Love the closing statement, there is major nuance in ffs that sets the best from the rest. But most people don’t see it, they just see people throwing minnows while looking at a screen
Absolutely love this. It's about time a league stepped up and banned FFS. IMO.....it has no place in the professional ranks. It's ok to agree or disagree....but for myself....I stare at a computer screen 5 days a week. I really don't want to stare at one when I'm out on the lake...lol
For starters I am pro FFS but I love this for the NPFL. This is a great way for them to build their brand and become a prominent pro bass fishing league.
Matt , can say all these different nuances about FFS ! But at the end of the day you are still viewing Bass in real time ! That is 90 percent of it !!!! Drew Gill is better in those nuances in that 10 percent! Seeing fish in real time approach or bite a bait is the difference maker ! You are peeing on peoples head and telling them it’s raining lol…. All the Anglers that come up with all these different finite things about it are totally scared that FFS might go away lol….
Good for them this will be great for then and BASS. I just can not stop thinking about the 70 anglers who stood tall with the NPFL after year 1 when they almost went belly up and were begged to stay, and they did stay. Some of them are young scoppers, and that sucks.
I’m not anti FFS at all but he’s spot on when it comes to the future FFS. Once FFS implements ai that’s when we have a problem. Once you can automatically identify size and species we have a problem. Once u can lock on a fish and your trolling motor has the ability to track a fish with out u doing any work that’s when we have a huge problem.
Didn’t hear him address having equipment on the boats? I’m fully invested $$$$ FFS and love it. Probably will try to fish and follow events that I can learn more nuances with the FFS.. my only want is more overlays with FFs with the angler on all brands on live camera
I find it funny that this is like something from outer space for people, there has be 1000’s of pro tournaments, many many Classics, and other Championships without FFS.. I never remembered FFS being the savior of the sport.
So all the FFs pro ponents dont realize is this is old tech that the fishing industry is just entering. Current Military, and commercial applications of this are far greater in clarity and usefulness. This is going to be outdated tech every 2 years when they start putting intel or amd power in there units, coupled with Ai being able to read clarity, access water temps, and weather changes you can then bed fish by screen in any body of water. It is going to do more harm for the industry and the fishery's in the long term . Congrats to TNPFL for the for thought of what is going to happen not if it may happen.
Live sonar is truly the line in the sand where pro fishing should draw it. Understand that these live sonar experts are talented but it is not best for this sport in any way shape or form IMO. As Matt said he as well as all of us carries bias and his bias is leaning live sonar since he is now mastering it and is seeing better results using it. Can't blame him and not to mention he gets sponsor money from electronics. Not a knock on Matt but he is looking out for #1 as he should, but still think it is not overall best for the sport and the fans / viewers.
The way I see it is allowing FFS is allowing Robots to find the fish for you tell you where to cast and how the fish respond to your presentation. A robot is a machine controlled by a computer which Livescope is. You are not using your natural senses to locate the fish and are 100% dependant on a computer. Period. There’s no argument against this because if your unit stopped working you wouldn’t be catching those fish. I’ll add that it takes skill and nuances to play video games too. Being skilled at Livescope doesn’t mean that you are good at fishing. A good example of how Livescope doesn’t be related to fishing skill is Bill Weidler winning the St Clair Bass Elite event in 2020 and self proclaiming he didn’t even know how to fish for smallmouth. Just depended on the FFS.
The opens need to take the top 150 . Dump the rest into an open qualifier.No Jack potters period end of story Also a 100,000$ year end championship for the top 25 and the top five from the open qualifier.
FFS headsets will be coming soon. Actually they already here. You will scan the water just like you would anyway, by merely turning your head. Eventually, the image you see will be in 3D and and 4k. Fuller is a sharp dude.
Was this just a way to get the guys that are getting cut from mlf and bass and randy blaukat to join the npfl bc thoses guys are sponsored and can and willing to pay 5200 a event ?😊
NPFL is now the LEADER in bass fishing tournaments. I will support them and follow them now. Hopefully many great pros will go there. A win is not a win with FFS. i quit following baseball when they allowed cheaters to hold HR records. Shameful. I quit following MLF and BASS because of FFS. Many have. Check MLF Outdoor channel ratings. They were number one over and over....now at or near the bottom. Goodbye advertising dollars and coanglers !
People don’t understand these fisherman are all slaves to their sponsors. So guys like Randy are under contract to fish certain places. If a guy wanted to come to NPFL doesn’t mean his sponsors would allow it because it’s so much smaller than the other options. Getting some big names would help get more views and fans, period. So this dudes speech about if you’re a big name don’t come here just because, is stupid. Need those guys. Not saying kiss their ass but get them there
Matt FFS could be rocket science but it's still chasing a fish around and tossing baits in front of their face while watching it on a computer. Like you said some people just don't understand that or to close minded.
