50th Anniversary of B.A.S.S.

Where are they now: Vintage Vojai

How many wives of Bassmaster Classic winners can say that their angling achievements match – or perhaps surpass – those of their world champion husbands? Vojai Reed may be the...

50th Anniversary of B.A.S.S.

B.A.S.S. pioneer: Helen Sevier

B.A.S.S. had 9,000 members in July 1970 when Ray Scott called on business acquaintance Morris Dees, who ran a successful direct marketing business in Montgomery, Ala. Scott knew nothing about...

50th Anniversary of B.A.S.S.

Humminbird’s history of innovation

By the mid-1970s the bass boat revolution was revving at full throttle, and the Bassmaster Tournament Trail was the reason. The 150-horsepower outboard was the standard. Comfort and functionality were...

50th Anniversary of B.A.S.S.

The Pop-R legacy

The 1/4-ounce Rebel Pop-R is arguably the most storied bait in the history of bass fishing. Ironically, it was discontinued due to slow sales in 1978, little more than two...

50th Anniversary of B.A.S.S.

The birth of pitching

Editor’s note: 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of B.A.S.S. As part of our celebration we’re publishing stories, videos and photos about the history of the sport, including the one below.  Any...

50th Anniversary of B.A.S.S.

The birth of flippin’

Editor’s note: 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of B.A.S.S. As part of our celebration we’re publishing stories, videos and photos about the history of the sport, including the one below.  It...

50th Anniversary of B.A.S.S.

B.A.S.S. historical timeline

Editor’s note: 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of B.A.S.S. As part of our celebration we’re publishing stories, videos and photos about the history of the sport, including the one below. Following...

50th Anniversary of B.A.S.S.

Happy 50th Birthday to B.A.S.S.!

Today is a special day in bass fishing history. On January 5, 1968, Ray Scott sold Don Butler the first membership in the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. Former Bassmaster magazine...

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