What Sunglasses Do You Prefer For Fishing?

[buddha]

I recently had a pair of Costa Fisch sunglasses that I noticed had some circular spots on them. I tried to clean them off but nope the coating was coming off on the glass lenses.

I sent them back to Costa and for 11.99 they are going to replace the same lenses and give me brand new frames under the warranty which is lifetime.

I have owned maui jims before and they are great also. The return charges are now 50 dollars. They use to be free under warranty. I think the lenses on the maui jim may be better but costa is pretty close.

I have also heard good things about Smith sunglasses but have never tried them.

Tons of sunglass brands out there. Costa seems to be a fishing sunglass specialty brand.

Which sunglasses do you like for fishing the best?

[Siebler]

Smith Optics all the way. I have been wearing them for 5+ years now and love every set ive had.

I absolutely love the Smith Elite stuff as the lenses are Z87+ and do not scratch. light frames as well. Dig them- great for shooting sports or if you are hard on glasses like I am.

Chromapop models however are where it is really at for on the water. Zero glare- they are amazing glasses.

[buddha]

Smith Optics all the way. I have been wearing them for 5+ years now and love every set ive had.

I absolutely love the Smith Elite stuff as the lenses are Z87+ and do not scratch. light frames as well. Dig them- great for shooting sports or if you are hard on glasses like I am.

Chromapop models however are where it is really at for on the water. Zero glare- they are amazing glasses.

Do you carry them at the store?

[oneyedeer]

maui jims a lil expensive but worth every penny

[jorluivil]

I'm going on my 2nd pair of Maui Jim glasses.

They're not cheap but they're worth every penny

[Lipripper92592]

Been wearing smiths for some time now. Great warranty, and have replaced glasses that were over 5 years old. The tint level and the polarized lens are key to good vision on the water.

[Siebler]

Do you carry them at the store?

OEX carries some of the Smith brands but not actual Smith. They are pretty easy to find though especially in stores that do Snowsports.

[buddha]

Here is a list.

http://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/hot-new-shades-2014

[buddha]

Interesting article comparing the Smith chromapop vs Costa 580G sunglasses. Then again it is on Costa's website so it may be biased.

https://www.costadelmar.com/inside-costa/press-media/smith-chromapop-and-costa-580-technology

[LPetro]

OEX carries some of the Smith brands but not actual Smith. They are pretty easy to find though especially in stores that do Snowsports.

Sunclouds are cheep, they work, and dosent hurt the pocket book if they end up the end up in the La Jolla surf.

[buddha]

Sunclouds are cheep, they work, and dosent hurt the pocket book if they end up the end up in the La Jolla surf.

I bought a pair of Suncloud Warrant sunglasses. Sports Chalet will match any offer online so I found them on amazon and they matched the price.

I bought them because they fit me so well. For a cheap pair of sunglasses they will do fine for a backup.

[Cbad Mike]

I wear Julbo's and really like them. Lightweight, comfortable, self adjusting tint, and a nice coating that helps repel water.
BONUS..... They won't break the bank.
Julbo has been making precision sunglasses for 125 years!
Check them out.
Julbousa.com

[buddha]

I wear Julbo's and really like them. Lightweight, comfortable, self adjusting tint, and a nice coating that helps repel water.
BONUS..... They won't break the bank.
Julbo has been making precision sunglasses for 125 years!
Check them out.
Julbousa.com

Never heard of these sunglasses before. The styling looks good on the frames. What model julbo's do you have?

Are they all plastic lenses or do they have glass also?

[chris138]

Its all about the Bombers (fuzz bomb)! Good polarization, very light, pretty cheap, and they float! They are very popular in the outrigger paddling community.

http://www.bombereyewear.com/index.php

[Bert Vega]

I have those super cool ones that go over my prescription glasses.

[buddha]

Its all about the Bombers (fuzz bomb)! Good polarization, very light, pretty cheap, and they float! They are very popular in the outrigger paddling community.

http://www.bombereyewear.com/index.php

Interesting and very affordable.

[JDW]

I just squint.

