Fishranger?

[Kimtown]

When did it go subscription?

Kind of annoying, because the 2nd opinion wind forecast, 7-10 days, and barometer are all subscription only now.

In saying that they provide really useful information and $40 for 12 months isn't a huge ask.

Who has subscribed, who will and who won't bother?

[4liters]

I probably will pay for the subscription. It’s a lot better than willy

[bluewater81]

Interesting.. which weather site do people find most accurate, they are all over the place here in VIC, hard to find a consistent one.

[denis barden]

I use me
I go down and have a look at the Ramp or have a look on the Camera at St Leonards

[bluewater81]

It's a bit hard to see Portland from the clifton springs boat ramp, I do need to get my eyes checked though.

[Lightningx]

Interesting. Used it just the other day...might go check it out.

[Kimtown]

Interesting.. which weather site do people find most accurate, they are all over the place here in VIC, hard to find a consistent one.

Fishranger claim they are the most accurate and kind of have evidence to prove so

But they just have all the relevant info in one place. It's easy to use and it's for actual fishing spots rather than just closest town like Willy weather

[yepi'mon]

Even on an unpaid account there is enough info there for any user. You still get wind, wave, tide and air pressure forecasts for 5 days.

I doubt Fish Ranger runs on $0 expenses for the year so I don't blame them for putting a subscription in. They are the best in the business and have the most detailed forecasts.

If it's a big deal for someone they can use Willy weather and then whinge about that instead!

[bluewater81]

Interesting.. which weather site do people find most accurate, they are all over the place here in VIC, hard to find a consistent one.

Fishranger claim they are the most accurate and kind of have evidence to prove so

But they just have all the relevant info in one place. It's easy to use and it's for actual fishing spots rather than just closest town like Willy weather

Thanks mate

[4liters]

Interesting.. which weather site do people find most accurate, they are all over the place here in VIC, hard to find a consistent one.

Fishranger uses both the BoM forecast models (which are the better predictor in Australia) and the US forecast models (which are not as accurate for Australia), the BoM data costs money to access so that is where his overheads come from and one of the reasons why he's had to start the subscriptions. A lot of the free sites just use the US data because it's free but it isn't as accurate as often compared to the BoM.

The other advantage of Fishranger is the variety of locations, and as far as I know he'll add new ones if you ask - I wanted forecasts for Cape Liptrap because I was planning a trip out there in the kayak so I requested the spot and within a couple of days it had been added.

edit - just paid for the subscription. It's nice when stuff is free but I give that site a real workout so I'll be getting my moneys worth