Best sunglasses

[Wolfie729]

Best sunglasses for sightfishing? Do they make a huge difference?

[Manxfishing]

The brand really doesn't matter
It's the lens color that does. You need yellow or amber

[Slipkey]

The brand really doesn't matter
It's the lens color that does. You need yellow or amber

^^This^^

If you can find ones that have the lenses set back from the front of the frame (looking at the side, the lens is behind the frame profile) they tend to scratch less.  Sunglasses with oversized bows also help to deflect the wind and reduce glare from the side.   On the cheap side, the Strike King S11's are pretty good, though there are few models that dig in to my head.  On the more expensive side, my personal favorite is the Native Eyewear "Andes".  

The brand isn't really that big a deal, though, as Manx said, but I will say I've got a pair of Natives that are 9 years old now that I keep replacing the temple and nose pieces on (you can order parts online from them), and they never seem to get scratched, because of the way they are designed.

[Wolfie729]

Anyone tried the kvd series oakleys?

[mikesmiph]

I love my Solar Bats mostly for the customer service and the family run business. But like the others have said, brand really doesn't make much difference. It's color and quality. Keep in mind, for the most part, you get what you pay for. There are some decent glasses out there for a lower price, but the more you spend, generally, the better you will get.

[rustydog]

Has anyone tried the Wiley X in prescription bi-focals. Getting old is a bother.

[mikesmiph]

Never tried Wiley X, but my Solar Bats are prescription bifocals.

[rustydog]

I had a pair of Solar Bats but eyes couldn't handle the curved lenses.

[Manxfishing]

Anyone tried the kvd series oakleys?

Oakleys have always been a qty. brand
KVD used to pimp the Strike King glasses before Oakleys so I wouldn't let that be the deciding factor
Just find some that fit your face, you like the style and get the right lens
The more you spend usually get's you better qty, warr or service

[Schoolycustom]

Costa Del Mar, with out a doubt. I've tried them all, but the quality of Costa's are unmatched. The lifetime warranty doesn't hurt either. Like earlier mentioned it has the most to do with the lenses, but Costa's are the entire package. They are pricey, spend the extra cash though you won't be disappointed.

[VinceR]

You generally can't go wrong with any brand that uses precision optic lenses. What you should look for are prescription quality lenses with features like UV protection and good quality polarizing. The better glasses will have a high-impact lenses material like polycarbonate. The frames should fit comfortably and be made in a way that blocks most of the outside light (around the edges). Anti-glare coatings on both sides of the lens are great, too.

If you wear prescription glasses, you will get most of these features in your prescription sunglasses. Just be sure that the prescription is up to date and done by a quality lab.

How you want to use them will determine the color. Browns, and amber are best for contrast. They usually work the best for sight fishing. Grays and green are best for bright sunlight. Darker browns will work for bright sun, too.

My long-time favorite has been the Ray-Ban Daddy-O ll. It is an Rx-able (mine are prescription) black nylon frame with a cool rubberized coating that keeps the glasses from slipping off your head on hot, sweaty days. Its a semi wraparound design that blocks out a lot of light. Downside is, they are getting harder to find.

[customfishn]

I have a brand new pair of Oakley Pit Bull Polished black with Deep Blue lenses for sale in the box with a bag for $140 if anyone is interested.  Great glasses but I don't need them because I have 30 pairs already.

[customfishn]

Oh the glasses above retail for around $200

[Redbone]

$15 at Walmart. Its a bad feeling watching your expensive glasses roll out the back of your boat. That will only happen to me once. 

[Crankinsmallies]

Anyone tried the kvd series oakleys?

yeah I'm not impressed, I used a pair and had a hard time seeing beds.  I use Costa's or the new Vicious Vision glasses. I like the Vicious the best.  I use to use Kaenon's and they are excellent also, you get what you pay for.

[River Walker]

 I'll go with my Costa Del Mar Fathom 580G's in green mirror,best sight fishing glasses I've ever owned.

[Mojo]

I'll go with my Costa Del Mar Fathom 580G's in green mirror,best sight fishing glasses I've ever owned.

those protect you from the glare of mojos bait hitting you ?

[BIGSHOW]

You got that right Redbone. The cheap ones that can be left in the boat or dropped in the water at no loss. I gotta say though the yellow or amber lens is the best. Has to be polorized.

[YpsiBass]

I remember the DK open the year before last fishing beds with Mark Goetsch.  I had grey tinted sunglasses and he had the amber type.  He'd say oh there's a bass there's another one hey look at that one cast over there.  I'm thinking, cast over WHERE I DON'T SEE ANYTHING.  Then he let me put his sunglasses on and wow, night and day difference. 

Can't stress the amber lenses enough.

[Jefferson]

For the guys out there with glasses do you prefer the cocoon type that goes over your rx glasses or the clip on flip down ones?