What Does the Lowrance Deal with MLF Mean for The Future of FFS?

With the new multi-year sponsorship of Lowrance technologies for Major League Fishing, what does this mean for the future of forward facing sonar in one of the biggest professional bass fishing organizations? Can they ban FFS in future bass fishing tournaments? What will the anglers think of this major multi-year deal for the Bass Pro Tour, Heavy Hitters and Team Trail for the upcoming seasons?
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[@brianlee9074]

Thanks Steve. ✌️

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you!! Cheers and tight lines!!

[@b.s.fishing5902]

It doesn’t matter if it’s 20 years ago or now, tournament fishing footage all looks the same. The ONLY difference comes from the angler actually talking and telling the viewers what is happening, what they are looking for, why they are hitting certain pieces of cover etc. Maybe the organizations need to have the anglers go through a media training session like NFL and NBA teams do. I don’t watch a ton of live but really do like when they are able to patch into the anglers electronics so we are able to see the angler fishing and what they are seeing on their FFS. Like it or not I think until an organization can land a massive deal from a non-endemic sponsor none of them will turn down anything that the electronics companies are offering, and with that comes the advances in tech from them!

[@GetUrFishOn]

They can't turn down any sponsors IMO. Love the comment and agree completely. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@txhuntsman]

Bass rules are ridiculous. FFS perfectly fine. A-Rig….OMG totally unfair. It will destroy bass fishing. 🙄🙄

[@GetUrFishOn]

I agree and I think it opens up a bag of worms that will change everything, but some change is needed. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@sprinter144]

As far as the angler talking while fishing, I don’t know of any other sport you expect that to happen. Sometimes these guys are using prototype baits they can’t talk about, e.g. Jacob Wheeler winning with the freeloader the first time. What I find boring is an angler catching a big fish that I would really struggle to bring in and all you see is a hook set, a few turns of the reel and then they run to the middle of the boat and grab the fish. Either their equipment wears out the fish almost immediately or they cut out most of the battle. It’s the battle that makes it exciting to watch. Without that it doesn’t make a difference how they stand or what they say.

[@GetUrFishOn]

With certain lures the fish are brought in much faster. Drop shot and few others take a little more time. I don't know if anything will happen with the big organizations but I think a majority of the fans want something changed. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@stuarttisdal8422]

First of all I don't bass fish, crappie only, but I like bass fishing and watch every minute of live coverage that I can , and I had rather see the back of a guys shirt but catching a fish every 7 minutes than a fisherman pound a bank for 3 hours and maybe catch1 , show me the screen and I'm good !

[@GetUrFishOn]

I agree. I think FFS does help anglers catch more fish, but we need a little more communication. Thanks for the comment. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@user-nf7zf1os6h]

It’s not who is the better fisherman it’s who is better with FFS. Destroying bass fishing.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Very true. Respect the comment!! Cheers!!

[@FishOn1]

Might be one and the same.

[@willtrax71]

A F***ING MEN.!!!! I can’t stand watching these Anglers watching a screen instead of there Rod or the Water etc. just staring at a screen on the Deck..

[@mikelembke5121]

Lowrance wants to keep making big bucks and you make deals like this to guarantee big profits

[@GetUrFishOn]

They are killing it for sure. Thanks for the comment. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@RCSTILE]

Who gives a damn if the pro fishing circuit goes down the drain? Ninety percent of todays pro are yesterdays anglers that couldn't compete and make a living when you actually had to know how to fish to be successful as a pro.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I can understand your view. I love bass fishing, but there's so much more these days. Thanks for the comment. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@CreedGarner]

I'm not completely against FFS but I do think there should be limitations. So many people say that FFS takes the skill out of bass fishing, but you still have to find the fish, you still have to figure out what they are biting. For people that don't fish tournaments I have found hard to explain it to. But I do understand why they are against it. If I'm just out there fishing for fun, I definitely prefer to fish without it. Beat the bank. But I really think there should be some limitations. All these guys are out there fishing to make money for their families, not just for fun. I really like the idea of the anglers interacting with the people watching. I know a lot of people like to watch because they want to learn some things and personally I am one of them. But it's really hard when you are just looking at the back of a jersey and most of the time you can't even tell what they're throwing. I really think the first place to start is setting limitations to FFS. I really enjoy watching your videos man, keep it up!

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you. I think we will see some sort of limitations, but it won't matter if it's one screen or one transducer, the guys who are locked in are still going to dominate. Or they will one brand during practice and another during tournament. Continue the great work on your channel. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@jonmartinez1855]

The fish will adapt to FFS. 2 years and FFS will be significantly less effective. The view of a guy casting to the bank is no different than a guy using FFS is the same. Randy needs to learn technology. Someone, a tournament tour, will limit the number of transducers on a boat. The guys getting beat need to put in the work to master it. Just like any other technology.

