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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

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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The Great One
Babe Ruth. Michael Jordan. Jim Brown. Wilt Chamberlain. Dale Earnhardt. These and other giants of the sports world dominated their game like ...More
12/1/2005

Pooley
I had the bittersweet honor of presenting the prestigious BASS Lifetime Achievement Award to James "Pooley" Dawson at the 35th Citgo ...More
10/7/2005

The Kid Does It Again
Unless they've been living in a cave in Afghanistan the last couple of months, every fishing fan is no doubt familiar with Kevin VanDam's heroics ...More
9/16/2005

Three Classic Winners
I'm still on a high after the 35th Bassmaster Classic in Pittsburgh, Pa. – probably the toughest and most exciting Classic ever. It proves good ...More
8/11/2005

Strength From A Strong Foundation
In a few weeks, the national spotlight will shine brightly on the Bassmaster Classic in Pittsburgh and the fishermen gathered there. And if ...More
6/15/2005

The Quest
I confess I'm not much of a reader. Not through lack of desire – mostly a lack of time and the fact that I'm very, very slow. My mouth moves ...More
5/13/2005

Leroy Brown: The Baddest Bass In Town
I made a nostalgic trip to Eufaula, Ala. recently to visit with Tom Mann's widow, Ann, and other family members, and to visit the sites of some ...More
4/6/2005

Farewell To A Dear Friend And Great Bassing Legend
Game warden. Lure designer. Fishing tackle manufacturer. Depthfinder innovator. TV fishing show host. BASS Tournament Trail champion. Classic ...More
3/3/2005

The Face Of Bass Fishing
I have watched with interest as BASS has been running the Greatest Angler Debate on their website where visitors may cast a vote for "the ...More
1/28/2005

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