I’ve HAD It With THESE Smarta#% Bass Fishing Punks…

[@ronaldciterone4134]

Randy the joy in any type of fishing is the constant learning and being a student of the sport. FFS takes that joy out of it. You are so right!

[@gregdutton8219]

@@ronaldciterone4134 I've learned a lot about fish behavior and location using ffs. And I still enjoy fishing using ffs.

[@MarkHerzog-z7g]

You have FFS? If not, then how can you make such a statement? If you don’t think FFS can improve your fishing then by no means get it. But to say you know how hard it is on the fishing industries, not have it, and never have used it, is plain and simple ignorance. You’ve taken others options and made yours without any personal knowledge or experience

[@ronaldciterone4134]

@@MarkHerzog-z7g Mark, I do not have FFS. I disagree with your premise that if I don't have it my opinion is based in ignorance. I never said anything about the impact on the fishing industries, so that comment doesn't apply to me. Could it improve my fishing? I suppose I would gain knowledge about seasonal fish movements off the bank. I haven't fished a tournament in 30 years so catching a heavy limit really doesn't mean that much to me. I think since you don't know me, my fishing experience or my philosophy of fishing, you are out on a limb here.

[@astrophysicistguy]

@@ronaldciterone4134 please explain how trying to learn how to use a new, complex piece of technology is somehow not 'learning' or being a student of the sport? A true student of the sport would try to absorb every bit of information or knowledge out there to become better. Randy always talks about reading every magazine article or book he could when he was young. Pretty sure if there was an Internet back when he was 24 he'd been doing exactly the same things the 24 yr olds are doing today

[@astrophysicistguy]

@@ronaldciterone4134 hmmmm .... if you don't own a FFS unit and I'll assume you've never then used one either or been in someone else's boat where you've seen it being employed (?) then can you tell me what you current position about FFS is based on? Without direct personal experience the only thing left is the opinions of others ... with all the inherent biases and prejudices that come with that. This is the main argument here ... those on this channel who yell the loudest about how bad FFS is (led by Randy), don't own a unit and have never used one so it's difficult to accept this position for anything other than opinion. Opinions may get lots of views and clicks on YT but they do nothing to help understand the objective factual nature of the topic being discussed. That can only come from using objective facts as your basis of argument, something I don't ever see from the 'anti-tech, FFS haters" crowd ...

[@Bassmaster1256]

My first 300 game was in 1977 at the 72 lane center Regal Lanes in Orange, California. When It was my turn in the 10th frame almost the entire center stopped bowling to watch me. That's how rare 300 games were.

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

@@Bassmaster1256 exactly

[@Bezzell_Rocket]

They should separate scoping tournaments and fishing tournaments. Will open up tourneys for more people.

[@kasonf2176]

Not a bad idea. Let the scopers have to compete with other scopers. No more edge.

[@Walleye.Whisperer]

They have. It was won by a guy who supposedly is a scoper

[@joetucker63]

the issue with that is that if you are not using FFS, you are still fishing/sharing water with anglers that are using it. they are devastating fish populations , not just bass. i know crappie and spoonbill guides that now do 2 hour trips, 4 a day. you don't just have more fish, because you want more fish. once upon a time deer, turkey, and buffalo were headed to extinction. eventually you will see a population decline that turns the sport of fishing for all species to nothingness!

[@2mouthbassin]

Bare bones league. Give the more traditional fisherman a level playing field. I use FFS but I also fish planty without it. I learned without it. But I would even like the bare bones league.

[@mark4ee]

@@joetucker63 good point , I’ve seen the decline of fish in Stockton and FFS hasn’t been around that long what will the next ten years do to the lakes

[@randyhoobler9654]

I do appreciate these videos. Thank you!

[@robertjakubicki2265]

Being dependent on FFS is no different than buying an electric guitar with programmed guitar tracks and posing with the instrument. At the end of the day neither one knows how to play.

[@gregwilliams4201]

Well I am a guitar player and have been for 50 years and your full of shit....

[@rodmakermagazine7117]

Outstanding comparison.

[@rpm9555]

I haven't seen any place yet to date that allows for drones legally used in hunting. Same exact concept. "Kids" are gonna need to get off the "nipple" and learn to find their fish without a "spotlight"

[@gregdutton8219]

@@rodmakermagazine7117 No it's not. not at all.

[@gregdutton8219]

​@@rodmakermagazine7117 No not really. It's a horrible comparison.

[@Bradimoose]

This is why I took up fly fishing. No electronics and you have to be physically capable of hiking into wilderness areas to catch fish. I get the solitude I'm looking for and no more lines at boat ramps to deal with.

[@jayplugged-in7709]

agreed. I have began canoeing for the same reason. hike in with canoe on my shoulders where nobody goes. that is fishing!