[@horbie5039]

Agree

[@GetUrFishOn]

I think you’re correct. I think they have started to adjust already. Cheers!!

[@drivenbyarchery8676]

Either they figured it out are it’s just the fish I’m trying to catch with it. lol.

[@GetUrFishOn]

@@drivenbyarchery8676 I used to go saltwater fishing a lot, and when Gulp shrimp came out a long time ago, you could't beat em. Fish would do 180's to get to em. Then EVERYONE used em. Over a couple years, the redfish knew the scent and while they still caught fish, it was drastically different. The fish knew the smell and stopped eating em. This might be kinda sorta the same thing happening with FFS and bass. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@drivenbyarchery8676]

@@GetUrFishOn wow. That’s crazy. They sure surprise me how smart they really are.

[@johnm2617]

Only days that end in Y are days ya cant use FFS !😊😊😊

[@GetUrFishOn]

LOL Thank you for this. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@bobh6583]

I obviously cant give you a number but, i would bet most of us watching Bass Live or MLF aren't watching these guys to kearn how to use FFS. We just love to fish and like watching competitive fishing. Cheer on our favorite "pro's". FF$ takes away instincts and the unknown of getting that big bite, and is why I love fishing and gets me watching. If a person wants to learn how to use FFS there are many KZbin channels to get better knowledge from than Bass Live! FFS just takes out the true sport of fishing in my opinion. I can tell you it's not good for the crappie population for those that love doing that.

[@donyarborough4114]

Go to the serious angler network and listen to the two fisheries biologist. Very intresting

[@GetUrFishOn]

Yeah crappie population has been crushed because of it. I agree completely with you. Thanks for the comment and cheers!

[@scarecrow_9895]

I don't have to watch, that didn't change.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Respect that. Cheers!!

[@TakeittotheMax360]

I don't have FFS. It's very expensive, and it doesn't make sense as a weekend warrior. I'll give my thoughts. Randy talks about the fair chase. If that is the argument, you will need to ban bow fishing. Maybe ban scopes on hunting rifles. How about ammo? The shells have large patterns. Shot anywhere within 3 feet, and the duck is dead. See how ridiculous it becomes. If FFS doesn't get cheaper, how many fishermen will buy it? The only way FFS gets banned or limited is if state wildlife commissions ban it. I heard Texas is worried about the crappie population. A study indicated that it is having a negative effect. Oh, by the way, I heard red penetrates the water better ban RED.

[@drivenbyarchery8676]

I’ve said the exact same thing on allot of dif videos and nobody ever responds lol. I’m not sure why because you are 100% correct. New bows shooting 3 inch groups at 100 yards. Rifles that shoot 1 MOA at 1000 yards due to gun building and ammo. Arkansas is even letting straight cartridge guns be used now during muzzle loading. Game cameras. Scent covers. Scent lures are coming from real deer on line from deer farms. Electronics for duck hunting that swim and look like fluttering wings. It goes on and on. And BTW imo these things all work better than FFS with a much easier learning curve. I know guys that hunt bean fields with 500 yard shot that have cams send video when buck they want walks out and they slip in their box stand with solar panels and heat, kill the deer, hang him, go back to work then take photos when they get home. lol.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Amazing comment. I think we will hear one organization making a change, and they will probably have one screen and transducer, which is still awesome. Thanks again and cheers!!

[@GetUrFishOn]

@drivenbyarchery8676 Insane comment, and I wanted to make sure i replied. Your so correct. Lot of fans are unhappy with this change or another change and that has made things crazy. Technology isn't the worst thing for hunting or fishing. Look at golf....they can make your drive the ball further and straight with a custom fitting, and golfers can come out and smash the ball further and straighter than some pros. Thanks for the comment. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@jimk4267]

The back of the jersey opinion was spot on. Nothing worse than seeing a loaded rod with a bend I like and the guy is wearing a rain jacket so I have no idea what he is using

[@GetUrFishOn]

I can’t stand it, but I think we can teach the anglers to be better with communication. Cheers!!

[@cumberlandprolures]

Best studio on KZbin! I have been enjoying your content for years. You're absolutely right, money talks. Here's an idea 💡 let keith Poche set the rules for both organizations. I love watching that guy fish

[@GetUrFishOn]

I love listening to him talk, but he would be fun to fish with and have make the rules. Thanks for the compliment, LOVE YA'LL LURES!!! Cheers brother and text me and tell me how things are going.

[@johnmiller5987]

Guess what. Lowrance is set to release an affordable ffs. Supposedly under a grand.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I’ve seen the model and it’s gonna change things for people. Thanks for the comment and cheers!!

