Spring and Summer Tackle advice and Sunglasses

[SouthernJeepn06]

Sportman's Classic starts tomorrow here in Columbia, SC. One of the biggest outdoor shows/events in SC all year. I really got into fishing last year and this year im filling my tackle box with everything. Theres going to have everything there so im probably going be spending money. First question is what are some good spring lures to throw in ponds and lakes. Ive got 2 combos i use. Pflueger Medalist on 6 ft medium action Shimano rod and my new Pflueger element baitcaster on ....need a rod. hoping to get 6.6 ft median heavy Bionic blade.

What are some great lures to be throwing this time of year. Ponds i fish are lilly pads and a lot of algae, the lake is Lake Murray in Lexington, SC. Need some Crankbaits, worm opinions, topwaters, and spinnerbaits opinions. What colors for spinnerbaits? i dont know anything about crankbaits? :-[ and worms i usually throw Zoom trick worms but want know what are some other good choices.

Sunglasses? I have no clue what color lenses work best (polarized but what color?) The lake is mostly clear water, not stained or muddy. THe ponds i fish and the Saluda river are usually clear too. Any advice would be great. I love fishing now and want to learn everything i can 8-)

[burleytog]

Everything I have read (and from personal experience) indicates that amber or vermillion lenses are the best all-around lenses.  I've used both and I tend to prefer a grey or smoke lens.  The amber lens is a bit better on overcast days and low-light conditions.

I just bought a pair of Ray-Bans and opted for the grey lens.  I wanted a good all-purpose pair of glasses and grey lenses fit the bill.

[Bankbeater]

Years ago I had a pair of grey polarized lenses that worked pretty good, but I don't remember who they were made by. Now I have a pair of eyeglasses that turn dark in the sunlight.

[Blue Eyed Fisher Chick]

There are some Sunglasses that come with interchangeable lenses. The ones I am about to purchase are made by Smith Optics called Factor, they come with 4 sets of lenses for all different types of conditions. Although they are around 100.00 I think they will be worth it, especially for the lens selection.

As far as colors and all go, there is a thread called Lure Color Selection, I believe that might help you out with that.

I am not that great at lure selection.