What does it take to figure out the California Delta during a BAM Pro/Am? Host Michael Bray sits down at Big Break Marina with Beau Joudrey, Zack Thompson, and Ted Perry immediately following competition to break it all down. From understanding tidal movement to dialing in productive techniques, this episode gives you a real look at how experienced anglers approach one of the most challenging fisheries in the West. If you’ve ever struggled to put together a consistent bite on the Delta, this conversation gets straight to what matters—decision making, timing, and adjustments.
Location: Big Break Marina – California Delta
Recorded before the BAM Pro/Am competition, this episode captures fresh, in-the-moment insights from anglers who are about to hit the water.
THE CALIFORNIA DELTA: A UNIQUE FISHERY
UNDERSTANDING TIDES
TECHNIQUES THAT PRODUCE
TOURNAMENT-WINNING FISH
ON-THE-WATER DECISION MAKING
SPECIAL WEEKEND COVERAGE
This is part of a series of special BAM Podcast episodes recorded throughout the event. Stay tuned as Host Michael Bray continues to follow the action, talk with top finishers, and break down what it takes to compete at a high level on the West Coast.
ABOUT THE HOST
Michael Bray, Head Coach of the Simpson University Bass Fishing Team and Tournament Director for the BAM Trail, brings a practical and informed perspective—focused on learning, execution, and what it really takes to succeed on the water.