Tommy heads to the Elite Qualifiers
August 18, 2025
Tommy has qualified for both Division 1 and Division 2 in the Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers. In Division 1, he placed 41st with 574 points, while in Division 2, he secured 40th position with 519 points. The journey hasn’t been without its challenges—hoses, tires, and props have caused a few hiccups this week. Follow Tommy @Tommywoodfishing as he continues chasing his dream.
Bassmaster has announced the schedule for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers series, and the slate offers up three of the hottest fisheries in the country for anglers to compete for the opportunity to walk across bass fishing’s biggest stage.
The first EQ event is scheduled for Sept. 18-20 at Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Champlain checked in at No. 6 in the Northeastern Division of Bassmaster Magazine’s 2024 100 Best Bass Lakes list. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass are abundant in this lake that features everything from shallow grass to deep, rocky structure. Next up is Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Ala., Oct. 2-4. Giant largemouth, smallmouth, and spots can fill a bag on this body of water. The third and final EQ stop on the slate will be Nov. 13-15 at Lake Okeechobee in Clewiston, Fla. Okeechobee is known for giant largemouth.
Those dates again for the 2025 Elite Qualifiers
• Sept. 18-20, Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh, N.Y.
• Oct 2-4, Wheeler Lake, Decatur, Ala.
• Nov. 13-15, Lake Okeechobee, Clewiston, Fla.
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