I agree 100%. Just a note. My wife and I went bass fishing Tue. 7/23/24. Got up early, told my wife it was calm all night with a full moon. Our chances of catching was slim at most. She understood but here we go anyway. Well, I was right. No strikes, few fish feeding and it looked like what I thought. I told her these fish would be out deep. I was right on that but no hits. At 8:25 am I thought I was hung up on a lily pad in 12 foot of water when my line started moving. I caught this huge 10 pounder and boy was she beautiful. We took a couple pictures and let her swim off. I had her hooked right at the edge of her mouth. She wasn't hurt at all. That is very important to me. It was so beautiful to see her swim off the way she did. Full moon, July, calm water, go figure!!!!!!!!!!!
@GaryMinckler
Ай бұрын
Ivce always said 1 fish can turn any day into a great day
@TheREVIEWGUY1-ip1wm
Ай бұрын
Yeh and you had livescope same old story next
@lightning2849
Ай бұрын
It’s simple, it’s not fishing ! That sucks ! Thanks Randy !
@cooperdavis6217
Ай бұрын
They might as well put Apple AirTags on the bass… 🙄 pathetic. Keep it up Randy!
@monroebass4606
Ай бұрын
During our Open club tournament, guys were doing this so they could track the released bass for the next tournament!
@cooperdavis6217
Ай бұрын
@@monroebass4606 that’s insane.
@CSwivel
Ай бұрын
@@monroebass4606 yup there’s a reason why the casinos have so much security.
@rorybray7487
Ай бұрын
I agree, it's obscene. People will use that to put more and more dead fish in their coolers, until there's none left.
@west_side_ian523
Ай бұрын
60k worth of electronics and still forget the plug. Good videos man 🖖😎
@horbie5039
Ай бұрын
LMAO!
@fredward3056
Ай бұрын
Along that train of thought, I am in a couple FB fishing groups, and I’ve never seen so many questions that reflect a profound lack of fishing and boating knowledge, and these guys are running 20 or 21’ boats with 300HP motors. Pretty unbelievable.
@chrisfuller3277
Ай бұрын
I just watched about 5 minutes of the Toledo Bend tournement on TV. Yep, all it was was the dudes standing there watching their screen. This crap has gotten out of control. I remember the days of the early Bassmasters TV shows, we watched you, Hank, Guido, Larry......etc, throwing jigs and spinnerbaits at laydowns and busting big fish....but not watching a screen. You boys showed us "real" techniques. That was something I'd watch again today but as of now and the FFS days, I am done watching bass on TV. Keep it up Randy.
@TNBassmanJim
Ай бұрын
I am in complete agreement with you, Chris. As a kid/young man, I use to really look forward to watching The Bassmasters, Hank Parker, Bill Dance, et. al. Today I’ll do a quick check and if I see it’s a FFS tournament, off it goes. I’d rather watch competitive knitting from Kurdistan….or MILF Manor!
@briancottom4808
Ай бұрын
I here you Randy. I’m not a big time tournament fisherman but a person who fishes as often as I can. This video fishing is like the same thing MLB is doing with all the stupid rule changes to speed up the game. True fisherman really use their expertise to find the fish and sometimes it takes time to gain knowledge of lakes and streams. That’s the art of fishing and why it’s so much fun to get on a hot spot. Today’s pros / MONEY bags have taken this sport backwards and out priced most people. Stay true to your ideals and fishing Video content as usual everyday fisherman love to experience fishing naturally.
@CSwivel
Ай бұрын
Tournament fishing is pathetic
@aeroforce100
Ай бұрын
Fishing for fun= R.I.P.
@horbie5039
Ай бұрын
No one is forced to use anything they don’t want. If you ignore the non-sense going on around you, fishing is still a lot of fun.
@torment6369
Ай бұрын
Regular fishing is fun. Tournament fishing is not. When money is on the line, people will do whatever they can to win it.
@mistertwister1816
Ай бұрын
I just ripped out my FFS, guys!!! I’ve installed in its place a sun dial and a weather rock. The sundial shows seasonal patterns and sun angles, like Randy talks about. When the weather rock gets wet on top, I know it’s raining so I quickly change tactics.
