Sunglasses 2024

j bab reply :

What do you prefer for fishing?

Choporoz reply :

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/search/?&q=sunglasses&search_in=titles

j bab reply :

On 4/29/2016 at 12:20 AM, Choporoz said:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/search/?&q=sunglasses&search_in=titles

None of those search results are a poll

Choporoz reply :

My mistake.

I thought the info might help whatever you're trying to learn. For me, I do better with informed, first person opinions, reviews and experiences than I do with a 'poll' of limited choices that will almost certainly include selections by people who haven't even used the option they chose. How many people do you suppose have tried all six listed brands and can make a choice that gives you any valuable info?

Apologies. I'll butt out of your 'poll'.

For the poll, I chose 'other'. But honestly, the only listed name above that I'd used before was Oakley. So my poll choice isn't going to add much value. I got mine for $40 from a tent outside the Army BX. Lifetime warranty and better than any of the Oakleys that I've owned.

J Francho reply :

Is "yes" a choice? I buy whatever polarized shades are cheap and look good.

SDoolittle reply :

Of the options listed, I've only used Wiley X and Oakley. I selected "other" because my favorite eyewear for fishing is Bolle.

Steveo-1969 reply :

I've used Strike King S11 sunglasses the last couple years but seriously thinking about getting a pair of Costas.

Dogfish_Jones reply :

I'm using the Oakley Radar EV Path. I changed out my lens that fit my need. Green is the best for river fishing, blue lens best when the lakes are clear and black is just a good overall daily lens. Of course they have to be polarized to see beneath the surface of the water.

MDBowHunter reply :

I choose Costas which I currently use, but I've owned two different pairs of Maui Jims which are a very close second to Costas. I've also owned a pair of Oakleys and wouldnt rate them much better then some of the $50-$60 range.

j bab reply :

On 4/29/2016 at 4:23 AM, Steveo-1969 said:

I've used Strike King S11 sunglasses the last couple years but seriously thinking about getting a pair of Costas.

I just got some costas and compared them to my roommate's s11s... The difference is unbelievable! Obviously it should be for the price, but still, I was very impressed with how much better the costas are. They say wearing costas is like "seeing in HD," which sounds cheesy, but that's actually very accurate. I could also see deeper into the water. I'd say go try some on at least. They are expensive though.

MDBowHunter reply :

On 4/29/2016 at 5:36 AM, j bab said:

I just got some costas and compared them to my roommate's s11s... The difference is unbelievable! Obviously it should be for the price, but still, I was very impressed with how much better the costas are. They say wearing costas is like "seeing in HD," which sounds cheesy, but that's actually very accurate. I could also see deeper into the water. I'd say go try some on at least. They are expensive though.

The polarization of Costas is second to none IMHO, love my fantails

Gundog reply :

I usually find a cheap pair of polarized sunglasses by the time I start my LMB fishing. I don't buy expensive sunglasses because they always get broken by the end of the year.

Tracker22 reply :

On 4/29/2016 at 6:06 AM, Gundog said:

I usually find a cheap pair of polarized sunglasses by the time I start my LMB fishing. I don't buy expensive sunglasses because they always get broken by the end of the year.

I'm with you. I buy like six at a time from Wally World. I keep two in the boat, two in the truck and two in my wife's car. I'm too rough on them to buy the good ones.

Jtrout reply :

Oakley valve with prizm lenses. I can see so much stuff under water that the naked eye cant. Plus the tool truck sells them so i make payments lol

tander reply :

On 4/29/2016 at 6:06 AM, Gundog said:

I usually find a cheap pair of polarized sunglasses by the time I start my LMB fishing. I don't buy expensive sunglasses because they always get broken by the end of the year.

+2, I lose them or break them, my top price is $15.

J Francho reply :

My favorite pair of Costas are at the bottom Lake Erie. If you find them, you found my spot on the spot on Seneca Shoals, lol.

