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Valid points however if you are visually impaired in 1 eye as I am, I would assume the advantages of binos are wasted.
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In reply to Post #12
Yeah, would agree.
Monoculars are also called spotting scopes for a reason. It's a quick look device.
Binoculars are for more detailed viewing over longer periods of time. That said, they will still induce eyestrain after a while.
You'll also loose your depth perception (in terms of range) with a monocular.
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In reply to Post #10
>>>Is there any benefit to using bino's rather than monocular?<<
Monoculars have a few disadvantages over binoculars. Apart from being more compact, and lighter that is about the only advantage a monocular has. For viewing purposes, it has none
In my army days we would use spotting scopes, monoculars and even take a pair of bino's and just use one half to cut down on weight and just constantly looking through one set of len's becomes tiring. You do not even get a good field of view and not easy to track moving objects.
Keep both eyes open though to avoid eye strain which can lead to headaches.
I have a friend who uses a pair of night vision ones but he rarely uses them as they are a pain to use for any period of time watching for fish rolling on a night
I would avoid monoculars, they are only good for quick looks at something and definitley not up for sat watching the water for long periods like you can with a pair of bino's
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In reply to Post #10
Just ordered the Barr and Stroud monocular from the link, so will see how I get on with that.
Thanks for everyone's suggestions and comments
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In reply to Post #9
Thanks for the replies
Was thinking about a monocular rather than binoculars, find myself shutting one eye using the cheapo bino's I have now, I put it down to years of using a proper camera 
Is there any benefit to using bino's rather than monocular?
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Barr and Stroud
I remember old guy put me onto them few years ago
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In reply to Post #5
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Barr-Stroud-Sahara-Compact-Binoculars/dp/B002BTSGZE/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2I4XR6PR0FVX2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wICRZ_7LAgJOxN96C5Zd90rnzyOD0DQqEZmNgqOTJrbqFADHXpbu3LtE6OzLUlvPRo2zfbwQLUvDIA4sGBmjUfSp4pKHO5bELqAGLnbe6lfj1NAPURjo4_HH5U2I2Rrx4Fm48njox6mLotcpY0mKqly2ZWOWSng9AigwBljKn2L-Gf8jMg2gX8CglNDe60V43_krOgpyDZRnn7OEs5LmokdmbFOfGIHAez8upD6dsu4.9kIYEKlMNA0kOTS1o-gjtgCWQpjVxKQF0G2qFqcwMXg&dib_tag=se&keywords=bar+and+stroud+binoculars&qid=1745423037&sprefix=bar+and+str%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-7
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In reply to Post #1
Barr&Stroud on Amazon👍
Daz
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In reply to Post #3
Always found 8x40s better than the 10x50 due to the increased field of view. I got a second pair of Hawke frontier ed, which has lasted around 10 years of abuse.
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Check out second hand shops, you can pick up some good buys, over the years I have bought 3 good sets of binoculars, all 10 x 50. I do have some smaller " pocket" ones I take, but I rarely use them in prefence to the larger ones.
The larger ones excel in low light over the smaller pocket ones. I have never paid more than £20 for a set, tested them in the shop doorway and picked up some good brands, Nikon, Zenith etc.
My favourite set for fishing is a set of HOYA 10 x 50 Fast Focus, they have a small lever on the top which you work with your index fingers and focus's instantly rather than rotating a dial which is ideal for when you see a fish roll well down the lake etc
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In reply to Post #1
Bushnell h20 10x25 are what I use and they're spot on,not sure what they're selling for now
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Looking to get a half decent pair of binoculars for my kit.
Budget up to £60, will be used for watching water and zig baits mainly (as well as a bit of wildlife stuff)
Any suggestions on what to go for?
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Tackle