OPENING CAST DEC 2020
Hang out at any bait shop, launching ramp, Facebook or other online fishing discussion forum and chances are the subject of high-tech electronics will arise. More specifically, are advanced electronics actually going to hurt game fish populations?
“I do feel like we’ll have a problem if we don’t address it,” said Steve English, a third-generation South Carolina fishing guide.
English isn’t alone. Many anglers’ express concerns that side-imaging, 360-imaging and especially, LiveScope may actually allow fishermen to be TOO GOOD. They fear the advanced capabilities will lead to anglers catching too many fish.
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In the Spotlight: Eric Cagle, by Tim Huffman
Alabama guide, Eric Cagle, has earned a reputation as a soft-spoken gentle giant, hard-working and a crappie-catching machine. He has stayed on the cutting edge of electronics and matches it with his casting/pitching technique to create a consistent and fun way to catch crappie. His sponsors are: HH Rods & Reels, K9 Fishing, Grenada Lake […]
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