TcRoc Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 What sunglass lens color do you all prefer when fishing? Also I have been tearing thru sunglasses on the water fishing.. the lens finish will stain or run off whichever is happening from water splashing cruising on boat. Quote
Super User WRB Posted October 20, 2019 Super User Posted October 20, 2019 Polarized dark gray 80% of the time bright sun and dark Amber 20% when sight fishing. Use micro glass cleaning cloth and clear wipes in lieu of your clothing to clean the lens. Tom 3 Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 21, 2019 Super User Posted October 21, 2019 Amber 100% of the time ? 2 Quote
Super User GreenPig Posted October 21, 2019 Super User Posted October 21, 2019 Bright sunlight- Dark grey with blue coating Overcast/Cloudy- Amber with green coating 1 Quote
OnthePotomac Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 I lost my right eye from feeder vessels leaking through the macula 20 years ago and my eye surgeon to me to wear brown, or amber lenses over my good eye. I picked amber as a good all around color for me. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 21, 2019 Super User Posted October 21, 2019 Blue mirror in the brightest of conditions and grey in every thing else. A-Jay 1 1 Quote
deadadrift89 Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 Copper or brown for me. I fish lots of lakes with submerged timber and they help me see it best. Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted October 21, 2019 Super User Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/20/2019 at 12:39 PM, WRB said: Polarized dark gray 80% of the time bright sun and dark Amber 20% when sight fishing. Use micro glass cleaning cloth and clear wipes in lieu of your clothing to clean the lens. Tom *Good information Tom - I'm getting new prescription glasses soon and want a 2nd pair of polarized prescription sunglasses . I thought dark grey would be best over all (if I can only choose one color) . Quote
txchaser Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Costa's Green Mirror most of the time, or Sunrise Silver in low light. Tried the Smiths Chromapop in grey and they were fine, but I could see a lot more with the GM. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted October 22, 2019 Super User Posted October 22, 2019 Blue Mirror for bright daytime light and a pair of polychromatic/transition lens (sort of pink) for everything else. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 22, 2019 Global Moderator Posted October 22, 2019 Grey a majority of the time but also wear blue mirror or amber at times. Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted October 22, 2019 Super User Posted October 22, 2019 Amber. I'm not spending big money on a 2nd unnecessary pair of glasses. Actually, I'm not spending big money on one pair. I use Calcuttas. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted October 22, 2019 Super User Posted October 22, 2019 I use clip-ons over my ANSI certified, tri-focal, prescription glasses - mostly dark gray or amber depending on light conditions, but occasionally the brown. 1 Quote
OnthePotomac Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 1:13 PM, A-Jay said: Blue mirror in the brightest of conditions and grey in every thing else. A-Jay Holy cow A-Jay, that is a couple of cows you are holding...show off LOL 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 22, 2019 Super User Posted October 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, OnthePotomac said: Holy cow A-Jay, that is a couple of cows you are holding...show off LOL Thanks ~ Could't have done it without the glasses ~ ? A-Jay 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted October 22, 2019 Global Moderator Posted October 22, 2019 I prefer the same colors per conditions that @A-Jay mentioned. The only problem is the mirror has smeared off of every pair ive ever had so now i just wear the gray ones all the time. They are good all around 1 Quote
rlm1 Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 I've always read and been told that blue mirror was mostly designed for deep sea fishing, ocean environments, and most fresh water would be best with brown or green mirror. I think that is what Costas large display in my favorite LGS and fishing store says. I tend to use brown polarized lenses most often myself haven't had a chance to go offshore in a few years now. rlm1, Randy Quote
Avalonjohn44 Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Rose - Oakley G30 Polarized. Getting hard to find. Quote
Super User gim Posted October 23, 2019 Super User Posted October 23, 2019 Costa advises the use of blue mirror for inshore saltwater fishing and the green mirror for freshwater fishing. I don't have either one so I can't comment on which one is better, but I intend to buy a pair soon and I will go with what they advise: green mirror for freshwater. 1 Quote
rtwvumtneer6 Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Agree with grey for everyday wear. Copper for sight fishing. ^^^Amber is also a good choice, as stated above. Works well in low light conditions. Quote
CrankFate Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 Amber. But green is good, too. The old glass green ray ban p was great. But I’ve been stuck on amber for the last 5 or so years. Doubt I’ll ever go green or grey again. Quote
r3825 Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 On 10/20/2019 at 9:28 PM, Catt said: Amber 100% of the time ? +1 on the amber Eye doctor told me it lets your eyes relax better, so no headaches 1 Quote
James Krack Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Grey/Smoke all around. Amber/Green for low light and sight fishing. Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 26, 2019 Super User Posted October 26, 2019 4 hours ago, r3825 said: +1 on the amber Eye doctor told me it lets your eyes relax better, so no headaches Never had a ophthalmologist suggest gray lens. Amber gives the highest color contrast in all conditions Quote
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