The Sonar Debate That's Dividing Fishing

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• CH

  @chadmcwhorter1974 · 1 month ago

  It’s great but has no place in competitive game

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• GN

  @gnorman237 · 1 month ago

  The statement that really rang true to me was that " the fish just aren't on those spots anymore"  due to fishing pressure. That is depressing to me. Everyone has a particular way that they like to fish. Following a couple of fish around on a computer screen for 5 hours to try to figure out how to get them to bite is NOT FUN. I dont care what you may say.  If thats where we are then it truly sux.

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• MA

  @matthewhjort5021 · 1 month ago

  Yeah bass fishing has been commercialized and has gotten so popular the pressure on these lakes is insane. Back in the 80’s and 90’s tournaments were not as popular and now with highschool and college students it’s insane the pressure these lakes get

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• JA

  @jayreynolds7177 · 1 month ago

  Hank , its all of it.Pressure, education and FFS.The fish are relentlessly pursued, anglers are more educated, FFS is a disaster and so yes the fish have changed and their are fewer of them

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• GO

  @gordjohnson70 · 1 month ago

  Forward facing sonar is in it's infancy.  It's gonna get a LOT worse.

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• CH

  @Chris_Again · 1 month ago

  I hate FFS and am completely against it.

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• MI

  @michaelcosenza3287 · 4 weeks ago

  The pressure is from the FFS, the lakes have had many people on it for decades. Since FFS has been introduced to the sport, fishing has gotten tougher each year.

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• BO

  @bowhunter182 · 1 month ago

  Mr Hank Parker. I so appreciate your honesty. You&apos;re never to old to learn new things. Just like in deer hunting. You&apos;re always learning.That comes with experience too. I know I&apos;m always learning and asking questions. <br>When you love a sport. You put your all into it.

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• GL

  @glennmoore3764 · 1 month ago

  That’s one of the joys of fishing every trip is a new adventure and challenge

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• AN

  @andyleblanc1564 · 1 month ago

  Thank you Hank for opening my eye on so many levels of fishing. &nbsp;Super helpful podcast! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

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• JL

  @Jlofhav · 1 month ago (edited)

  Hank, I hear what you&apos;re saying that bass fishing has become much harder without FFS. Bass aren&apos;t necessarily in their traditional hangouts anymore: trees, weeds, drop-offs, points, and other obvious structure. You said increased fishing pressure has pushed them into different areas of the lake, making them much harder to find without FFS.<br><br>But here&apos;s my question: now that anglers are using FFS to find bass in places where they previously couldn&apos;t locate them, what&apos;s the next evolution? What previously undiscovered areas of the water column or underwater structure are now being exposed by FFS? And once anglers continually target bass in those areas, where are the bass going to hide next?<br><br>If you think bass fishing is difficult without FFS now, just wait. I believe it&apos;s going to get a lot worse.<br><br>I&apos;d really like to hear what Todd thinks about that. In my opinion, FFS isn&apos;t simply helping anglers find fish, it&apos;s slowly and permanently changing bass behavior and patterns, and not necessarily in a good way.<br><br>Frankly, &nbsp;Hank, I&apos;m disappointed in your stands on Ffs. &nbsp;Think about the ecology &amp; &nbsp;preservation of fishing.

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• JA

  @jackshoffstall7677 · 2 weeks ago

  I really appreciate your content , life long fan! &nbsp;Had a tile contractor about 15 years ago who turned a two day job into a week because he could not not stop telling Hank stories, I think his name was Earl- nice guy. &nbsp;Just want to say I am getting serious about this sport and appreciate you perspectives

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