[buddha]

These sunglasses have gotten good reviews on field and stream.

http://www.habervision.com/sunglasses/fishing.aspx

[619-SWIM-DOG]

I break my glasses so I go with the swap meet special two pairs of polarized for $15.

[YakMedic]

I vote for the Smith Optics also.

Three years ago I switched from Maui Jims to the Smiths and never looked back. I have two different pairs but both chroma pop, one for low light/overcast days and another for full sun. They are awesome glasses

[Nic D]

Pelagic Polarized.... They are comfortable, light weight, great lenses (although plastic, I have not scratched either pair once this entire year), and they are eisier on the wallet

[RedSledTeam]

Maui Jims Baby!! With the PolarizedPlus2 Technology... http://www.mauijim.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaticContent?storeId=20001&url=PolarizedPlus.html&langId=-1&ddkey=http:ClickInfo
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[captnblood34]

ARNETTE's million %

[Iceman]

Smith

http://www.southerntrout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Smith-Optics-%E2%80%9CChromapop%E2%80%9D-Lenses.png

[buddha]

Smith

http://www.southerntrout.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Smith-Optics-%E2%80%9CChromapop%E2%80%9D-Lenses.png

Andy,

Have you tried Maui Jim's and Costa's and found that you liked the Smith's the best?

From my research it seems that Costa and Smith are neck in neck in terms of clarity of lenses. Costa's are rated slightly higher because of the glass lens compared to Smith's Chromapop which are offered in plastic.

Here is the review that I saw. http://www.itinerantangler.com/blog/podcasts/2014/06/10/smith-chromapop-and-costa-580-technology/

Here is a review that likes the Smith better. http://www.surfocracoke.com/smith-chromapop-review/

I am going to check out the Smith's and do a comparison.

[Hunters Pa]

I had some Costas I really liked. I'm hard on glasses and they scratched up faster than I thought they should have. I took them to the Fred Hall show and talked to one of the guys in their booth who told me to send them in and they would replace the lenses at full cost to me plus shipping both ways. Needless to say I was not impressed. Smiths are looking to be a good option.

[buddha]

I had some Costas I really liked. I'm hard on glasses and they scratched up faster than I thought they should have. I took them to the Fred Hall show and talked to one of the guys in their booth who told me to send them in and they would replace the lenses at full cost to me plus shipping both ways. Needless to say I was not impressed. Smiths are looking to be a good option.


I just returned my Costas with 580G lenses and they are going to replace them with new lenses and frames for 11.99.

Go to the website and then register a repair and then they send you a shipping label by email to print up. You pay 11.99 by credit card and then they hold that. Send them back and then call them. They will tell you what is needed to repair them.

I thought the customer service was pretty good. The maui jims I had they wanted 50 dollars to repair them.

[Iceman]

I have never tried Costas, had a couple pairs of Maui Jims, liked the lenses, did not really care for the fit of them.

[yak-fishing-socal]

Fuze lenses for almost any pair of glasses is the way I go now. way cheaper than buying a new pair and they also offer polarized I always go with....

[buddha]

Fuze lenses for almost any pair of glasses is the way I go now. way cheaper than buying a new pair and they also offer polarized I always go with....

I saw the Fuse website. What lenses have you used for which sunglasses? I saw a review where they used the Fuse on Oakley and they were much clearer than the original.

Here you go.

http://www.oakleyforum.com/threads/fuse-lenses-review.35414/

[yak-fishing-socal]

These are the ones I have for my electrics and work good this is my second pair of lenses the first pair my buddy scratched with a paddlehttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/21/9bcf28abdb5a72b51edfa3e375cb864a.jpg

[johnnyblaze2009]

Oakleys Polarized. Don't think about the price, kinda like when you buy fishing tackle...


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[elizabethdbacker]

I vote too for the Smith Optics but you can select different style and color of glasses. For strong dissension, you should read other review (http://www.clothingric.com/blog/fuse-lenses-review-to-help-you-making-the-right-decision-regarding-purchase.html) to select some of any Costa Fisch sunglasses that suit you..

[Baja_Traveler]

I have an older pair of Maui Jim Guy Harvey Editions.

