new livescope style vs old

[GonefishingLTN]

I always use my live scope whenever I go fishing, I am very good at it. But today I have a question. I'm currently employing it with more old-school techniques, like using squarebills, etc. It seems that the new, dominant tournament anglers are not using such baits and are mainly focusing on the obviously new-school live scope baits, such as the damiki rig (minnow bait), jerkbait, wacky rig, etc. So, my question is: How do you know when to incorporate these newer style baits over the spinnerbait, square bill, and chatter bait? Is it as simple as only when the fish suspend?

[fishinwrench]

Are you concerned about seeing the fish before you make a cast ?

Or being able to actually watch the fish react to the bait during each cast ?

From what I've done, which admittedly isn't that much, fish holding under docks, or tight to the bottom, are hard to distinguish consistently until they actually move towards your bait.    So I'm not sure there's a clear answer.     Being able to track your bait is #1 and that requires lots of practice.....So much so that about 2 hours of doing that would give me a headache, and totally take the enjoyment out of fishing.    

When it's windy, or the boat is drifting, keeping the transducer pointed STRAIGHT AT THE BAIT during the entire retrieve is the answer.....but that is more of a video game exercise than a fishing exercise. 

You already claim to be "very good at it" so you got this. 👍.    I'm pretty sure I suck at it. 😅

[Maverickpro201]

4 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

Are you concerned about seeing the fish before you make a cast ?

Or being able to actually watch the fish react to the bait during each cast ?

From what I've done, which admittedly isn't that much, fish holding under docks, or tight to the bottom, are hard to distinguish consistently until they actually move towards your bait.    So I'm not sure there's a clear answer.     Being able to track your bait is #1 and that requires lots of practice.....So much so that about 2 hours of doing that would give me a headache, and totally take the enjoyment out of fishing.    

When it's windy, or the boat is drifting, keeping the transducer pointed STRAIGHT AT THE BAIT during the entire retrieve is the answer.....but that is more of a video game exercise than a fishing exercise. 

You already claim to be "very good at it" so you got this. 👍.    I'm pretty sure I suck at it. 😅

The last 7 words you put out on this post, pretty much explains you fishinwrench 😄.

I use it more to locate the fish and then present the bait to that area. I really do not watch the screen after that. Will work the bait or different baits, until the fish bites or not. same with down and side imaging. But I do catch a fish or 2 or 3 or 4. It is a tool, so use it how it works for you.

[fishinwrench]

3 minutes ago, Maverickpro201 said:

4 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

 

The last 7 words you put out on this post, pretty much explains you fishinwrench 😄.

Pretty much explains EVERYONE that isn't repeatedly in the Top 10.   Does it not?  

I'm close to several Top 10ers, and according to them keeping your bait in view, and studying their reaction, is important.  So you might wanna work on that if you plan to use it in competition.....or just want to get the most out of it.     

[GonefishingLTN]

21 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

Are you concerned about seeing the fish before you make a cast ?

Or being able to actually watch the fish react to the bait during each cast ?

From what I've done, which admittedly isn't that much, fish holding under docks, or tight to the bottom, are hard to distinguish consistently until they actually move towards your bait.    So I'm not sure there's a clear answer.     Being able to track your bait is #1 and that requires lots of practice.....So much so that about 2 hours of doing that would give me a headache, and totally take the enjoyment out of fishing.    

When it's windy, or the boat is drifting, keeping the transducer pointed STRAIGHT AT THE BAIT during the entire retrieve is the answer.....but that is more of a video game exercise than a fishing exercise. 

You already claim to be "very good at it" so you got this. 👍.    I'm pretty sure I suck at it. 😅

I'm concerned that I might be using the wrong techniques. When I observe professionals who make a living off fishing, they typically have four spinning rods or fewer on the deck, maybe one baitcaster, and they predominantly use livescope-style baits. Meanwhile, I find myself still relying on square bills.

[fishinwrench]

4 hours ago, GonefishingLTN said:

I'm concerned that I might be using the wrong techniques. When I observe professionals who make a living off fishing, they typically have four spinning rods or fewer on the deck, maybe one baitcaster, and they predominantly use livescope-style baits. Meanwhile, I find myself still relying on square bills.

If you're catching them....then you're doing it right.   👍

[grizwilson]

This guy may have solved the staring down issue???

https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/augmented-realty-glasses-livescoping/?fbclid=IwAR0H3GSsblxsLD8vC7_42x2Yw4Fos_UwSIkZEpaNYhCWeiMeYXg4zpA9-YU

 

[Alex Heitman]

This video might change everyone's perspective on how ridiculous livescope is getting. The pros don't even like it but have to use it to compete. One guy has 4 screens at the console and another 3 up front with like 5 transducers. Getting out of hand quickly. 50k on electronics on your boat is absurd. Not to mention just the cost of the boat and truck.