How many of ya'll wear sunglasses while sight fishing, Whats the best kind? are they really worth it?

LOL!! try an amber lens that is polarized... I wear Oakleys. I wont fish without them... Most the time I can see the fish before it hits my baits... especially under docks... You will have to learn to not set the hook until you feel the weight or know the bait is in the fishes mouth....

Absolutely not!! Choosing a pair is more about personal preference. Make sure they are polarized and will cover your eyes. I wear JKruz and I have a big head. They have a floating sunglass line that works nicely.

I have oakley and maui jims and the maui's are better lenses. But i won't fish without glasses on.

I like the gray lenses when it's bright and sunny.




and the Rose in low light conditions.

My Maui Jims are worth every penny that I paid and the service is second to none as far as I'm concerned.

i cant see without my costas anymore. i get grumpy if i leave the house without them

Oakley's for me

Sunglasses are like shoes. Skimp on them now when you are young but pay the price as you get older. I'll argue to the end that good shoes and good sunglasses are a necessity. You have only 1 set of eyes and please take care of them.

My biggest issue with expensive glasses is that I am afraid of loosing them. I think I will buy some this year, but I will be a nervous wreck until I loose them.

Buy a cheap pair at Wal Mart if your afraid of loosing them. Are they worth it? Lets just say I NEVER leave home without them.

I have been wearing Smith Action Optics for 3 years and never leave the house without them. I keep an extra pair in my boat in case I leave my everyday pair in the truck during launching.

i never leave without my maui jims. i like to use the rose color lenses.

I keep 3 pairs in my boat 1 costa that has amber lenses another Costa that has blue mirror, and then a dark lenses set of Oakleys. All 3 stay in my boat so that I will not forget them

Jody

I go through about 10 pair of wally world sun glasses per year. I have got to the point now that I know how bad these sun glasses are, but 10 pair...

I've had a $120 pair of costas and a $180 pair of oakleys and they are both now in the bottom of fork. So I'm now looking for a new pair of shades that float or will also invest in a nice lanyard with my next purchase.
Still havn't told the wife I lost the oakleys she bought me for christmas last year!

You can't do without them. I love the Maui Jim's.

I second that...I love my Muai Jims and plan on getting another pair. I have the Seafariers, they are the most durable and comfortable pair of glasses I have ever owned. They are pricey but I know Ive got my moneys worth out of them.

I bought these stupid sunglasses that fit over your seeing eye glasses. They worked perfect right up until they went Davy Jones down at Fork. Bought another pair just the other day. They are ugly and only cost $30 but they work.

They are worth the money. There are plenty of straps available and some that float. You will be amazed what a good pair of glasses can do.

In addition to seeing shallow fish, I also can find isolated cover in a little deeper water because of the ability to see shadows and different shades in the water.

Absolutly! Conditions demand it on a lake for many reasons. Polarized sunglasses is just like a rod/real, cant fish the beds w/out them.

I tried a pair at Sams Club they are called Pacific Traders...I love them they are easy to wear, polorized, in several shade and are glass lenes. Now here is the great part they were only $60.00. Can't beat a deal like that..I think they can even get them with the prescription lens but don't quoate me on that. My wife fishes coulpes tourneys with me and she now has a pair also, except she has some little fake diamonds on teh side and designed for women....They are also salt water resistence

I have had these glasses for years. Great set of driving or general use glasses.
Mine don't work that great for seeing bedding fish though. Folks I have been with can see fish that I can't.

I am in the market for a new set of fishing shades for this year.

If you want to get a quality pair of sunglasses on a budget check out these two sites. This is where I purchase mine. If you watch the site they will have sales and closeouts on great optics.

http://www.campmor.com Go right to the sunglasses link on the left
http://www.sierratradingpost.com go to outdoor gear then Sunglasses

Oakleys for me, but I want some Solar Bats too! My partner has some bats and they are really nice!

These have been great for me.
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