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.
The Cast
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.
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.
Legends & Lore – Tour to TV
Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston, Roland Martin and Hank Parker have all successfully built television careers from their past tournament triumphs. Are they as competitive with each other on the TV screen as they were on the tournament circuit?
Legends & Lore – Roland Martin
Roland Martin almost never fished bass tournaments. Ray Scott managed to change his mind and in doing so he changed B.A.S.S. history forever.
Legends & Lore – All American
In 1967, Ray Scott came up with the idea to put on a fully regulated big money fishing tournament. He called it the All-American and held it on Beaver Lake in Springdale Arkansas.
