I find it hard to believe that some folks just know that fish sense our bait vibrations (especially bass) through their lateral line and yet do not believe the sonar pings can't be felt as well. Astonishing. Science as told us that the lateral line in fish is extremely sensitive to vibrations. Sometimes these vibration attract....sometimes repel.
Once I'm on a spot I'm going to fish, I shut down the sonar and have a cup of coffee before proceeding to fish. This has had positive effects on my catch ratios over the years - in my opinion.
"A voyage in search of knowledge need never abandon the spirit of adventure."