I just recently had cataract surgery and now that I can see clearly again I want to get a pair of good polarized sun glasses /fishing glasses. I only fish streams,ponds, and the clarion river. Any help on brand,style,lens material,and lens color would be greatly appreciated. Not concerned about cost just quality. Thank You.
polarized sunglases for fishing ?
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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.
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.
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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.
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I used to be amazed at how many people fish directly over the trout they’re trying to catch then wonder why they don’t get any. Not anymore, I’ve seen it too much to be surprised anymore.
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Couple years ago on Elk I saw 2 guys fishing this hole that had a nice pile of fish in it. The one guy was "coaching" the other guy and they had a fly rod rigged up with a float and egg sack. As I watched, the guy with the rod got snagged on the bottom right in the middle where all the fish were. The "coach" waded right out there stepping right thru the fish and got the line loose, then waded back to the bank and they resumed fishing in the same place. I was fishing a hole right above them and while I was there I saw that same thing happen about 3-4 times with these guys. Another fisherman came along and asked them how they were doing? The "coach" said they had hooked several but hadn't landed any. Hmmmmm.
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I’ve seen a few people do that. They wade in, free their snag and then resume fishing right where they just waded. Utterly ridiculous. They assume they’re smarter than the fish. Faulty assumption.
Well I got my new Costa's in and I went down to the creek to try them out,(I live less than a mile from Clear creek state park),they work good for me.I ordered right from Costa's web site,got the sampan matte black w/gray 580 glass lens.Very pleased with the quality. $250.00.Supposed to get up in the mid 40's today so I plan on going down and do some spinner fishing.
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Good luck. The water temperature in the creek is likely in the mid 30s.
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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.
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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WileyX sunglasses!!
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That only happens when I pull out the 30th anniversary Rapalas (they're 30" long).Trout can not only see you, but if they see Trout Traveler they go into panic mode and don't bite for a week.
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