Aaron Ecthernkamp secures title at Vexus Pro-Am Bass Tournament

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

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Aaron Ecthernkamp from Moses Lake won the Pro Championship at the Bass Angler Magazine's Vexus Pro-Am Bass Tournament, held at Potholes Reservoir from June 23 to 25. He finished with a total weight of 55.86 lbs over three days, claiming a Mercury-Powered Vexus 1880 fishing boat as the grand prize. Adrian Ghione of Oakdale, Calif., was the Amateur Co-Champion with a total weight of 47.47 lbs. The tournament featured strong participation despite varying weather, and Chris Parks from Eugene, Oregon, caught the largest fish at 6.25 lbs. The next event for BAM Tournament Trail is the Super 60 invitational at Brownlee Reservoir from June 26 to 28, where anglers can compete in a different format focusing on smallmouth bass.

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  • Tournament ran from June 23 to 25 at Potholes Reservoir
  • Ecthernkamp had a three-day total weight of 55.86 lbs
  • Amateur winner Ghione weighed in at 47.47 lbs
  • Chris Parks caught the largest fish at 6.25 lbs
  • Next tournament is the Super 60 invitational on June 26-28
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Jun. 23—OTHELLO — The Bass Angler Magazine's Vexus Pro-Am Bass Tournament at the Potholes Reservoir was held over the weekend bringing top anglers from across the west to local waters. The anglers began their competition at 5 a.m. Friday and competed through Sunday afternoon. "Everything went good," said Mark Lassagne, CEO and Tournament Director for BAM Tournament Trail. "The weather was ...

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