On this video I discuss the recent email from Major League Fishing asking anglers to participate in a survey to potentially ban forward facing sonar, reduce the amount of screens and limit transducers.
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FFS isn’t the same as 360 or the others. It’s live and not historical. You can also put it on their nose and keep it there. It definitely needs limited for competition.
Jim good video and I like your view on this and I will fill my out the same way.
Nobody complained about….
The flasher started it all..
DI was ok
Si was ok
360 was ok
Panoptics was ok.
Lvs 32 was ok
Now Every major brand makes live sonar and all of a sudden everyone's PANTIES are in a bunch…
It seams like it's something else? Rookies are kicking they're "man crush anglers" butt's maybe?
I think if a boater is using FFS, then let the Co angler fish from the front of the boat along side of the boater to make it fair
great video I'm out if they ban it .
I am 100% against banning FFS. I listen to some of these guys, like RB, say it takes all of skill or sport out of bass fishing. I call BS on that. An angler still has to understand bass behavior to be able to know where to drop that FFS transducer and find fish. A lot of the anti FFS guys make it sound like all you have to do is drop it in the middle of the lake and start hauling in tournament winning bags and as you know, that’s far from the truth. I caught more fish 20 years ago without it than I do now with it but it has helped me learn so much more about bass behavior and it definitely shows me all of the fish I’m not catching. 😂
Okay I'm going to give you my point of view. Do I think ffS should be banned. Yes and no. Championship matches I think it should be. The regular bfl's know. If you ask me straight up should it be taken out. No it's a tool you can use it or you can lose it. I am a co-angler. Some boaters s are mean ungrateessl and thoughtful and situations when it comes to fishing ensure and out shore. But there are some boaters that do give co-anglers like me a chance to learn ffs. And that is wonderful because when I do secure a bass boat I will have the knowledge of ffs. really who likes sitting in the middle of a lake and launching bombs out in the water and no results. If I can say yo big Jim give me a Target let me hit it. 30 yards to your left 5 3:00. I'm going to go to that spot thank you big jim. That's how I feel.
This is the best video you’ve ever made. I appreciate you speaking for the silent majority on this topic. Don’t worry about any negative comments you’ll get back from people regarding this video. You’re speaking the truth and it needs to be said. Hope to see you on the water next season. 👍🏻
I will tell you this when you post your videos on FFS I will not watch them. I am tired of the whole conversation and defiantly don't want to watch videos about it, if you post fishing videos I will watch them but no FFS videos. For the co anglers point of view they might as well stay home and not even fish with a boater that has FFS.
Its not going anywhere all the older angkers are cryikg cause thy dont wanna have to adjust to it so we should cater to your wants remember pro bass fishing AINT about how your wann fish its about doing whatever it takes to catch them period !!
Please send me the survey please,thank you
Big Jim,
Love your honesty on FFS, I’m not against FFS I’ve used it, it’s great. But I’m not sure how I feel about the middle school and High Schools that use it. Let me explain there are parents who can only afford a boat and can’t afford to put FFS on there boat. I think FFS is robbing our under kids in understanding how to fish, college is a different story. That where I’m at
My thoughts are identical to yours . Also with the boat on boat draw. Shouldn’t be banned. Co anglers going behind good shallow water guys flipping 2/3 feet water have the same issue behind them. Fishing livescope still take skill..also the electronics help but don’t make a fisherman. Agree with ya Jim
FFS should be banned if there is a co-angler. No one wants to sit in the back of the boat and throw at nothing and watch someone watch a screen all day! Solo anglers or teams….it should be allowed.
I have listened to both sides🤷🏻♂️ why can’t we all be happy and get along! Just make 2 divisions 1 with and 1 without?
Banning all the images besides ffs is over the top man
You know it as well as everyone else the FFS not good for the sport
You can’t tell me that your fish catches didn’t increase with ffs I know and see fisherman who could win a tournament without it and now wins everything
Banning all the images besides ffs is over the top man
You know it as well as everyone else the FFS not good for the sport
Why would anyone co-angle behind a scoper??? Not me!
Its fun to use yes but I still think it shouldn’t be used the way it is. Change its use is all they need to do. Now events with CO’s I do think it should be banned its not far to the guy in the back having to deal with it all day.
They’ll be another boater take your plscr if you leave. If you don’t need it then why do you need it. It’s like moneyball if he’s a good hitter why doesn’t he hit good? It’s essentially making sub par anglers better. Why is there so many dominant rookies that don’t have the years of experience like the veterans?
Another great video Shipmate. Thanks for sharing.
If I was the anglers using livescope I would sue the organizers for the cost I’m out . They shouldn’t have waited till every angler on the trail spent money on it then ban it.
With the current drone tech…we should just have remote controlled boats..and a robot casting…and you can sit at home and have the machine fish for you…and then you can use all the tech….. Also, why not use giant casting nets. That tech would definitely change the sport .. just drag line the lake and win. Gill net the bass. There is tech that you agree should not be used. Like bass boats replaced with trawlers.
Live scope is BS…if that is your crutch..then just go fishing on your own and stay out of the competitions. It takes zero skill to scope..I mean you have 18 year olds competing with dudes that have been fishing for 40 years. It's called a cheat box for a reason.
FFS for finding fish and for fun fishing, fine. FFS should never be allowed in professional tournaments!!!! My opinion.
They’re already dropping and losing a lot of people because of the technology. I’m for 2D and GPS for safety. That’s it. Learn to fish.
This is not fair chase using this technology. And that’s why this guy likes using FFS because he’s not very good at fishing true fisherman can find fish.
Big Jim, I have FFS, Don't fish BFL"S or any other big trail. I look at it this way,, Why would MLF or BASS for that matter say NO to a Big Time Electronics ( Bird/ Lowrance/Garmin) manufacture and turn away that Sponsorship Money. If those organizations didn't have that corporate support do you think that trail would survive? FFS is here to stay,, yes its expensive and some cant afford it. But you don't have to have 5 units on a boat to be ccompetive I wouldn't mind having a 22 inch screen due to my eye sight but doesn't look like I will be able to afford one at this time, maybe in the future, maybe not. maybe I'll come across a used or refurb unit that I can afford. Just because you have the latest and greatest, by far doesn't mean you will win every event. Just because you see that fish out in front doesn't mean you will catch it. It STILL has to bite. FFS and the next big thing to come along is here to stay and I seriously doubt the major trails will either limit or ban its use. If they do I imagine it would be like signing their own death certificate. As far as drop in participation imho its the economy. Went though the same situation back in 2010/2011 with our club, guys got out because keeping their house and putting food on the table was more important than fishing a tournament for maybe $100. Enjoy the vids and Podcast, but you need to get a makeup person for Chris LOL!!!
There is no fair chasing using this technology.
Yes banne it from all tournaments
FFS should be banned in tournaments period. Theee is no tradition and integrity in this sport anymore. Tournament fishing as a whole is in a terrible spot.