@KokoB1883
Ай бұрын
They are making it like a video game. They’ll blend it in the shows and live streams. They’ll tap in live with the angler’s using it and you’ll get the whole cast n catch graph on screen. As if just getting the sonar screen wasn’t enough. Now you’ll get a play by play action.
@rickgoheen285
Ай бұрын
Agree 100% Randy, keep up the good the fight!
@Tmann4437
Ай бұрын
Like I said before the good old days of fishing is gone. Nobody out there can call this fishing it's just ridiculous, it's not going too stop.
@TNBassmanJim
Ай бұрын
I would call it “harvesting”…..
@TheREVIEWGUY1-ip1wm
Ай бұрын
.tye channel that uses excess livescope and sonar. The Boone Boys disgusting
@garymueller6488
Ай бұрын
You've got to be shitting me with this video. I can't believe how much some people suck.Thanks for informing us about this.
@barrykern4065
Ай бұрын
Randy that video puts the icing on the cake period. Stay patient this will definitely be an eye opener for the fishing world. Just sickness
@victorycigarettes
Ай бұрын
Some dudes really need to take the skill out of fishing to catch one.
@LoadedForBass
Ай бұрын
Randy, Lowrance now has the Eagle Eye LIVE coming in at $999 with Transducer!!! Now EVERYBODY is going to be in the video fishing game... Here's the description: The Lowrance Eagle Eye is an affordable fishfinder that provides access to live sonar. This live sonar combines with CHIRP and DownScan Imaging with FishReveal in a single transducer. The Eagle Eye’s Autotuning Sonar will save you time! Autotuning gives you the optimal settings from the start, so you spend more time fishing, and less time making adjustments. With a direct transducer connection, the Eagle Eye does not require a black box, making this a simple installation. The Eagle Eye has a new reliable twist-lock connector system for easy installation in any boat or kayak.
@bobbymonetti1011
Ай бұрын
OMG. That is sickening
@TheREVIEWGUY1-ip1wm
Ай бұрын
Wow now everyone has a credit card everyone from kayaker to big money bass fishing it will be everywhere and bank fishing for the average poor angler is not enjoyable no fish will be in any lake
@BassmasterSteven
Ай бұрын
Hey Randy, im betting you didn't see the new "reef scope" i think is what they called it.looks like an underwater camera. Not sonar. Check it out and make us a video. Its unbelievable that they are making this!!
@haphartmann3394
Ай бұрын
The Crappie and Bass fishing has already been harmed by all the FFS Sonar being used by so many fisherman on my home lake, Truman Resevoir in Missouri. When they are through decimating even the off shore schools of fish then they will all be crying about not being able to catch any descent fish. Keep up the Good Fight Randy.I/m with you 100%
@ET-sp6qm
Ай бұрын
Man lakes cycle. My home lake was so good with crappie this year that everyone limited out for months January, February, March in to April. Didn’t need a live scope. It usually good but it was phenomenal and could be down for a couple years. But another lake or two will be on fire and it’ll give that one a rest. Fishing reproduce at an ungodly rate.
@voiceforthevoicelesstruth5480
Ай бұрын
I remember early 2000’s when aqua view came out and I went ice fishing. I was amazed how so many fish sucked your bait inn and immediately spit it back out and swam off without moving your rod tip. I limited out that day by settting the hook as soon as they took a taste. I quit ice fishing but that was a game changer. We used to use an old flasher over the side of the boat right before ice formed and would kill crappie and gills before all the ice fisherman got out there! Technology definitely impacts the harvest rates of fish!
@JvincentR
Ай бұрын
Agreed! Its just makes guys that don’t know how to fish become fishermen.
@benmorse4015
Ай бұрын
This is the equivalent of hunting with a drone. Imagine having to employ the help of advanced electronics to outsmart a fish.
@CSwivel
Ай бұрын
@@benmorse4015 any form of electronics is not fair chase. Randy and everyone else using any form of sonar are hypocrites
@JasonBrown-es5yw
Ай бұрын
I dont know about you guys but the main reason i even go fishing is to feel that "tick" on the drop. Its like a drug. Seeing that live on screen is appalling to me. Fishing is gone. We need to do something about this.
