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ckb
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03/15/2012 07:08AM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
This is kind of gear and kind of fishing, but I'm more interested in the fishing aspect, so here goes....

What kind of sunglasses do you bring along? I have a fairly pricey pair of polarized Revo's (which I think is corporately very closely related to Oakley). They are wraparound, sporty, lightweight, and about as indestructible as anything plastic can be. Anyway, the point is would you bring an expensive pair of sunglasses to the BW, or just bring any cheapy $10 polarized pair?

Also, with the water being so clear in many lakes, is there even much of a benefit to a regular sunglass lens over the higher priced polarized lens?
 
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03/15/2012 07:21AM  
I take my good pair of orvis polorized glasses and take an extra pair of cheap sunglasses as a backup. The high quality polorized glasses are worth their weight in gold. Reduces glare off the water, and makes sighting canoe damaging rocks much easier. I always connect a lanyard to my good glasses. It has saved many a pair from going to the bottom of the lake.
 
03/15/2012 07:22AM  
If the sun is out, you need polarized lenses to peretrate the glare and see what is below the surface. For me, glare causes eye fatigue if using non-polarized lenses.

I bring my Costa Harpoon glasses. Developed for ocean fishing and tough as nails. Yeah, they are pricey so I use a keeper type lanyard to make sure they don't get deepsixed.

 
northallen
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03/15/2012 07:28AM  
Whenever I lose my shades, I go to REI and get whatever is in their clearence bin. Current pair are Smith's that I got for about $50. I use for everyday plus run, bike, drive etc.

In the BW there is not a lot of site fishing, so just whatever is comfortable for a day on the water, and will offer protection from UV and glare. Just expect that it may end up at the bottom of a lake, or fall off during a portage.
 
toddhunter
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03/15/2012 07:36AM  
Lost sunglasses does seem common, but a good lanyard should take care of that. Or, just bring a cheaper pair, it won't be critical to your fishing, unless you're Shaw Grigsby.
 
03/15/2012 07:53AM  
I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum. I seem to be hard on them and have even managed to lose a pair overboard with a lanyard attached. For that reason I go with the cheapies, no more than $20, but still polarized.

Jim
 
03/15/2012 08:01AM  
quote jdevries: "....I go with the cheapies, no more than $20, but still polarized.

Jim"

same here but not for fishing, for seeing rocks while paddling.
 
bassnut
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03/15/2012 08:59AM  
I bring prescription sunglasses, and sunscreen. Gotta protect yourself
 
Savage Voyageur
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03/15/2012 11:05AM  
I have a pair of polarized sunglasses that attach to my glasses with magnets.
 
03/15/2012 11:12AM  
I buy cheapo polarized glasses. Sunglasses around here never seem to last long enough to justify spending much on.
 
Basspro69
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03/15/2012 12:46PM  
I bring moderately price polarized glasses, always with amber lenz, lets you really site fish that are following your lure but not taking.This lets you alter your technique to catch em. They are absolutely a requirement for me .
 
blutofish1
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03/15/2012 03:38PM  
quote jdevries: "I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum. I seem to be hard on them and have even managed to lose a pair overboard with a lanyard attached. For that reason I go with the cheapies, no more than $20, but still polarized.

Jim"

20-25 bucks. I lose or break them anyway. I don't like real dark glasses. I just like to reduce the glare.
 
tonyyarusso
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03/15/2012 05:34PM  
I always buy polarized ones, but pretty cheap ones. I've gone through (by breaking through clumsiness, basically) three or four pairs of $15 Walgreen's sunglasses, and now am on a $25-ish pair from Joe's.
 
mobass
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03/15/2012 05:40PM  
I have two pair of prescription, polarized sunglasses with bifocals, (one green, one amber) that are now useless to me since I had cataract/corrective lens surgery. Now I have 20/20 far vision but anything closer than 5 feet is blurry.

Instead of getting more, high dollar prescription lens just to tie knots, I searched for some affordable polarized glasses with readers (bifocals). Found some at Wally world, in the fishing section made by Berkley. They are polarized with several color choices and have readers from 1.0 to 3.0. All that for less than $20. For sure won't last as long as Oakleys etc. but for those with good far vision, needing help tying knots, they may be the ticket.

Question for Basspro69: You stated that you use amber lens all the time. I only used mine for low light conditions. How light/dark are your lens and are they still good in very bright conditions?
 
jeroldharter
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03/15/2012 05:48PM  
Prescription Oakley's. I compared the amber lenses to Maui Jim's and thought the Oakleys had less flare and more contrast.
 
03/15/2012 07:21PM  
quote kanoes: "
quote jdevries: "....I go with the cheapies, no more than $20, but still polarized.

Jim"

same here but not for fishing, for seeing rocks while paddling."

+1
 
mr.barley
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03/15/2012 07:57PM  
I wear polarized Cocoons over my prescription glasses. cocoons
 
lundojam
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03/16/2012 05:36AM  
ten bucks. At ten pair a year, I can't afford more:)
 
AdamXChicago
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03/17/2012 05:09PM  
quote Savage Voyageur: "I have a pair of polarized sunglasses that attach to my glasses with magnets. "


Gary - what brand are these? Thanks.

