Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers

Hanggi hammers ’em on Day 1 at Lake Okeechobee

Sam Hanggi hammers 'em at Lake Okeechobee and with 23 pounds, 15 ounces, takes the lead on Day 1! While the overall bite has been a little slow, Hanggi caught a couple kickers to propel him to over a 4 pound lead. Warming temperatures should keep the bite heating up at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops!

Messer’s challenging morning at Okeechobee

A tough morning tested Matt Messer on Lake Okeechobee as he battled shifting conditions during the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops. This gallery captures the early struggles, the adjustments and the determination that kept him in the hunt.

Day 1 commences at Lake Okeechobee

After a long road, the EQ anglers have made it to the last stop at the Big O. After this week 10 lives will be changed as they embark on the Elite Series. Catch all the action on Bassmaster.com for the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops!

Watch Bassmaster Fan Cam!

The Fan Cam Feed presented by B.A.S.S. Membership is LIVE! You cast the votes, and now it’s time to follow Fan Cam winner Erik Brztowski all day long. Tune in and ride along from Lake Okeechobee. 

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