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 Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: Douglas J]
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02/26/22 02:50 AM
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J.H.S.
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I guess I am an odd one. I go to the lake to get away from it all. I enjoy being out in nature and taking note of my surroundings. When I go out and see these guys in the middle of the lake looking down I feel like they are missing what is truly great about the sport. I feel like I am one of the few that fish purely for the enjoyment of fishing. I don't care if I ever catch a SAL, I have no desire to ever be a "sponsored fisherman" trying to make a living in the industry with wrapped boats and discounts, I don't have any need for recognition in the sport. I just love to fish. I will preface my next comment by saying this, I have nothing against FFS or those that use it, however, this is taking the natural skill and instinct out of the sport, and replacing it with a more technological, fast-paced approach, which is what I am trying to get away from when I hit the lake. I am only 33 years old, and I feel like the sport is leaving me behind, and honestly, I think I have decided I am okay with that. I am not a huge fan of what the sport is becoming from a competitive standpoint. That is just my opinion, not looking to argue (for once). Didnt you say you were buying a Mega 360? Josh is this your boat with a "wrap" on it? ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2022/02/full-72311-129922-117078942_10158319209277199_3434602413778066449_n.jpeg) Yes sir. That is my boat but it’s not a wrap. I bought the Lowe Favorite fishing edition boat from Sandy creek in Breckenridge (well what used to be Sandy creek). That is how the boat came. I’m in no way associated with favorite it’s just the way the boat comes when purchased. Like the ranger nascar edition boat. Pretty soon it will just be all black because the stickers are scratching off from all the salt cedars.
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: bockscar]
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02/26/22 02:57 AM
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J.H.S.
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At one point I had considered purchasing the 360. But having sat back and reevaluated exactly why it is I fish, and at exactly what level it is I fish at, I decided that honestly it’s not something I need. I’m not a professional. I have no desire to be. I don’t need to have the latest and greatest. The more I sat back and looked at things I have decided I really just enjoying going, no matter what the outcome is of the day is. Just like with phones and other technologies we are missing things going on around us. And for what? I don’t need a SAL to validate myself as a fisherman. It’s just not important to ME. What others decide to purchase for whatever reasons they decide to purchase it are their own reasons and I’ve spent to much time on here wrongly judging others for it. I’m simply stating my reasons for not having one, and for the foreseeable future not purchasing FFS (360 included). We all have our own reasons for fishing. Some people need that picture with a 30 pound sack or 13+ pound fish, and that’s okay. I don’t. I’ve said it before but I’m a nobody in this industry and I’m 110% good with staying that way.
Ok. I just remember you last week gassing up 360 and how it was better for the way you fish than forward facing sonar and mentioning it . So the whole "enjoy being out in nature" comment surprised me since you seemed very pro 360 about a week ago. Glad you figured out what was important to you. Staring at a screen can def take some fun out of it. I wasn’t gassing up anything. Out of the two 360 would fit me better than FFS. Doesn’t mean I’m going out to buy it. I live less than 6 feet 98% of the year so honestly my biggest tool is my trolling motor and lithiums. I’m a lousy offshore angler.
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: J.H.S.]
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02/26/22 03:02 AM
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Douglas J
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I guess I am an odd one. I go to the lake to get away from it all. I enjoy being out in nature and taking note of my surroundings. When I go out and see these guys in the middle of the lake looking down I feel like they are missing what is truly great about the sport. I feel like I am one of the few that fish purely for the enjoyment of fishing. I don't care if I ever catch a SAL, I have no desire to ever be a "sponsored fisherman" trying to make a living in the industry with wrapped boats and discounts, I don't have any need for recognition in the sport. I just love to fish. I will preface my next comment by saying this, I have nothing against FFS or those that use it, however, this is taking the natural skill and instinct out of the sport, and replacing it with a more technological, fast-paced approach, which is what I am trying to get away from when I hit the lake. I am only 33 years old, and I feel like the sport is leaving me behind, and honestly, I think I have decided I am okay with that. I am not a huge fan of what the sport is becoming from a competitive standpoint. That is just my opinion, not looking to argue (for once). Didnt you say you were buying a Mega 360? Josh is this your boat with a "wrap" on it? Yes sir. That is my boat but it’s not a wrap. I bought the Lowe Favorite fishing edition boat from Sandy creek in Breckenridge (well what used to be Sandy creek). That is how the boat came. I’m in no way associated with favorite it’s just the way the boat comes when purchased. Like the ranger nascar edition boat. Pretty soon it will just be all black because the stickers are scratching off from all the salt cedars. Makes sense, how do you like it? I am considering adding a tin rig to the fleet
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: MTH82]
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02/26/22 03:03 AM
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Theroofingguy
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So dumb question… if I was looking to buy a 12” screen live unit, who gives the best bang for the buck?
