Have been through the transition before and after current technology electronics. I accepted a big dose of humility fishing Truman crappie tournaments from 2010 thru 2018. But it made me a better fisherman overall and helped me become acquainted with and become friends with some of the best this area has to offer. If you want one of the best learning experiences there is then it’s something to consider. Not saying it’s for everyone but we tend to rise to the level of the competition, and it “can” be a way to shorten the learning curve. And kudos to those that choose differently or to learn and fish more on their own, that’s fine too. That was the way I approached bass fishing for 30 years, somewhat on my own, knowing what I do now wish I might have looked at it differently.