What Makes The Dash Special
- Two-Day Derby on Two Different Lakes: Day 1 on Lake Mead, Day 2 “Championship Sunday” on Lake Mohave.
- Cumulative Weight: No cut line - make up ground on Mohave.
- WON Bass : Big payouts and every angler has a shot at a Pro or AAA entry into the 2026 WON Bass US Open!
Key Facts
| Dates | January 17–18, 2026 - Pre-registration closes on Jan 14th, 2026 at 6PM. There is no morning of registration for the Desert Dash. |
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| Format | Two lakes, two days, total weight wins |
| 1st Place | $15,000 |
| Locations | Day 1: Lake Mead - Day 2: Lake Mohave |
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ALL teams that fish DD6 automatically secure 2 of 5 required qualifiers for the 2026 NBW TOC on Lake Havasu. That’s right, a dual qualifier at a single event while also fishing for thousands in cash and prizes! |
Tip: Nearly any deficit can be made up on Mohave — don’t count yourself out after Day One!