“Desert Dash” Open Team Tournament

$15,000 Guaranteed to 1st Place!

Desert Dash VI • January 17–18, 2026

General Information & Timelines

Options & Payouts

With 50 boats, options total $5,000 with 100% payback.

Basic Entry: $400.00 per team

Options – 100% Payback

Daily Options (50 teams): $750 each day
Event Big Bass (50 teams): $2,000
Daily Big Fish Option: $30
Daily Big Smallmouth Option: $30
Event Overall Big Bass (SM or LM): $40
Smallest 5 Five Limit Daily $250

All-In: $500.00

Other Prizes

(1) Pro Entry to any WON Bass 2026 Open! (US Open Not Included) - (1) Pro and (1) AAA entry into the 2026 WON Bass US Open!

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!

Entry into a 2026 NV ABA Event

Desert Dash Jackpot Bonus

Each angler may purchase raffle tickets ($10 each) to enter the draw for a winner-take-all jackpot. With 100 anglers (50 boats) buying 3 tickets each, the jackpot is $3,000!

Registration • Payment • Additional Info

1. Pre-registration closes on Jan 14, 2026 at 6PM. Teams entering the “Polar Shades Team Tour” must declare entry and pay the tour fee ($200) with their Dash registration. $5,000 bonus to the top team. Full details.

2. After pre-registration, a random computer draw will assign flights/boat numbers for all registered and paid teams. Anyone registered but not paid will be dropped from the event roster. There is no morning of registration for the Desert Dash.

3. Team event; solo allowed. Full fees apply.

4. Payments: in person (contact Jason/Wayne), via Zelle or Venmo at pay@m2fishing.net.

5. Updates are sent via email and posted on Facebook.

6. Morning Check-In Day 1 • Lake Mead (Callville Bay): Both anglers must check in between 04:30–06:15 to sign the waiver and permit sign-in. Late arrivals launch after the full field, then complete check-in. Launch begins 07:00 both days. No Day-2 AM check-in at Mohave (Cottonwood Cove).

7. Save time: download the waiver & AIS form. Get forms.

7.1. Day 1 Launch from Callville Bay, Day 2 Launch from Cottonwood Cove.

8. Event roster (flights/boats), estimated payouts and prizes will be posted after pre-registration closes.

9. Off-limits: Monday–Wednesday of event week. The only practice day on Lake Mead (Day-1 lake) is the Thursday before the event. No Dash teams may be on Lake Mead on the Friday prior to the start. Anglers may only pre-fish during official practice days with someone that is registered in the event.

10. Awards: Terrible’s Road House Casino (Searchlight) at 6:00 PM.

11. Ready to compete? Click here to sign up

Host Location for Awards
Terrible’s Road House Casino • Searchlight, NV