Championship Sunday on the California Delta delivered, and we’ve got both winners breaking it down. Pro Champion Christian Ostrander takes home a brand new Vexus Boats 1880 powered by Mercury Marine, while J.D. Madden claims the co-angler title and $7,000. Host Michael Bray sits down with both champions to go in-depth on how they got it done. Madden walks through co-angler execution, decision-making, and maximizing every opportunity. Ostrander details his winning strategy, including why he stayed away from spawning fish and focused on a different pattern to separate himself from the field. The episode also touches on BAM’s upcoming final West event at Lake Don Pedro and what anglers can expect heading into the next stop.
CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP – CALIFORNIA DELTA
– Final day conditions and how they positioned fish
– Weights and what it took to win
– Key turning points on Championship Sunday
PRO CHAMPION – CHRISTIAN OSTRANDER
– Why he avoided targeting spawning bass
– Primary pattern, areas, and adjustments
– Baits and execution that produced winning fish
– Managing pressure and decision-making late in the event
CO-ANGLER CHAMPION – J.D. MADDEN
– Co-angler “edict” and approach to fishing behind the pro
– Capitalizing on limited casts and key moments
– Gear, bait selection, and versatility
– How he secured the $7,000 win
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EVENT
– Pattern trends across the field
– Adjustments that separated the top finishers
– Lessons anglers can apply on tidal fisheries
LOOK AHEAD – LAKE DON PEDRO
– Preview of BAM’s final West event
– Seasonal patterns and what could dominate
– What anglers need to focus on heading into Don Pedro
Listen in for a full breakdown from both champions and insights you can use on your next trip or tournament.