[@callaseter4811]

👍🙏💕

[@Mikelen11]

The only technology I agree with and use are the maps and navigation. I don’t care if my competitors are scoping and possibly catching more fish than me sometimes. It’s all about learning and the purity of the sport.

[@carlhertel7581]

You are 100 % correct, learn the purity of the sport !!!!!!!!

[@jefferytodd3265]

Then why pay them? Purity and learning can be achieved away from tournaments.

[@kirksmith5955]

Randy, Here’s the bottomline: these young Anglers live on the crutches of electronics. Why? Because they have NO SKILL SET for actually knowing how to fish different types of water and water conditions! These young TOMATO CANS are just relying on technology to find there fish, then basically dip them up. I’ve said it before and I will state it again: run a tournament without electronics (only a depth finder can be used) and watch them bail on it!

[@mark4ee]

That would be interesting, I would love to see that

[@user-bq9tw8lt5l]

You're absolutely 100% right,they have no skills, knowledge of finding fish,dealing with lake conditions.

[@renegade2171]

All i use is the depth on my graphics thats all i need to know

[@andylewis7982]

@kirksmith5955 When you say depth finder, what do you mean. 2d, DI ,Si flasher?

[@mark4ee]

@@andylewis7982 I would take that to mean flasher or 2D

[@SergiusPaulus-1]

Hi Randy, been a subscriber for a long time. Love your training and tips. But please keep egging on the smart asses. We love their comments and our comebacks! I'm retired and had to upgrade sonar and chose Garmin units. Yep, with Livescope. Great features even if you don't use the Cheater Features. I've yet to catch a single fish because of ffs. Life is good, but it is too short not to enjoy it. God bless our fishing brotherhood, peace & Merry Christmas!

[@rogersmith8593]

I recently had a discussion with a younger competitor about this very same subject. Pretty much went the same way yours did. I truly believe there should be retro type leagues which limit electronics such as FFS. Maybe even retro leagues limiting certain lures as well?

[@frankrosenbloom]

Sir I completely agree with you. I moved from the northwest where I was a fly fisherman for salmon, steelhead and trout to South Carolina and am now learning to fish from a boat for striped bass, crappie and spotted bass. A friend of mine has forward facing sonar and I must admit it's very interesting to fish with him. However, I have decided not to acquire that. I'm not sure where we draw the line however. The used boat I purchased does have a side scan, 2D and downimaging. I am just now learning to find brush piles and scanning certainly helps. Since many of those brush piles were sunk by individual fishermen they know where the brush piles are and I don't without the scanning. However the side scanning and downscanning are teaching me about Lake contours and structure. Would you also say that the modalities I have in my boat currently are too much? I would be interested in your opinion and the opinions of others. When fishing near bridges for crappie I see lots of guys using live scan. I just figure they're going to be near the columns and without imaging I just fish the columns and do very well. When I've located a brush pile that holds crappie I drop a marker buoy and fish toward that. Now that brings on another subject. I have a trolling motor that operates by a pedal and my friends are telling me I need spot lock gps trolling motor that will keep me over a target. Is that too much technology? On windy days I can't effectively stay over a target so I have taken to trolling with jigs and simply drift over the target with my fly or jig about a foot above where the fish are likely to be. That is my solution to not having spot lock. When trolling for stripers I find it very difficult to control the boat without having a newer programmable type of trolling motor. As soon as I let go of the pedal it goes where I don't want it to go. However I'm still able to catch fish though not as many as my friends with all the doodads. Would purchasing a newer trolling motor with spot lock be excessive? The same effect could be accomplished with 2 fishermen in the boat but I often fish alone. I would certainly agree that especially forward facing sonar / Livescope takes the skill element out of the whole thing. How much technology is too much? I am struggling with these questions now. In my current situation I still have to find likely areas where fish will be, adjust my tackle to the point where I present properly to the fish, but I'm wondering whether the newer technology trolling motor would be simply easier. I wouldn't do anything differently except to stay on course a bit better. As I said I have decided against forward facing sonar live scope. I still fly fish on streams whenever I can. None of the coho salmon or steel had I have caught on a fly required electronics. The problem is now I have to travel to those areas. I'm learning to fly fish for small mouth bass. When conditions are right I am able to fly fish for stripers in lakes here when the birds are overhead feeding on rising baitfish. Thank you for your video.

