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New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 04:50 PM
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RJF1423
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I've lost two pairs of costas to the lake this year already and I can't keep buying expensive shades that end up in the lake anymore.
Any recommendations for shades under 50-100 bucks?
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Re: New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 05:51 PM
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Flippin-Out
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I recommend you start with an accessory item known as a "retainer strap" - a device designed to insure that vision glasses don't go swimming, often available for under $10. There are even models with flotation that will float many models of sunglasses. I have fished with expensive sunglasses for 30 years with such a device, and have not once lost a pair overboard.
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Re: New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 05:55 PM
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B.Hollingshead
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I recommend you start with an accessory item known as a "retainer strap" - a device designed to insure that vision glasses don't go swimming, often available for under $10. There are even models with flotation that will float many models of sunglasses. I have fished with expensive sunglasses for 30 years with such a device, and have not once lost a pair overboard. +1 cheaper then cheap sunglasses
Branden Hollingshead
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Re: New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 06:28 PM
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Big Swimbait
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+2 on the strap. But if you decide to replace your Costas, save yourself a lot of $ here:
https://www.steepandcheap.com/sunglasses?p=brand%3ACosta&nf=1
Not sure why it didn't hyperlink so just cut & paste it in your browser.
Last edited by Big Swimbait; 10/26/17 06:29 PM. Reason: info
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Re: New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 06:46 PM
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bassmanrudy
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I recommend you start with an accessory item known as a "retainer strap" - a device designed to insure that vision glasses don't go swimming, often available for under $10. There are even models with flotation that will float many models of sunglasses. I have fished with expensive sunglasses for 30 years with such a device, and have not once lost a pair overboard. ^^what he said!! Costa's have been the best sunglasses I've ever owned. Have used at least 8 other brands and for fishing specifically I always grab my Costas. If you find a pair that fits properly you might not need a retaining strap. I use the Blackfin model and it fits snug even on my big head. Also what the other guy said try that steepandcheap website. I got a 580 glass lens pair of Costa's for like $150 on there one time!
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Re: New Sunglasses
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#12479978
10/26/17 06:57 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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I've lost two pairs of costas to the lake this year already and I can't keep buying expensive shades that end up in the lake anymore.
Any recommendations for shades under 50-100 bucks? strike king from Walmart. They work. Don't get Gargoyles or WileyX. Both have laminated lenses that delaminate.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 07:00 PM
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dlwfish
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Stop fishing...
Make more room for us on the lake, never lose sunglasses and save money!
Just kidding...
Never lost a pair and use the strap too
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Re: New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 07:45 PM
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BMCD
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I have Solar Bats. The Bill dance glasses are very good and nothing can beat them for the price. Plus the <$50 pair qualify for the solar bat bucks.
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Re: New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 08:23 PM
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DBGSIG
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I bought a pair of Onos. They are not Costas by any means. I need bifocals and couldn't find any Costas locally that fit me and had bifocals. Plus I didn't have the coin for Costas at the time. I will get Costas for next spring for sure. These are Onos I bought. They are pretty nice, but not the quality on Costas. https://www.amazon.com/Carabelle-Polariz...onos+sunglasses
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Re: New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 08:30 PM
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bjankowski
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Been there done that; I have a pair of vintage aviator Ray Bans I keep in my truck. Bought a cheap pair on Ebay I keep on a strap. Both of my boys have lost Oakleys on the lake.
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Re: New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 09:25 PM
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Too Fat 2 Fish
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I've lost $350 worth of oakleys in grapevine this summer. Maybe I should invest in a magnet?
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Re: New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 09:40 PM
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CCTX
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Re: New Sunglasses
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10/26/17 10:05 PM
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fivebites
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Either strap or use common sense and don't run 30+ MPH and turn your head. I always warn passengers...if it's not tied down... you'll lose it. Rods, caps, sunglasses.
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