Brian Barde was busy washing my truck for upcoming trip… yes, it adds to our knowledge. Yes, others could purchase the tech and spend the time learning it. Our civilization has evolved because of technology beginning with fire and the wheel. BUUUT, the bigger picture of the industry and how we want it to evolve is what we should think about. It directly increases the cost of entering competitive events. What if the cost of advanced electronics creates a barrier for those who simply can’t afford it? How far down the rabbit hole of “pay to compete” is it taking us and is it worth it? You know me better than most about my experience with technology. At the end of the day, it boils down to the future and wellness of what is best for the sport and keeping the field as level as possible. And if that isn’t possible, then have multiple leagues for each format… oh wait, that already happened and was a catalyst that divided up sponsorship funds and affected the Professional Anglers pockets. *wink*

Quick edit: for those who don’t know Barde and I are both Technology guys who earn a livelihood from it. The other part of that coin is we also look at all sides for a topic and point them out for others. It’s not an argument. It’s just trading ideas.

Barde is spot on. The weight difference is one piece of empirical data that can’t be refuted.

I agree completely. Day 2 is much more interesting to watch.

I’ve been on the fence about this on a competitive level. I love technology if used as a tool, but it shouldn’t be a crutch, ESPECIALLY when peoples livelihood is at stake. I like how MLF has dipped their toe in the water with 1/2 usage for qualifying day it’s allowed. I do think it’s time to go 100% one way or another. If I had a voice, I would look at how it has changed the industry as a whole since being implemented. From a fan perspective I personally like watching skill sets with decisions about bait selection and target locations be the deciding factor versus who can view a digital display better. I’d also rather see other sponsors take up the slack, kick more sponsorship dollars and remove the funding from the “scope” companies out of the business decision for the allowable usage of FFS. Realizing the end result is I have to pay a little more for products from a consumption level when supporting the industry. In Summary: Don’t let it be a funding decision on whether to allow it or not.

Congrats on the milestone!

You won’t have that boat after next week. “Wink”. Go do your thang tomorrow bro.

Look at that big ole smile!

Congratulations guys. Middle of the pack is nothing to sneeze at. It’s an accomplishment!

Nice!