What kind of binoculars do you carry in your boat? I need a new pair, mine are messed up.

Cheap. My eyes are so good I don't use them very often. LOL
Johnny

If you fish a lot of windy days I would look into the auto stabilizing binoculars. I have a pair of Nikon standard binocs and a pair of Fujinon Techno-Stabis. You would not believe how good the Techno Stabis are. Even in calm days it's a lot easier to see farther. One problem with them, price.

Nikon Monarch's. I like the12x42. Waterproof...even submersible for a second or 2.

Leica Trinovad. Bought 12 years ago. Don't plan on ever buying another pair. Good optics last a lifetime. Still have my grandad's Leicas from the 70's.

Nikon 12x50 Action Stab.

I keep an old pair of Leupold Wind River 10x50's. They do pretty good if it isn't too rough.

7 or 8 x 50. The big field of view helps compensate for the boats motion, but a small boat in mild chop (which is north Texas all the time) is just too unstable for a 10x or greater. I will be contrary and say don't spend big dollars for a big brand, the high dollar names get you a sharper and brighter image, which is seldom needed on inland lakes. Tasco or Bushnell are fine. Rubber armored of course.

Nikon Pro Staffs. 10x50

By far the best set of binoculars I have ever had was a pair of Steiner's that I lucked into at a garage sale for $10!!! Incredibly clear and sharp optics. I loved the fact that they are always in focus from 0 to infinity. They are expensive but I believe they are worth every pennie.

I use a 300mm zoom lens on my canon camera. Take a picture and use optical zoom on camera to see. Then delete the picture if not wanted.

I agree with Brian. I have a pair of Steiner's that are always in focus and it sure makes seeing things in a rocking boat a whole lot easier.

Yep I like the focus free ones too.