PoconoTom Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Do you like to wear polarized sunglasses for fishing? Which polarized sunglasses are the least obtrusive? In other words, which ones have the least effect on changing the overall look of the world, while still providing the fishing benefits? I've been reading that wearing polarized sunglasses cuts down glare on the water, and allows one to see through the surface of the water and sometimes see the fish (depending on water clarity and their depth of course.) Glare on the water never bothered me, but I would like to be able to see the fish. I never liked wearing sunglasses though, despite the aura of mystery they engender, and how cool it looks to wear them. I don't like how they make everything darker or tint everything to some color. I like bright sunny days and colors just the way nature made them. Therefore, I'd like to get some polarized sunglasses, but I'd like to get ones that tint or change the overall way things look the least amount possible. Any recommendations would be welcome. Especially for sunglasses in the $20 ballpark. I don't see myself going for those $150 kind.
SFL BassHunter Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Yikes in the 20 dollar ballpark, that's a tough one. Tints on the glasses give you the visibility into the water. Depending on the brightness of the day there are different tints designed for different brightness. I personally use Amber tint with green mirror. I find it to be most useful on the water and most brightness of the day. Take a look at the Costa del Mar website, or the Oakley website, and check out what their tints look like. Both sites have a side by side of what a picture looks like without, and with a particular tint. 1
Baitcaster Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 I have a pair of Native glasses that came with different color lenses. One of the lenses that came with them are clear. I don't know how well they would work ( I have never tried them) but they are supposed to be polarized. 2
GreenGhostMan Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 My wife got me a new pair of Costa's for father's day and I love them. These are obviously well above your $20 target, but man are they awesome. I've been an Oakley guy for years, but these have converted me. She got me the Tuna Alley with black frames and amber/green mirror lenses. These lenses do change the "view of the world" a little, but I definitely wanted that. Any structure or fish pop out from their background in the water more than standard polarized lenses. Colors are much more vibrant, almost like everything looks like it's in HD. The frame feels solid and well made, but light and comfortable at the same time. They were around $250, but I think they are totally worth it. Hands down the best pair of sunglasses I've ever owned. 1
Super User Scott F Posted June 23, 2017 Super User Posted June 23, 2017 1 hour ago, PoconoTom said: Do you like to wear polarized sunglasses for fishing? Which polarized sunglasses are the least obtrusive? In other words, which ones have the least effect on changing the overall look of the world, while still providing the fishing benefits? I've been reading that wearing polarized sunglasses cuts down glare on the water, and allows one to see through the surface of the water and sometimes see the fish (depending on water clarity and their depth of course.) Glare on the water never bothered me, but I would like to be able to see the fish. I never liked wearing sunglasses though, despite the aura of mystery they engender, and how cool it looks to wear them. I don't like how they make everything darker or tint everything to some color. I like bright sunny days and colors just the way nature made them. Therefore, I'd like to get some polarized sunglasses, but I'd like to get ones that tint or change the overall way things look the least amount possible. Any recommendations would be welcome. Especially for sunglasses in the $20 ballpark. I don't see myself going for those $150 kind. After you've worn sunglasses for just a few minutes, you no longer realize that the colors are different than before. You won't even think about it. Take the glasses off and it will take a couple of minutes for your eyes to readjust. At $20, you'll just have to take what you get. For some people, like me, glasses that have big curves, add distortion. Flatter lenses reduce this distortion. You'll have to try them on and see for yourself. Polarized glasses make a huge difference in your fishing. Being able to see rocks, trees, weeds, the bottom and fish under the water makes it sooo much easier to make accurate casts that are the difference between catching and not catching. 3
BassB8Caster Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Strike king s11 polarized glasses are probably the best bang for the buck. If you look around online you can get them under $20. 2
moguy1973 Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 I usually wear sunglasses just for the safety aspect. They protect your eyes from lures that get spit by bass or come free from snags. There's some horror stories about top water baits with trebles or jigs that have come back and taken fishermen's eyes out. Like said above the Strike King sunglasses are pretty good for the price. And this website has really good prices on them. https://www.overstockbait.com/category-s/2239.htm 2
Surfcaster Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Go to WalMart and pick through their selection at the sporting goods dept. They will work for you at the $20 level. As mentioned above, I wear sun glasses for the safety aspect also. I read an article several years ago about golfer Jack Nicklaus fly fishing in Russia. He said he always wore glasses when fishing to protect his eyes. There was a picture of Nicklaus from that trip with a hook stuck in his forehead. At Nicklaus' request, the guide yanked it out with pliers. 1
PoconoTom Posted June 27, 2017 Author Posted June 27, 2017 Thanks for the tips. I checked out the Oakley and Costa websites and got some ideas. I checked out Strike King, but they had mixed reviews. I hadn't thought about the safety aspect, but I'm glad it was brought up as that's a good idea. I wound up ordering Torege glasses on amazon. They had good reviews, and they come with a neck string which will save me $6, and they have a lifetime warranty on frame breakage, which sounds useful although hard to believe. I got the amber ones hoping they allow the most light to come through.
CroakHunter Posted July 7, 2017 Posted July 7, 2017 Get on ebay, type in "fake oakleys" most are around 10 dollars. At least you aren't out a lot of money and they are still polarized and work well in the water. Polarized is polarized to me. I've wore my uncle's 200 dollar sunglasses and my 10 dollar pair work just fine and if I lose them I'm not out half a truck payment
huffman1988 Posted July 7, 2017 Posted July 7, 2017 In the 20 dollar range I don't think you will see a huge difference between glasses. The best lenses I have used for seeing fish so far are Oakleys with the Prizm deep water polarized lenses. It is like seeing everything in hd and they don't change the way everything looks either.
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