@CharlieAndTheHorrorFactory
Ай бұрын
Our fathers who taught us how to fish would be disappointed about all this technology
@tomlangston1014
Ай бұрын
I’m seriously considering going back to fly fishing small streams. It’s the purest form of fishing I know of. I sometimes wonder why I even bought a boat 🙄
@deanstarfish
Ай бұрын
I concur. Iam 72 not as nimble for wading but that's where I started..... Want to return
@nelhead4807
Ай бұрын
I liked watching bass tournaments because the pros used amazing techniques to catch fish and you could learn from it. With tournaments letting them use this tech you can’t learn from it and it’s not fun to watch anymore. I remember when nascar was getting dominated by rich people bc they was dumping money into cars then nascar put rules in place to help it be more competitive.
@Daniel-pz4wm
Ай бұрын
Loving the hat!!! 🤠 Missing the Mental Mondays!!! 🤓 But I'm here!!! 👍
@hunter5858
Ай бұрын
Brings a whole new meaning to lazy ness
@user-gn1dg8fs6e
Ай бұрын
This is getting completely ridiculous. Seriously, on a fishing rod. I can't imagine what the 30+ year tournament anglers are feeling right now. All that time on the water learning patterns and techniques mean nothing anymore. How pathetic is that! I'm one of those guys, and I don't even want to fish the club tourneys because the new guys are using this technology. It's insane.
@TFish-lu1df
Ай бұрын
Our spring and winter time series is absolutely dead on my local lakes. Heck even bfl participation is tanking. I’m only 35 but it’s just getting to the point that I don’t give a shit anymore lol. I’m not alone either
@ogtoadslinger
Ай бұрын
I agree with you 100% on this Randy . The art of Angling Knowledge, Skill and Intuition is coming to an end and it saddens me. A big part of the experience for me is the mystery and figuring it out with knowledge and skill. I feel you cant put a price tag on the sense of accomplishment one feels when they figure it out and this new tech is robbing future anglers of ever experiencing that.
@spencerpierce9344
Ай бұрын
This electronic crap is the reason why I fish creeks and small rivers
@arngreencare8955
Ай бұрын
Yup, last Thursday I caught fou small mouth, and one big redbreast sunfish in about an hour.
@stevefisher2121
Ай бұрын
I remember as a kid watching the jetsons and 40 some years later it is coming to life!!!! The age of technology is taking over everything and it absolutely sucks!!!
@brettaylor9098
Ай бұрын
Here are a couple of thoughts about the various topics you hit on concerning bass fishing future. 1. Technology limits are going to have to be reined in by government (state and local) action. 2. Need to have more catch-weigh-and release tourneys to preserve healthy bass populations. a. Place slot limits. Example - Harris Chain of Lakes, 1 bass over 20 inches on boat. No bass on boat between 14-20 inches. or b. Limit 1 fish in the live well. (Local or state GFW could impose these rules.) Disclaimer: I am a fan of BPT format of catch-weigh-release and every-fish-counts.
@DshaunBirch
Ай бұрын
i was waiting on you to finally cover this type of crap reel view is another one that’s doing that same kinda thing
@cutley2b
Ай бұрын
Agree with it all Randy. To me one of the best part of fishing is the “surprise” feeling you get when a fish strikes. Your senses become astute and a bomb could go off next to you and you probably wouldn’t hear it 😊. It’s the unexpected that’s fun. With the technology you mention, that factor is gone. They see and expect that fish to hit. The surprise element is gone. No thanks. If I wanted that, I’d play a video game.
@jordangourley3955
Ай бұрын
FFS just shits all over the magic that got me hooked on bass fishing at 6 years old. That pond could hold anything, there could be a world record out there who knows? Well now a bunch of suckers with deep pockets know, and the magic feels like it’s gone.
@Chiefdixon
Ай бұрын
I don’t think this will go anywhere. Adds bulk and weight to your rod. No one is going to want that.
