# It's 2026...Is Forward Facing Sonar Going Away? (New Updates & Takes)

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Podcast: [Serious Angler Bass Fishing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/serious-angler-bass-fishing-podcast-348278)
Published: 2026-06-17T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3689

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Send us Fan Mail We’ve been grinding on the road, and in this episode, my co-host and I catch up on a crazy few weeks of traveling the country for tournament bass fishing! Once we get you caught up on our travels, we dive into the biggest elephant in the room: the ongoing forward-facing sonar (FFS) controversy. 📌 Check out Serious Angler Network lifestyle and podcast apparel here: https://seriousanglernetwork.com/ 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://o...

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