Adams dominates on Day 1 at Wheeler Lake
Matt Adams dominates on Wheeler Lake and brings in a mega-bag weighing 23 pounds, 14 ounces on Day 1. He's got over a 2-pound lead over second place Laker Howell. Adams needs two more solid days to clinch the title and a Classic berth at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Behind the scenes: Day 1 at Wheeler Lake
Go behind the scenes on Day 1 at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops!
EQ: Best of Day 1 at Wheeler Lake
Check out the best photos from Day 1 of the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Howell and Co. catching on Wheeler
Hot off a win in the Leech Lake Open, Laker Howell is starting strong at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops! Cody Stahl is in the same area and is seeing some action as well.
On the water with Messer and Adams
Join Matt Messer and Matt Adams on the water as they fish out the first day of the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops.
108 action shots on Lake Wheeler
Check out on the water action shots on Day 1 of the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops!
From Champlain to Wheeler
So … the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops didn’t go the way I wanted. I had a decent practice where I found a...
What to watch for at Wheeler
Wheeler Lake marks the turning point of the season for Elite wannabes.
EQ: Day 1 commences on Wheeler Lake
The second Elite Qualifier commences on a tough Wheeler Lake. While they say weights may be lower this time, plenty of fish will hit the scales this afternoon. Catch all the action on Bassmaster.com at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops!
