October 16 – October 18, 2026
ProTour
Event Date : October 16 – October 18, 2026
Due Date : September 21, 2026
Late fee Starts : September 22, 2026
Registration Closes : October 8, 2026
OFF LIMITS : September 21 – October 16, 2026
LAUNCH SITE: Fleming Medows
Tournament Details
SUPER 60 EVENTS ARE INVITATION ONLY – SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE WEIGH IN at FLEMING MEADOWS
TOURNAMENT EVENT DETAILS – SUPER 60 – DON PEDRO
Schedule of Events for the televised Bass Boat Technologies BAM Super 60 Pro Tour on Lake Havasu presented by Tackle Warehouse in part with Anderson Toyota
Watch the action live on TourneyX, the weigh in live at www.bamtrail.com along with on the water coverage on the BAM Facebook page
NOTICE: BAM requires boaters to show proof of their: Fishing License, Boat Liability Insurance and No Boaters Card Required in Arizona (see rule 3) before competing in any BAM event.
Anglers Open Fishing until Sept 21 at 12:01 AM
Off-Limits – Sept 21 – Oct 16, 2026 start of event
- Off-limits – No Information (Rule 12)
- Book your Housing
- Place your Tackle Warehouse order
- Grab a meal at Black Bear Diner – Find Yours Here
- Pick up your new Ford or have your vehicle serviced at Fairfield Ford
Check in / Meeting – Thursday Oct 15, 2026
- Mandatory Tournament check** in 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM @ Chicken Ranch Casino Resort 9100 People of the Mountain Rd Jamestown, CA 95327
- Pre-Tournament meeting at 6:00 to 6:30 – will be live only on the Super 60 Facebook Group
- Bring or email your valid fishing license to info@bassmag.com
- Boaters email your insurance and boaters card to info@bassmag.com
- Liability waiver, sent via text and is required before you can compete
- Fill out W9 form(required before any payment will be disbursed)
- Bring your Tackle Warehouse receipts dated within 30 days of check in for a chance at the random $500 contingency prize awarded on Day two*
- Bring your Black Bear diner receipt – $100 contingency awarded on Day Two
- Bring your Ford Fairfield receipt (repair, parts, or vehicle purchase) – $100 contingency
- A text with partner and flight sent about 6:30 pm (flights announced at the pre-tournament meeting)
Competition Day 1 – Friday Oct 16, 2026
- *5:00 AM Boat check opens at the BAM release boat (all boats must go through boat check and receive your official numbered boat float before starting the tournament) We will check livewells, lights and kill switches – ensure they work!
- *5:00 AM to 5:30 AM angler interviews with BAM Media
- Blast off at safe light (time announced at the pre-tournament meeting)
- BAM Vexus / Mercury Camera boat will be available for test drives and will be out filming and providing live social updates during the event
- 2:30 Pre-game show with Mark Lassagne and Big Ed Everhart – Let’s talk fishing
- Afternoon check in at the BAM Vexus / Mercury Boat – inside the 5 MPH zone, off plane and no longer fishing by your weigh in time – Turn in your Numbered Boat Float
- *Weigh in starts about 3 PM
- After weighing your fish fill your bag with water and take your fish to the release boat. NOTE: If the release boat is full and not at the dock take your fish out at least 100 yards past the 5 MPH zone and release them – be sure they are fizzed and swimming before releasing.