[@DrBlazer50]

Hahaha, it's funny you talk about bowling. 25 years ago was when balls were first starting to change. Urethane was top of the line technology at that time. I used to be a scratch bowler with arouna a 215 average. I was then a passenger in a really bad car accident which left my left arm paralyzed. I tried getting back into bowling about 6 years ago and all these crazy new hybrid and different covers made it extremely difficult for me. I used to have to get a ton of snap and spin in the back to get them to hook at all. Now, even with the currently produced urethane balls my throws hook outrageously hard. I tried changing my release and throw but I just wasn't getting it done. I would do alright for the first game when the lanes were still very oily, but by the third game my hook would just get out of control and I'd have to drastically pickup the speed of my balls (20+mph)which also isn't ideal (14-16mph is ideal) and then I tore a ligament in my forearm (Tommy Johns basically, and with a paralyzed left arm I had no choice but to stop bowling again). Anyway, 25 years ago other than myself there would only be a couple games over 200 in the entire league. Nowadays, in the same league there are countless scratch bowlers and 300 games happening are somewhat common. I guess a got "left behind" but I'm glad I did. It's just not the same as it used to be. Skill, technique, form, etc isn't that important anymore. It's just use the balls (and there are hundreds of different balls released every year for every possible person) that are specifically designed for the way you throw, the lane conditions, the oil patterns, etc, etc, etc. I miss the days when everyone pretty much had to use the same ball with the same lanes to see who is the best.

[@WisGuy4]

The difference is that you can buy a 2025 latest, tricked out, pro spec bowling ball for about $250, but it will cost you about $2000 to get into a forward facing sonar outfit, and quite a bit more than that if you aren’t very handy and have to pay somebody else to install and set it up for you.

[@DrBlazer50]

@WisGuy4 true, but I was just saying that I missed the old days when there wasn't such a huge variance of everything for every situation. I was just saying my opinion and story about bowling, and why I thought it was funny that he brought up bowling. I wasn't saying that having different bags with different cores & different skins is the same as front facing sonar, and I'm not talking about costs. In my opinion front facing sonar is almost like a gray area into cheating. To bring it into bowling would be like a piece of equipment that tells you what ball to use, put marks of exactly where to lineup with lasers, what boards to aim at with lasers, the angle, the speed, etc. I don't like the idea of having front facing sonar allowed in tournaments. It takes away so much technique, preparedness, knowledge, etc. I don't care if front facing sonar was $250 or $25. It's very simple, I don't like it. I like the challenge of fishermen finding the fish themselves based on knowledge, experience, techniques, etc. It has nothing to do with price/costs. It's simply my opinion.

[@rickrobinson7032]

I can understand if you dont like FFS. Just because some of us do like FFS doesn't mean we are punks!

[@chuckpoovey538]

it don't mean you aren't either

[@TimEdwards-sx2pq]

Haha I know you are but what am I I'm just messing with you but it sounds so childish​@@chuckpoovey538

[@jasonpendleton3822]

I think it would be cool if RB started his own grass roots fishing league. Just think of the possibilities!

[@robertmd2013]

I was going to comment this 😅 I agree

[@gregdutton8219]

I agree with this 100%. Genuinely curious how it would do.

[@Baitfinessesystem]

Can’t wait to have all the cameramen in the boats talking to their iPhone screens about what’s going on instead of showing the fishing 😂

[@jefferytodd3265]

Yes, a league where the anglers are in control, pay no entry fees, and get 100% payouts.

[@jasonpendleton3822]

@@jefferytodd3265 and with all of Randy's connections, the anglers could get connected with companies like Megabass, Bridgeford beef jerky, and so on. Maybe they can win some RB3 sunglasses and stuff!

[@walterwinkler404]

Agree with you 100%.

[@xEaSxFossil]

I agree with you, Randy these younger kids that grew up just using a cheater box would not be able to fish any tournaments or be any good as a fisherman without learning the proper way or the basics.

[@Gene-ic5ij]

I've fished since I was 5 years old by myself and with my dad at that age as we lived like 500ft away from a river. I've owned a boat for over 30 years now and I average 3 nights a week all spring, summer, and fall and I fish anytime the air temperature is close to 45=50 in the winter. I used to fish a lot of local tournaments on one of the 5 lakes that are within a 100 miles of me, I have 3 lakes 40 miles or less from my house. It got to the point that probably 90% of the people who are also fishing those same tournaments have FFS and yes I catch fish without it but you simply Cannot Compete with them so I just fish for fun now and no tournaments and enjoy it a lot more! As for the Bowling...I've been Bowling on leagues for over 30 years I used to bowl 3 and 4 nights a week now only 2 nights a week and yes the ball technology has came a long way and it's a little easier to bowl a 300 now than say 20 years ago BUT it's still not as easy as you're trying to make it sound! I have like 10 of them and I carry a 212 and 215 average on the 2 leagues I currently bowl on. I honestly don't think that the Professional Fishermen should use the FFS I mean heck they are already Great at it why make it easier for them....just my opinion.

