These Binoculars Ensure Your Potential Saltwater Catch Isn't "The One That Got Away"
MOORESTOWN, NJ - Finding saltwater game fish is only one step in landing a prize catch, but according to Captain Mark Houghtaling, on of South Florida's top fishing guides and saltwater gamefish expert, that step is by far the most important.
His secret to locating dolphin, sailfish, kingfish and tuna - Steiner's precise, durable binoculars with a built-in compass integrated into the field of view.
"I rely on my Steiner binoculars to spot fishing signs quickly, clearly and accurately," explains Houghtaling, a well known sportfishing guide who appears regularly in print and on radio, and who has been featured in journals such as Sports Afield and Salt Water Sportsman, as well as the Miami Herald and the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel.
Houghtaling uses Steiner's 7x50 Commander III binoculars to find his bait, locate gamefish, obtain compass bearings and spot objects in extremely low-light and dense-fog conditions. Steiner's optics are an integral part of this fishing regime. They not only assist in locating fish, but also provide the fastest direction to the action. Experienced charter boat captains, like Houghtaling, use binoculars to scan the water, looking for diving petrals and frigate birds and floating debris; all of which are likely indicators of nearby feeding gamefish.
Houghtaling says he also uses this Steiner binoculars to watch other boats, checking out what they are catching and possibly pinpointing new fishing spots. "I use every 'angle' I can to put my clients on more fish", he says.
"You miss an awful lot of things if you don't use them," he adds. "My Commander III binocular rests in a cubbyhole between the radio and GPS, and I keep it within reach and ready to go, every minute of every fishing trip."
Houghtaling suggests those seeking to invest in binoculars for saltwater sportfishing look for the following features:
1. A built-in stabilized compass with 1º precision;
2. "CAT" (Color Adjusted Transmission) multi-coating on all optical glass surfaces for glare reduction and clarity; in daytime and absolute highest in low light or night time;
3. Rigid rubber armored polycarbonate body and solid lens anchoring for rugged use;
4. Soft, high eye-relief eyecups for viewing comfort, with or without glasses;
5. Large objective lenses for increased brightness (the 7x50 is ideal for boating or fishing);
6. Individual eye focus that, once set for your eyes, keeps the binoculars view sharp from 20 yards to infinity.
The binoculars that Houghtaling uses, the German-made Steiner 7x50 Commander III, boast the highest light-gathering ability of any compass binocular, with a light transmission of over 95% and more than 99.8% per lens element, they’re built to a tough shock test (20g) and U.S. Navy waterproof specifications. The Commander III also offers a 30-year warranty against leakage or defects.
Captain Mark Houghtaling has been a renowned fishing guide and charter captain for 14 years, based in Miami/Key Largo. He writes weekly newspaper fishing columns and hosts sportfishing seminars. For more information on glassing for blue water gamefish or fishing with Captain Mark, contact: Captain Mark Houghtaling, Magic Fingers Fishing Charters, 15920 S.W. 85th Avenue, Miami, FL 33157, (305) 253-1151.
For more information on the 7x50 Commander III or any Steiner binoculars, or for a free copy of "Captain Mark Houghtaling's Guide to Glassing for Blue Water Gamefish", contact Pioneer Research, 97 Foster Road, Suite 5, Moorestown, NJ 08057. Phone: (856) 866-9191; Toll-free: (800) 257-7742; Fax: (856) 866-8615. Or visit Pioneer's web site at www.pioneer-research.com.
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