Adam
 
buzz17
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03/17/2012 06:24PM  
quote Basspro69: "I bring moderately price polarized glasses, always with amber lenz, lets you really site fish that are following your lure but not taking.This lets you alter your technique to catch em. They are absolutely a requirement for me ."


+1 on polarized amber lenz
 
Basspro69
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03/17/2012 07:16PM  
quote mobass: "I have two pair of prescription, polarized sunglasses with bifocals, (one green, one amber) that are now useless to me since I had cataract/corrective lens surgery. Now I have 20/20 far vision but anything closer than 5 feet is blurry.

Instead of getting more, high dollar prescription lens just to tie knots, I searched for some affordable polarized glasses with readers (bifocals). Found some at Wally world, in the fishing section made by Berkley. They are polarized with several color choices and have readers from 1.0 to 3.0. All that for less than $20. For sure won't last as long as Oakleys etc. but for those with good far vision, needing help tying knots, they may be the ticket.

Question for Basspro69: You stated that you use amber lens all the time. I only used mine for low light conditions. How light/dark are your lens and are they still good in very bright conditions?"

They are a darker amber lens but they magnify and clarify light really well, but since they are a darker amber they dont get washed out by bright sunlight. p.s. It helps to have a hat on also, really focuses your vision.
 
Otzi
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03/18/2012 06:33AM  
Angling Edge Polarized Sunglasses off Lindner's website - like $15 I think...cost-effective, that's what I always use.
 
mobass
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03/19/2012 04:44PM  
Thanks for answering my question, BassPro. Agree with your hat suggestion. You are not a real fisherman unless you have an ugly hat that gives good sun protection.
 
Savage Voyageur
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03/19/2012 05:54PM  
quote AdamXChicago: "
quote Savage Voyageur: "I have a pair of polarized sunglasses that attach to my glasses with magnets. "



Gary - what brand are these? Thanks.


Adam "



They came with my prescription lenses at Lenscrafters.
 
vncmorgan
  
10/01/2012 04:44AM  
Whatever sport or task that I do, my only sunglasses I always bring is the one that only made for sport thing, like yours, Oakley sport sunglasses is what I prefer.
 
10/01/2012 12:16PM  
I have a pair of prescription Maui Jim's, polarized ones. I usually wear contacts but don't like them when I am up canoing. Until I spent a lot of money and bought a really good pair I bought the cheapy polarized becuase i basically broke or lost them each year. Some how these have lasted several years now :)

I attribute it to my cheapness :)

T
 
blutofish1
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10/02/2012 05:37PM  
quote jdevries: "I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum. I seem to be hard on them and have even managed to lose a pair overboard with a lanyard attached. For that reason I go with the cheapies, no more than $20, but still polarized.


Jim"
Yep,25.00 sunnies for me. I take 3 pairs.
 
10/03/2012 09:41AM  
I have used Onos Polarized Bifocal sunglasses for Quetico trips. Old age has caused me to require readers when tying knots and reading maps. I like the combo of bifocal readers (at bottom of lens) and polarized sunglasses. They are well made and have already lasted for 5 years.
 
Dilligaf0220
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10/05/2012 07:04AM  
Good sunglasses are like good paddles, you never really know how great they actually are until you use them. And then you'll never use another cheap one again.

Bolle H2Optix are pretty good bang for buck, but this season I got a deal on 50% off Serengeti's from REI and they are great. Oakley's & Maui Jim's I never really cared for.

The cheap Wally World ones give me headaches, blur my peripheral vision, and never fit right. Fine if you only wear them occasionally but when I'm on the water I'm wearing my glasses 100% of the time. And I'm on the water fishing alot.
 
walleyehunter33
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10/05/2012 02:35PM  
I rock the Ray-Ban polarized Wayfarers. Style and function, don't leave home without them!
 
10/05/2012 04:35PM  
i always own a pair of prescription polarized sunglasses's mainly for the BW-ice fishing-driving. in the BW a must.
 
troutdude
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10/05/2012 05:18PM  
quote walleyehunter33: "I rock the Ray-Ban polarized Wayfarers. Style and function, don't leave home without them!"


"For better hallway vision."

I wear the Ray-Ban 3217-02, love them!!! Like the Am-Ex, don't leave home without it!!!
 
LidaWear
  
05/24/2019 11:59PM  
I always buy a designer polarized sunglasses. Polarized lenses help me with reduced issues related to glare, but they also help me to see things with more clarity. When you are looking to buy new sunglasses you want to make sure you are looking for best sunglasses, not only protect your eyes from UV rays, dust particles and eye infection, but also that allow you to see things clearly.
 
05/25/2019 10:13AM  
Same thing I wear for work.... nemisis safety/sun glasses. They fit tight to your head and comfortably on your nose
 
Mnpat
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05/25/2019 11:21AM  
I have Maui Jim with grey glass lenses. Brightest grey lenses I have seen. I use cablz brand straps on my glasses.
 
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