Runnin’ and gunnin’ on Wheeler
Check out our 'Runnin' & Gunnin'' gallery, showcasing the excitement of the EQ anglers speeding across Wheeler Lake during the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops.
EQ profile: Hanggi aims for Elites
Tennessean Sam Hanggi survived the gauntlet of the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens to qualify for the new Nitro Elite Qualifier series. He finished fifth at the first EQ on...
My first trip to Lake Champlain
I entered the first Bassmaster Elite Qualifier event at Lake Champlain mainly to try and make next year’s Bassmaster Classic, and even though that plan didn’t work out, fishing this...
EQ anglers set for challenging Wheeler conditions
DECATUR, Ala. — Fueled by optimism and driven by potentially career-changing rewards, anglers competing in the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops will, no doubt,...
Top lures at Lake Champlain EQ 2025
Check out the lures the top finishers used at the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Final Thoughts from Champlain EQ
It’s almost cruel to start the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake Champlain. Sure, there is beautiful scenery. Yes, fishing is amazing. You can...
EQ Analysis Lake Champlain – Day 3
From about 740 miles away, John Crews no doubt breathed a sigh of relief when Emil Wagner slapped 23-7 on the scales today at the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier...
Weigh-in: Day 3 at Lake Champlain
Check out photos from the final weigh-in at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Behind the scenes: Day 3 at Lake Champlain
Go behind the scenes on Day 3 of the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Wagner claims EQ title at Lake Champlain
Elite Series pro Emil Wagner claims the title at the very first Elite Qualifier tournament on Lake Champlain. A 23 pound, 7 ounce final day bag brings his total to 69 pounds, 2 ounces to edge out Matt Messer by less than a pound at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
