Ray Scott, a native of Montgomery, Alabama, known as the “godfather” of modern bass fishing, passed away in 2022 at the age of 88.

Shortly after Scott passed away, ideas for a show that aligned with his vision of the beginning of the National Bass Tournament Trail began to emerge.

Ray Scott's vision to establish the sport of bass fishing took America by storm and continues to influence us as we pursue our dreams to this day. Tune in to his FS1 this Saturday, January 6th at 8am to learn about the creator of BASS and the father of bass fishing.

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— Bassmaster (@bassmaster) January 4, 2024

Scott's determination led to the formation of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS) and the early versions of today's professional bass fishing and Bassmasters.

first episode of cast It aired over the weekend on FS1 and is still available to watch here On the Bassmaster website.

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This episode delves into his invention of what is still considered the Super Bowl of sports: the Bassmaster Classic.

With regularly over 100,000 attendees each year, the Classic Outdoor Expo continues to be one of the premier venues for manufacturers to introduce new products to professionals and enthusiasts alike.

For those interested in the sport of bass fishing and the life of Ray Scott, arguably the most important figure in the long road to commercializing bass fishing. cast It's worth checking out.