basshunter2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I've never been big on wearing sunglasses, so I haven't taken advantage of polarized lens. What color lens work for different conditions? Quote
daviscw Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 http://www.costadelmar.com/SeeOutThere/Technology/PureLensPerfection/ Quote
JT Bagwell Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I wear Swans sunglasses that are available to me through Yamamoto. The lense color that I prefer is called Copper. Whether they are the best colored lenses to use I do not know (I am not really an expert), but they dramatically helped my vision on the water. JT Bagwell Quote
guitarkid Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Best I have ever had- Oakley Gas Cans Best ones I have ever fished with- an old pair of tinted safety glasses that looked like sunglasses. They had an amber tint to the lens too. -gk Quote
Btech Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I have a pair from Oakley that are polerized with blue lenzes - I think they are called Half Jackets Pretty sweet deal. I got them for 60bucks on a blowout sale. Quote
Redhed Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 i have the half jacket XL's. it covers a bit more than the standard half jackets and i love them. i only have the dark grey polarized glasses but the cool thing is, buy some copper type polar lenses to go with it and you have glasses for all time of day.. not too bad Quote
basshunter2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks for the tips guys. I'm going today to pick out a pair. Quote
basshunter2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Posted March 13, 2009 Today was the first day I went fishing with sunglasses. I was amazed with what I could see. I can't believe I fished for so long without taking advantage of this. I might as while have been fishing in the dark or with my eyes closed. Quote
shootermcbob Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 What kind did you get including lens color? Quote
bigmountaineer Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Amber is best all around color, good luck to you !!! Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted March 16, 2009 Super User Posted March 16, 2009 Color enhancing lenses. Photograpy. I cannot tell you how they work, but they surely work and the results can be dramatic. They are a light copper/amber tinted lens. They make every color of the spectrum brighter. If you look through it, you can see the vivid difference in the contrast and brightness of colors. This characteristic will make things including fish stand out from their surroundings. When buying sunglasses, look through them for those that have the best color enhancing ability. Be sure they are polarized, or glare from the water's surface will render them useless. Quote
basshunter2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Posted March 16, 2009 What kind did you get including lens color? I got a $15 pair of Foster Grant's from Wal-Mart. The color of the lens is dark gray. Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I have a pair of Oakley polarized sun glasses that were $250 and a pair of Mossy Oaks that were $15 and they do the same exact thing! Quote
camman Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 oakleys IMO scratch to easily....yeah I'm hard on my glasses....I've moved to costas in the green mirror and love them. you will be surprised that the higher quality lenses definitely do make a difference Quote
Super User Micro Posted March 17, 2009 Super User Posted March 17, 2009 Whatever you buy, they shoulder be polarized, and provide 100% UVA and UVB protection. And lenses should be distortion-fre (optically perfect). Everything else is a matter of preference and price. Expensive sunglass will have glass lenses. Some with interchangable lenses will be acryllic. But acryllic is not as durable and can scratch easier. Some of the most expensive, popular and stylish sunglasses have acryllic lenses. So price isn't necessarily and indicator of glass lenses. Lense coatings can also affect scratch resistance. So, buy what you like, but know what you are getting. I've tried expensive sunglasses, but invariably I loose them or break them. I just won't spend a lot on sunglasses anymore. Gill is a company that makes sunglasses for watersports. They aren't cheap, but they are excellent glasses and don't cost a fortune either. For a really good pair of sunglasses, I recommend looking into Gill. http://gillsailinggear.com/Gill/Gill-sunglasses.htm Their Classics are awesome. They float, and will fit a bigger face well (like mine). The copper lenses are a great freshwater lense, and the smoke being just good for bright, open water conditions. Quote
Banor Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 I have a pair of Oakley polarized sun glasses that were $250 and a pair of Mossy Oaks that were $15 and they do the same exact thing! I'm no expert... not even remotely close to an expert on this subject so this is just my personal opinion from reading and personal experience... The difference between cheap glasses and expensive glasses is not the polarization. Polarized is polarized and both will net you the same benefit. The advantage to the more expensive glasses is the degree of UVB and UVA protection. You dont wear sunglasses JUST for the benefit of seeing in the water or I should say you "shouldnt". Protecting your eyes should be your primary concern - seeing better in the water a distant second. One other thing to think about - if you buy cheap glasses you'll treat them like cheap glasses and probably be replacing them constantly. How many pair of glasses at 15 bucks each does it take to add up to 1 decent pair of glasses that last longer and will offer you more protection? B Quote
Redhed Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 I have a pair of Oakley polarized sun glasses that were $250 and a pair of Mossy Oaks that were $15 and they do the same exact thing! I'm no expert... not even remotely close to an expert on this subject so this is just my personal opinion from reading and personal experience... The difference between cheap glasses and expensive glasses is not the polarization. Polarized is polarized and both will net you the same benefit. The advantage to the more expensive glasses is the degree of UVB and UVA protection. You dont wear sunglasses JUST for the benefit of seeing in the water or I should say you "shouldnt". Protecting your eyes should be your primary concern - seeing better in the water a distant second. One other thing to think about - if you buy cheap glasses you'll treat them like cheap glasses and probably be replacing them constantly. How many pair of glasses at 15 bucks each does it take to add up to 1 decent pair of glasses that last longer and will offer you more protection? B it should be common knowledge that the cheaper the sunglasses the more harm to your eyes. i no longer buy cheap sunglasses. most eye dr's will tell you the same thing. in fact they could be worse for you than not wearing any at all Quote
Tom Sawyer Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 I have a pair of Costa Del Mar's that are excellent on both salt n fresh water. I bought them online @ sierra trading post. I do believe they have the best prices due to limited stock and closeouts; link: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/search/SearchResults.aspx?allwords=sunglasses&searchdescriptions=True&page=2 Quote
done Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 Good thread guys. I recently went out and got my first pair. Had not even thought of the UV protection. My normal glasses (don't need them for fishing but usually wear them) have UV protection in the lenses. Given how bad my arms and face get burned when I neglect the sun screen, I should have thought about it. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted March 20, 2009 Super User Posted March 20, 2009 What kind did you get including lens color? I got a $15 pair of Foster Grant's from Wal-Mart. The color of the lens is dark gray. You really need better sunglasses than those. JMHO Quote
Tom Sawyer Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 I have to agree with that JMHO as well. There are some very decent deals out there.. Maybe you settle for a pair that doesnt look that great on your face but you can see very well with... We dont fish to hook up with females right? So who cares if they dont look good. Just make sure they are quality lenses..JMHO Quote
surfer Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 my fishing glasses are the biggest ugliest wrap around costa del mars i could find. they block light from every angle so no mater where the sun is it is not gettign behind the lense. i always buy glas for its scratch resistance and i also upgraded to the 580 lens. as for lense color i agree with what costa del mar exspains on their site. mostly cause i dont know any better. ;D My glasses, black mat, 580 blue mirror, bought on sale. http://www.costadelmar.com/store/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Costa%20-%20Product%20Layout/Product.aspx?productid=fcd48761-4af8-4ffc-9faa-240b1c2c5d8e Quote
Banor Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 We dont fish to hook up with females right? Speak for yourself! B Quote
XbassmasterX Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I also wear a Pair of Oakley GAs Cans and they are amazing I will not wear anything other than oakleys with black indium lens and yes these higher level sunglasses protect your eyes more from the rays besides just lookin amazin 8-) Quote
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