FORWARD-FACING SONAR HAS changed everything. Watching professionals employ this new technology seems like a master class in bass fishing magic. They scan their surroundings, focus on individual fish and watch them respond. It is the reality every fisherman has dreamed of. But is it too good to be true?
Almost universally, those among the professional ranks respond with a resounding “no.” Live sonar is something very special. Yet, this is precisely when they advise others to start tapping the brakes. They’re not saying, “Don’t buy one,” but simply offering a friendly heads-up.
Forward-facing sonar, as with any radical departure from the norm, comes with a learning curve. How you approach this curve can make all the difference between something that feels like a steady, satisfying uphill walk and a steep, agonizing climb.
Plug And Play
Borrowing from the computer industry, the term “plug and play” could certainly apply to live sonar. Across the board, fishing electronics manufacturers have developed units that are not particularly difficult or time-consuming to install. From Garmin to
