Ray Scott, founder of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.), passed away at age 88. A pioneer in catch-and-release ethics, waterway conservation, and boating safety, Scott helped turn bass fishing into a professional sport while advocating for clean water and habitat protection.

Scott also partnered with organizations—including Aquarius Systems—to demonstrate aquatic plant harvesters as a safe alternative to herbicides in Texas lakes, showing that healthy fisheries and water access can coexist. His legacy lives on in the millions of anglers who practice catch-and-release, in improved lake management, and in B.A.S.S., the world’s largest fishing membership organization.

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