I hate livescope

**Bricks** · 11-11-2023, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by UpstateSC_Bill

Well just call me a Luddite, a technophobe and also a poor person. Admittedly I have never used LS so I have no experience to rely on. But there has been several mentions here about significantly higher catch rates using it. If that is what is most important to you then go for it as long as it isn't destroying the fishery. I prefer finding the fish with my rod and reel. I definitely catch less than other folks. But it is still 1000% better than relaxing on the couch. I wish I could get out more than I do.

I don't have the budget to spend on high dollar electronics even if I wanted to. I don't have 20 or thirty expensive rods and reels either just a few fairly decent pieces of equipment that work just fine. I don't need any electronic hand holding to make them work.

Yeah, I describe myself as "old school". Olde pharte is another way to describe me. At 77 my time on the water is precious to me. I don't want to spend that time playing video games.

My boat is 23 years old thru all the years I have never purchased brand new electronics, trolling motors or graphs has saved me a ton of money over the years, and makes it much more affordable for me. Just like vehicles have never owned a brand new one not even any of my boats as it was all used over the years. I am a cheapskate and I admit it, my three Helix 12,s Gen 3`s, 360, Mega Live and Ulterra all purchased used I have roughly $5,800 in it and thoroughly enjoy using all of it

**RVG Fishing** · 11-11-2023, 11:16 AM

I am guilty of looking down a lot at livescope, but every now and then, I make time, to look up and smell the slab sauce ;-)

**UpstateSC_Bill** · 11-11-2023, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Bricks

My boat is 23 years old thru all the years I have never purchased brand new electronics, trolling motors or graphs has saved me a ton of money over the years, and makes it much more affordable for me. Just like vehicles have never owned a brand new one not even any of my boats as it was all used over the years. I am a cheapskate and I admit it, my three Helix 12,s Gen 3`s, 360, Mega Live and Ulterra all purchased used I have roughly $5,800 in it and thoroughly enjoy using all of it

Sounds like you've been very frugal about the way you've outfitted your boat. I salute you. But just for perspective I have about $600 in my canoe including little tweaks to make it fisherman friendly. I bought the canoe used for $400. It has served me well. My style of fishing is definitely not for everyone. I understand that. But I thoroughly enjoy my time on the water. When I get to where I can't handle the canoe anymore I will be a bank and dock fisherman.

**DrNip** · 11-11-2023, 12:07 PM

I stared at screen all the time when only 2d/di/si.

**ArtyB** · 11-11-2023, 05:04 PM

Well everyone catching that many will fish the lake out in my opinion. I can already see a big difference compared to five years ago, fewer and smaller fish.

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**kycreek** · 11-12-2023, 08:10 AM

Just because a man catches them doesn't mean he has to keep them.

**UpstateSC_Bill** · 11-12-2023, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by kycreek

Just because a man catches them doesn't mean he has to keep them.

You're right, he doesn't have to. But the more important question is how many do keep them? If fisheries are being reduced or depleted then too many ARE keeping them.

I would hate to see crappie become mandatory catch and release. I would prefer to be able to choose whether to keep a few or not.

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**Bricks** · 11-12-2023, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by UpstateSC_Bill

You're right, he doesn't have to. But the more important question is how many do keep them? If fisheries are being reduced or depleted then too many ARE keeping them.

I would hate to see crappie become mandatory catch and release. I would prefer to be able to choose whether to keep a few or not.

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There is a reason they have bag limits, one lake I fish back in the early 80`s Crappie was 50 late 80`s it was lowered to 25. Early 90`s it was lowered to 15 and has fluctuated between 15-10 over the years.

**ArtyB** · 11-12-2023, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by kycreek

Just because a man catches them doesn't mean he has to keep them.

That’s true, but most that I’ve seen kept them especially the big ones.

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**ArtyB** · 11-12-2023, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by kycreek

Just because a man catches them doesn't mean he has to keep them.

That’s true, but most that I’ve seen kept them especially the big ones.

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