Guest
Pacific Northwest tournament angler
ABA Angler of the Year
Northwest Bass Angler of the Year
Grant County Fish & Wildlife employee
Eastern Washington farmerTopics Covered
Preview of the BAM Super 60 at Tri-Cities
Pro-Am tournament discussion
Why Tri-Cities was selected as the tournament venue
Family-friendly attractions around Richland, Kennewick, and PascoColumbia River Tournament Strategy
Expected summertime bass patterns
Predicted winning weight
Smallmouth vs. largemouth opportunities
Current breaks and dam-influenced fishing
Areas where local knowledge can provide an advantageBest Lures for Tri-Cities
Zara Super Spook
Walking topwater baits
Poppers
Drop shot
Forward-facing sonar techniques
Carolina Rig
Lizards for smallmouthPacific Northwest Fisheries
Columbia River
Lake Roosevelt
Potholes Reservoir
Moses Lake
Why Washington offers some of the country’s most overlooked bass fisheries
Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River
Juvenile sturgeon recovery
Fish and Wildlife conservation efforts
Columbia River dams and fisheries managementLife Outside Tournament Fishing
Wheat farming in Eastern Washington
Center-pivot irrigation systems
Balancing farming with tournament competition
Growing up in the Pacific NorthwestAustin’s Tournament Journey
Starting tournament fishing at age 19
Competing without today’s electronics
Building a successful tournament career
Importance of confidence on the water
Supporting local sponsors and businessesGrowing Tournament Fishing
Why more anglers should fish the BAM Super 60
Opportunities for Pro and Co-Anglers
Building the future of tournament fishing in the Pacific Northwest
Creating a stronger regional bass fishing communityKey Takeaways
Tri-Cities is shaping up to be one of the most exciting stops on the BAM Super 60 schedule.
Local knowledge of current, structure, and seasonal movements could make the difference between cashing a check and winning $50,000.
The Pacific Northwest offers world-class bass fishing that remains underappreciated nationally.
Success in tournament fishing comes from confidence, consistency, and adapting to changing conditions.
Austin’s passion for conservation, farming, and competitive fishing makes him a unique voice in the Northwest bass fishing community.Watch More BAM Content
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