Final BAM Pod of 2025: Winter Spotted Bass on Lake Shasta with Mark Pilgrim As winter settles in and the new BAM Trail season approaches, the BAM Pod closes out 2025 with a timely and informative conversation focused on cold-water bass fishing at Lake Shasta.
In this episode, we sit down with BAM Super 60 pro angler Mark Pilgrim, an angler well known for his experience targeting spotted bass in challenging winter conditions. Mark breaks down how seasonal changes impact Shasta’s spotted bass, where fish position as water temperatures drop, and how anglers can adjust their approach to stay consistent during the colder months.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
How winter conditions affect spotted bass behavior on Lake Shasta
Key areas and structure to focus on during cold water periods
Lure selections and presentations that produce in winter
Mindset and adjustments needed for early-season BAM Trail events
Whether you’re preparing for the BAM Trail opener at Lake Shasta or simply looking to sharpen your winter fishing skills, this episode delivers practical insight from one of the Super 60 anglers who has spent time learning the lake the hard way.
The final BAM Pod episode of 2025 is all about preparation, patience, and understanding spotted bass when conditions get tough.