Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 10, 2020 Super User Posted February 10, 2020 I just caught a little bit of the BPT action and saw where Jacob Wheeler had 3 graphs at the bow and 2 at the console. I am not sure what he runs but I am guessing he is at between $20 - $30,000 total in electronics all together. I realize this doesn't come out of his pocket, but dang, where does it end? How many graphs does one need? He has more in graphs than some people do in trucks and boats combined (me) LOL 3 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 10, 2020 Super User Posted February 10, 2020 Fish finder envy has no bounds! I want four screens up front, and a heads up display at the helm, and a mind controlled TM, and a puppy. 2 2 Quote
Jermination Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 14 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said: I just caught a little bit of the BPT action and saw where Jacob Wheeler had 3 graphs at the bow and 2 at the console. I am not sure what he runs but I am guessing he is at between $20 - $30,000 total in electronics all together. I realize this doesn't come out of his pocket, but dang, where does it end? How many graphs does one need? He has more in graphs than some people do in trucks and boats combined (me) LOL I have no clue why he needs them when he keeps his TM on 90% flying around all day. I fished around him here in Knoxville last year when the classic was here during practice and dude was humming all over the place 1 Quote
Super User Team9nine Posted February 10, 2020 Super User Posted February 10, 2020 20 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said: I just caught a little bit of the BPT action and saw where Jacob Wheeler had 3 graphs at the bow and 2 at the console. I am not sure what he runs but I am guessing he is at between $20 - $30,000 total in electronics all together. I realize this doesn't come out of his pocket, but dang, where does it end? How many graphs does one need? He has more in graphs than some people do in trucks and boats combined (me) LOL Yes, this did come out of his pocket this year. Keep in mind he is the highest ranking professional bass angler in the country right now (according to BF). A win is worth $100,000. Making the cut into the top-40 is worth $10,000. Why wouldn’t you invest in the absolute best equipment/technology at that level to try and give yourself an advantage over the competition? 4 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 10, 2020 Author Super User Posted February 10, 2020 I might could see Aaron Martens using them. Maybe one for each fish he is trying to dropshot on top of. LOL 2 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 11, 2020 Super User Posted February 11, 2020 8 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said: I might could see Aaron Martens using them. Maybe one for each fish he is trying to dropshot on top of. LOL He'd still end up in second place... 1 3 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 11, 2020 Super User Posted February 11, 2020 If my livelihood depended on me catching fish, I would have the best tools to do the job. The reality is, there is much more to fishing than just finding fish. It's difficult to find, but look for unedited underwater footage. All the technology in the world can't make fish bite. Study the fish. 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted February 11, 2020 Global Moderator Posted February 11, 2020 On 2/10/2020 at 2:11 PM, jbsoonerfan said: I just caught a little bit of the BPT action and saw where Jacob Wheeler had 3 graphs at the bow and 2 at the console. I am not sure what he runs but I am guessing he is at between $20 - $30,000 total in electronics all together. I realize this doesn't come out of his pocket, but dang, where does it end? How many graphs does one need? He has more in graphs than some people do in trucks and boats combined (me) LOL He has two recent videos he posted on his channel, explaining what they are, how he utilizes each one, and why he chose each one. I’d post them but my phone is being stupid. He even says he paid for each one out of his own pocket and I believe he explains why he did that as well. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 11, 2020 Super User Posted February 11, 2020 I think this is the one: Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted February 11, 2020 Global Moderator Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, J Francho said: I think this is the one: This is the second one. The first was him at the console. 1 Quote
Michigander Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 It won't end until the deck of the boat is just one giant, glorious screen. Then you'll need drones to deploy remote transducers all over the lake, a personal satellite to coordinate the data streams and an AI to tell you location, presentation, and to automatically cue dubstep bass drops during your hooksets And you'll still lose to an older guy with a Hook 4, fishing a homemade black and blue jig with the last remaining Uncle Josh's pork trailers. 3 Quote
HenryPF Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 I watched both his videos - he does go on to explain that he only uses his electronics 30% of the time since he is fishing in less than 7 feet of water (makes sense to me) but if that 30% makes him place in the top 10, it is worth it. I did like the fact he had multiple manufacturers on his boat I have finders that go in front and on the console for the new boat but I am not flush mounting them due to the winter and freezing temps here in Illinois - but that being said, I only run my electronics when I go to certain lakes, the one lake I predominately fish I dont even take the finders from home as it is a hydrilla muck infested lake where they wouldn't work anyhoo. (yes, not even side finder) Quote
txchaser Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 I'm still waiting for VR glasses that make the water appear clear enough to see all the info projected into the right spot. Integrated 3d bottom and side scan projection, waypoints, etc. It won't be long till they move the electronics off the screen to a box, and people start putting 24" curved screens up front. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 13, 2020 Super User Posted February 13, 2020 Glass bottom bass boats..... Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 13, 2020 Super User Posted February 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, slonezp said: Glass bottom bass boats..... A pill that recreates the feeling of catching a PB... 2 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 13, 2020 Global Moderator Posted February 13, 2020 37 minutes ago, J Francho said: A pill that recreates the feeling of catching a PB... Those have been around since the 50s Quote
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted February 13, 2020 Super User Posted February 13, 2020 He didn't show the marine nuclear reactor that he must be using to power all of that stuff. 1 1 Quote
Super User GreenPig Posted February 17, 2020 Super User Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/13/2020 at 1:36 PM, J Francho said: A pill that recreates the feeling of catching a PB... That will be abused. Quote
DanielG Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 I have a little Garmin, you know the vertical kind about the size of a cell phone. I look at it as I'm going along. I think..ooo look at all the pretty colors. I use it for my speed and depth mostly. Once and awhile I'll see a fish go by. I get excited and then it exits the other side of the screen. I sigh and return looking at the pretty colors. I've only had it two years. I always wanted one and now I have one. The pretty colors sold me. I recently discovered you can change them in the settings. I'm a simple man..... 1 Quote
Hook2Jaw Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/10/2020 at 2:24 PM, J Francho said: and a puppy. That's a no-go from me, dawg. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 17, 2020 Super User Posted February 17, 2020 7 hours ago, GreenPig said: That will be abused. Both fisherman and addicts are liars. Imagine the concocted stories that would be told, about the one that got away. The exaggeration of weights and lengths would be unbelievable. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 17, 2020 Super User Posted February 17, 2020 caught a ten pounder in this pond last week. Quote
sully420 Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/13/2020 at 2:09 PM, Tennessee Boy said: He didn't show the marine nuclear reactor that he must be using to power all of that stuff. He actually did, he has 3 12v lithium batteries and a 36v backup lithium battery. Basically 5 grand worth of batteries at least. 1 Quote
tander Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/13/2020 at 2:09 PM, Tennessee Boy said: He didn't show the marine nuclear reactor that he must be using to power all of that stuff. Pretty close,he has 6 batteries!!! 1 Quote
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