Need some moderate priced polarized fishing sunglasses

[wasabi_VA]

Currently using Flying Fisherman sunglasses, they are relatively low end I'm paying like $20 a pair. Hate to go with a $100+ pair as I feel like they will get  scratched or lost. Anything in the $40 to $75 price range that you feel are very well made and worth the money?

[1984isNOW]

Is there a difference between those $20 glasses you have and the $75 glasses your lookin at?

[papajoe222]

Wiley X offers a few fishing models in that price range and if your patient, you can pick up a pair on sale at one of the sporting goods sites.  The lenses are shatter proof, so if your 1/2oz. tungsten jig comes flying back at your face at Mach 1, they'll save your eyesight too. That's provided it hits your sunglasses and not your noggin.

[optimator]

I have a pair of prescription DVX sunglasses. They’re made by Wiley X. I love ‘em. In non prescription they’re $54 in the Walmart optical department.

 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/DVX-Mojave-Prescription-Ready-Safety-Grey-Lens-Camouflage-Frame-Sunglasses/42306960

 

[slonezp]

1 hour ago, papajoe222 said:

Wiley X offers a few fishing models in that price range and if your patient, you can pick up a pair on sale at one of the sporting goods sites.  The lenses are shatter proof, so if your 1/2oz. tungsten jig comes flying back at your face at Mach 1, they'll save your eyesight too. That's provided it hits your sunglasses and not your noggin.

Wiley X also does prescription lenses thru their authorized distributors. They ain't cheap. Every time my prescription changes, I send my frames in for replacement lenses. Turnaround is about a week.

[12poundbass]

I’ve been wearing Kastking sunglasses for a few years now and have been very happy. 

[Glenn]

I have 3 pairs of Wiley-X, if that says anything. 

 

That said, there's a new kid on the block that I really like, but out of your price range ($200+).  https://hookandbullet.life/

 

Also note that Wiley-X wasn't at the Classic nor ICAST this year when they've been there for years.  That's a concern. They moved from CA to TX 2 years ago, and lost a lot of people in the process. So they're going through some growing pains.  But maybe you can get a great pair at a good price.

[king fisher]

Smith makes quality sun glasses in your price range.

[detroit1]

I have a bigazz head and finding cheap sunglassesis an adventure. I had a Strike king pair that lasted acouple of years (broke) and had to get new ones this year.I found a pair at Menards for $20 and they fit perfect. When i got home and looked at myself wearing them and i started laughing. I kinda looked like Charles Nelson Riley.  My fishin bud now calls me Nelson.

[you]

Nines and Eye Surrender have frames in this price range, too. Both have worked well for me.

[Big Swimbait]

Strike King S11 are a great value.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/search-tackle.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=S11

 

[TriStateBassin106]

I wear the IKE renagade series in blue, they're 20 bucks but I feel like they're a steal and should be 50, designed and made pretty good. IMO 

[@reelChris]

I'm not sure what makes sunglasses "fishing" vs. "non fishing," but Goodr (that's how they spell it) makes very nice polarized glasses in a ton of styles and colors for $25/pair:

 

https://goodr.com/collections/all-models

[garroyo130]

Whoa ... I used to recommend Solar Bat but looking at their website, prices have increased threefold! 

[Texas Flood]

You can get these on Amazon for only $12!!!!

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Oversized-Polarized-Sunglasses-Multicolor-Protective/dp/B08ZNQB27X/ref=asc_df_B08ZNQB27X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=658725979338&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2133298209463023597&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017957&hvtargid=pla-2094252151364&psc=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgJzw1-q5gAMVLvTjBx2VtwqNEAQYAyABEgLbB_D_BwE

[GReb]

https://discountfishingdeals.com/shop/ols/categories/sunglasses
 

Chris is a great guy to do business with. 

[wasabi_VA]

On 7/31/2023 at 5:22 PM, GReb said:

https://discountfishingdeals.com/shop/ols/categories/sunglasses
 

Chris is a great guy to do business with. 

 

Yeah, I might give him a try as his prices look really good. How can I tell if these are counterfeit? I've seen a lot of amazing counterfeit products from China that even fool a lot of retailers. Not casting shade on this Chris, just recognizing it's become a big problem and want to know I'm getting the real deal.

[the reel ess]

I bought a pair of Orvis polarized sunglasses with 1.5X readers because I could no longer see to tie line and was always forgetting my readers. I've had them for about 6 years and they don't have a single scratch. Of course, I only use them for fishing. They were $60.

 

My other pair are Calcuttas. They look expensive but aren't. $20-30. They get the job done. I'm a thrifty fisherman, spending the money where it matters most.

[GReb]

3 hours ago, wasabi_VA said:

 

Yeah, I might give him a try as his prices look really good. How can I tell if these are counterfeit? I've seen a lot of amazing counterfeit products from China that even fool a lot of retailers. Not casting shade on this Chris, just recognizing it's become a big problem and want to know I'm getting the real deal.

My wife bought a pair of Costas from him last year and I’ve purchased about 5 reels from him over the years. I haven’t had any issues. 
 

It’s not unusual to find discounted Costa models with plastic lenses for $100 now that they are owned by luxottica

[gim]

30 minutes ago, GReb said:

It’s not unusual to find discounted Costa models with plastic lenses for $100 now that they are owned by luxottica

Mine costed 95 bucks online about 5 years ago.  They were on sale in December though with the holiday special and all.  They are legit.  Not exactly sure when luxottica bought them, mine are probably before that.

[Darth-Baiter]

i wear the oldest pair of Native Sunglasses as my daily eye protection.  fantastic inexpensive sunglasses.  they fit my gigantic melon of a head perfectly.  i have worn them fishing and they are fine.  my fishing glasses i believe are a pair of Arnettes.  i love them for the comfort.  i have replaced the lenses with aftermarket.  but the fit and protection are awesome.  both are about $60 - $70 IIRC

 

both sunglasses keep my glass lens Costas at home.  i keep the Costas mostly for the ocean these days. 

[Darth-Baiter]

hahaha..i just found a pic of me wearing my Natives.  they really have been in my rotation a very long time.  i bet this was 8 years ago.