@fernandosantiago8451
Ай бұрын
Thanks for what you do Randy, keep it up!
@UTEXTRACK
Ай бұрын
Greed and arrogance!
@drivenbyarchery8676
Ай бұрын
I was as soon as I seen you made another video. Hahaha lmao!!!! That was funny right there.
@DrGuyKelly
Ай бұрын
Next step is increasing sonar distance until it covers a majority of the lake. Be able to see entire sections of the lake . . . It’s in the works… hotspotting
@HankDeLafavrieaxous
Ай бұрын
Love ya’ Randy. I’ve been thinking about starting a new fishing tournament called “The Luddite Bass Tour”. No technology other than a depth finder and live well. Although an automatic butt wiper isn’t a bad idea. Cheers!
@wciii3591
Ай бұрын
I'll say it again, it won't be long before fishermen will be wearing headsets. FFS will not be lined up by the rod, it will be lined up by where you look. It will get to the point where everything will be in 3d and each fish will be seen by species, size and who knows what else.
@JasonBrown-es5yw
Ай бұрын
Yep. Goggles, 3d imagery, fish id, ai integration with every unit on the lake, throw in a little computational ethology, sprinkled with gesture recognition... You could easily build a multi agent system linked with mapping and using time series analysis, underwater terrain classification, etc. With observation learning behavior model for both angler and fish- a multi agent system linked to mapping and communicating with other units on the water will know when, where, how fish are being caught. Exactly. Just another tool right? Wrong. This is literally the end of fishing.
@garonblackshear3576
Ай бұрын
Right on Randy Fishing is and always will be about getting to the water, checking out the weather conditions, water clarity and simply what you feel might work. That’s why it’s called “fishing” right? I’m a 62 year old who doesn’t get to fish as much as I’d like to but I’m sure not going to rely on a cheater box to catch any fish! Anyone can look at a video and pac man a fish down, no skill! Just my opinion. Tight lines sir. Would really like to fish with you some day before it’s too late. Keep up the good content and may God bless you and yours.
@Bloodandiron65
Ай бұрын
We dont use electronics. We do alright. But I found out these guys that are getting huge bass where we go are using live scope. And they keep the fish. I'm sick of hearing about them at the tackle store. And they act like we are behind the times. I can get them on my own, thank you very much. It took a few years to learn what we know and Bill Dance in the 90s helped us out.
@HILLBILLY_HARD
Ай бұрын
This is some really rad technology. Space fishing… 😂.
@jamescaspersamanthalintner4767
Ай бұрын
Agree 100 it's going to get to the point where it's shooting fish in a barrel. It's already not fishing.
@Evilbiscuit66
Ай бұрын
I AGREE WITH YOU 💯 PERCENT. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP UP THE GOOD FIGHT
@SHEFLAND
Ай бұрын
this forward facing sonar article was in the Mpls newspaper, thought you may like it
@andybales7318
Ай бұрын
Pretty sure Ben Milliken just purchased a 19' Livescope screen...it has a 250 HP Merc, power poles, 10 transducers, 4 electro zappers to stun fish, 3 trolling motors, and 3 big nets underneath to scoop up any bass that get electro-shocked.....For the July sale, it's only $379,000...pretty good deal....if u want livescope goggles & a headset, it will run u $388,000...still reasonable
@traceywithers7278
Ай бұрын
That takes 90 percent of the fun out of fishing
@robbailey8086
Ай бұрын
It’s all about the dollar. I’m sure there are developments sitting on shelves just waiting to be launched. It’s fast growing. I’m going back to truck tire innertube and beetle spins creek fishing.
@DieterMelhorn
Ай бұрын
I was at iCast a couple weeks ago and it's easy to understand why these companies have as much leverage as they do just based on the footprint of their booths. My video on my channel last week, granted I'm in the catfishing niche, showed a lot of opposition to the technology in our tournament world scene. Love your content and always look forward to watching it....you get 100% in the analytics from me....LOL!!
@rickrobinson7032
Ай бұрын
What a great idea!
@DominusEstOK
Ай бұрын
Take Randy up on his Solar Bat glasses. They are fantastic.
