Anglers placing in the Top 50 in each division’s Angler of the Year race will advance to the newly installed Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers series. This stand-alone series will feature three events, spanning from September through November, to qualify anglers for the Bassmaster Elite Series.
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EQ profile: Jagdfeld is on a roll
In his first year fishing a full season of the Bassmaster Opens, Michigan’s Aaron Jagdfeld currently holds second place in the point standings for the Nitro Elite Qualifiers presented by...
Daily Limit: Adams back up after taking another hard hit
Ouch! Ouch! Double-barrel ouch! Matt Adams suffered another bass fishing heartbreak, but he was quickly back on his feet chasing the dream of becoming a Bassmaster Elite Series angler. “I’m...
TnZ: Elite Qualifiers review and streaming rules changes
For episode 15 of the TnZ podcast, hosts Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona look back at the Laker Howell win at Wheeler Lake, explain the no streaming rules change for...
Most fun I’ve ever had in a tournament
The Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops was some of the most fun I’ve ever had in a tournament. It felt amazing to...
Top lures at Wheeler Lake EQ 2025
Laker Howell wins a second Bassmaster event using topwaters — this time a Bassmaster Elite Qualifier on Wheeler Lake.
EQ Analysis Wheeler Lake – Day 3
There was a lot to unpack from the final day of the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops. Pete Robbins takes us through his thoughts in this edition of EQ Analysis.
Behind the scenes: Day 3 at Wheeler Lake EQ
Check out all the behind the scenes action from Day 3 of the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Day 3 weigh-in at Wheeler Lake EQ
Day 3 of the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops was a nail-biter! Check out all of the bags brought in by the pros.
Howell locks down the victory at Wheeler Lake
Guntersville, Ala. pro Laker Howell has won the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops with a three-day total weighing 65 pounds, 11 ounces. Howell caught 19-1 on Championship Saturday to edge out second-place Matt Adams by 2 ounces.
Saturday action with Adams and Salzman
Head out with Matt Adams and Ryan Salzman on Day 3 of the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops!
EQ: Best of Day 3 at Wheeler Lake
Check out the best photos from Day 3 at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops!
EQ: Day 3 on Wheeler Lake
Go on the water with the anglers as they take on the final day of the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Howell’s happy Championship Saturday
Catch up with Day 2 Leader Laker Howell as he tackles the final day of the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops!
