-Ten compete the final day August 24
The Boardman Super 60 will feature 69 anglers battling on the legendary bass waters of Columbia River. Each afternoon, watch the weigh-ins live at the Boardman Launch. Fans and spectators are encouraged to attend and witness the river’s trophy bass being brought to the scales.
Media & Press Invitation
Media representatives are invited to cover the BAM Super 60 event, offering a wealth of story angles, live-action visuals, and exclusive interview opportunities. Whether capturing the pre-dawn boat launches, big weigh-ins, or interviewing top anglers, this event is a must for local sprots media.
For press credentials, interviews, or additional media support, contact:
Mark Lassagne | 925-787-3474 | mark@bassmag.com
Competition Schedule
The lake has been Off-Limits since July 28th, until the first day of competition, event competitors may not be on the water or gather outside information during this time.
Practice Days: There are no practice days for Super 60 events (Umatilla / Boardman pool is off-limits, other pools are open to fish)
Angler’s Check-in: August 21, 4:30–5:30 PM – At Boardman Launch
Angler Meeting: August 21, 6:00 PM – A mandatory angler meeting at Boardman Ramp will cover event rules, flight, and tournament details. Attendance is required.
Friday August 22 and Saturday August 23 anglers compete in a hybrid format (keeper and weight) vying for a spot in the top ten where the weight is zeroed on the final day.
There will be an angler Meet N’ Greet starting at 6pm Friday at the Boardman Marina in conjunction with the Boardman “End of Summer” event.
Top 10 Cut on Saturday – Only the Top 10 Advance
The $500 Tackle Warehouse Contingency will be awarded Saturday
11th to 20th place receive their payout
After Saturday’s weigh-in, the Top 10 Pros will advance to Championship Sunday – Featuring BAM Super 60 Anglers competing for a $50,000 check.
- 2:30 PM: BAM Boardman Super 60 Championship Weigh-In
- Crown your Stop #2 Super 60 champion
- Award the Bass Boat Technologies $500 contingency
- Top 10 Pros receive final payout
About the BAM Trail
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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 Super 60 Pro Tour, Pro-Am, Scholastic and a Kayak Tours with a no entry Championship. See the TV show and live weigh-ins on YouTube.
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