"hamma" reply :

I've been using the same pair of H3O's since the mid nineties, they have three different color lenses, still work great, and whether there are better shades out there or not I see no reason to change. I think i got my monies worth out of them,...lol, I do have a couple of strike kings for the kids or fishin buddies on the boat as well

WIGuide reply :

I used to wear el cheapo sunglasses, because I thought you were only paying for the name with the expensive ones. I managed to stumble across a deal on some Costas that was too good to pass up so I splurged and holy crap they blew me away. They were every bit worth the price!

senile1 reply :

People choose the one pair they have used in polls like this. You don't really get a comparison between all the choices. I suspect all of the high dollar glasses are similar in quality.

My eye doctor sells Kaenan and Maui Jim glasses so I wear Maui Jim prescription polarized sunglasses. I like them, but it doesn't mean they are the best.

drc9805 reply :

I've used Smith and Maui Jim's and they are both very good. I would like to get a pair with interchangeable lenses though.

BassB8Caster reply :

Im a true believer in Oakley. Never tried any other high end glasses, but plenty of the cheap ones. I think a huge deciding factor for many here is the ability to take care of them (or not). Fishing can be a very expensive sport (as we all know). I have owned three pair of sunglasses (all polarized) since high school (say around 1999). All 3 were oakley. The last pair has lasted around 11 years before the lenses started pitting. Last summer i purchased another pair of the Oakley 5 squared polarized. I only paid $65 for them. I still shop for deals but wont purchased just any old cheap glasses. Ive learned being out on the water is worth the good glasses.

blckshirt98 reply :

I have a pair of Ray Bans because I got them as a prescription, I'm blind as a bat without a prescription. If I had no prescription, I'd go Oakley all the way.

Turkey sandwich reply :

I have several pairs of Ray-Bans, including one with a few sets of interchangeable lenses. The only digs on the interchangeable lens aviators is that they aren't as still/don't fit me as well as the standard aviators and that it is possible to accidentally pop lenses out (can scare the hell out of you). They're much, much better than any cheap sunglasses I've owned, but also Bolle, Arnette, and Oakleys I've worn. I've never tried Costas, but I've heard great things.

BassThumb reply :

Costa silver or green mirror lenses are hard to beat.

The Man 'o War frames fit my giant grape nicely without being at risk of falling off. I don't use or need a lanyard for them.

JT Bagwell reply :

I have multiple pairs of Wiley X sunglasses and shooting glasses.

Besides the great polarization, I love how all Wiley X glasses are impact rated and many are even Ballistic rated.

So if you miss on the hook set and a big jig comes back and drills you in the face, at least your eyes are protected.

Tracker22 reply :

On 5/1/2016 at 4:57 AM, JT Bagwell said:

I have multiple pairs of Wiley X sunglasses and shooting glasses.

Besides the great polarization, I love how all Wiley X glasses are impact rated and many are even Ballistic rated.

So if you miss on the hook set and a big jig comes back and drills you in the face, at least your eyes are protected.

You've got a good point. A hook to the eye could ruin your day.

QUAKEnSHAKE reply :

On 5/1/2016 at 4:57 AM, JT Bagwell said:

I have multiple pairs of Wiley X sunglasses and shooting glasses.

Besides the great polarization, I love how all Wiley X glasses are impact rated and many are even Ballistic rated.

So if you miss on the hook set and a big jig comes back and drills you in the face, at least your eyes are protected.

Ive had close to this happen and very thankful I had good glasses on at the time. Went to grab bass out of the water and jig came loose and hit me directly in the middle of the lens. Knocked my glasses off and hat but no damage to my eye

Bluebasser86 reply :

I've owned or currently own a couple pairs of Wiley X, several pairs of Oakley's, several pairs of Costa's, and one not listed which is a pair of Revo sunglasses. I never could find a pair of Oakley's that I liked. The finish always wore off quickly from the frames and looked terrible. Wiley X frames don't fit my fat head right so I always ended up with a headache. I love my Costa's, especially since I finally splurged on some of the glass lenses and found a pair that really fits well. I like the Revo glasses I have really well too because they also fit very well.

I'd like to try some Maui Jim's at some point but they're pretty expensive to just buy a pair to try.