- You will receive a text with the next day’s flight info
- BAM will interview the top Pro (be available)
Competition Day 2 – “Cut Day” Saturday Oct 17, 2026
- *5:00 AM Boat check opens at the BAM release boat (all boats must go through boat check and receive your official numbered boat float before starting the tournament)
- *5:00 AM to 5:30 AM angler interviews with BAM Media
- Blast off at safe light (time announced at the pre-tournament meeting)
- BAM Vexus / Mercury Camera boat will be available for test drives and will be out filming and providing live social updates during the event
- 2:30 Pre-game show Mark Lassagne and Big Ed Everhart – Let’s talk fishing
- Afternoon check in at the BAM Vexus / Mercury Boat – inside the 5 MPH zone, off plane and no longer fishing by your weigh in time – Turn in your Numbered Boat Float
- Weigh in starts about 3 PM
- After weighing your fish fill your bag with water and take your fish to the release boat. NOTE: If the release boat is full and not at the dock take your fish out at least 100 yards past the 5 MPH zone and release them – be sure they are fizzed and swimming before releasing
- You will receive a text with the next day’s partner pairing and flight info
- We will award the Tackle Warehouse $500, $100 Black Bear Diner and Ford Fairfield contingencies
- Top 10 Meeting – pro’s announced directly after weighing in (top 10 must be present – rule 13)
- Pay 11th to the last check in the field, once Saturday’s weigh in concludes
- BAM will interview the top Pro (be available)
Competition Day 3 – Championship Sunday Oct 18, 2026
- *5:00 AM Boat check opens at the BAM release boat (all boats must go through boat check and receive your official numbered boat float before starting the tournament)
- *5:00 AM to 5:30 AM angler interviews with BAM Media
- Blast off at safe light (time announced at the pre-tournament meeting)
- BAM Vexus / Mercury Camera boat will be available for test drives and will be out filming and providing live social updates during the event
- *2:30 Pre-game show with Mark Lassagne and Big Ed Everhart – Let’s talk fishing
- Afternoon check in at TBA – inside the 5 MPH zone, off plane and no longer fishing by your weigh in time – Turn in your Numbered Boat Float
- *Weigh in starts about 3 PM
- Announce and award the $500 Bass Boat Technology contingency
- Crown a Champion, award the $50,000 check, trophies and pay the field, shortly after Sunday’s weigh in
- Angler photos and interviews with the three top Pro’s
Boat checks – each morning at the Live Release (times will be announced at the pre-tournament meeting)
Sponsors announced, morning prayer, national anthem and morning blast off will be at the 5 MPH buoy from the BAM Vexus / Mercury boat
*You must check in on Thursday and cross the stage on Saturday to be eligible for the Tackle Warehouse, Ford Fairfield and Black Bear contingencies
BAM is a professional organization where anglers are expected to act in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner
** Any angler without expressed authorization to miss the meeting will be penalized 15 minutes of fishing time on Day 1. Anglers without a professional Facebook page or an approved Boat wrap will be penalized 1 hour of fishing time for each day in violation. Anglers without an approved jersey will not be allowed to cross the BAM stage or weigh their catch.
OFF LIMITS
In the event of an Emergency it’s recommended to call 911
On staff first aid: Mark Lassagne and Michael Bray, Red Cross First Aid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED trained.
First aid station located at the side door on the weigh-in trailer equipped with basic first aid kit – No AED device provided.
Lodging
Welcome Chicken Ranch Casino Resort as the host hotel for the Lake Don Pedro event
Chicken Ranch Casino Resort 9100 People of the Mountain Rd Jamestown, CA 95327
Booking Details::
- Click here to book
- Important Booking Instructions:
- Input the code and click “Update”
- Select your dates and click “Update” again
- Phone Booking:
Call 888-682-3089 and mention you’re with Bass Angler Magazine Trail to secure your reservation
Note: Boat charging and security will be provided by the Chicken Ranch Casino Resort during the event
Camping and Houseboats are available at Lake Don Pedro Recreation Agency
Don Pedro Recreation Agency
10201 Bonds Flat Rd La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2396
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Contingency Programs
Vexus Revolution Rewards
Owning a revolutionary Vexus® design just got even more exciting. That’s because winning one of our REV Rewards™ sanctioned tournaments could get you another check worth up to $10,000! It’s a bonus-sized opportunity on top of the serious quality built into America’s Most Innovative, Total Performance™ designs. Check out more details on the full roster of tournaments and rewards, then register to Reward Every Victory* with Vexus® Boats
Bass Boat Technology Mounts
Bass Boat Technologies will award the highest finishing pro angler who is equipped with
a complete BBT mount on their boat.
- $500 for each Pro Tour event
- $250 for each pro-am event.
- Complete mount constitutes BBT main mount, with offset bracket.
- Having the BBT gimbal mounts does not constitute a complete mount.
- The final decision will be at the discretion of BAM officials.
Tackle Warehouse
Bring your Tackle Warehouse receipt when you check in, and get a chance to win fabulous prizes. Here’s how you can participate:
How to Participate:
Present your Tackle Warehouse receipt at check-in.
For every $50 you've spent at Tackle Warehouse in the last 30 days, you'll receive one raffle ticket.
Prizes:
Pro Winner: $500 Gift Card
Co Winner: $250 Gift Card
Drawing Date: Saturday
The winners will be announced and awarded at the weigh-in.
*You must be present at Saturday’s weigh-in to qualify for the raffle.
Black Bear Diner
Compete. Cash In. Conserve.
We'll have a $500 payout for the highest finishing angler wearing Costas on the BAM
Super 60 events. Pro-Ams receive a cert for free glasses.