[@jeffmannon4621]

Is there anything good or right with professional fishing ?

[@stevechandler963]

been fishing for 55 years and the only thing I use is a flasher......works. for me......keep up the great work Randy...

[@TJ-hd5ym]

Totally agree.

[@SharonVranesh-ke8fe]

Completely agree Randy 💯💯💯

[@clay7514]

No disrespect but I can’t watch these type videos anymore, it’s the same stuff different title. Do some fishin tips n I’ll watch every one.

[@astrophysicistguy]

I did a quick review of Randy's videos last year. 44% had nothing to do with helping anyone become a better fisherman. They were just his political ranting about how tech in general and FFS in particular is destroying bass fishing. Too bad he doesn't seem interested in talking* about the actual problem destroying fisheries - the unregulated, out of control tournaments that's he's been a part of for 40 years.

[@ericyokley334]

He's consistently been the biggest cry baby in the sport for years now...

[@Bri-lo3un]

I think what he is talking about is extremely important. So if you don't like his content, go somewhere else.

[@BobbyMartin-gu6wm]

​@@ericyokley334definitely the biggest cry baby

[@williamdeel377]

Yea right it's the same Ole shit everyone fighting over the dumbest bull shit ever how about we do something about fishing instead of arguing about fishing so he hates tech who cares u can still learn from him and learn from the tech guys to....

[@JVig77]

You bring it on yourself.

[@Railroad_TalkNOutdoors]

Randy the “sport of fishing” is entirely subjective. You can’t point your finger at anyone and say you’re right or wrong, only if you agree or disagree. You can start a trail right now and set the rules how you see fit, and boom the “sport of fishing” as you see it has come back to life so why don’t you do it? Or help someone else who has a similar vision as you start that trail. Your opinion on the “sport of fishing” is no better than anyone else’s. Your logic or thought process on the sport isn’t superior and until you step down off that high horse you can expect those kids to come right back on here and call you out. On an environmental approach, again no literature has been published on FFS and its impact on black bass. Some of your biggest biologist in the industry have said they don’t expect their to be an impact due to bass harvest being extremely low due to catch and release culture.

[@baldbeardedbasser]

@@Railroad_TalkNOutdoors he doesn’t require literature or factual studies. He can read a scientific study, with evidence. And say he disagrees with the results. Then turn right around. Throw some numbers out of his ass that he just made up. And he’ll try to present them as facts.

[@horbie5039]

Last time I went golfing, there was a gps built into the golf cart that told you exact yardages…………I still sucked 😊

[@bamatim58]

Randy you’re talking about smart mouth punks here. You seem to forget what a smart mouth punk you were when you were that age. I’m older than you and I remember reading a magazine article I can’t remember if it was bass master or which one it was where and older pro called you out for the same thing. Obviously it wasn’t over FFS 40 something years ago but it was over you being the same smart mouth punk your complaining about now.

[@jordangourley3955]

Bass fishing should not be a profession. That’s like being a professional cake eater. It’s a privilege and a hobby, nothing more.

[@bobh6583]

Love this one!

[@rojopo1971]

I agree, but look at pro sports

[@LacyChuck]

This is how i feel

[@lanceh.5671]

Agree!

[@Larryrandom2549]

@@rojopo1971I agree with you and the original poster. Pro sports is out of CONTROL. These guys are making an astounding amount of money. And I turn on the tv and the leagues are full of activist. Kneeling during the anthem of the country you play a game and make millions of dollars in is insanity. Working class people get s**t on. Sorry for the rant. 😂

[@sautterfishing]

Look I grew up fishing with zero electronics. Just going down the bank. Lol. That being said the scope is badass. But I do have to just go back to what I’ve done forever sometimes. Sometimes fishing like I’ve always done out performs the scope. But I still like having it. Mainly to show me where to cast. Grass edges or brush piles. Very rarely is it watching the fish eat your bait.

[@501Bassin_SWarb]

☝🏽This. Exactly how I feel about it.

[@jayplugged-in7709]

LAME!

[@sautterfishing]

@ what’s lame??

[@501Bassin_SWarb]

@@sautterfishing I wouldn’t worry about his opinion like he’s worried about yours, mine, and others to respond with negativity like him. Negativity gets you nowhere in life. I could care less what ones different opinion is on something because it’s not what I think and therefore it doesn’t matter. Discard it like trash and move along.

[@imzooted1198]

Where’s the fishing content? Half if it is talking ab ffs

[@bhub3223]

That’s the half funding his kids college funds. His favorite bait is click

[@kennedybj1]

got me a kayak and take two poles..use a stake pole to find my depth..a cooler full of my favorite drinks..it's all I need or want...

[@moondog5553]

More anglers fish without live scope by a huge percentage. I believe this is your target audience that resonates with your sentiment. Double down on old-school on the water content and I’ll bet your subscribers Double.

