Technology - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

NavionicsSpecJason · 09-13-2018, 12:34 PM

Question to the forum. Do you think technology (fish finders, GPS, mapping software like Navionics, the internet) has helped or hurt the sport of fishing?

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WestFork · 09-13-2018, 01:37 PM

I'd like to see some facts, not opinions, including my own. I do think it's a fact that technology has dramatically increased the efficiency of commercial fishing and that has reduced the success rate and, through shortened seasons, the opportunity for sport anglers. The latter spend more and harvest less in their quest for a better quality of life. :-)

Denis_Ruso · 09-13-2018, 01:56 PM

This is an extremely open question, there is no right answer here just different perspectives.

Technology like GPS has increased safety for navigation - I know mine has saved my butt in the fog several times. Which I only see as a positive, tracking drift, travel speed marking waypoints.

As far as mapping software, fish finders, reels/rods it just depends on what lens you look at it through. Keeping fishing a sport and giving the fish a fighting chance you draw a personal ethical line at which point you have too much of an advantage. I personally grew up with this technology but there will always be some that consider the technology of today an unfair advantage and taking the sport out of sport fishing. But I think rod/reel technology has made fishing much more accessible to the novice.

The other part is the internet has made fishing much more popular and that again a grey area. It's great because more people share our passion but its also not because offshore fishing etiquette has gone out the window with the amount of weekend warriors you have on the water. The fish have more pressure and it's becoming more of trophy culture. Spots getting overfished and overcrowded. But at the same time the popularity is generating more money being spent in the private/sport fishing industry which in turn gives us more voting power because money=power in capitalism.

To sum it up in my opinion it is both helping and hurting. Technology makes the experience easier but the things you are most proud of in your life were never easy. I mean part of the reason we get on the water is to get away from it all and not stare at a screen right? So although I use the benefits of technology myself to improve my odds, I find myself getting more fulfilment from taking back it to the basics and simplifying my gear.

NavionicsSpecJason · 09-13-2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WestFork

I'd like to see some facts, not opinions, including my own. I do think it's a fact that technology has dramatically increased the efficiency of commercial fishing and that has reduced the success rate and, through shortened seasons, the opportunity for sport anglers. The latter spend more and harvest less in their quest for a better quality of life. :-)

I believe it makes smart anglers smarter. I know in my personal experience, it has helped me be more successful and I don’t consider myself all that smart. I think when used properly, things like depth finders, Navionics, better fishing gear, etc. has improved the sport. Thank you for the input!

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makobob · 09-13-2018, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NavionicsSpecJason

I believe it makes smart anglers smarter. I know in my personal experience, it has helped me be more successful and I don’t consider myself all that smart. I think when used properly, things like depth finders, Navionics, better fishing gear, etc. has improved the sport. Thank you for the input!

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All true what I like MOST about fishing is that the fish has the final say as to weather on knot he bites, and what he bites. Tight Lines amigos.

NavionicsSpecJason · 09-13-2018, 03:13 PM

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All true what I like MOST about fishing is that the fish has the final say as to weather on knot he bites, and what he bites. Tight Lines amigos.

Truth! You can do everything right on your end, but they still have to bite, you’ve gotta set the hook and get them in the boat

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MITCHELL · 09-14-2018, 06:38 AM

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink

makobob · 09-14-2018, 07:10 AM

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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink

You can lead a fisherman to a great fishing location (Baja, mako-ville), You can mentor him, give him all the tools but you cannot catch the fish for him.

MITCHELL · 09-14-2018, 07:34 AM

My girlfriends parents flew me in, in a 6seater Cherokee
Landed on the beach
She took these pictures

MITCHELL · 09-14-2018, 07:56 AM

Waiting for surgery hernia

stevie951 · 09-14-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by makobob

You can lead a fisherman to a great fishing location (Baja, mako-ville), You can mentor him, give him all the tools but you cannot catch the fish for him.

Still have not caught the elusive cabrilla or rooster.. Trigger, sure dozens while I was down! :P Time for sure, hopefully this year!

makobob · 09-14-2018, 11:13 AM

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Still have not caught the elusive cabrilla or rooster.. Trigger, sure dozens while I was down! :P Time for sure, hopefully this year!

The time is now through November amigo.

Mr. NiceGuy · 09-14-2018, 07:22 PM

"Fish, I love you and respect you very much. But I will kill you dead before this day ends."

NavionicsSpecJason · 09-17-2018, 08:03 AM

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"Fish, I love you and respect you very much. But I will kill you dead before this day ends."

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09-13-2018, 12:34 PM	#1
NavionicsSpecJason Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 49	Technology Question to the forum. Do you think technology (fish finders, GPS, mapping software like Navionics, the internet) has helped or hurt the sport of fishing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-13-2018, 01:56 PM	#3
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	This is an extremely open question, there is no right answer here just different perspectives. Technology like GPS has increased safety for navigation - I know mine has saved my butt in the fog several times. Which I only see as a positive, tracking drift, travel speed marking waypoints. As far as mapping software, fish finders, reels/rods it just depends on what lens you look at it through. Keeping fishing a sport and giving the fish a fighting chance you draw a personal ethical line at which point you have too much of an advantage. I personally grew up with this technology but there will always be some that consider the technology of today an unfair advantage and taking the sport out of sport fishing. But I think rod/reel technology has made fishing much more accessible to the novice. The other part is the internet has made fishing much more popular and that again a grey area. It's great because more people share our passion but its also not because offshore fishing etiquette has gone out the window with the amount of weekend warriors you have on the water. The fish have more pressure and it's becoming more of trophy culture. Spots getting overfished and overcrowded. But at the same time the popularity is generating more money being spent in the private/sport fishing industry which in turn gives us more voting power because money=power in capitalism. To sum it up in my opinion it is both helping and hurting. Technology makes the experience easier but the things you are most proud of in your life were never easy. I mean part of the reason we get on the water is to get away from it all and not stare at a screen right? So although I use the benefits of technology myself to improve my odds, I find myself getting more fulfilment from taking back it to the basics and simplifying my gear. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

09-14-2018, 06:38 AM	#7
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,269	Helped..... You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink __________________ Duke Mitchell

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MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,269	And today im seating in post opp.... Waiting for surgery hernia __________________ Duke Mitchell

09-14-2018, 07:22 PM	#13
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	"Fish, I love you and respect you very much. But I will kill you dead before this day ends." __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

09-13-2018, 01:37 PM	#2
WestFork Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Utah Posts: 46	I'd like to see some facts, not opinions, including my own. I do think it's a fact that technology has dramatically increased the efficiency of commercial fishing and that has reduced the success rate and, through shortened seasons, the opportunity for sport anglers. The latter spend more and harvest less in their quest for a better quality of life. :-)