@AaronS-ml1bh
Ай бұрын
Holy dog sh$t, how can fishing get any easier 😂 this sport is a legit joke now
@BassingGalBarbara
Ай бұрын
Wow this is whole next level, and I just rolled my eyes at forward facing sonar. Who wants to do a belly boat series? 😂
@clintwalker7690
Ай бұрын
I haven't heard your comments yet. If America ever loses electricity for a month. We will lose a whole generation of people. I like catching all kinds of fish, but I prefer catching fish that eat bass for breakfast. I recently fished six hooks one day, and eight hooks the next day. I caught enough flathead and blue cat to feed three families for a week. There was not even a depth finder in the boat. What is it about turning life into a video game? I will pass, and listen to your comments.
@glenncivale6824
Ай бұрын
They are working on long range live sonar that will show in 3 D 'drain the lake' image on the screen. Now, you can mark a waypoint on a school of fish some 100 yards away and just troll over to them and 'have at it'!
@BradSaurage-je1yw
Ай бұрын
PROFESIONAL BASS FISHING IS OVER " PATHETIC"
@theultimatesteelshooter8610
Ай бұрын
That looks pretty cool actually! I’m going to have to look into getting one as it will compliment my FFS nicely. Appreciate you sharing this d I would have otherwise no idea this was available , thx!
@bobbarnhill8557
Ай бұрын
I’m sorry Randy but the tech is not going away. Remember dialing a telephone. Changing the channel of a TV by turning a knob manually. We can only move forward not backwards.
@clintperry799
Ай бұрын
We need information on who to contact to express our concerns about technology and wildlife.
@JasonBrown-es5yw
Ай бұрын
We need a non profit geared towards getting these millionaires who don't like fishing off our water.
@wvlongshooter3912
Ай бұрын
This is great technology and I’m buying it. I love winning tournaments using ffs.
@charlesgrahammacleodstuart510
Ай бұрын
The implications are unthinkable… I’m horrified 😡
@mike7783
Ай бұрын
That’s a great idea Randy.
@davidlee-ws6eg
Ай бұрын
He ain't wrong.
@tremaineangus6474
Ай бұрын
You couldn't see this coming with sides can and 360 imaging? We haven't seen nothin yet !
@horbie5039
Ай бұрын
Ffs is here to stay. Very few people have the experience with it to use it to actually catch more bass than without. Going foreword, there will be technologies much better than what we have now. Those are the ones I’m afraid of.
@24bhyn
18 күн бұрын
I agree 100%. I'm certainly offended. And have been for a number of years. I know for certain that people like us are on the correct end of what's right on this discussion. This is horrible
@bobbytackett3971
Ай бұрын
Im organizing a series on our local lake for next year. Free from the death box's of FFS and possibly other advances still working on it.
@mikewitdaOBS
Ай бұрын
Thank you randy it needs to be talked about!! “Disgusting” really sums up a lot in life rn from fishing to politics to the economy it’s all disgusting. Makes us young adults very fearful for what’s in store
@markfreiner3282
Ай бұрын
the states and fishing tournament organizations will have to put the end to it. The state maybe will but the tournaments won't.
@johnmiller5987
Ай бұрын
It reminds me of that old Tom and Jerry cartoon with tricky Mctrout. You are in my power.
@ralphhentges8023
Ай бұрын
How are you coming along on your boat search?
@billbush1645
Ай бұрын
Awesome, where do you get one of these ???
@DavidFernandez-en2gl
Ай бұрын
Wow disgusting. Unbelievable. Fishing was a life building sport that makes memories. I don't want a screen to make it for me or my kids. Keep it traditional 👍
@egomaniac247
Ай бұрын
U called it a few months ago….at some point soon people are gonna know the x, y, and z axis location of every fish
@stanleymiller6732
Ай бұрын
Look like a new way for you randy to make more money.
@randymiller5008
Ай бұрын
We're in the Model T stages of FFS . If you want to compare it to to a Car ... The Future is almost UNBELIEVABLE 🧐
@brycep7093
Ай бұрын
The “Fair Chase” laws used for hunters should absolutely be used for fishermen for the sake of the fish and the fishermen. Fair chase laws balance the skills and equipment of the pursuer with the preys ability to escape, while emphasizing skill development and self restraint.