[@meccaoutdoors]

Get off my lawn! Lol

[@markgrant7980]

FFS is only part of the problem, he doesn’t talk about the thousands of fish killed by tournament trails, fish riding around in a live well all day is hard on them, MLF at least has the right idea with the catch and release! It would probably blow our minds if we knew how many fish have died in BASS tournaments over the years, the sport has a lot of issues that need to be addressed, I would love to hear Randy’s thoughts on some of the other things that plague the sport!

[@mjheck2140]

Agree, rehashing the same subject matter over and over and over again. Lets have some good old school tips and stories! Ill watch every one.

[@danielwalsh3423]

Randy , I happened on Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine this morning. I hadn't watched his program for a long time. I was very surprised to see him using FF sonar. It was the focal point of his program. I thought he was opposed to using it. I guess Hummingbird is a sponsor. Don't let the negative comments on here get to you.

[@rfouxsr]

Randy,us old guys know more about bass fishing and techniques to catch fish,than any of these Techno-Geeks will ever know.I did not say we catch more fish than these Geekos do but we earn our fish and enjoy fishing than they ever will!

[@brian9670]

Yeah, you are so great because you are old. Keep patting yourself on the back.

[@acb7748]

Want a cookie geezer?

[@Verbisdeturi]

I'm a bank angler and I like the new tech used in rods, lures, lihes, reels or clothing gear for bad weather. But that's it. Even if I used a boat, I would use it only to get to placer otherwise impossible for me. I wouldn't care about all those pings and screens because I consider it cheating and mystery killers.

[@davewagner9545]

You sure don't mind the high tech rods, reels, lines, lures, boats, motors, etc. All make bass easier to catch.

[@arngreencare8955]

If you can find them...

[@BriggsRampey-j5b]

if it’s so easy, i’d like to see an uncut video of you hopping on a lake, finding the fish, and catching them using livescope. come on bud it’s basically cheating right?

[@ronaldgoodrich5460]

What you are saying is why I've stayed a traditional bow hunter for 50 years.

[@FrankSancimino-pp9nr]

Baseball stayed pure by not going to an aluminum bat...But they juiced the ball. Groved irons got banned in golf spin on ball made it stop on a dime. But then metal drivers made everyone hit it 300 yards....All about rules . ZD things change ...it's never really good Remember when they tried to sell Boron rods like metal posts.....We used glass n cork...the times they are changing. Off subject my childhood lake in Florida that gave up fish in the 5-9lb range always. It's rare now....and the clean water...looks like mud .Eel grass all gone very sad.

[@DavidStreet-xp5fp]

If the younger generation are referring to electronic technology in bass fishing tournaments, then the NBA should be able to have shoes that give them the ability to jump two feet higher

[@dlredneck5132]

I bet the ones that make those comments don't even fish. Just a bunch of trolls.

[@gregdutton8219]

@@dlredneck5132 I troll for fish and troll with comments. 😂

[@kingduanelee]

Hey Randy, (Punks will be Punks…that internet courage is rough…lol) I appreciate you keep creating awareness on this topic it’s definitely a controversial one right now. As someone returning to fishing after a 27-year hiatus, I’ve been catching up on the discussions surrounding forward-facing sonar (FFS). While I’m still forming my opinion, I think it’s important to consider both sides of the argument before taking a stance. Fishing has always been about the thrill of learning, improving, and adapting. For many of us, the fun lies not just in catching fish but in honing our skills, leveling up our gear, and deepening our understanding of the craft. From what I see, FFS can act as a helpful tool, almost like "training wheels," for anglers building their fishing education. The danger I see is relying too heavily on such technology risks diminishing the skill-building aspect that makes fishing so rewarding in the long term. In the context of competitive fishing, there’s also the question of fairness and sustainability. These devices are expensive, and it’s easy to see how their use could create an uneven playing field. For those who rely on FFS, the competition might shift away from pure skill and strategy to something resembling a video game on the water. I empathize with professional anglers who feel pressured to adopt this technology just to stay competitive, but I worry that this trend could fundamentally alter the essence of fishing competitions. If we continue down this path, what’s next? Will we end up fishing remotely with drones or competing for high scores from the comfort of our homes' video consoles? While this might sound extreme, it’s worth considering where the line is between leveraging technology and preserving the essence of the sport. I’d love to hear how others think we can balance innovation with maintaining the integrity of fishing-whether it’s through education, limits on technology in competitions, or other solutions. How do we ensure we’re thinking critically about the long-term impact of these advancements on the sport we love?

