EST. 2002 · May 2026 ISSUE
America's most trusted lake & gear guide for bass anglers.
Independent fish finder reviews, weekly Lake Mead reports, and tactics that actually work — from the desert reservoirs of Nevada, Arizona and Utah.
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Six pillars, one fishery.
Fish Finders
Tested, ranked and explained — find the right fish finder for your boat, kayak or budget.
Lakes
Where the bass are — depths, structure, launches and seasonal patterns for the Southwest's biggest impoundments.
Species
Striper, largemouth, smallmouth, catfish — what they eat, how they move and how to catch them.
Techniques
Tutorials and skills that work whether you fish twice a year or every weekend.
Gear
Lines, lures, rods and reels — what's worth buying in 2026 and what to walk past on the rack.
Reports
Weekly conditions, depth, temps, and bite reports for Lake Mead and surrounding fisheries.
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Reports
Lake Mead Fishing Report — Updated Weekly
Current Lake Mead water levels, surface temperatures, where the bass are stacking up this week and what's actually catching fish.
May 25, 2026 · 8 min read
Fish Finders · Review
Best Fish Finders 2026: 12 Units Tested Over 6 Months
Six months of side-by-side testing on Lake Mead, ranked across five price tiers — from $200 starter units to $3,000 LiveScope rigs.
May 22, 2026 · 15 min read
Fish Finders · Review
Best Fish Finder Under $500 in 2026: Tested & Ranked
$500 in 2026 buys more sonar than $1,500 did five years ago. Here's how to spend it without buying twice.
May 21, 2026 · 10 min read
Lakes
Lake Mead Bass Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026
America's largest reservoir, three bass species, 250 miles of shoreline. Where to fish, when to fish and what's biting in 2026.
May 20, 2026 · 14 min read
Gear · Review
10 Best Fishing Lines for Bass in 2026
Fluorocarbon for clear water, braid for grass, mono for topwater. Ten lines we keep on the boat — and why.
May 19, 2026 · 11 min read
Species
Striped Bass Fishing on Lake Mead: Tactics That Work in 2026
Stripers boil at first light and sound at noon. Here's how to find them, mark them and stick them — every month of the year.
May 18, 2026 · 12 min read
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