From what I see from caling on tackle stores in a few different states hardbait sales as a whol are down especially crankbaits. Traditional sift plastic baits are slower as well. Spinning gear is selling about as good as it ever has.

Overall tackle sales have been affected by FFS. I think things will evolve and settle back in to fairly normal numbers eventually. Also it's hard to 0ut the decline on any one thing. The economy itself is a factor.

Minimal effect. Only 30% of fisherman have a boat/kayak/float tube.
Across the US, more people fish for trout, walleye, and fish that are good to eat.
Then there are those that live close to the coast…they will be saltwater fishing for fish that taste good and fight hard instead of chasing little green fish that taste OK.
Bass fishing is mostly southern, like NASCAR…but even more niche than NASCAR.

Of those, maybe 1% tournament fish and even less will have live sonar.

In order to fish with a 1/16th oz unpainted jig head 2.5inch minnow and a jerkbait in Texas for suspended fish effectively, you would also need spot lock.

So, you are looking at maybe 0.25% of bass fishermen.

Most people fish for fun and this does not necessarily mean catching the most or biggest fish.

Most will fish tackle and with techniques they enjoy.

3 friends I have that I talk too on a regular basis, all 3 of us are burnt out on buying baits. Not because of ffs, just tired of wasting money. I have no pity on lure manufactures.

why be mad you bought the baits it’s your addiction that’s the problem.
I know I have same issue.