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: Theroofingguy]
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02/26/22 03:07 AM
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tmd11111
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So dumb question… if I was looking to buy a 12” screen live unit, who gives the best bang for the buck? Garmin 1222 GPSmap non touch $1899 or if going Lowrance the 12" Carbon that BPS has on sale for $1499.
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: tmd11111]
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02/26/22 03:10 AM
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Douglas J
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So dumb question… if I was looking to buy a 12” screen live unit, who gives the best bang for the buck? Garmin 1222 GPSmap non touch $1899 I had a 1222 on my Erya and now on my new Cat I went with 1022. I chose the 1022 because it fit under my cover and was less bulky on the bow of my boat. But I kind of wished I would have went with the 1222. Bigger is better
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: Douglas J]
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02/26/22 03:21 AM
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J.H.S.
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For me it’s great. I live shallow most of the year and tend to get into some gnarly stuff. It’s 19’10 so it actually handles rough water pretty decent. It’s got a 150 4 stroke on the back so you won’t be winning any races but it goes plenty fast enough. The best thing about it is the fishing deck. It’s huge. You sacrifice on storage but the fishing room can’t be beat. I think tin rigs have come along way and with the gas prices jetting up like they have been, it saves money both pulling and operating. I very much have enjoyed fishing out of it.
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: MTH82]
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02/26/22 03:47 AM
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jiggmann
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To me it sounds like it takes more skill and ability to catch a DD using FFS than it does without it. Without it, it's blind luck. From what it sounds like, utilizing FFS is a real learned skill. If you're not into it, that's completely fine, I just don't see how it cheapens it. Anyone can throw a lure in the water and happen to catch a DD. Not everyone is skilled enough in FFS to utilize it to catch a DD. To each their own. Not to mention boat control in 20mph wind boat drifts presenting your lure to the fish where it gets a reaction way more to it than seeing the fish and throwing your bait to it and catching it! These guys that are doing it on a regular basis skill level is off the charts it’s not easy
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: MTH82]
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02/26/22 03:05 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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My opinion? I'll be running some sort of "Live" system on my rig; don't know what that will be yet, but it will be done mainly because of tournament fishing. If I weren't going in the tournament direction probably not. If I were a guide or did a ton of crappie fishing, I'd have it for those situations as well. Just to go out and enjoy nature or a day away from everything and everybody; in my opinion, having something like this on your boat would turn a day of enjoyment into a day of work, defeating the whole purpose for being out there.
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: MTH82]
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02/26/22 03:18 PM
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B.K.S.
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Game changer? Yes for some, just like SI, Power Poles, Spot Lock & ect………. Me no, I just don’t fish that way an I’m not going to. I like to bank run, bladed jig I call a Stutter Bug, square bill, flip, throw a jig or a spinner bait, that’s my thing. If I “luck” into a dd, as someone said doing that then great, been trying 45 years I guess I’ll stay with it. I’m also not scared to fish against anyone using that, my thought is I hope the majority are, it leaves my spots less crowded! Mi Dos Centavos!
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: J.H.S.]
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02/26/22 04:04 PM
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bockscar
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I wasn’t gassing up anything. Out of the two 360 would fit me better than FFS. Doesn’t mean I’m going out to buy it. I live less than 6 feet 98% of the year so honestly my biggest tool is my trolling motor and lithiums. I’m a lousy offshore angler.
Same here! But im slowly talking myself into live! LOL nice rig and truck bud...just scrape off those logos! Tin Rigs are the way to go if you fish shallow...no other way IMO. Unless youre a pro of course and get a new boat yearly!
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: bockscar]
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02/26/22 05:17 PM
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J.H.S.
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I wasn’t gassing up anything. Out of the two 360 would fit me better than FFS. Doesn’t mean I’m going out to buy it. I live less than 6 feet 98% of the year so honestly my biggest tool is my trolling motor and lithiums. I’m a lousy offshore angler.
Same here! But im slowly talking myself into live! LOL nice rig and truck bud...just scrape off those logos! Tin Rigs are the way to go if you fish shallow...no other way IMO. Unless youre a pro of course and get a new boat yearly! Lol living out here in the land of the salt cedar has pretty well taken care of the boat stickers. Won’t be long and I’ll just be a black aluminum boat running down the lake.
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Re: Curious...is Livescope Technology the biggest game changer in recent history?
[Re: J.H.S.]
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02/26/22 07:02 PM
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Theroofingguy
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User friendly and I know the more you use it the better you get but cost, user friendly and best bang for the buck. Mind you I’ve been a Humminbird guy for a while and I see nothing mentioned about mega live? Out of the three is humminbird better for the 360? Or if you had to choose the live or go 360 which one would you prefer and why?
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