I guess i have been using the binos for both. If i am hearing this right, i need a pair of binos and a spotting scope? if this is true, how/when do i use which? Thanks guys, the name says it all 
Until you have a reliable quality set of binos I think you should rethink your priorities

Binos are used 95% of the time even if you have both. Dont get me wrong I feel lost without my spotter, even with EL 10X42's, but the scope I could get anong without, the binos are another story.
Set your budget for a quality set of binos and then add that $200 you were going to spend on the spotter to it, you will be better off.