What Sunglasses Do You Prefer For Fishing? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Siebler · 11-18-2014, 12:50 PM

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 · 11-18-2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Do you carry them at the store?

oneyedeer · 11-18-2014, 01:55 PM

maui jims a lil expensive but worth every penny

jorluivil · 11-18-2014, 01:55 PM

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

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

Lipripper92592 · 11-18-2014, 02:19 PM

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 · 11-18-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by buddha

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 · 11-18-2014, 02:32 PM

Here is a list.

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

buddha · 11-18-2014, 02:41 PM

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-c...580-technology

LPetro · 11-19-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

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 · 11-19-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LPetro

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 · 11-19-2014, 02:20 PM

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 · 11-19-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · 11-19-2014, 02:50 PM

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

elizabethdbacker · 05-24-2017, 03:32 AM

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 to select some of any Costa Fisch sunglasses that suit you..

Baja_Traveler · 05-24-2017, 07:01 AM

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.

goldenglory18 · 05-24-2017, 08:36 AM

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...

11-18-2014, 12:50 PM	#1
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	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. __________________ CJ Siebler

11-18-2014, 01:55 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I'm going on my 2nd pair of Maui Jim glasses. They're not cheap but they're worth every penny __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

11-19-2014, 02:20 PM	#11
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	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 __________________ [SIGPIC]

11-18-2014, 01:55 PM	#3
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	maui jims a lil expensive but worth every penny

11-18-2014, 02:19 PM	#5
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	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.

11-18-2014, 02:32 PM	#7
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Here is a list. http://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/hot-new-shades-2014

11-18-2014, 02:41 PM	#8
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	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-c...580-technology

11-19-2014, 02:50 PM	#13
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	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

05-24-2017, 03:32 AM	#14
elizabethdbacker Junior Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 2	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 to select some of any Costa Fisch sunglasses that suit you..

05-24-2017, 07:01 AM	#15
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	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.

05-24-2017, 08:36 AM	#16
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	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...