I used really cheapo Walmart ones for years, but this past year I had the shits of that junk and went and got some good ones. The ones I bought are Costa's and I love these.....should've bought some a long time ago. I bought several pairs both with plastic lenses and glass. Honestly the plastic lens ones are my favorite and the lenses are so clear they're just amazing. I don't really see where the glass lenses are any better and the glass makes those a little heavier. The glass also cost way more.

 

what Lense color would you recommend??

 

I use bronze but I have noticed that sun position (best to have the sun at your back) and dawn and dusk are tough times to see.
I primarily use them to sight fish for Salmon....

 

Costa, they have a lense color chart on there website.

 

+1 on the Costas.
Been using them over 20 years.
I’m on my 4th pair, all replaced under warranty over the years for the original I bought way back.

 

I used to use the cheapo ones. A few years ago I bought a pair of Costas and the difference is incredible. So another +1 for costas

 

..I like my Oakleys

 

Good glasses is like looking at an HD tv. Worth the cost. Just take care of them and they will last a long time, and be worth the investment!!

I like my oakleys. But will probably try something different next time.

 

I had smith's guides choice, copper len's or amber color gave them to my son, he fish's more then I do and he likes them very much.

 

Costa gets my vote too. I have a pair of each style lens and the only benefit of the glass is that they’re more difficult to scratch. Glass are much heavier on your face and they seem to fog up more than the poly. As far as lens color I’d go with the yellow. They seem to work good in low light and full sun. Copper is good if it’s really bright, but if theres any cloud cover they’re pretty much useless.

 

Thanks every one.All good advice and I appreciate your help.

 

Costa or Maui Jim. They have the best polarization that I've used. How serious are you? I have many lense colors for sunny days to cloudy days.
I think you should go to a store that carries Costa and try some different color lenses. Just remember the store is going to be pretty dark compared to a sunny day.

 

I have a pair of Maui Jim’s that I only use for fishing. However, I recently tried on some Costas and liked them better than the Maui Jim’s.

As others have stated I would go to Bass Pro and check out the sunglasses and chart for Costa regarding what color lens is recommended for the fishing you do the most. Ex. Stream fishing lens vs. ocean fishing etc.

 

+1 for the Smith amber

 

I just use Fit Overs which go over my regular glasses. I highly recommend that any sunglasses have side shields to protect your eyes.

 

I have a pair of Hobie's that I bought at Costco for $60 and they are awesome. They have a blue flash coating and grey lenses. When I lived in Florida I wore them everyday at the beach and for fishing.

 

I have a pair of Costa and a pair of Wiley X.

 

It's one thing ya don't want to cheap out on. Maui Jim's is another alternative.

 

Well I ordered a pair of costa's off there web site. Got the glass lens in gray. I could not get thru all the different color choices so I went with gray because I had a pair in that color many years ago and they worked for me. (they were cheapos not costa's) I will let you all know how they work out for me. Again, thanks for all the input. Jim.

 

Costas are one of the best. Amber is the best for most situations unless it’s very bright out and your in the open.
Can’t tell how many time steelhead fishing people say there’s no fish because they’re either not wearing any or wearing cheap sunglasses.
eBay is a good place to find older versions for under $100. I stick with the 580p since I’m pretty rough on any kind of glasses.

 

Yes! I see these guys on Elk creek go walking right up to the creek and stand there with hands on hips looking around, then turn to their buddy and say "ain't no fish in this hole", after I just caught and released 3-4 fish there in past 15 minutes. No fishing glasses and they throw their shadow across the water and all the fish scatter.

 

Agreed with all that quality shades make fishing so much easier. Costas and smith seem to be the popular choice amongst my circle of friends. Amber or copper are great all around colors and good in low light conditions.

I came across a stand selling maui jims cheap at a community yardsale. Not sure how the guy got them, but I got maui jims with glass lenses for cheap. They are a light gray and the only time I wish I had amber lenses is in very low light conditions.

 

The best pair I ever bought was a walmart amber.clip on since I wear glasses..polarized.driving..cuts glare on the sunny days..an cuts glare on the cloudy days...put it this way...when you put them on an peer into the water..you can see the crayfish peering out from the rocks...cost $10.00..an won't break the bank. Try them..it opens a whole new sight to what's underneath the water.

 

I have a pair of prescription polarized sunglasses and they make a huge difference.
I don't wear them with the intent of seeing the fish, they help me with reading the water better.
If you can see the fish they most likely see you.

 

I have a pair of prescription polarized sunglasses and they make a huge difference.
I don't wear them with the intent of seeing the fish, they help me with reading the water better.
If you can see the fish, they most likely see you.

If you're fishing downstream that is the likely the case.

 

Can a fish??? Really see you..I know other animals can though night vision.color an shaded perception..I would believe..as your wadding your making a racket under water vibration...I've had trout at my boot..before an saw trout in the water were I'd cast to them.going upstream or down...I do believe it would have to do with vibration..sorry to get off topic.

 

Trout have a window of vision and can absolutely see an angler standing upstream from them or over them.

 

I know from experience that Steelhead can see you when the waters clear......and they won't bite for about 45 minutes or until they settle down again after being spooked. That's why it's so much harder to catch them when the water is low and clear.

 

Trout can 100% see you. If a small stream wild trout sees you you’re done. In streams that see a lot of fishing pressure sometimes they’ll be a little more forgiving but not always. But one place that I’ve fished the San Juan below the Navajo Dam in New Mexico has a very silty/weedy bottom and the trout some of them very large actually get into the sediment clouds you kick up and pick off the sow bugs and midge larvae you stir up. Some of those fish almost bump into your legs it’s kind of surreal.