High-Tech Crappie

TPWD assessing concerns of crappie anglers about forward sonar usage

  • High-Tech Crappie
    High-Tech Crappie
  • The Great Outdoors by MATT WILLIAMS Outdoors Writer
    The Great Outdoors by MATT WILLIAMS Outdoors Writer
  • Lake Fork fishing guide Gary Paris believes that forward-facing sonar usage could lead to a negative impact on the abundance of large crappie in his home lake. He contends that many anglers are using the technology to deliberately target big females for harvest rather than settling for a limit of 10-12 inch fish. (Photo by Matt Williams)
    Lake Fork fishing guide Gary Paris believes that forward-facing sonar usage could lead to a negative impact on the abundance of large crappie in his home lake. He contends that many anglers are using the technology to deliberately target big females for harvest rather than settling for a limit of 10-12 inch fish. (Photo by Matt Williams)
  • High-Tech Crappie
    High-Tech Crappie
  • Crappie are school fish by nature that are highly sought for food.Texas’ statewide limit is liberal — 25 fish, 10 inch minimum length per day, per angler. (Photos by Matt Williams)
    Crappie are school fish by nature that are highly sought for food.Texas’ statewide limit is liberal — 25 fish, 10 inch minimum length per day, per angler. (Photos by Matt Williams)
    A recent column highlighting how forward-facing sonar technology has changed the game in crappie and bass fishing arenas struck a cord with my old friend, Gary Paris. For those who may not know, FFS is all the rage with fishermen these days. It works using a special transducer that mounts to the trolling motor or an independent pole. Anglers can slip quietly along as the transducer sc...

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