Exploring New Water

Pro bass fishing leagues take new stances on live sonar, NPFL issues complete ban
  • Exploring New Water
    Exploring New Water
  • The use of forward-facing sonar in top level bass tournaments has been at the epicenter of heavy debate in recent times. The National Professional Fishing League recently took the lead in banning use of the technology in its events. (Photos courtesy National Professional Fishing League)
    The use of forward-facing sonar in top level bass tournaments has been at the epicenter of heavy debate in recent times. The National Professional Fishing League recently took the lead in banning use of the technology in its events. (Photos courtesy National Professional Fishing League)

    Outdoors Writer

    A tip of the hat to the National Professional Fishing League for taking a chance.

    The pro tournament circuit stirred some pots and rattled some cages over the Labor Day holiday with an announcement that it will prohibit contestants from using forward-facing sonar (FFS) during its top level bass fishing tournaments in 2025.

    Think of the NPFL like the little kid on a big block historica…