Lake Mead tips?

[Spades]

Going to be fishing Lake Mead this coming weekend. I've never fished there before so I was wondering if anyone had any tips on where/how to fish the lake. I don't really care what species I'm fishing for, just would like to catch something. I'll be fishing from a tube. Thanks.
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[2nakiller]

Hey Spades, First a Lake Mead saftey tip... this time of year the chance for afternon thunderstorms is a very real possibillity. make sure you have your PFD on and also make sure you've got a 2 way radio of some sort (VHF preffered) with WX channels and some one who knows where you are launching and when to expect you back...
In the 10 years I havew been boating on Mead I have picked up 2 tubers and 1 windsurfer who have been blown far from shore there, during the summer storms the winds come up really fast and the chance for sustained winds in the 50mph range is very real. Be safe we already have had several drownings this season, and I'm tired of seeing them on the news. OK lecture over...

Now for the fishing... try Boulder Beach, Horsepower cove, and Saddle cove, these are all in the south end of the Boulder Basin (Closest to Vegas) and the latest report I have seen says that the Bass are on the points and willing to eat the Senkos, the Stripers are bitting Anchovies in the early AM. Chrome Kastmasters work really good if you find the Stripers boiling on shad.

Fish early, it's going to be really hot, Bring lots of H2O, and drink it... Find some shade or AC during the day, high temp for the day here is usually around 6:pm so beat the heat and wake up before the sun does...
Good luck and post to let us know how you do...

PS. watch out for the Crazy's out there on Jetskis
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[Spades]

Thanks 2nakiller. I'll be safe. Hopefully I'll put a couple in the tube at least. Thanks again for the tips.
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[Mead_Stripers]

Sorry, I could not post this earlier but hopefully it will help you on your next trip.
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[size 1]I like to rely on anchovies for top water action. I use light line (6 - 8 lb test) rigged with one to two small lead ball bearing weights. Give yourself about 6-8" of line between the weights and a number 2 hook. Use a meaty square piece of anchovy on the hook. You got to use frozen or "close" to frozen bait to ensure that the bait doesn't fall off during a cast. I typically cast out about 40 feet and slow reel in the bait.

I know this is fairly primitive but I have had excellent success fishing this way at Mead. I attribute that to the fact that the anchovy gives off a strong scent. Also, once the striper bites your line, it knows you're offering the real thing (anchovy). This will have him coming back for more.

I've also used lures to catch them as well but nothing beats my system above. [/size]
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[size 1]Best regards,[/size]
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[size 1]Paul[/size]
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