[@georgeweaver2198]

I have nothing wrong with the fishing technology...I mean look....you aren't using the same tackle and equipment you used in the 70s...and I guarantee you aren't pulling you $90k bass boat with a 1972 chevy pickup. It kinda seems like you are against the very technology that you use on a daily basis....I mean go out there and catch fish in a jonboat wiith a paddle and use a fishing rod with no drag and no modern fishing line on it. I don't have FFS right now mainly cause I can't justify spending that kind of money right now...do I eventually want it...absolutely. I'm not trying to dis you or trying to be disrespectful but it just seems like you use alot of modern technology that you claim to be against....jmo. Tight lines buddy!!

[@fishinninja18]

Take a seat Tiger, this driver gets me 600 yards.

[@jonperkins7433]

The game never changes only the players! Of course technology has been introduced, or unfortunately!

[@CBGRTR]

Yep we can't stop it no matter how much you hate it

[@barefootgrl]

i couldn't agree with you more

[@jamesrobinson9714]

No matter what your opinion or others technology is forever changing. Next years Icast is gonna feature bigger and better everything from the previous year regardless. Maybe you should start an old school tournament trail because I don’t foresee B.A.S.S. , MLF, etc. going backwards for anyone!! 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️🎣

[@bobh6583]

Todays fisherman would lose their minds if they couldn't look at a screen and see the fish to cast to. It is getting insane. Was out fishing last fall and there was a club tournament going on. Found out it was a 12 boat club and just about every bass boat had 2 guys on the bow staring down at the electronics! And most of them were smallie fishing deep water. We got back to the landing after their weigh in and we counted 7 smallies dead or struggling around the access. Wouldn't doubt there were more dead or will eventually die after being released. FFS is a weapon and our fisheries are in trouble when every fishing boat will have it on it. Fizzing or no fizzing we shouldn't be fishing fish in 30'+ water unless you plan to eat everything you catch!

[@baldbeardedbasser]

These comparisons and analogies are stupid. Big difference. In your golf and bowling analogy. The ball doesn’t make a choice. It does what it’s told. The same thing with the people with hunting with a drone comparisons. Not the same at all. The deer has no choice when you are shooting it with a rifle or bow. You see it. You shoot it. You hit it. It’s dead or wounded. Using FFS doesn’t guarantee anything. The fish has a choice. It has to decide to try to eat your bait. And you have to try to entice it to make that choice. And I guarantee all these hunting with a drone analogy people, if driving through the woods. On the way to their hunting spot. Look on the hill and see a trophy buck. And it can legally be shot. Will stop and kill it if they can. Then hang it on the wall and brag about it. Was it the 100% ethical thing to do? Probably not. Was it well within the rules and laws of hunting? Yes. Guarantee they wouldn’t just drive on by. The idiocracy of this whole thing, you keep calling them cheater boxes and say people cheat. When it is 100% legal. I wish some of these pros would slap you for slander.

[@GP2564]

Randy these flat brimmers aren’t gonna listen to you. Keep up the good work.

[@JohnDillon-zh7js]

Maybe someone can teach them how to fish with out cheat boxes. Keep up the good work Randy.

[@johnclinton9257]

These young anglers trolling you don’t fish for the same reasons most of us fish. Sadly, for these anglers it’s all about feeding their ego and they embrace anything that they believe can make them better than other anglers. In sharp contrast, most of us that have fished all our lives do it because it’s a part of who we are and how it connects us to the natural beauty of creation and feeds our souls in a way that nothing else can.

[@robertmiller7366]

I think we get it, we all understand how you feel about technology and ffs. I'm sure a big majority of your subscribers are completely aware. I own a 600$ jon boat, I wear a flat brim hat with zero electronics. I can't speak for everyone, but I'm sure there are some people who just fish for the love of fishing. Use your knowledge to empower your viewership, not all of us care about tournament fishing. Help provide us with knowledge so we can share with our kids, friends, ect. You don't have anything to prove, we all know your accomplishments. Keep fishing a fun pastime, it's a lot more enjoyable for everyone.

[@JM-tj2kl]

Technology has advanced every sport, hobbie, past time. Progress in all sports, whether it's the ball in bowling, racquets and strings in tennis, club and ball technologies in golf. The equipment is always evolving. Even in fishing... rods, line, laser shaprend hooks... if fishing were pure, then we would all be on the bank with cane pole and worms... Even the boats by just having a bass boat you have taken advamtage of Technology and can by the simple fact of having a boat you can get to fish we shouldnt be able to get to.... livescope is another tool anglers have learned to use... just like they did with flasher units, to 2D, to side scan, down imaging, and 360....it was ok then so livescope isnt any different than any advancements prior.... all those prior technologies advanced fishing and the skill of the anglers using them. Simply another tool in the tacklebox... everyone can fish with it or without it, its an individual choice... it must not be as bad as an A rig because that actually got banned! 😁

[@randyemerson8729]

I think it's time to bring it to another level......

