My comments are just that, my own. I feel live scope fishing, along with side imaging will be the death of tournament fishing due to the lack of participation on the local level. Most folks don't know that side imaging is needed to locate the fish, and live scope is used to dial them in. (Another additional expense) Most folks can't afford a $5,000 +++ sonar units. If you can't compete without one, why would you compete at all. The so called "Pro Circuit" is not that many of these guys/gals are better fishermen, it's that they can afford the technology that makes them appear to be better anglers. I have competed in over 100 tournaments, both national and local events. I've been fortunate enough to have won a couple of Crappie Masters, a couple Crappie USA, and numerous local tournaments. I've used nothing but my fishing knowledge in conjunction with time of year, past experiences, tagged with grit , determination, and always a little luck , You want to level the playing field, remove all electronics from boats, give each angler one pole and turn them loose. The creme would then rise to the top.