Over the past years I have had the pleasure of owning eight, Ranger Bass Boats, my first a 1973 TR10. To this date the greatest of all are my three BassMaster Classics, my 1973 TR10, my 1976 and now my 1987. The 1976 was used in the 1975 Classic won by Rick Clunn. Unique in it's own way was the Classic Plaque. I have donated the Plaque to Ray Scott, and this past year, before the 2010 Classic in Birmingham; I donated the 1973 TR10 to Ray for his future Museum.

In 1973 I founded, and was the first President of the Three Pro Bassmasters Club in Dover, Delaware. As you may have noted the TR10 and the club are the same age, 37 years old and still looking great. In 1976 I was honored to be elected to the Federation, as it's first Vice President. My good friend David Morris was the Federation's first elected President.

As a Life Member of BASS, I want to thank Ray and all those that helped him. It's been a great Ride.