[@SparksFlyin]

I have a buddy who uses nothing but ffs. He will pull one inch into a cove and scan back and forth and say no fish here and just leave. I don’t get why you wouldn’t use all of your sonar. Every view has something the other doesn’t.

[@mistertwister1816]

Stuck in the 80s. Left behind. While the rest of us gave up Lead shot before the turn of the century, grandpa's lost in the 80s selling toxic lead lures… greed and money… lecturing everyone else about selfishness.

[@randyemerson8729]

Say, for example, say, for instance, someone has a biotic driver. that has AGPS into it that you can hit the green at 300 and 300 yards away.

[@mikecampbell7412]

I think be cool if everyone had to use the same boats and just graph of the lake and a depth finder

[@fishinninja18]

All you scoopers need to get on this new gill-net tec.

[@badmoonryzin7251]

Randy, you better change. Get with the times or fall waaaaaay behind.

[@markolson5626]

This may not be well received. I really enjoyed tournament fishing from the mid 80s with my dad, thru 2010 on my own. Yet, unfortunately tournament fishing for money on public water needs to end. Guides are ProBass fisherman, Randy is a pro. Im concerned in the future we may lose our privilege to guide on public water.

[@philipwilliams6648]

My question is what would Ray Scott have to say

[@mattcormier842]

Someone put grandpa to bed lol

[@rocknreelnrod]

I'm with you there randy . These kids would be lost without their cheater boxes . They don't learn anything by looking down at a screen all day .

[@gregdutton8219]

I have learned more about fish behavior using ffs in 2 years than I did in 20 years without it. I've learned even more using under water cameras.

[@lmramos44]

😂😂😂Randy don’t let that crap get to you. These keyboard warriors balls grow three times as large when they know they don’t have to face you in person..we can disagree. But you deserve respect like anyone with your background…

[@SparksFlyin]

Anyone who’s fished on the back of someone’s boat who exclusively uses ffs knows how selfish some are. It’s all about their cast. You not getting in their way. That’s not fishing. You’re supposed to both be having fun.

[@davidstarr7271]

Well said. It's all about the money just like anything else.. The bottom line is the bottom line.. but you can't compete anymore without FFS.. And that's just reality as sad as it is.. only chance is to fish a NON FFS LEAGUE .. We need more leagues like that.. 💯

[@jefferytodd3265]

um, if there were no money in it, tournaments would never have existed in the first place. Or maybe your league only fishes for bragging rights.

[@davidlyons5614]

Wha, wha, wha, 😩😢😭.

[@MikeB-1965]

These complainers get butthurt and defensive because they know they can't be successful without spotlighting.

[@jamesanderson5952]

I’ll fish with you anytime anywhere!

[@andylewis7982]

I suck at fishing, but i enjoy it. FFS helps me catch more fish on the weekends after I put in 50 hr work week. I throw all these fish back. I dont care if nobody else is using it or not. I also dont care if you think i am cheating because i use it. Why do you guys think that your purest opinion on this topic matters? Why do you think your style of fishing is more important than mine. Why are you not bashing livebait fisherman. I know a couple livebait fisherman that would make FFS look like childs play. Because that does not affect tournaments correct. Be honest about it you are not happy with FFS in tournaments. If it wasnt for tournaments you would not care or you would be making the same videos about how livebait fishing is ruining the heritage and the sport.

[@wciii3591]

The brain has different levels of comprehension. Some people can't rise to some of those levels. FFS is an unfair advantage. Some people like to take advantage every chance they get, without regard to anyone or anything. Unfortunately, that seems to be the way our country, as a whole, is heading.

[@rodmakermagazine7117]

Younger people think they know, older people know they know. There is no substitute for experience and everbody figures that out once they get more and more years under their belt.

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

truth

[@brian9670]

I see a whole lot of old people blowing hot air, with highly inflated opinions of themselves.

[@rodmakermagazine7117]

@@brian9670 And one day you'll be old and then you'll realize how little young people really know. It happens to all of us.

[@AllanStill-l4i]

Just like other sports , he who spends the most money , buys his way to the top

[@ArchibaldJohnson]

It makes the sport better because the bags keep getting bigger. Sorry yours aren't.

[@shannonmichael2658]

Imo Ffs should be used by wildlife and fisheries only period. Or have a short season opened where it's allowed.

[@gregdutton8219]

The hypocrisy of the anti ffs argument and the ignorant comments are the reason why I'm here. Keep up the fight people, it's entertaining!

[@dennisshiley5831]

Did you know that you're not fishing with what they fished with a thousand years ago? It's an insult your not using gut lining , bone and a stick. Get with it, dope.