@txhuntsman
Ай бұрын
The technology is really amazing. I don't have any interest in it for my bass fishing and I don't have any interest in watching the Pros use it. The guys like Miliken who scoffed at those of us who call it video fishing should be eating their words. It is exactly what it is. If this is not basically xbox on a boat I don't know what is.
@RADcustoms1973
Ай бұрын
I seen a video, believe it was Gman, with a red light rod scope like on a gun so you can see where your casting.
@bobbellow5502
Ай бұрын
Flying cars are coming Randy. While I DO NOT AGREE, you are fighting a losing battle.
@wadehugo5285
Ай бұрын
Such a Sad situation, what a shame.
@floridasaltlife
Ай бұрын
I raced for ever and every restricting rule comes with an enforcement nightmare. If you cant handle technology moving forward then your simply just obsolete. Sad times for the older crowd. The new younger guys always come on stronger than the older fellas fading away. Whining is a wear out...
@davidstout4022
Ай бұрын
This needs to be fought in state by state legislation
@donprescott9660
Ай бұрын
I am evaluating whether I should sell my boat and quit fishing. The next step from the product you just showed is a tactical helmet that turns your forward facing sonar wherever you turn your head and I’m sure that the monitors can be installed in the tactical helmet as well. I agree it won’t be long…
@troypage6832
Ай бұрын
The FFS glasses are already in development... Crazy
@JasonBrown-es5yw
Ай бұрын
It's called apple vision.
@bobbarnhill8557
Ай бұрын
Great tech in my opinion. Must of us already turn the transducer in the direction of the cast. Usually we cast in the direction the transducer if we see fish. This isn’t tech I would be interested in but I’m sure some jump on it.
@small-town-southern-man3573
Ай бұрын
They’re ruining hunting AND fishing. It’s sickening.
@MichaelBecker-jn8yi
Ай бұрын
Dude this is awesome. Hey Randy why do you wear polarized sunglasses, so you can see the fish?
@steverichardson8655
Ай бұрын
Not very bright are ya?🙄
@MichaelBecker-jn8yi
Ай бұрын
@@steverichardson8655 who me?
@ronbishop3263
Ай бұрын
Keep fighting the good fight.
@CajaOrmand-xk1nc
Ай бұрын
Pure bass only exists on rivers with shoals and rapids that boats cannot access, where fish finders are not that effective.
@bayoucritter
Ай бұрын
I’m 65 and remember my grandfather talking about telephoning fish. Apparently the early hand crank phones had a dyno that generated enough current to shock fish up to the surface. Then outlaws netted the biggest bass and sac a lait. FFS same thing.
@jbsed1
Ай бұрын
I am just waiting for technology to allow you to put a lure in the water, and it chases the biggest fish down and hooks it in the mouth for you. Then, of course, some kind of alarm alerts the angler that it is time to put the beverage down and reel in the monster!!😂
@robertzentz5762
Ай бұрын
I like it.
@gabrielmartinez9314
Ай бұрын
Never give up keep fighting the good fight its already damaging last 4.5 yrs shoreline fisherman are getting screwed big time 4yrs ago shoreline fisherman were all catching 4 to 8 pound bass now all one pounders maybe once in a great while catch a 2pounder but most of the time skunked zipppp 000000 nothing now this is lake Conroe but I'm very sure shoreline fisherman are feeling the same thing all over n most every state
@BlairRagsdale
Ай бұрын
“Progress means getting nearer to the place you want to be. And if you have taken a wrong turn, then to go forward does not get you any nearer. If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; and in that case the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive man.” ― C.S. Lewis
@user-xg4gf3dv2u
Ай бұрын
Yeah, it's a shame, no longer based on instincts, based on dollars
@TheREVIEWGUY1-ip1wm
Ай бұрын
Wow it pairs to your livescope and it moves when you move yoir rod wow Here comes big money again but it all. I flag a couple of channels that abuse livescope and technology.
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