Pro angler and tournament organizer Randy Despino of Colfax, Louisiana recently announced that participants in the 2024 Despino’s Tire Service “Fishing for Kids” team bass tournament on Toledo Bend will not be allowed to use forward facing sonar on tournament day. Despino may be the first organizer ban the use of the technology a large scale bass fishing event. This year’s tournament will pay $20,000 to the winning team. (Courtesy Photo, MLF)
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Forward Facing Sonar Ban-Tournament organizer eliminates FSS technology from playing field in upcoming charity team tournament
The founder of a popular charity bass tournament benefitting children’s hospitals recently announced a rule change for the upcoming 2024 event that has grabbed the attention of the fishing community and stirred some debate among anglers who enjoy casting for cash.