BAM PNW Pro Am Boardman

TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW

• Watch Live:

  • www.bamtrail.com

  • BAM Facebook (on-the-water coverage)

  • BAM YouTube (weigh-ins)

• Location:
  Boardman Marina, 1 West Marine Drive, Boardman, OR 97818

• Licenses Required:

  • WA/OR Fishing License required for Columbia River shared waters

  • WA License Only: Above WA-OR border, Snake River, and WA tributaries

  • OR License Only: OR side tributaries

 KEY DATES & SCHEDULE

Now – July 24 (12:01 AM)

• No Off-limits – open time to book rooms and place Tackle Warehouse orders.

Monday – Tuesday, July 21–22

• Off Limits

  • No fishing or information exchange allowed

Wednesday & Thursday, July 23–24

• Practice Days

  • Fishing from sunrise to 4:00 PM

  • Must follow 5 MPH zone rules (Rule #9)

  • McNary Lock Times:

    • Lock Up: 7 AM

    • Lock Down: 1 PM

Thursday, July 24

• Mandatory Tournament Check-In

  • 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM @ BAM Weigh-in Trailer

• Pre-Tournament Meeting

  • 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM @ BAM Trailer

  • Must attend to qualify for Tackle Warehouse contingency

• What to Bring:

  • Valid WA/OR fishing license

  • Completed liability waiver (sent via text)

  • Completed WA/OR Mussel Form

  • Completed W9 Form

  • Tackle Warehouse receipts (dated within 30 days of check-in)

• Partner Pairing Texted

 TOURNAMENT DAYS

Friday, July 25

• 5:00 AM – Boat check & BAM Media interviews

• Blast off – Safe light (time announced at meeting)

• Check-In – At 5 MPH buoy near BAM Bass Cat Boat

• Weigh-In – Starts ~3:00 PM

• Evening – Text sent with next day’s partner pairing

• Top Angler Interviews

Saturday, July 26

• 5:00 AM – Boat check & interviews

• Blast off – Safe light

• Check-In – BAM Bass Cat Boat

• Weigh-In – Starts ~3:00 PM

• Contingency Prizes Awarded (Tackle Warehouse)

• Top 10 Meeting – Must be present (per Rule #13)

• Pay Remaining Places – After weigh-in

• Angler Interviews – With top Pro and Co

Sunday, July 27

• 5:00 AM – Boat check & interviews

• Blast off – Safe light

• Scholastic Series

  • Blast off: 30 mins after Pro-Am

  • 2:00 PM – Weigh-in & Scholastic Champion crowned

• 3:00 PM – Main Tournament Weigh-in

• Awards Ceremony

  • Crown BAM Champion

  • Award trophies, payouts, and sponsor contingencies (Bass Boat Tech, Bass Cat, Toyota)

  • Top 3 Pro and Co interviews/photos

 Important Notes

• Boat Check: Required every morning at the live release boat

• Blast Off Location: 5 MPH buoy from BAM boat

• Tackle Warehouse Contingency: Must attend pre-tournament meeting and show eligible receipts
  
  
  
  
  
   

  🗓️ TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE – Key Times

  Now – July 24 (12:01 AM)

• Open period – no off-limits

Mon–Tue, July 21–22

• ❌ Off Limits – No fishing or info sharing

Wed–Thu, July 23–24

• ✅ Practice Days

  • Sunrise – 4:00 PM (Off water by 4:00 PM)

  • McNary Lock Times:

    • Lock Up: 7:00 AM

    • Lock Down: 1:00 PM

Thursday, July 24

• 📝 Check-In: 4:30 – 6:00 PM

• 📢 Meeting: 6:00 – 6:30 PM

Friday, July 25

• ✅ Boat Check & Interviews: 5:00 – 5:30 AM

• 🚤 Blast Off: Safe light

• 🎣 Weigh-In: ~3:00 PM

Saturday, July 26

• ✅ Boat Check & Interviews: 5:00 – 5:30 AM

• 🚤 Blast Off: Safe light

• 🎣 Weigh-In: ~3:00 PM

• 🏆 Top 10 Meeting: After weigh-in

Sunday, July 27

• ✅ Boat Check & Interviews: 5:00 – 5:30 AM

• 🚤 Blast Off: Safe light

• 🎓 Scholastic Series Blast Off: +30 mins

• 🎓 Scholastic Weigh-In: 2:00 PM

• 🎣 Main Weigh-In: ~3:00 PM

• 🏆 Awards & Photos: After weigh-in