Cut anchovies fished about three cranks off the bottom were just the ticket for a pair of a small group of anglers who reeled in 127 striped bass while fishing outside of Gypsum Wash. They caught the fish in 55-60 feet of water under crappie lights. Most were in the one- to three-pound range. Live shad also continue to be productive. Action along the beaches has been slow, but anglers are catching some fish. Near Echo Bay fishermen have been catching stripers on anchovies, sardines and squid. Popular areas are Pumphouse Bay, Anchor Cove, Calico Bay, and Cottonwood Cove. The first trout plant of the year on Lake Mead took place Monday.