Sunglasses?
Jun 20, 2020 21:20:08 #
What brand sunglasses you guys use while fishing? Any brands you guys would recommend?
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by Camobrien
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by Camobrien
Jun 20, 2020 21:20:13 #
I like my Maui Jims, but you don't need to spend anywhere near that amount on them. Any pair of polarized glasses will be solid. Before I grabbed my current pair, I used the "flying fisherman" brand off of Amazon. I believe they are 20-25$ now, and they definitely worked for years and years. And when you break or lose them, 25$ isn't too big a deal.
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by DarkRyok
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by DarkRyok
Jun 20, 2020 21:20:22 #
I like my 580g costas. I have had probably 30 pairs of poly lens sunglasses and theyre all scratched up.
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by bassacre
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by bassacre
Jun 20, 2020 21:20:25 #
Jun 20, 2020 21:20:29 #
Don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on name brand glasses anymore now that polarized lenses aren’t uncommon. Blenders are $30 and work just as good as any name brands.
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by slyguyomy
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by slyguyomy
Jun 20, 2020 21:20:32 #
Eye Surrender on tackle warehouse are cheap and just as good as expensive ones
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by 12yan_22
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by 12yan_22
Jun 20, 2020 21:20:36 #
For budget shades I like Sunclouds. If you want to spend a lil more check out Native, Kaenon or Smith Optics. I have owned all and have been happy with each. I was a Costa user for years but their quality has gone down over the years. Much better options for the $$$ IMO
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by smokin9mm
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by smokin9mm
Jun 20, 2020 21:20:40 #
Jun 20, 2020 21:34:09 #
I just want decent shades that are not too expensive. Once they get scratched or broken they are garbage anyway. Glass will not scratch as easy as plastic but they will break easily if dropped or impacted very hard. Scary to have something that close to your eyes that can break and ruin your eye or eyes.
Jun 20, 2020 22:24:11 #
Jun 20, 2020 22:29:22 #
I wear prescription glasses so I just use a welder's helmet from Harbor Freight. LOL
Jun 21, 2020 09:08:58 #
I have one pair of Mauis that I've had hinge problems with and a pair of Oakies which I love.
Jun 21, 2020 15:36:37 #
All of the information above is good. The thing is, always wear a pair of sun glasses when fishing or just being out doors in the sun. However, be certain that the sun glasses enclosed your entire eyes - top, bottom and sides. Without this type of sun glasses, you are a candidate for Magular Degentation as I was told by my Eye Doctor Specialist.
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Jun 21, 2020 18:26:45 #
bmcdonald5674
Loc: South Mississippi
I have and have used RayBan, Bolle, Costas, and cheapos. Of those the best were the Bolle. My current favorite pair, and are as good as my best "expensive" glasses, are from Shady Rays. $49.95 with lifetime warranty to loss or breakage. You can't beat that warranty. These are clearer than any I have owned for my eyes. My humble opinion.
Jun 22, 2020 14:30:59 #
Tanstaafl
Loc: SoCal
I fish saltwater and need Rx - prescriptions to tie knots --
I had been using Costco reflective & polarized prescription glasses with a chip, but the transition from distance to deck was muddled and I found it unsafe on stairs/ladders on offshore boats.
Now I have a pair of reflective, polaroid Costco's but it still comes to about $150-$200 per pair. The optics on the $25 plastics were poor.
I looked at Costa's at a boat show, but the cost for Rx was outlandish.
I just got a new Rx for my glasses and am now trying to decide. Leaning toward large aviator style lens from Costco .... Any thoughts?
My son wears Pelagic polaroids with a wrap-around style and loves them.
Tight lines.
I had been using Costco reflective & polarized prescription glasses with a chip, but the transition from distance to deck was muddled and I found it unsafe on stairs/ladders on offshore boats.
Now I have a pair of reflective, polaroid Costco's but it still comes to about $150-$200 per pair. The optics on the $25 plastics were poor.
I looked at Costa's at a boat show, but the cost for Rx was outlandish.
I just got a new Rx for my glasses and am now trying to decide. Leaning toward large aviator style lens from Costco .... Any thoughts?
My son wears Pelagic polaroids with a wrap-around style and loves them.
Tight lines.
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