Fishing Sunglasses

[NAMASafetyDirector]

I am on my second pair of Costa's in the last 6 years and wont wear anything else, people will say the 15$ ones are just ast good and maybe they're right. I did a little survey around work one Monday after a sunny weekend on the lake, just asked the guys with Raccoon eyes which shades they wear and the guys that don't which ones they do and you'll fiquire out in a hurry which shades you want protecting your eyes. You dang right they are expensive but what is your vision worth?

[Tator2k]

There are a few places online where you can find deals on Costas I got a pair as little as $50.

[anchor man]

I appreciate everyone's feedback...I ended up expanding my budget and getting a pair of Costas today. The Fathom with 580p lenses in amber. Heck they come with a free tumbler and a 1yr subscription to F&S mag. I tried on several $25-$40 pairs yesterday and I'm sure I'll be happy with my purchase. Now we just need some sunshine for the MN opener this weekend.

[Beast26]

Maui Jim, Native or Costa

You get what you pay for. I have a set of each in prescription. All are polarized and each of them has a different lense color. Out of the three the Maui's are the best IMO.

[Acemac]

I just spent 30 bones on a pair of flying fishermans... got them in the mail and was less then impresed with them about the same lvl as 9.99 glasses at holiday.

[Sutty]

I had a nice pair of bolle that lasted for years. when they broke I started buying cheapies and I always lose and or break them. Currently looking for a good pair again that I will take better care of.

[popriveter]

My wife is an optician. She tells me that the biggest difference is the UV protection. She claims that the cheapies use spray-on UV protectant that eventually wears away. Because your eyes are shaded, your pupils are dilated, so once the UV protectant has worn off, your eyes subject to worse damage than they would be w/o sunglasses. That said, I have high-end polarized lenses and $10 Berkley polarized glasses and the difference in reducing glare is pretty minor in my opinion.

[PhilipAguilar]

Polarized sunglasses are best for fishing.

[tcwin]

Not sure if some mentioned Sierra Trading Post. I buy my Costa's there and have always paid right around $50.00 for them. 

Sign up for email and get a discount flyer, they always are having a sale and free shipping etc.

 

 

[Norada]

On 5/10/2011 at 6:30 PM, bigsmallie said:

check out smith glasses....go to their site...best nonscratch glasses I've ever owned....stylish and polarized

Dido on the Smiths, pricey, Ive had the same pair for 6 years , no scatches.

[Capt Jim]

Only Costa's for the past several years.