Ramsx131 Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 How much do they help while fishing? I know that a lot of people wear them to keep glare off from the water but do they help you see clearer? Quote
Fish Man Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 they help you see whats going on alot better, whether its knot tying, sight fishing, or watching your line. You also need them to protect your eyes so its in your best interest to get a higher end pair. Quote
D.Cox Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 They work, for years I purchased the Bill Dance polarized from walmart until I could keep a pair all year. About 2 years ago I bought some Costal Delmar. The more expensive one did not help me see better, but my eyes were not as tired at the end of the day. Make sure to have a strap on them, and hang them around you neck when not using. I have lost to many to count from the top of my head, fish to dark, put my glasses on my head and the first time I get on plane in the boat. They are gone! Quote
Super User burleytog Posted March 25, 2008 Super User Posted March 25, 2008 Less about helping your fishing, more about protecting your eyes. That is why it is important to not skimp when it comes to sunglasses. Quote
TappanSM Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Without sunglasses, your eyes will get really sore because you are squinting all day long, so they definately help in terms of comfort. As far as performance goes, polarized is definately the way to go. Helps a great deal in shallow water!!! Quote
dougw82 Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 I have some polarized Costa del Mars and the difference in depth that i can see into the water is definitely noticeable. Quote
MA_Bass Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Whatever you do, spend the extra money and get polarized glasses. When sunlight reflects off of water, the light is scattered in all directions. Polarized glasses work by only allowing light through on one axis, greatly reducing glare. This will allow you to better see through water. As an added benefit, polarized glasses need far less tint to deliver the same amount of eye-strain as non-polarized glasses. Quote
dmoney Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 everyones pretty much summed it up for you. i wear maui jims myself and love them Quote
TruflShufl Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 I have a mid-priced pair (I can't remember the brand name for sure). They're a little nicer than the Wal-mart ones but not exactly Costa Del Mar's. Do they help me see into the water further? Sure. Does that catch me any more fish? Nah. Not yet anyhow. Like most people have said though, they do wonders in protecting your eyesight and keeping your eyes being sore from squinting all day. So yes. IMO they're worth every penny. Quote
mike bat Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Less about helping your fishing, more about protecting your eyes.That is why it is important to not skimp when it comes to sunglasses. this is the main tip i can give you .... dont skimp ,, get the best pair you can get ... you can see better in the water ... but protecting your eyes is always the best reason Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted March 25, 2008 Super User Posted March 25, 2008 How much do they help while fishing?I know that a lot of people wear them to keep glare off from the water but do they help you see clearer? If you really care about yourself , you should buy a quality pair of polarized glasses. It's not really about how much better you can see while fishing , that's just an extra perk related to a quality pair of glasses. Quote
moloch16 Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 I break and loose sunglasses like crazy, so I use the $10 wal-mart brand. They work just fine for me. Quote
ba7ss3in Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 They will definitely help preserve your eyes. Quote
MaxDal Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Well they sure help when you're sight-fishing or fishing pretty shallow .... But like most of the people said, they also help avoiding headaches and protecting your eyes. I either use Oakley (pretty expensive but they were given to me) or Fenwick interchangeable .... Only once I forgot my sunglasses... first I was pretty p***ed off and I got a terrible head-ache at the end of the day. Same when you forget you're sunglasses when sailing or skiing. Quote
fishizzle Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 They help a whole lot in seeing cover underwater especially long distances. Maui Jim Amber is the best all around color Quote
Ramsx131 Posted March 26, 2008 Author Posted March 26, 2008 Well me and a friend are always fishing shallow waters along the banks because we can only shore fish for now (no boat :'( ) and we will usually see the fish pretty well anyway but do the polarized glasses help see any clearer into the water to tell if there are more fish there? Quote
MA_Bass Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 I think that this post has broght me luck. Last night I found an old pair of polarized Oakley Straight Jackets that I haden't seen for over a year. The lenses have a few pin-head sized chips which is why I retired them. I've been wanting to use them as my fishing glasses so that I don't have to jeopardize my new glasses. I used to work for an Oakley dealer which had its perks. One other benefit of polarized glasses is that it makes it easier to spot boat hazzards. As the water level of my favortie fishing area drops over the course of the summer many rocks come within prop range. Quote
skeeterman24 Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 Well me and a friend are always fishing shallow waters along the banks because we can only shore fish for now (no boat :'( ) and we will usually see the fish pretty well anyway but do the polarized glasses help see any clearer into the water to tell if there are more fish there? Yes. Polarized glass vs no glasses or non-polarized glasses will defintaly help you see through the water better in shallow water. Polarized glasses cut down the reflection on the surface of the water and let you see much better. Its like turning a light on and you can't see out the window in your house because of the reflection then turning it off and you can see clear through it. Quote
thetr20one Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 Gotta figure the headache factor. $150 for a pair of quality shades now or the same amount of cash over the season on Exedrin. The worse is a long drive home with a pounding headache that could have been prevented. I have a spare pair of $20 glasses in the boat in case of breakage or loss, but the Solar Bats are on at all times. Quote
LAO162 Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 I wear prescription glasses anyhow, so I wear sunglasses when I'm outside for any length of time. Transitions and non-polarized are not the same as polarized to me. Polarized definately cuts down the glare (and also makes it hard to read the lcd display on my car radio ) I have a brown lense (not polarized) that I wear when it's overcast or close to dark. I sometimes forget they're on. I think the brown lenses help with details in lower light. I've yet to try polarized brown lenses. Cheers Quote
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