Holding on to their first day lead of 10.63 lbs., the team of Ty Pruett and Kelly Smith won with a two-day total of 13.22 lbs. Lure was a green pepper tube, a watermelon (red and green flakes) in the shallows on rockys banks.

Second place and $320 went to Borger's Rodney Sweet and Dondi "OU" Brame with a two-day total of 10.34 lbs. Their most productive lures were watermelon chompers on the rocks

Third place went to Borger team of Mike Harber and Larry Byrd with 9.95 lbs. They used small jigs and white flukes just past the horseshoe bend area.

4th place went to the team of Dennis STidham and Robby Calhoun who used green jigs, white flukes, green tubes, and chartreuse spinnerbaits in the shallows to catch 9.94 lbs.

Team Taylor (Tim and his dad D) used green senko's and a POP-R at sunrise to catch 9.15 lbs. Shallow bite was better than the deeper bite, even after sunrise.

A white Senko in shallow water did well for the team of Kyle Beckner (Clovis) and Cale Sanders (Portales) as they caught 9.01 lbs. by fishing the shallow waters.

The only other team reporting a topwater bite was Chester Hales and Kolton Wood who cagut 8.25 lbs. on a Black Ouggie Buzzbait.

Second day was tougher on all anglers because of the boat traffic. The major surprise of this tournament was the lack of bass that were caught deeper than 4 feet. There must be some deep water fish, but 64 anglers failed to find them at this tournament.

Good luck to all the anglers who are competing in the NM B.A.S.S. Federation tournament on June 12, 13.

Since I have tried to give you guys the results of the TEAM Tournament, I would appreciate hearing a report rom the NM Federation...... THANKS , MELman

  It was a great weekend for the Pruett family, as Ty's dad Richard won the Hereford Bass Club tournament. Over a thousand dollars to the Pruetts -- and lots of smiles.

 The bass at Ute are quickly changing to their summer pattern and the early or the late day bite are THE times to be on the lakes in our region. Other June Fun Tournaments include June 10, Thursday evening 6-9 at Meredith, June 19, Saturday at Lake Alan Henry, and June 24, Thursday evening 6-9 at Greenbelt. Come join us if you can.