My problem is the need for prescription lenses, which really limits which frames I can have. I envy you guys that can go out and spend 12 bucks on sun glasses.
Zenni Optical is now carrying a line of sun glass frames, and I can choose any coating, color and polarization I want - so my next pair will be inexpensive ones from them. Will not be as well made as my Maui Jims, but I can afford to replace them every year for the $60 they cost.

http://m7.i.pbase.com/g10/85/360685/2/165519557.PFGVextA.jpg

[goldenglory18]

I've loved every pair of Smith's I've owned, including their Chromapop's. Never owned Costa's, but have tried some friends pairs and was impressed. My style is more geared towards Smith so that's where my $$ has always gone.

The one thing I will offer as a suggestion, is to take into consideration the fact that your lenses are the last thing between your eyes and a treble hook. I can't tell you how many times I've set the hook on a ghost and thrown a crank bait/flipping weight/whatever towards my face at a thousand miles an hour.

I will never, EVER buy cheap sunglasses for that very specific reason...

[NICKWORN]

Its all about the Bombers (fuzz bomb)! Good polarization, very light, pretty cheap, and they float! They are very popular in the outrigger paddling community.

http://www.bombereyewear.com/index.php

The FUZZ BOMBS have been discontinued. :(

But all Bomber sunglasses are legit!

[YakDout]

Another vote for the fuse lenses.

[DESTROYER]

Costa 580g all the way IMO.

[MITCHELL]

Or sun clouds both in the $50 range if I had your money I would try a pair of wowwee Jims:cool:

[goldenglory18]

Or sun clouds both in the $50 range if I had your money I would try a pair of wowwee Jims:cool:

For whatever its worth, I think Suncloud is a subsidiary of Smith....

[Sheephead]

I've only tried one high end glasses brand, Costa, but I absolutely love them! Don't scratch easily and can wear all day 6 - 15hrs 5 days a week and my eyes are still feeling great!

[MITCHELL]

I just squint.

You will spend more money on cheap pairs of sunglasses, then a medium priced pair, they will scratch and break.

[elizabethdbacker]

I have experience Fuse Lenses while Fishing.
I like Fuse lenses (http://www.clothingric.com/blog/fuse-lenses-review-to-help-you-making-the-right-decision-regarding-purchase.html) because they have a great qualities like lenses are bulletproof and 100% shatterproof, which means they are almost unbreakable.Fuse Rx for Prescriptions and Fuse Lenses sells several different colors in 3 main categories.

[Bruntoj]

I buy polarized Native. They're about $120 at REI but if you don't mind prior year styles then I've got the exact same for about $40 from discount outdoor sites like backcountry or outdoorgear


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[chris138]

The FUZZ BOMBS have been discontinued. :(

But all Bomber sunglasses are legit!

I was bummed when I found this out... but I've switched over to the Mega-Bomb green polarized and they are awesome. Not as cheap as they used to be, but quality has also gotten better.

Look for specials, they often have closeout sales where you can get them for cheaper.

https://www.bombereyewear.com/collections/men/products/mega-bomb-6

[johnnyblaze2009]

I just squint.



Lmao


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[johnnyblaze2009]

I like Oakleys, and their polarized lenses have been great for me.


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[FISH11]

I have to admit I really like the Maui Jim's I have now. I also will admit I did not buy them, they were give to me by my step-son, because they didn't fit him well. I had stopped buying expensive sunglasses years ago. I used to loose, sit on or find other ways to break them. These have really clear lenses and after over a year of constant use, only the frame black mate finish is coming off in areas showing the more glossy black actual plastic material of the frames.

[taggermike]

I had a pair of Maui Jim's. Really liked them. But dropped them on a tile floor. Had another Maui Jim and dropped them over board. Too much $$$ lost.
Got a pair of Smith. Liked them better that the Maui. They had air bladders in the ear pieces so they'd float. Walked off and left them on a dock. More $$ wasted.
Using a Costco Kirkland pair now. Nice pair and I can afford to lose them. But of coarse I've had them for several years. Mike