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Forward Facing Sonar Is Helping Minnesota Anglers, But Is It Too Effective?
Ice conditions have been great for anglers this winter, and a new type of technology is helping them catch more fish.
January 31, 2025
LAKE MINNETONKA, Minn. — Ice conditions have been great for anglers this winter, and a new type of technology is helping them catch more fish.
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It's called forward facing sonar. It allows anglers to see below water in all directions. But the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is concerned that the technology may be too effective.
"I've got that perch right below me. See that guy?" fishing guide Dan Jasper said.
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