The Cast
The legacy of Ray Scott
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. For bass anglers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was busy like beavers building dams across the South,...
Radio: Scott tribute with Cobb
Listen to the latest episode of Bassmaster Radio featuring interviews with Bob Cobb and a previous interview with B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott. Listen to Bassmaster Radio.
Remembrances of Ray Scott
We reached out to some of Ray Scott’s friends to gather their thoughts on how the founder of B.A.S.S. influenced their lives. By all accounts, the central theme throughout was...
Classic Moments: Parker wins 1979 Classic
Take a look back at Hank Parker’s first Bassmaster Classic victory in 1979.
Flashback: 1971 Bassmaster Classic
In October 1971, Ray Scott stepped off a plane in Las Vegas, Nev., leading a group of 24 anglers into the first ever Bassmaster Classic.
Video: 1989 Bassmaster Classic
Hank Parker of Denver, N.C., won the 19th annual Bassmaster Classic, held on the James River for the second consecutive year.
Video: 1971 Bassmaster Classic
The first Bassmaster Classic was held in Lake Mead, Nevada, in 1971. Bobby Murray of Hot Springs, Ark., won the inaugural Bassmaster Classic with a catch of 17 bass weighing 43 pounds, 11 ounces.