MDBowHunter reply :

On 5/1/2016 at 4:57 AM, JT Bagwell said:

I have multiple pairs of Wiley X sunglasses and shooting glasses.

Besides the great polarization, I love how all Wiley X glasses are impact rated and many are even Ballistic rated.

So if you miss on the hook set and a big jig comes back and drills you in the face, at least your eyes are protected.

Any good pair of glasses that have a glass lens are coated and I'll crack but won't blow apart. I was riding my Harley and had a rock fly up from the car in front of me going down the highway at 65. Well it hit me dead enter of my left eye and it did ruin the lens, but nothing came apart and no glass in my eye. One benefit of glass is it won't scratch like plastic will.

chmeyers reply :

I had a pair of Costas with the blue lens and they were nice. I went to the Costa site and it said the silver mirror lens was good for cloudy days and sight fishing. As much as I love the glasses Im not impressed with the clarity of the silver mirror, the blue lenses are better but I feel there is something better out there. I do a lot of pond hoping and bank fishing and been look at the Oakley Prizm lenses but hesitant to waste the money and be disappointed.

jerzeeD reply :

I have a set of Oakley flak jackets with deep blue iridium polarized angling lenses. Great for open water and sunny days. I also have a set of emerald green iridium polarized Oakley Bottle caps. I use those for overcast-med sunlight days.

QUAKEnSHAKE reply :

On 5/2/2016 at 9:19 AM, chmeyers said:

I had a pair of Costas with the blue lens and they were nice. I went to the Costa site and it said the silver mirror lens was good for cloudy days and sight fishing. As much as I love the glasses Im not impressed with the clarity of the silver mirror, the blue lenses are better but I feel there is something better out there. I do a lot of pond hoping and bank fishing and been look at the Oakley Prizm lenses but hesitant to waste the money and be disappointed.

Sunglasshut 90 day returns. Ive returned a number of glasses 1-2 months of use that just didnt feel right, light getting in, reflections stuff.

Steveo-1969 reply :

On 4/29/2016 at 5:36 AM, j bab said:

I just got some costas and compared them to my roommate's s11s... The difference is unbelievable! Obviously it should be for the price, but still, I was very impressed with how much better the costas are. They say wearing costas is like "seeing in HD," which sounds cheesy, but that's actually very accurate. I could also see deeper into the water. I'd say go try some on at least. They are expensive though.

Thanks j bab. I had the opportunity to try on some Costas at a BPS this weekend. Loved the feel of the Fisch frame, and also got to feel the weight difference between plastic and glass lenses. The glass was not nearly as heavy and I thought they'd be. Now it's just a matter of deciding what color lens and pulling the trigger...

j bab reply :

On 5/3/2016 at 2:32 AM, Steveo-1969 said:

Thanks j bab. I had the opportunity to try on some Costas at a BPS this weekend. Loved the feel of the Fisch frame, and also got to feel the weight difference between plastic and glass lenses. The glass was not nearly as heavy and I thought they'd be. Now it's just a matter of deciding what color lens and pulling the trigger...

For most bass fishing, according to my experience and research, silver mirror or green mirror are best. Silver would be better on a cloudy day and green for a more sunny day. So you have to weigh the options: is it better for them to be a little dark in cloudy conditions or to be not quite dark enough in extremely sunny conditions... I personally went with silver mirror, I like them so far but I haven't had them long enough to really say

Steveo-1969 reply :

On 5/3/2016 at 2:43 AM, j bab said:

For most bass fishing, according to my experience and research, silver mirror or green mirror are best. Silver would be better on a cloudy day and green for a more sunny day. So you have to weigh the options: is it better for them to be a little dark in cloudy conditions or to be not quite dark enough in extremely sunny conditions... I personally went with silver mirror, I like them so far but I haven't had them long enough to really say

Cool, thanks. I've been leaning towards silver mirror.

Dogfish_Jones reply :

On 4/30/2016 at 2:46 AM, blckshirt98 said:

I have a pair of Ray Bans because I got them as a prescription, I'm blind as a bat without a prescription. If I had no prescription, I'd go Oakley all the way.

You can now have your prescriptions put in Oakley

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