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Ray Scott
Ray Scott is the founder of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS). As the godfather of modern bass fishing, he created the first national bass tournament trail (the Bassmaster Tournament Trail), Bassmaster Magazine, The Bassmasters television show and the BASS Federation. He is also recognized for his important contributions to conservation, the environment and boating safety.
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Perception Of Cheating Still Sport's Biggest Threat
The Nate Wellman incident at the Erie Bassmaster Northern Open has been a highly painful and personal ...More 
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A Hero At Classic ‘09
I have been taken to task by some BassFan readers for not commenting on the recent Classic in Shreveport/Bossier ...More
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2003 Columns
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Catch 'N Release: BASS Trail's Lasting Legacy
(Note: Ray Scott and BASS's following of avid bass anglers share the credit for the successful "Don't Kill Your Catch" conservation ...More
12/17/2003
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A Loud Voice Nobody Heard?: Bob Ferris' Foghorn Voice Projected Hopes, Dreams
Like a giant redwood falling in the forest when no witness is around: does it make a sound? A loud voice in the history of women's tournament ...More
11/20/2003
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Who's Really The Best Bass Pro?
Has professional bass fishing reached the dilemma of the college football bowl picture? Are there just too many tournaments, and not enough ...More
10/20/2003
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Of Trophy Bass Catches Past, Present And Future
Selected casts and backlashes picked out on the outdoor sports wire. Some good news:
Fork Is Back
Trophy bass hunters and fishery ...More
9/29/2003
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On ESPN: Coming To You: Made-For-TV Bassin'
Hello BASS/ESPN's "Elite 50." So long, bubba. The Brotherhood of Bass is moving into the fast lane. ESPN sports marketing has already ...More
8/26/2003
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Classic Dream Lives On For Federation Anglers
It's a mind-boggling challenge, navigating the maze of oil company canals, blind-end trails and winding boat roads. The 600-square mile Louisiana ...More
8/8/2003
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A True Test Of The Best: Memorable Moments From The First "Mystery" Classic
When the 100,000 or so faithful fishing fans flock to New Orleans for the 32nd annual BASS Masters Classic launch on Aug. 1, the setting and ...More
7/17/2003
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Triton's New Safety Innovation: A Drowning Bass-Boater's Last Prayer: Triton's Ladder
Call it an oddity, or a very revealing fact. Figures compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard state that in many cases fishermen who drown in boating ...More
6/26/2003
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Plus Thoughts On Tailing: No Room For Bad Actors On Pro Bass Fishing Stage
Let's take time out to reflect on the sad, if not shocking, state of sports and athletics in our country. Every day the sports sections are ...More
6/2/2003
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A Whale Of A Sportackle Tale
The axiom that "tide and time wait for no man" is universally accepted as fact. Or at least truth. And presenting the facts of a "fishing ...More
5/14/2003
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Don T. Butler: B.A.S.S. Fishing's No. 1 Man Enters Hall of Fame
On May 2 at the Hot Springs, Ark. Convention Center, five legendary anglers of the past will be inducted into the Professional Bass Fishing ...More
4/23/2003
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Reading Between The Lines Of A BassFan Poll
Okay, I'll admit that the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) isn't quite the same as it was in years past. For certain, things do change. ...More
4/3/2003
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Of Birds, Bass And Beliefs
In the world of Rick Clunn, "there are no limits." The goal is to excel beyond any boundary...
What does a seagull, world ...More
3/20/2003
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Seeking the Holy Grail Of Bassdom: 'There's Gold In Them Thar Gills'
As the 71st anniversary of George Perry's world record largemouth bass catch of 22-pounds, 4-ounces approaches, the fact the mark has withstood ...More
3/4/2003
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The Thrill Of Victory, The Agony Of Bass Angling?
As a veteran sports photographer for The Birmingham News, Joe Songer has often captured "the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat." ...More
2/13/2003
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Acting Out The Spawning Tragedy
If Will Shakespeare penned the Rites of Spring, would the hero decide: "To Fish or Not To Fish?" That is the question.
__________ ...More
1/15/2003
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Sportackle:: A Cure For Tough Tourneys And No Bites
Hear me out about using Sportackle. We're not waving a fairy wand or bad- mouthing tournament tackle. It just works.
A New Reel ...More
1/6/2003
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