So he says he cares about the anglers but then says their opinion had no bearing on the decision to ban FFS. He is talking out of both sides of his mouth. If they really cared about the angler base they would be talking about increasing payouts and decreasing or eliminating entry fees. But wait, that would effect the owners bottom line.
Everytime people, businesses, or societies have tried to stop or not use new technologies they have lost. Couldn't stop robots from taking human jobs, can stop A.I.. I believe its fighting a losing battle in the long run.
Dont think it's any different the sidescan, downscan or 360, which are still ok to use. Really ? It's just the time and expertise it takes to be at the top 5% in being accomplished at FFS that's pissing most guys who are in the middle of the pack in FFS skillset. Lol
I think fighting the existence of a technology is tantamount to ignoring something that makes life easier. They will fall behind and be forced to do things 'the old way'. Not me.
Yep we have always bought things to help us catch more fish now some want to take that away id rather a guy stare at a screen all day and catch 20lb than him beating the banks all day and catching 10lbs
I’m a fan of this decision, it’s about time somebody took this route
RESPECT to NPFL way to grab your Nuts and stand on bidness!
Smart move. This will set this league apart. Other sports limit technology, and you have to draw the line somewhere. I respect their boldness.
This was the best decision for the NPFL. Props to Brad, he's a class act and that's refreshing to see
Love the closing statement, there is major nuance in ffs that sets the best from the rest. But most people don’t see it, they just see people throwing minnows while looking at a screen
Matt's body language screams he's against any bans on ffs .
Matt’s closing thoughts had an eloquent, Ken Duke monologue vibe to them. Well done 👏
Absolutely love this. It's about time a league stepped up and banned FFS. IMO.....it has no place in the professional ranks. It's ok to agree or disagree....but for myself....I stare at a computer screen 5 days a week. I really don't want to stare at one when I'm out on the lake...lol
For starters I am pro FFS but I love this for the NPFL. This is a great way for them to build their brand and become a prominent pro bass fishing league.
Matt , can say all these different nuances about FFS ! But at the end of the day you are still viewing Bass in real time ! That is 90 percent of it !!!! Drew Gill is better in those nuances in that 10 percent! Seeing fish in real time approach or bite a bait is the difference maker ! You are peeing on peoples head and telling them it’s raining lol…. All the Anglers that come up with all these different finite things about it are totally scared that FFS might go away lol….
Good for them this will be great for then and BASS. I just can not stop thinking about the 70 anglers who stood tall with the NPFL after year 1 when they almost went belly up and were begged to stay, and they did stay. Some of them are young scoppers, and that sucks.
I’m not anti FFS at all but he’s spot on when it comes to the future FFS. Once FFS implements ai that’s when we have a problem. Once you can automatically identify size and species we have a problem. Once u can lock on a fish and your trolling motor has the ability to track a fish with out u doing any work that’s when we have a huge problem.
Dead on. It’s not where it is now but where it is heading. Foresight, almost never used anymore. Glad to see common sense!👏
Didn’t hear him address having equipment on the boats? I’m fully invested $$$$ FFS and love it. Probably will try to fish and follow events that I can learn more nuances with the FFS.. my only want is more overlays with FFs with the angler on all brands on live camera
I find it funny that this is like something from outer space for people, there has be 1000’s of pro tournaments, many many Classics, and other Championships without FFS.. I never remembered FFS being the savior of the sport.
NPFL just carved their niche in the sport of bass fishing. I hope it works out for them.
So all the FFs pro ponents dont realize is this is old tech that the fishing industry is just entering. Current Military, and commercial applications of this are far greater in clarity and usefulness. This is going to be outdated tech every 2 years when they start putting intel or amd power in there units, coupled with Ai being able to read clarity, access water temps, and weather changes you can then bed fish by screen in any body of water. It is going to do more harm for the industry and the fishery's in the long term . Congrats to TNPFL for the for thought of what is going to happen not if it may happen.
Live sonar is truly the line in the sand where pro fishing should draw it. Understand that these live sonar experts are talented but it is not best for this sport in any way shape or form IMO. As Matt said he as well as all of us carries bias and his bias is leaning live sonar since he is now mastering it and is seeing better results using it. Can't blame him and not to mention he gets sponsor money from electronics. Not a knock on Matt but he is looking out for #1 as he should, but still think it is not overall best for the sport and the fans / viewers.
