
Talking To Tournament Director Michael Bray about the BAM Trail
Tournament Director Michael Bray joins Big Ed to reflect on how the 2025 BAM Trail season has gone so far. From the highs and lows of the year to exciting plans for the future. They dive into the Kayak Trail, Pro-Am Series, and the Super 60, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work, challenges, and victories that make the BAM Trail happen. It’s a candid, engaging chat between the man running the show and the man on the mic—full of stories, insight, and a good dose of fun.
Bass Angler Magazine Podcast · Michael Bray, Big Ed Everhart
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Show Notes
In this episode, Big Ed sits down with Tournament Director Michael Bray for an honest and wide-ranging discussion about the BAM Trail’s second season.
Topics include:
Season Recap: How 2025 unfolded across BAM’s tournaments
Ups & Downs: Challenges faced and lessons learned along the way
Event Highlights: Memorable moments from the Kayak Trail, Pro-Am Series, and Super 60
Looking Ahead: What anglers and fans can expect for the rest of the season and beyond
Behind the Scenes: How the BAM team keeps events running smoothly
Whether you fish the BAM Trail or just enjoy following the action, this episode gives you a front-row seat to the passion and hard work behind one of bass fishing’s most exciting tournament series.
About BAM Podcasts

Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon. Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, tournament wins and things of interest to bass anglers.
BASS ANGLER MAGAZINE (BAM), a veteran owned quarterly print and digital magazine, designed, and printed in the U.S.A. Covering largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, Bass Angler was created specifically to help you become a better, more informed bass fisherman. As the industry’s most informative bass fishing magazine, we provide you in-depth exclusive new features with the world’s top anglers.