sunglasses, which are best?

[jerryr]

I want to buy some new shades for fising this year and am soliciting opinions on what people like. I've owned Oakley's for the past 5 years and have really liked them, except for some recurring problems with frames and lens cracking. I know there are some new companies out there with nice looking stuff. What have y'all's experience been. Thanks.

[jigbite]

Solar Bat has a very good product at a decent price .. several styles to choose from. Been using them for three years, very satisfyed.

[Phil T.]

I have Hobies, one of the few brands that offer polarized, variable bifocal, amber lenses.

[steve(IL)]

If you lose or break stuff a lot, buy the plastic/poly carbonate lenses to keep cost down. If not, treat yourself to some good glass lenses. I treated myself to some Maui Jim's and love 'em. Have also had glasses from Vuarnet, Smith, and others. Doug Stange at In-Fish recommends Serenghetti. Hobie's have also been recommended. H2Optix are also supposed to be good (maybe by Hobie?). Wearing one of those cords around your neck keeps you from sitting on your glasses or leaving them in a restaurant.
Look for a good fit in whatever you buy.

[shawn lemp]

Without question-REVO. They have a H2O lenz that is very good on the water and in the snow. I have used these for 7 years. Revo will refurbish the lenz for you if you scratch them ect. There is a cost for this. This pair of sunglasses is not for someone that leaves them behind somewhere.

Good luck

[CJW]

The one and only are the revo's. Had most the rest. Revo's you don't have to take off going in a tunnel. They are pricey!!! But search the web and you'll find them cheaper. Go see the diff. models at the sunglass hut or anywhere they handle them locally around by you. Then order them off the web you'll save 50.00 to 75.00. Craig

[Steve Small]

I have owned a pair of H3O optics and have truly come to rely on them. Whether fishing muskie or walleye tournaments, the three interchangable lenses are simple to switch (depending on conditions) and have proven to be very rugged. The three lenses are designed for sunny or overcast days and for the dawn feeding periods. I really rely on these glasses. They will help you catch more fish.

Steve Small

[Dutchman]

Anything that doesn't scare your partner out of the boat and are polarized....

[Fishbrains]

Oceanwaves are the best bar none, they come in lots of styles & different color of lenses. Buy online & save some bucks.

Fb

[Jesse-WI]

Buy the best "set" of polarized sunglasses you can afford that you like and fit well. In many cases the only diffence is the frame. You need grey lenses for bright days and amber for low light conditions. Some of the higher end versions do have have high tech lenses. I seen an article once in consumers reports where $15 sunglasses lenses rated as good as or better than $100 sunglasses. Do some research and spend your money wisely.

My Costa's(grey) finally wore out after 6 years. The fit started out as real nice but loosened up alot. The lens seemed to scratch a bit easy also. I bought a pair of Oceanwaves last year that I really like but the lense are for low light days and are to light for bright sunny days. After doing my research for a new pair of grey lenses, my next purchase will be a pair of Maui Jim Volcano sunglasses. I can only say WOW about the lens and the fit.

[Juls_WI]

LAST EDITED ON Feb-27-01 AT 08:41AM (CST)[p]I have the Costa's. Only a year old and so far no problems. I haven't tried the other ones, so I can't compare them to those. I have been very happy with the Costa's so I'm sticking with them. They are a bit expensive, but worth every penny to me.

Juls

[gpbrown]

Right now I have a pair of Maui Jim's and like them as well as any I've owned. For $230 it should be good. I also have a pair of Hobies that were under $100 and like them too. Hobies are plastic and the Maui's are glass so the Hobies are scratching up. Like others have said above get Polorized lenses. I know Hobie, Maui,Ocean Waves, and Costas are polorized. Good Luck

[RJ]

Here is another opinion for your reading. If you want a pair of glasses you won't cry over when you sit on them because of cost and provide good,low strain eye protection with very good polorization,and a good assortment of color/style options,check out Action Optics. They offer a good piece of glass for the money, several choices in the $50-$80 range. More if you want to spend it! their web site is www.actionoptics.com I believe. I have been using them now for 5 seasons (two different pairs) and have been very happy with them. Look around, try them all on and buy what you are comfortable with, both in quality and price.Good Luck RJ

[Big Sky]

Maui Jim for me also. Wrap around style. Love them. Light and fit great.

[B. Reel]

I have a pair of Oakleys and a pair of Costa Del Mars. My advice is to buy a pair that fits good. Blocks out a lot of light (don't get lenses that are too small). One thing i found important is that they don't slide off your nose. My costa's do that and it is very annoying thats why i went to oakley. all of the brands mentioned above are good. Go for fit and comfort not brand name.

[Badger]

I have to agree with this one. I've had my pair for over three years now, and they're still in great shape. I can honestly say that these glasses have caught me more fish.