Look at the earnings in NPFL the anglers are starving. How can this last with or without this decision.
Because everyone fishing it knows it isn’t a full time job. It’s a play thing you can do for 0 dollars if you finish well
There has and will always be guys who want to try, and the money is what it is.
The way I see it is allowing FFS is allowing Robots to find the fish for you tell you where to cast and how the fish respond to your presentation. A robot is a machine controlled by a computer which Livescope is. You are not using your natural senses to locate the fish and are 100% dependant on a computer. Period. There’s no argument against this because if your unit stopped working you wouldn’t be catching those fish.
I’ll add that it takes skill and nuances to play video games too. Being skilled at Livescope doesn’t mean that you are good at fishing. A good example of how Livescope doesn’t be related to fishing skill is Bill Weidler winning the St Clair Bass Elite event in 2020 and self proclaiming he didn’t even know how to fish for smallmouth. Just depended on the FFS.
Thanks Matt.
The opens need to take the top 150 . Dump the rest into an open qualifier.No Jack potters period end of story Also a 100,000$ year end championship for the top 25 and the top five from the open qualifier.
FFS headsets will be coming soon. Actually they already here. You will scan the water just like you would anyway, by merely turning your head. Eventually, the image you see will be in 3D and and 4k.
Fuller is a sharp dude.
Was this just a way to get the guys that are getting cut from mlf and bass and randy blaukat to join the npfl bc thoses guys are sponsored and can and willing to pay 5200 a event ?😊
NPFL is now the LEADER in bass fishing tournaments. I will support them and follow them now. Hopefully many great pros will go there.
A win is not a win with FFS.
i quit following baseball when they allowed cheaters to hold HR records. Shameful.
I quit following MLF and BASS because of FFS.
Many have. Check MLF Outdoor channel ratings.
They were number one over and over....now at or near the bottom. Goodbye advertising dollars and coanglers !
Mr Fuller Is The Man!
Randy B will start complaining about how much the entry fees are.
The only reason I bought scope was bc the elites at st clair two years ago
This is going to make the npfl or break the npfl
Next rule : you're allowed to get information.
Time to knock the Dust of the Ol Flipping Stick.
They pay 5200 a event and only pay out 40 spots and have a 127 guys lol they don't need sponsor money
Randy Is Praising The NPFL
People don’t understand these fisherman are all slaves to their sponsors. So guys like Randy are under contract to fish certain places. If a guy wanted to come to NPFL doesn’t mean his sponsors would allow it because it’s so much smaller than the other options. Getting some big names would help get more views and fans, period. So this dudes speech about if you’re a big name don’t come here just because, is stupid. Need those guys. Not saying kiss their ass but get them there
Well if they all ban LS whats randy gonna make a video about ?😂 he aint gonna fish JACK!! just cries for clicks folks love drama
Pollich Greens
The npfl doesn't have young guys and no qualifications. Bunch old dudes who have money. Do they have a angler under 30
?
Come on Randy put up or shut up
Lol very little audience tho isn't helping them much
Matt FFS could be rocket science but it's still chasing a fish around and tossing baits in front of their face while watching it on a computer. Like you said some people just don't understand that or to close minded.
Always appreciate the feedback Stevesteve!
What a poor decision by a poor c class organization. El o El.
You sound like a grumpy Kamala voter. Get over it and get back to traditional bass fishing.
Lol. You read my mind.
and everyone complaining about FFS is just like some woke liberal, complain because you dont like it and they will take it away.
This guy needs 2 shave his beard and find his BRAIN
So he says he cares about the anglers but then says their opinion had no bearing on the decision to ban FFS. He is talking out of both sides of his mouth. If they really cared about the angler base they would be talking about increasing payouts and decreasing or eliminating entry fees. But wait, that would effect the owners bottom line.
Everytime people, businesses, or societies have tried to stop or not use new technologies they have lost. Couldn't stop robots from taking human jobs, can stop A.I.. I believe its fighting a losing battle in the long run.
Dont think it's any different the sidescan, downscan or 360, which are still ok to use. Really ? It's just the time and expertise it takes to be at the top 5% in being accomplished at FFS that's pissing most guys who are in the middle of the pack in FFS skillset. Lol
Well now the npfl can rip more amateurs off
I think fighting the existence of a technology is tantamount to ignoring something that makes life easier. They will fall behind and be forced to do things 'the old way'. Not me.
Yep we have always bought things to help us catch more fish now some want to take that away id rather a guy stare at a screen all day and catch 20lb than him beating the banks all day and catching 10lbs