BAM PRO TOUR
- Round 1-4 & Championship - $500
BAM PROAM SERIES
- Event 1-5 & Championship - Costa Sunglasses
Toyota Bonus Bucks
The BAM Pro Am Series has been added to the Toyota Bonus Bucks Program for 2025. The payouts noted below:
Regular season tournaments:
$1,000 for highest placing Bonus Bucks participant
$750 for and 2nd highest placing eligible participant
Championship tournament:
$2,000 for highest placing Bonus Bucks participant
$1,000 for 2nd highest placing eligible Bonus Bucks participant.
Ford Fairfield Launches New 2025 Contingency Program for BAM Trail Anglers
Ford Fairfield is excited to unveil a contingency program for participants of the BAM Trail Pro-Am, Pro Tour, and Kayak events throughout California starting in 2025. This new initiative is designed to reward and give back to the angling community, with Ford Fairfield offering a $100 bonus at each Kayak, Super 60, and Pro-Am event in California.
This bonus is Ford Fairfield’s way of showing appreciation for the anglers who continue to make these tournaments successful!
How to Qualify:
To be eligible for the $100 bonus, anglers must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Had a service performed at Ford Fairfield within the past year.
Made a purchase of $25 or more from the dealership in past year.
Purchased a vehicle from Ford Fairfield within the past year.
How to Claim the Bonus:
Bring your receipt to the pre-tournament meeting, where your eligibility will be confirmed.
A winner will be selected and paid during the event.
You must be present to claim the prize at the meeting.
Ford Fairfield is proud to partner with the BAM Trail, supporting anglers across California. This bonus is just another way Ford Fairfield is helping to drive the passion of the fishing community.
Power-Pole Captains Cash
BAM is an approved tournament circuit for Power Pole Capitan’s Cash
Captains Cash Club rewards tournament anglers who join the club and win with their Power-Pole
Shallow Water Anchor! Annual membership $24.95
Bass Cat Quest
The standard Quest program, for Quest events with 60 participants or 30 Boats in team/draw competitions there will be a $250.00 incentive. Tournaments with 60 Boats in team/draw competitions and/or 120 anglers can accrue $500.00 for each tournament win under guidelines established below. Events with over 100 Boats and/or 200 anglers can achieve $1,000.00 in incentive monies. Each Owner may qualify for up to $2,000.00 or two major wins, in annual Quest incentives when participating in local and regional events, outside of the Double UP.
Caymas Platinum Status
A win in one of over 180 Caymas Dealer Sanctioned Platinum Level events in 20 tournament trails across the U.S. could mean a Caymas Cash payout of $10,000! If the winner is not in a Caymas, earn $2,500 for being the Highest Finishing Caymas!
Join iKon’s 2025 Rewards Program
COMPETING IN OVER 260 ELIGIBLE TRAILS & TOURNAMENTS (OVER 1600 EVENTS) WITH 30 ANGLERS, OR MORE, MAKES YOU ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE UP TO $10,000 IN EXTRA CASH WHEN YOU WIN FROM YOUR #HISTORYREDEFINED IKON BASS BOAT!
PLUS! YOU COULD WIN UP TO $2,500 FOR HIGHEST IKON FINISHER IN THOSE TOURNAMENTS WITH 50 ANGLERS OR MORE!
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM PRIZES, YOU MUST REGISTER AT IKON WINNERS-WIN AND BE A MEMBER PRIOR TO ENTERING A TOURNAMENT.
Nitro Rewards Program
The Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail has been approved and has been added to the Nitro rewards website.
Phoenix First Flight
Bass Fishing Contingency Program | Phoenix Boats
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The Phoenix First Flight Program is designed to reward you, the angler for being a part of the Phoenix family and a way to thank you for owning a Phoenix.
Ranger Cup Tournament Rewards Program
The Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail has been approved and has been added to the Ranger Cup website.
Skeeter Real Money
- As of 01/23/2024, all program details and events show 2024.
- BAM has been submitted with a tentative approval but not listed on the
site yet.
- BAM has been submitted with a tentative approval but not listed on the
Triton Rewards Program
The Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail has been approved and has been added to the Triton rewards website.
Yamaha Power Pay
- All program details and events still say 2023, here is the list of events which BAM is not included in.
- Yamaha Power Pay Events & Payouts | Yamaha Power Pay
- BAM Yamaha Contingency – BAM has been submitted with a tentative approval but waiting to be listed on the website.
- Pro Tour
- Highest Placing Eligible Entrant – receives $1500.
- Pro-Am
- Highest Placing Eligible Entrant – receives $1000.
- Pro-Am Championship
- Highest Placing Eligible Entrant – receives $2000.
- Pro Tour
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