Live scope is an advantage for tracking larger fish "if " you have the time on the water to master the technique. Way to many fun fishermen are not spending enough time with a good side view and some throw out buoys . Fishing against the clock in tournaments is where ls really shines especially on big fish . I have friends that can load the boat with sideview . You must "be on the water to master these units " , period . Way to much whining about nothing . Heard the same when sideview came out . Wait till 360 Panoptics comes out ls will be history . jmo.