The BAM Pro-Am season came to a dramatic close on the Columbia River, where weather once again played a huge role. With high winds forcing the tournament to be cut short, local pro—and now champion—Zackery Shaff turned the adversity into an advantage. In this episode, Zack talks with Big Ed about how he sealed the win and secured a major career milestone.
The 2025 BAM Pro-Am season began with a windy weather-shortened event, and fittingly, it ended the same way. During the final stop at the Columbia River, local pro Zackery Shaff embraced the challenging conditions, stating, “Bring it on,” before dominating a stacked field of top Western pro-am anglers. He secured his victory by more than six pounds, thanks in part to a massive 7.74-pound largemouth kicker.
In this episode of the BAM Podcast, Zack shares his:
The key strategies that led to his victory
The baits and techniques he use to win
How his years of experience on the mighty Columbia River paid off
What’s next now that he’s reached this major step in his career
Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with the new Columbia River champion, Zackery Shaff, as he breaks down how he became the angler to beat in the 2025 BAM Pro-Am season finale