[@gregdutton8219]

@@dennisshiley5831 For the purity of the sport. Lol

[@BakersfieldBassFishing]

I agree I just can't stand being able to spot a fish that deep

[@tgull8096]

Randy could have FFS given to him. FFS brings military technology to an ancient art. It is not an advancement. It is a workaround. Andy Gullion

[@andresmartinez1822]

2:00 sounds oddly similar to politics in modern America.. oh yea that’s ‘cause it is

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

You got that right

[@russwilliams484]

Not to change the subject, but speaking of technology and the fishing industry! Did you hear that Hummingbird is no longer continuing the Helix series in the larger graphs? So they are basically forcing us to either switch to another brand, or pay more money to buy the more expensive graphs! And you know it's all for money, so sick of this greedy industry!

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Just saw that today

[@michaelmiller8584]

I’m 75 and once enjoyed listening to you. But I’m sorry to say I’m also tired of your continued comments about FFS. It’s admirable that you want to keep it simple and pure. It’s the same with archery. Compounds killed traditional archery. Crossbows are doing the same thing to compounds. Personally I enjoy my recurve to shoot and hunt with. Everyone should be more concerned with what they do let others to their own thing. Really would hate to move on to other podcasts to avoid hearing about your hate for and use of FFS. Either find a league that bans them or quit. That’s life

[@rodmakermagazine7117]

Problem is, meat fishermen are using LS and FFS (both are commercial technology) to decimate our fisheries. So it's not a matter of letting people do their own thing, when one of those things is going to ruin fishermen for everyone.

[@Busabuck100]

Almost everybody on Chickamauga has it . Not me , can't afford it.

[@gregdutton8219]

@@rodmakermagazine7117 If a limit of fish are caught legally. What is your point?

[@rodmakermagazine7117]

@@gregdutton8219 With FFS and LS, more and more and more legal limits of fish are being caught (and kept). Our fisheries are already suffering from this commercial technology and it's not going to be more than a half dozen years before even the most ardent supporters of LS and FFS will realize the damage that has been done.

[@gregdutton8219]

@@rodmakermagazine7117 Commercial technology? I agree that a lot of people catching and keeping limits can have a negative affect an a fishery. But that has been happening long before ffs was even a thing.

[@toddg.2638]

Technology has undermined experience, dedication, time on the water, and the craft required to catch big bass. Very disappointing to see how the sport has changed since FFS.

[@brutalbrutusTV]

In today's episode of Intuitive Cloud Yelling...

[@mistertwister1816]

Hey old man … “punk” here. We appreciate the self righteous lectures from your podium of toxic Lead mine tailings … the result of your choice to manufacture toxic Lead lures when safer and more environmentally sound alternatives exist. Get with the times geaser. We all know you’re capable of recognizing right from wrong and that you can do better.

[@williamschneider6811]

The new technology is taking the human element out of fishing success.

[@TheOriginalPaulGilpin]

No, these guys don’t think FFS is good for the sport. They’re selfish. They think it’s good for THEM.

[@alancarver8071]

Don't listen to these guys keep the fight up

[@scottehrlich6653]

I like the golf putting analogy. It’s difficult to approach my third putt with confidence.

[@lanceh.5671]

Reminds me of Rodney Dangerfield in the movie caddyshack. Lol

[@pro2aneveryield479]

I've fished with ffs quite a few times and saw fish. Threw everything in the tackle box and fished each one in different ways... not a fish hit the lure. Just cause you can see them doesn't mean you're gonna catctch them.

[@gregdutton8219]

Anybody thst has experience using ffs knows this. That is what makes reading the comments so entertaining. So many people have no clue.

[@jaypowers2258]

I like live scope but pros shouldn’t be allowed to use it in tournaments

[@weshazelrigg8913]

To me, FFS is no different than spotlighting for deer or using electronic game calls. Where is the sport in riding around in a boat, head buried in a screen looking for fish? The skill isn't in the understanding of the natural behaviors of fish and their patterns but rather in using an electronic crutch. Some people just do not want to take the time to really understand the fish and their habits. There is a lot of technology out there today - we can choose not to use it or participate in or watch tournaments where FFS is allowed.

[@gregdutton8219]

Ffs is a excellent "crutch" to "really understand the fish and their habits." I've spent enough time on the water using ffs and have seen fish do things that I didn't know they did. Ffs completely changed my understanding of what fish do through out the year.

[@NickBellamy-m7u]

Have a tournament computer guys against old school.

[@waynerandles6126]

The young guys don’t understand the meaning of conservation and the future viability of the sport⏳

[@markwhitfield3365]

What about the technology you're using to put this video out? Without this technology, you wouldn't be able to complain about what other people are doing.