This discussion is not unlike the discussion we had with bass fishing several years ago. A culture change came about that resulted in most bass fishing is catch and release. Livescope brought a perceived pressure on the crappie population that was not present years ago. Those of us who have successfully fished for crappie for years weren’t really a threat to the population because crappie fishing is a bit of an art that takes some time to master.
I don’t really blame technology for the increased pressure. Tech will always advance and we must use tech responsibly.
It might be time for a bit of a culture change in crappie fishing too.