Bassmaster pro Cooper Gallant says bass fishing is actually more fun without LiveScope sonar

Bassmaster pro Cooper Gallant says fishing can feel more exciting without LiveScope forward-facing sonar, though he’s not rejecting the technology. Using LiveScope, anglers can see what’s beneath the water in real time, including bait and fish reactions, and Gallant described how the transducer projects where the trolling motor points—set at 120 feet in his setup. Still, he argues that the “unknown” can make each bite more thrilling. His comments come as B.A.S.S. set 2027 rules after “coin flips.” Live sonar will be prohibited when the Elite Series visits Lake St. Clair Aug. 5–8, allowed for the 2027 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell, and banned again for the 2028 Classic.