Bass Angler Magazine

Mike Matkowski Moves In For the Win Mike Matkowski Moves In For the Win at the BAM Pacific Northwest Pro/Am at Potholes Reservoir Derek Eggimann Is Victorious for the Co-Anglers OTHELLO, Wash. – Mike Matkowski of Richland, Wash., demonstrated his skill and experience in bass fishing by climbing from 4th place to the top spot at the BAM Pacific Northwest Pro/Am at Potholes Reservoir. After three exciting days of competition, Matkowski earned a total of 52.05 pounds, securing the win with a steady string of performances: 17.27 pounds on Day One, 18.51 pounds on Day Two, and 16.27 pounds on the final day. Matkowski’s Winning Formula Matkowski’s familiarity with the Potholes Reservoir played a key role in his victory. “I know the area, I bounced around a lot, and I fished in areas that weren’t being as heavily pounded,” he said. He credited his success to using specific baits like a Zoom Mag Finesse Worm, a Yamamoto 7-inch Grub and a Senko all Green Pumpkin color on 20-pound Gamma line and then white frog for a few top water bites. “A Gambler Weight – a rattling weight – maybe made the difference,” he added. Matkowski’s trophy and the grand prize payout of $8,545.00 included $295.00 for Big Bass and $250.00 for BBT contingency dollars. Burkhardt Slips to Second Darryl Burkhardt of Boring, Ore., led the field for the first two days with daily limits of 18.54 and 18.52 pounds. On Championship Sunday, he weighed in 14.18 pounds for a three-day total of 50.95 pounds, securing second place just over a pound behind Matkowski. Burkhardt, who had found success with schools of fish, noted that the absence of wind on the final day made the fishing more challenging. “A big bite for Day Three was the missing component,” Burkhardt said. Burkhardt’s payout was $3,330.00, including a $295.00 Big Stringer award plus Yamaha Bonus Bucks. Boomer Rounds Out the Top Three Jake Boomer of Spokane Valley, Wash., took third place with a final weight of 50.32 pounds, trailing Burkhardt by just over half a pound. Boomer highlighted the challenges of fishing a complex fishery like Potholes Reservoir but found success by adjusting to a water drop and targeting green tules with adjacent deep water. Boomer’s key baits included a Big Bite’s craw and a Green Pumpkin bladed jig paired with Alpha Angler rods and Lews reels. Boomer earned a total payout of $2,818.00. Eggimann Holds His Lead for the Co-Angler Win Derek Eggimann of Bothell, Wash., led the co-angler division throughout the event, finishing with a total weight of 43.52 pounds after adding 15.72 pounds on Championship Sunday. Eggimann had been paired with Darryl Burkhardt, the pro-angler leader, on Day Three, which helped him secure the win. “Fishing with Darryl – he is very skilled – winning was amazing, but I learned a lot that I’m going to take with me,” Eggimann shared. Eggimann’s victory earned him the co-angler champion title, the trophy, and a grand prize of $3,765.00, which included a Big Stringer payout of $265.00. Best Of The Rest | Top-10 Field Cut Pro Anglers Mike Matkowski – 52.05 lbs – $8,545.00 Darryl Burkhardt – 50.95 lbs – $3,330.00 Plus Yamaha and Costa $$ Jake Boomer – 50.32 lbs – $2,818.00 Wade Wilkens – 48.91 lbs – $2,601.00 Tino Durighello – 47.81 lbs – $2,384.00 Ty Manterola – 47.62 lbs – $2,463.00 Mark Cobey – 47.12 lbs – $1,951.00 Jason Crone – 46.05 lbs – $2,029.00 Cy Floyd – 45.29 lbs – $1,517.00 Roy Hawk – 38.54 lbs – $1,301.00 Plus $1000 Toyota Bonus Bucks Co-Anglers Derek Eggimann – 43.52 lbs – $3,765.00 Cody Barker – 41.92 lbs – $1,769.00 Ray Kawabata – 38.27 lbs – $1,150.00 Matt Gargalione – 36.21 lbs – $973.00 Darin Wilkens – 34.79 lbs – $885.00 Ryan Gutierrez – 33.90 lbs – $796.00 Carlos Palau – 33.82 lbs – $708.00 Kirk Marshall – 32.41 lbs – $664.00 Cameron King – 30.18 lbs – $575.00 Doug Jorgensen – 29.51 lbs – $531.00 Event Overview & Upcoming BAM Pro/Am The BAM Pacific Northwest Pro/Am was held from June 27-29 at Potholes Reservoir in Othello, Wash. It was the second stop in the BAM Trail's Northwest Pro/Am Series, presented by Limit Out Marine and Tackle Warehouse. The event featured intense competition among pro and co-anglers, with daily weigh-ins and a thrilling championship finale streamed live. The next BAM Pro/Am will take place at the Columbia River on July 27. Registration is already underway. For more information on the BAM Tournament Trail or to register, visit www.bamtrail.com. Media Contact Mark Lassagne | 925-787-3474 | mark@bassmag.com

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Glenn, Great video and good job putting it all together.

The magaizne business is tough where most mags are trying to sell as many ads as possible to make ends meet then just putt enough content (articles) in to look like a magazine. With that said I can guarantee they are not talking about Bass Angler Magazine. If you're looking for a good mag, one that will honestly help you catch more bass then pick up a copy. You can read the reviews Tackle Warehouse and subscribe here if you like. If you're a subscriber I'd also apprecte any feedback. Thanks Mark Lassagne, Editor-in-Chief

Thanks Dink - we've been working with Bass resource for some time now. New for this issue is the ability for paid subscribers to view the magazine online along with the print edition. Subscribers can go to www.bassanglermag.com click on Digital Issue on the top left. Click on fogot password and as long as you are a paid subscriber and we have you email you get an email with your password and be able to log in and view the digital issue. Feel free to call the office if you have problems 925-362-3190 - leave a message if we're not there and i'll get back to you

CHANGE - How apt would you be to purchase a bait that was use to win a tournament ? Especially if you were going to that lake. I'm asking because like Bass Angler Magazine I'm trying to create something cool and useful that will help you. FYI - I'm a bass angler helping other anglers not some marketing company doing research.

Thanks guys for all the responses

I'm working on a exciting new project and I need some help. Why did you purchase that new lure? Advertisement, Tournament Win, Recommended by a Friend, Magazine Article, Recommended at a Tackle Shop, Looks Appealing, or ? Please let me know I'm working on something that has never been attempted before and this info will help a bunch. Right now I can't discuss it out but as soon as I can I'll release more info. Thank you - Mark Also we just went to press with the spring issue of Bass Angler Magazine

I appreciate the great tips guys - We have a couple good smallmouth articles coming up in the spring issue of Bass Angler

What's the best smallie tip that you've learned or been told that you're willing to share?

Now that most of us are fishing in the rain (if we're still fishing) - what is your favorite lure to use in the rain?

The wait is over. The much anticipated 2012 Anglers Marine Bass-A-Thon is here. Bass Angler Magazine is back at the basser's event with the Spin-to-Win wheel offering onsite subscribers a boatload of prizes that include polarized glasses, baitcasting reels and sought after product by Damiki, River2Sea, Persuader and Black Dog Baits. Come on down for your chance with one-on-one fish talk with some of the best anglers out there.

Four inch purple worm Texas rig (s) and got 50 bass my first time out

Do you remember the first bait you ever bought ?

Hey Sun Fish - what are some good anglers up in the North East to work with? Thanks Mark