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.
http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1645777/fpart/1

What about good old Bill Dance? Only $17.00

I used to feel the same way. But I finally gave in and it has saved me a ton of money in the long run.

Think about it... at $10 to $12 a pair from WM, I used to go through about a pair a month. I paid $120 for my first pair of Oakleys and wore them for almost 3 years. When you pay for them, you are much more likely to be careful with them and pay attention to where you leave them.

I still have my old Oakleys, but have since upgraded to Maui Jims. I doubt I will ever buy another brand. They are ultra light and I can wear them litterally all day long with no problems. Never been able to do that before with any other brand.

I post this every time the subject of sunglasses comes up: The $20 polorized glasses at Bass Pro and Academy are way more comfortable to sit on than Oakley, Maui Jim, RayBan or Costa Del Mar!

I wear presciption glasses and purchase the ones that come with the clip on polarized sunglasses. I will not fish without them. If I did, I would not be able to see. Eyes are too sensitive to the bright light.

I do not think you would have to go out buy a $150-$200 pair, but I would not buy the cheapest out there either. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for.

I can not say it is this way with all brands, but I am sure, as with everuthing else made, you pay more because the product has a certain brand name.

once you been smacked in the face with trebles youll never fish w/ out them...