in 1967 after a vision of "building the sport of bass fishing to its rightful place in the first rank of American sports." The "godfather" of modern bass fishing. I can think of enough exceptions to disprove that rule, but it certainly applied to Ray Scott and his founding of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. 3 talking about this. Ray Scott (1933- ) — Ray Scott’s All-American Bass Tournament in June 1967 on Beaver Lake, Arkansas, is remembered as the seminal event in modern bass fishing, even though it wasn’t the first bass tournament in history. But, it is as “Mr.
From top left: Dave Precht, Steve Bowman, Bob Cobb and Ray Scott recently met for a 50th anniversary interview. Book Ray Scott Outdoors - Trophy Bass Retreat, Hope Hull on Tripadvisor: See traveler reviews, 12 candid photos, and great deals for Ray Scott Outdoors - Trophy Bass Retreat, ranked #2 of 2 specialty lodging in Hope Hull and rated 5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Many times we forget that the world of tournament bass fishing we have today was carried to us on the shoulders of those who came before. Scott … From the Society’s organization in 1968, for over three decades, Ray Scott was the “face” on the B.A.S.S. Dave Precht. patch. B.A.S.S.”, the founder of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, that Ray Scott has most likely left his indelible mark on the outdoors world. Educating them to have a respect for those who paved the way before is the right thing to do. Without a doubt, the biggest influencer our sport has ever had is Ray Scott. This is especially important for the younger anglers today to know. Ray Scott is an American outdoorsman who founded Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) Someone once commented to me that most big accomplishments are done by people in their 30s. Dave Precht.