Join the Community to Honor Ryon Mora and Support His Family
Don Pedro Lake, CA – June 22, 2025 – The kayak fishing community will come together for a special event on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Lake Don Pedro’s Moccasin Point Recreation Area to honor the memory of fellow angler Ryon Mora, who tragically passed away earlier this year.
In his honor, the Ryon Mora Memorial Kayak Tournament will be held, offering anglers a chance to fish, give back, and participate in a high-value kayak donation giveaway for a Native Slayer Max 12.5 Kayak valued at $2,999, courtesy of Yak-A-Bass Nor-Cal and Native Watercraft.
KAYAK GIVEAWAY – DONATE TO ENTER
Donate in Memory – Win a Native Watercraft Slayer Max 12.5
$20 donation = 1 entry
$100 donation = 6 entries
Donate at the event or via Venmo @Mark-Lassagne or scan the QR code
All proceeds go to the Mora family
The winner will be announced at the Awards Ceremony (must be present to claim)
Don’t want to enter but want to donate? Please note “donation only” in Venmo.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Launch Site: Moccasin Point Recreation Area, Lake Don Pedro
Entry Fee: $80
Payout: 50% to top anglers / 50% donated directly to the Mora family
Eligibility: Open to all kayak anglers – non-members welcome
BAM Kayak Series Members earn AOY points
Event counts as a West Coast Kayak Championship Qualifier (makeup for Almanor)
No Off-Limits Period
Schedule:
Launch: 5:45 AM
Lines Out: 2:45 PM
Off Water: 3:15 PM
Submissions Due: 3:30 PM
Awards Ceremony: 4:00–6:00 PM at Chicken Ranch Casino Resort
Bonus: Tackle Warehouse Contingency – $250 Gift Card Opportunity - bring your Tackle Warehouse receipt to check in or awards for a shot at $250 gift card.
LODGING & LOGISTICS
Free camping at Lake Don Pedro / discounted launch
Discounted rooms at Chicken Ranch Casino Resort
TourneyX fees are covered by TourneyX
BAM is covering all other event expenses
EVENT DETAILS and REGISTER NOW:
https://bamtrail.com/event/ryon-mora-memorial-kayak-tournament/
Prize Donations Welcomed:
If your company would like to contribute a prize or donation, contact:
Michael Bray
Tournament Director
209-769-4546
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Let’s come together to honor a fellow angler, support a grieving family, and celebrate the power of the fishing community.
BAM would like to extend a special thanks to companies who are contributing to this event - THANK YOU!
About BAM Tournament Trail
The Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail (BAM Trail) is the West Coast’s premier pro-level bass fishing circuit — built to showcase top anglers and connect brands directly with the fishing community.
Powered by Bass Angler Magazine’s nationwide print and digital reach, BAM offers unmatched marketing opportunities through its tournament trail, magazine, email campaigns, podcasts, social media, YouTube, and TV series — creating year-round exposure for anglers and sponsors alike.
BAM Trail is honored to be associated with its title sponsor, Bass Boat Technologies, and presenting sponsor, Tackle Warehouse. The trail is also supported by Storquest, Chicken Ranch Resort, Bass Cat Boats, Ford Fairfield, Power Pole, Mercury Outboards, Black Bear Diner, Bridgford Foods, Bob’s Machine, Anderson Auto Group, Sticky Graphics, Jean Deleonardi Real Estate,, Valley Outdoors and our conservation sponsor Fisherman’s Warehouse.
BAM TT tourism sponsors: Lake Don Pedro, City of Oakley, Lake Almanor Chamber, the Boardman Chamber, and the Feather River Tourism Association.
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