Mississippi reduces crappie limits, becoming first state to reduce limits in response to live sonar

Ever since the first live-sonar units hit the market six years ago, the outdoors media has reported some controversy regarding the advanced fish finding technology. Several manufacturers build the units, and the advanced fish-finders are generally referred to as forward-facing sonar (FFS).
FFS allows anglers to see real-time, live imagery of fish underwater. More advanced users can actually watch their fishing lure or bait underwater, maneuvering it directly to the fish. Some have argued the technology is too good and the anglers using it could put extra pressure on fish populations – especially crappies and muskies. Now, concern that the technology might be too good has led Mississippi biologists to reduce crappie creel limits on the state’s most popular lakes.