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HISTORIC HOTEL NEVADA
GAMBLING HALL

MEMORIAL WEEK-END
NORTHERN PIKE FISHING DERBY
COMINS LAKE, ELY, NEVADA

May 27, 2012
DAWN to DUSK

HISTORIC HOTEL NEVADA is excited to announce the first NORTHERN PIKE fishing tournament on Sunday, MAY 27, 2012 (MEMORIAL DAY WEEK-END) at Comins Lake, near ELY, NEVADA.

A nominal entry fee of $15.00 per person will be charged-proceeds will be distributed as additional prize money.

HOTEL NEVADA will pay $3.00/lb. for each NORTHERN PIKE caught. In addition, we will pay:

• $250.00 cash bonus for the largest-by weight-NORTHERN PIKE caught
• $250.00 cash for the largest-by weight - LARGE MOUTH BASS caught

(bass does not qualify for the $3.00/lb. prize.)

RULES

1. Minimum age to qualify for cash awards – 18. MINORS welcome but cannot qualify for cash prizes.

2. Cash prizes to be redeemed @ HOTEL NEVADA cashier’s cage.

3. Fish must be caught from dawn to dusk (6pm) on tournament day only.

4. Fish will be weighed by Hotel Nevada personnel stationed at lakeside.

It will be necessary to abide by all NDOW regulations including but not limited to:

1. Valid fishing license.

2. Possession of live Northern Pike is prohibited.

3. The possession or use of fish as bait, whether dead or alive or any parts thereof except for preserved salmon eggs, is prohibited.

4. Overnight camping or camp fires are not permitted – Cave Lake camping is available.

5. Flat wake restrictions are in effect on Comins Lake from sunset to 11AM.

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

Option 1: Call Hotel Nevada & Gambling Hall +1.775.289.6665 or +1.888.406.3055

Option 2: E-MAIL hotelnev@mwpower.net

with name, address, phone number and email

address for entry confirmation.

Option 3. Fill out the form below, and click "enter"

To validate your registration, you must appear in person at HOTEL NEVADA on Friday, May 25^th or Saturday May 26^th to activate your official entry form.

ROOM REGISTRATION

1. HOTEL NEVADA & GAMBLING HALL - 775-289-6665 OR 888-406-3055

2. PROSPECTOR HOTEL & GAMBLING HALL - 775-289-8900 OR 800-750-0557

3. FOUR SEVENS MOTEL - 775-289-4747

4. GRAND CENTRAL MOTEL - 775-289-6868

If you stay at one of the above Hotels your entry fee will be refunded.

At the end of May through June 2011, Pike fishing was “Hot and Heavy” on Comins Lake, with Pike in the 18-27 inch range, many fish over 30 inches, and a phenomenal 45 inch monster. There were three Pike caught over 40 inches this last season.

The Pike move out of their spawn in the shallows in late April and disperse throughout the lake by the end of May. Some fish do remain in the shallows however, so a good strategy is to fish both deeper and shallow water at this time, Mepps Bucktail Spinners- 7-9”, large Spoons (Daredevils, ect.) ¾-1oz., buzz baits, Large Zara Spooks and Stickbaits (6” XRap, Bomber) are good choices.

Anglers should consider tackle that is heavier than what is generally used for trout or bass. Either Spinning or Baitcasting outfits will be fine. Good rod choices are 6-6 ½ ft. med. hvy. to heavy, rated for 10-30lb. test line. Reels should be in the same weight range with good drag control, Braided, fused, co-polymer or monofilament lines are all adequate choices as long as they are rated 14lb. test or higher. Because of Pikes extremely sharp teeth, wire leaders 10”-18”, 18lb. test are a must. As are long, needle nose pliers! Do keep your hands out of their mouths.

YA’LL COME FOR A GREAT WEEK-END OF FISHING