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 and by Day Two’s top-10 field cut, Ish Monroe of Oakdale, Calif. added a limit of 17.67 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 two-day total of 39.31 gives the Delta local a slight edge going into the final day of fishing with little more than a pound separation over his nearest competitor.
Although he did share his fish were coming from 1- to 4-feet, he was as tight-lipped about his baits as the Delta largemouth he is attempting to catch. Monroe did share the Delta was 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 shared. “You can probably catch ‘em on whatever you want.”
He described the one location he is targeting as a mix of structure – vegetation, rock and wood, with both dirty and clear water.
“It’s dirty in the morning and cleans up in the afternoon when the tide changes and filters it through the grass,” he said. “There is every type of grass you can think of – hydrilla, pennywort, hyacinth, alligator grass, snot weed – you name it, the grass is there.”
The vast amount of vegetation has Monroe putting his Lowrance Ghost trolling motor to work. “My RELiON batteries are keeping my Ghost going; because I’m covering a lot of water,” he said “I’m makin’ a long run to my spot and my Yamaha Outboard is getting me there and getting me back. It’s the Delta, you need reliability and with this long run, you need to be fast. My Skeeter is fast. I passed up multiple guys today.”
Monroe plans to stick with his area for Day Three.
Co-Angler Shane Martin Looks to Go Wire-To-Wire
With 29.52, California co Shane Martin, from Disco Bay, extended his lead on the am side to nearly six-pounds by adding a Day Two limit of 12.58 to his Day One 16.94, that included a 7.12 big bass.
Martin is paired with Monroe for Championship Sunday, the final day of fishing.
Fans can join the anglers and root for their favorite fisherman at blast-off and weigh-in each day at Big Break Marina or follow online at the BAM website and socials.
Rest of the Best
Top-10 Pros
PLACE NAME HOME BIG 1 TOTAL 1 BIG 2 TOTAL 2 TOTAL
1 Ishama Monroe Oakdale, CA 04.37 21.64 17.67 39.31
2 Hunter Schlander Modesto, CA 19.59 18.48 38.07
3 Randy Pierson Oakdale, CA 07.58 22.11 15.11 37.22
4 Logan Huntze Discovery Bay, CA 12.70 23.86 12.57 36.43
5 Kelly O’Ward San Geronimo, CA 18.53 17.66 36.19
6 Rodney Funston Oakdale, CA 17.07 05.76 15.54 32.61
7 Christian Ostrander Turlock, CA 13.55 18.27 31.82
8 Aj Azevedo Snelling, CA 08.57 20.31 10.21 30.52
9 Joseph Price Discovery Bay, CA 16.95 13.03 29.98
10 Vincent Bernal Los Banos, CA 16.29 13.26 29.55
Top-10 Co-Anglers
PLACE NAME HOME BIG 1 TOTAL 1 BIG 2 TOTAL 2 TOTAL
1 Shane Martin Discovery Bay, CA 07.12 16.94 12.58 29.52
2 Isaac Gray Elk Grove, CA 12.15 11.62 23.77
3 Curtis Thornhill Hughson, CA 07.58 05.21 15.37 22.95
4 Paul Howard Sacramento, CA 12.81 09.32 22.13
5 Ronnie Orbaker Madera, CA 12.59 09.39 21.98
6 Joe Cote Santa Monica, CA 08.42 12.29 20.71
7 Aaron Vasquez Porterville, CA 06.70 07.95 13.96 20.66
8 David Zavvar Concord, CA 04.41 16.04 20.45
9 Thaddeus Vinson Medford, OR 06.98 12.04 19.02
10 Kirk Marshall Discovery Bay, CA 09.52 08.32 17.84
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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 | mark@bassmag.com
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
Bass Boat Technologies | Tackle Warehouse | City of Oakley | Ford Fairfield | Chicken Ranch Casino Resort | Bass Cat Boats | Mercury Marine | Power-Pole | Dakota Lithium | Bob’s Machine | StorQuest Storage Solutions | Sticky Graphics | Fisherman’s Warehouse | Valley Outdoors |
To register or learn more:
Visit www.bamtrail.com
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