[@Steve13lb12oz]

The only thing I would say is reasonable and I hope happens is the limitation of the number of units and transducers on the boat. I see it just like the old rule of limiting the size of your outboard engine. Don’t make it a competition of the haves vs the have nots. FFS isn’t going anywhere and as more and more guys go offshore to fish , it means less pressure for the guys that beat the banks with a flipping stick. Randy is a hypocrite. He condemns the use of current technology that helps you catch more fish. While doing that, he is using current technology to provide his multiple videos per day on the internet. That technology is what puts food on his table because fishing sure isn’t doing that. The guy has made less than minimum wage for the last 15 years. Randy also talks about cheating by using spotlighting and catching fish they see with their electronics. But truth of the matter, on FFS you see a blip on a video screen that represents a fish of some species in a general area. Randy made a career of true spotlighting by seeing actual bass sitting on beds and ripping them out. ………oh, and be sure to buy his modern electronic maps he sells that shows where the bedding flats are and also buy his sunglasses because they help you see the fish better.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Love the comment. They probably will limit things, but that isn't going to change stuff that much. At some point, the one piece of technology will do it all. Randy is very passionate about what he dislikes about technology. Tech helps in so many other ways with lures and more. You must give it up to him for making video after video, and most being FFS ones. It's tough to come up with topics that are interesting. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@chaddrumm6809]

Spotlighting isn’t going anywhere. Nothing will change until FANS boycott Bassmaster/BPT. It worked with Bud Light, it’ll work with this scenario. Other than that, scopeadoping is here to stay!

[@GetUrFishOn]

I hate to admit it, but it is here to stay. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@jimdoty6353]

They might as well put all the anglers in room with virtual fishing on computers and have that as the tournament because I liken that to what’s going on now just to painfully boring to watch!

[@GetUrFishOn]

I respect that. Hopefully it does not come down to that. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@brettaylor9098]

100% agree. The guys on BPT who know how to talk while they are fishing is great entertainment. I enjoy watching people catch fish. Loved guys catching 70+ lbs today on St. Lawrence River. I also enjoy listening to guys explain what they are doing. Cameraman, "Hey, Angler, we're live. Give us and update." And, the guy starts talking. When he gets a penalty, he immediately sits down and starts talking to the camera explaining what he's doing. I think MLF is a far superior format (CWR) and lot more fun to watch.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I am right there with you, but everyone needs to do this. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@user-nj3yd1km8m]

underwater footage would be the BOMB

[@GetUrFishOn]

I agree. I do it with my Closer Look videos. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@Phoenix-nl2ut]

FFS was t going anywhere anyways

[@GetUrFishOn]

I don't think it is in the major organizations either. Worth to much! Cheers and tight lines!!

[@Phoenix-nl2ut]

@@GetUrFishOn not going away in club tournaments either.

[@Venandii77]

Its more proof that MLF financially is doing well. All the haters hoping for its demise are gonna shitting themselves when they find out BASS is in financial hardship. Thats why they are desperate for investors. MLF is making the right adjustments to strengthen the league.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I agree. I think MLF is slightly ahead of BASS especially when you hear that they are looking for investors. Today has been super rumor mill stuff, like crazy, and from tournament anglers. Tight lines and Cheers!!

[@Venandii77]

@@GetUrFishOn and Zaldain discussed the BASS meeting with interesting topics that are coming up.

[@GetUrFishOn]

@@Venandii77 yeah I watched it thank you. I think there are more issues than we know of but this has been a crazy year. Ike live had something in the meeting also but honestly I don’t know what I though of hamners responses. Cheers and thank you.

[@Venandii77]

@@GetUrFishOn hamner danced around the questions. I think him being new made him tread lightly

[@GetUrFishOn]

@@Venandii77 I agree and I was questioning some of it. It was a weird ending interview. I have not heard much from anglers but I also have not asked. Cheers bro.

[@shanefloyd2317]

There is such a simple solution....you dont like it dont watch! Theres not one bit of difference between watching KVD sitting on a ledge throwing a crankbait into open water repeatedly than watching an angler using ffs. F Randy!!!

[@GetUrFishOn]

I agree. I am not sure that the people who really dislike FFS watch fishing as is.....that's in an upcoming video, I think. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@FunkE.Fisherman]

Smart move by MLF.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Gita take the money when you can. Cheers!!

[@anthonygehl3563]

Forward facing sonar👎🏻

[@GetUrFishOn]

I respect that. Cheers and tight lines!!

[@donyarborough4114]

Many naysayers are not following the science. Ref. Serious angler network with the interveiw with the fisheries biologist

[@GetUrFishOn]

That’s a great channel. I’ll go check it out. Thanks!! Cheers and tight lines!!

[@surgprep1]

FFS has Fkd Professional Bass Fishing....turned it into a joke.

[@GetUrFishOn]

It definately has not helped. Cheers and tight lines!!