The BAM Podcast checks in with the anglers sitting atop the leaderboard after Day 1 of the BAM Trail Mercury / Vexus Boats Pro-Am at Potholes Reservoir. Host Mark Lassagne talks with Scholastic Division leader Colton Newman, Co-Angler Division leader Adrian Ghione, and Pro Division leader Chris Parks about the patterns, techniques, and key decisions that helped them rise to the top. The trio discusses how they located fish, the baits that produced, adjustments made throughout the day, and what they expect conditions to do heading into the critical cut day. With Championship Sunday spots on the line and a brand-new Mercury-powered Vexus 1880 boat package up for grabs, every decision matters. Will the leaders stay on top, or will the talented field make a move? Find out as the anglers share their predictions for Day 2 at one of the Northwest’s premier bass fisheries.
• Day 1 recap from Potholes Reservoir
• Chris Parks discusses his Day 1 pattern and key areas
• Adrian Ghione explains how he built his co-angler leading bag
• Colton Newman breaks down his successful scholastic strategy
• Productive baits and presentations from Day 1
• Fishing shallow versus deep at Potholes
• Adjusting to changing conditions
• Managing pressure on community areas
• Day 2 cut day predictions
• What it will take to reach Championship Sunday
• Anglers to watch moving up the leaderboard
• Mercury Marine/ Vexus Boats Pro-Am update
Topics Covered
Potholes Reservoir bass fishing, chatterbait fishing, frog fishing, offshore bass fishing, grass fishing, co-angler strategy, scholastic bass fishing, tournament bass fishing, cut day strategy, largemouth bass, BAM Trail, bass fishing tournament coverage, Pacific Northwest bass fishing, Mercury Marine, Vexus Boats, Bass Boat Technologies, Tackle Warehouse.