Ray Scott dies at 88; helped launch professional bass angling
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Ray Scott: Snapshots of his life - Bassmaster
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Veteran Reese Ready to be an Old Rookie - Major League Fishing
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Ray Scott, Creator of the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, Dies at 88 - The New York Times, bass fisherman
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Ray Scott, The Father of Bass Fishing, Dead at 88 - In-Fisherman
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The Bass Boss: An Appreciation of Ray Scott - Game & Fish
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Six Days and 246 Miles: Suwannee to the Source - Florida Sportsman
Bass fishing legend, Bass Pro Shops founder Ray Scott dies at 88
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Ray Scott - The Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame
Ray Scott dies at 88; helped launch professional bass angling