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Overview of B.A.S.S.
No one could have predicted that the 106 fishermen competing in Ray Scott's first tournament in 1967 would one day turn into a membership organization more than half a million strong. It would have been just as impossible to predict that the BASS newsletter, first distributed in 1968, would evolve into Bassmaster Magazine, the bible of today's bass fisherman — but it happened.
A Bit of B.A.S.S. History
BASS, born and raised in Montgomery, Ala., was founded by Ray Scott with simple goals in mind: to create a credible and honorable tournament trail, to improve our environment by uniting and amplifying the voices of anglers and to secure a future for our youth. In the past four decades BASS has met all these goals and more.
History Continues
It would take volumes to list the accomplishments of BASS over the years, but two may be most significant. In 1972, BASS initiated a "Don't Kill Your Catch" program that evolved into the modern "catch-and-release" ethic now practiced by nearly all bass anglers. In 1984, BASS lobbied Congress in support of the Wallop-Breaux amendment, which generates more than $200 million annually for state fisheries.
Tournaments
The first Classic, held on Lake Mead near Las Vegas, Nev., awarded a winner-take-all paycheck of $10,000 and was witnessed by a straggling handful of spectators. Today, tens of thousands of people cram into coliseums to watch the daily weigh-ins, and $1,194,500 is awarded to the anglers — $500,000 of which goes to the champion.
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Line Recycling
The GBFN has distributed several USED LINE RECYCLING CENTERS.  These are placed and being placed at various Lakes and boat ramps, as collection centers for used monofilament fishing line.  These centers help protect fish, animals, people and boat propellers from improperly disposed of fishing line.  They are monitored by local GBFN CLUBS, who empty and collect the line for recycling by Berkley, a major supplier of premium fishing lines.
The GBFN has and can make, the easily placed and easily maintainable containers, available to any clubs and individuals that would like to participate in this program.  Contact Tony Beck (see Officers and Directors page) for details.
We are interested in any projects involving conservation and welcome participation and suggestions.  All GBFN clubs perform one or more individual projects each year.  These include lake & ramp clean-ups, introducing fish habitat to various GA. lakes and working with State Conservation efforts.

recyclingThe GBFN has distributed several USED LINE RECYCLING CENTERS.  These are placed and being placed at various Lakes and boat ramps, as collection centers for used monofilament fishing line.  These centers help protect fish, animals, people and boat propellers from improperly disposed of fishing line.  They are monitored by local GBFN CLUBS, who empty and collect the line for recycling by Berkley, a major supplier of premium fishing lines.
The GBFN has and can make, the easily placed and easily maintainable containers, available to any clubs and individuals that would like to participate in this program.  Contact Tony Beck (see Officers and Directors page) for details.

We are interested in any projects involving conservation and welcome participation and suggestions.  All GBFN clubs perform one or more individual projects each year. These include lake & ramp clean-ups, introducing fish habitat to various GA. lakes and working with State Conservation efforts.
 

 

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