Spotters sunnies & other stuff.

silver

silver

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I've just picked up my new prescription Spotters Penetrators (crown glass polarised/photochromatic lenses) sunnies which are supposedly one of the better sunnies you can buy.
Must say i am impressed with them. Things seem nice and 'natural' and i reckon i can see better with these than my normal glasses outside.
I can't wait to use them on my next fishing trip down to Tathra on the NSW far south coast.
I plan to head off very early in early November for a month and have been stocking up on new stuff like the sunnies.
I have also put a Daiwa Steez 2500 spin reel on layby. I didn't intend to buy it but this is the superceeded model and i got it for $500 which was not a bad deal so i HAD to have it. Also going to get a new 1.5/3kg flick rod to match and a new 4-9kg one for heavier stuff. I'm just waiting for the new Daiwa 'Black Generation' rods to come out. They are a mid priced rod but my mate has the previous version and they were very nice.
I tend to spend lots more on my reels than rods and they should suit nicely.
Also going to get a new Oztent RV3 for the trip and i am just waiting for the special deal the guy up here at Go Camping told me is coming out very soon.
 
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Ha Ha - big difference to when I was a kid. My fishing gear consisted of a line wrapped around a glass coke bottle! :lol:

Those glasses look to be very useful!
 
I have not worn sunnies for pretty much ever and i got these mainly for fishing after being up north in the creek i have posted pictures of before in my trip reports. My mate could see the fish but i couldn't.
They certainly make things easy on the eye and i hope they are all they are cracked up to be as far as the polarisation goes re fishing as they are certainly not a cheap item...try up to $800...for mine!!! I think non prescription are around $500..550.
I got a 'floatie' strap for mine in case i drop them overboard and i won't be leaving them in the car.
Here is a read about them.
https://www.spotters.com.au/
I rang the park where i will be staying, Tathra Motor Village, and all is cool for my trip. She assures me that things will be quite when i get there as they don't tend to get busy until the Dec. school holidays. Their rates are pretty fair i reckon. $125 per week for a large powered site, $230pw for a cabin where you use the outside dunnies etc and $320pw week for a cabin for 4 people with onsuite dunny.
 
silver said:
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I rang the park where i will be staying, Tathra Motor Village, and all is cool for my trip. She assures me that things will be quite when i get there as they don't tend to get busy until the Dec. school holidays. Their rates are pretty fair i reckon. $125 per week for a large powered site, $230pw for a cabin where you use the outside dunnies etc and $320pw week for a cabin for 4 people with onsuite dunny.
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I recon those rates are very fair Silver.
It is frankly ridiculous that most caravan park sites are more expensive than weekly rent on a family home.
However, what really p!sses me off about charges is when the base fee is for 2 people (i.e. the 'grey nomad' couple) with no discount for a solo traveller... but... here is the sting in the tail ... extra charges for all persons above 2, kids are 80% of an adult fee AND 'adult' includes kids 16 years of age and up.
(BUT don't try and drop off a part of 16 year olds who want a weekend away from their parents, as the management will insist that there is an 'adult' present... FFS!!!!!!!!!)
 
Barry said:
'adult' includes kids 16 years of age and up.
(BUT don't try and drop off a part of 16 year olds who want a weekend away from their parents, as the management will insist that there is an 'adult' present... FFS!!!!!!!!!)
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Yeah bit of a joke isnt it! :shrug:

Silver, its amazing how much of a difference polarised lenses make while fishing...you get to see so much more of whats under the water. Its almost like cheating lol :iconwink:
I only use polarised lenses while driving too, it reduces glare off the road & other vehicles, makes driving safer & more relaxed, reducing fatigue :biggrin:
 
These are NOT the same as mine. Spotters come in different frames and lenses. Mine are the crown glass prescription photocromatic ones. Because i have to have prescription sunnies i have to pay extra but mine are the Penetrators.
Crown glass is the best for lenses than Columbian Resin. A long way back comes acrylic stuff.
Anyway, it's all there in the link.
 
Got a pair of Penetrators a couple of weeks ago - bloody great! In fact they saved a protective plate from a club member's car being lost in a creek crossing. After it was torn off I "spotted" it in the churned up water & mud.
 
Best thing since sliced bread. As i said originally...i have not used sunnies for fishing and after using the Spotters Penetrators i won't fish without them.
On that note...did you get the floating strap? I've heard a few stories of them going over the side of the boat into the deep blue...looks a bit dorkey but could well be worthwhile if you go fising.
 
silver said:
On that note...did you get the floating strap? I've heard a few stories of them going over the side of the boat into the deep blue...looks a bit dorkey but could well be worthwhile if you go fising.
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Maybe attach a few wine corks? :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I only use cheaper polarised sunnies, but have used nothing else for prob 20yrs. Essential for safe driving or any water activity like boating & fishing. Apparently pretty useful for finding car parts too :raspberry:
 
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