We lost a dear Pond Boss family member yesterday.
Ray Murski, 72, was killed in a head-on car crash yesterday in central Texas.
Ray was a huge Pond Boss fan and actually was instrumental in the genesis of the magazine.
He generously offered to provide the capital to publish the first issue of the magazine in July, 1992. He was a long time client and friend of mine whose ranch lakes I developed for him back in the mid-80's.
Ray was always working behind the scenes to help people. He was owner of Bliss-Murski Sales, a manufacturers rep company based in Dallas which reps numerous hunting and fishing suppliers.
He fished in the first BassMasters tournaments in the 60's and owned Strike King Lure company for a number of years.
He called everyone "Buck" in his raspy voice and was always good for a great story. Ray had a wonderful countenance and a deep, infectious laugh.
Ray Murski was truly a legend in the fishing industry.
Ray Scott and Ray Murski
