Spotter tips?

[Bmcox86]

This season will be my first using a spotter. Does anyone have any tips on using a spotter to glass and the ins and outs with them

Thanks

 

[boom]

for me a straight spotter works better as a finder spotter. a tool i use to scan from bush to bush and rock to rock.

dont skimp too much on a pan head. i tried a ball head and it was a mess. i dont know how many times i glanced at something, saw something brown and deer-like..and whoosh, my spotter fell, and the mystery brown spot was never seen again, when it fell out of my field of view. soo frustrating!!

if is super fun scanning distant hillsides on low power looking for deer or elk.

 

[LaHunter]

Do you already have a spotter or are you planning on buying your first spotter?
If you are planning on buying your first, the old saying of "buy the best glass that you can afford" is very good advise. I have a Vortex Razor HD 65 mm spotter that I really like. It's not the best one out there, but it works well for me. Straight vs angled is a personal preference, each has its advantages.
Also, you need a good tripod and head. Without a good solid platform for your spotting scope, you will not be able to utilize its capabilities. You need a spotting scope to be really still while looking through it.

You may get some more advise from more knowledgeable guys if you specify your type of hunting and terrain you are planning on being in.

Good Luck

 

[Bmcox86]

I already bought a spotter, nothing special but decent. Vortex nomad and summit ss tripod

I will be using it on ridges to glass basins in western Washington

 

[AzHntr]

Bring something to sit on, the more comfortable you are the longer you will stay and glass.

 

[Robpr]

Bring an eye patch or bandanna to reduce eye fatigue. Try to keep both eyes open when glassing