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.
Adams and Gay battling on Day 1
Matt Adams and Bailey Gay are battling it out on an overall stingy Lake Okeechobee for the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Early action on Big O
The action is staring to heat up early on Day 1 at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Runnin’ and gunnin’ on Lake Okeechobee
The EQ anglers are runnin' and gunnin' on a cool Florida morning at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops!
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.
EQ anglers preview final event at Lake Okeechobee
Check in with the EQ anglers as they preview the final EQ event of the year at the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Erik Brztowski wins first-ever Fan Cam vote for Lake Okeechobee EQ
Erik Brztowski of Lemont, Illinois has won the first-ever Fan Cam vote for the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Water over the dam at Wheeler and on to Okeechobee
I had one good day at Wheeler Lake, and a day that I had to scramble. I was looking forward to the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier on Wheeler Lake because...
