Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers

Messer marches into Day 1 lead at Lake Champlain

A Day 1 limit of 23 pounds, 9 ounces marches Matt Messer into the lead in Plattsburgh, NY. The weights are unbelievable with 46 bags over 20 pounds, even with windy conditions today. More wind is forecasted for tomorrow, which will keep things interesting as they battle for the Top 10 to fish on Saturday.

On the water at Lake Champlain

Check out on the water action from Ryan Salzman, Danny McGarry, Blaine Bunney, and Aaron Jagdfeld at the Dice, Parrish and Jacob catching on Champlain Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops!

Dice, Parrish and Jacob catching on Champlain

Go out onto beautiful Lake Champlain and catch up with Jack Dice, Jaden Parrish, and Connor Jacob as they look to start the first EQ tournament off strong. BassTrakk is stacking up and weigh-in is just around the corner at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops!

Runnin’ and gunnin’ on Lake Champlain

106 of the nation's top anglers are runnin' and gunnin' on world famous Lake Champlain. It's going to be a slugfest and we're sure to see a dramatic finish at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops!

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