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I've got a pair of Ray Ban Wayfarer glasses that are polarized but I'm looking for something better. I think I've got it narrowed down to possibly Costa glasses in amber base with green mirrors. I've spent hours reading reviews but still can't decide.
What say you? I'm a trophy shellcracker fisherman who desperately needs every advantage I can buy!!
I too am wanting to upgrade my sunglasses... my eyes are so sensitive that I prefer black lenses but I know I lose some under water visibility... following this post
I've had my Ocean Wave sunglasses for 19 years now, had the lenses replaced one time. The style is Chicago with a blue mirror lens. These I call my fish eyes because I can spot fish others don't see. Don't know if they still make them. Spare pair is Costa with the green mirror lens. Really like both pair, see better with the Ocean Waves but the Costa's are more comfortable.
I have worn Costas for the last 15 years. Before that I wore Oakleys. Costas are the best sunglasses I have ever looked through. I have tried both the plastic and glass lenses in several different colors. The reflective mirror blue glass lenses are good but the reflective green lenses are even better. The amber tone of the glass really makes things look ultra crisp and clear, even on cloudy days. Be sure to try in several pairs to see what fits the shape of tour face the best. For best results, pick a pair that hugs your face well and doesn’t let much light in around the frames. Fathoms used to be my favorite style but this past year I got some Reeftons and I really like them.
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I have Costa glasses. I have the Jose frames with the copper silver mirror lens. Really like them.
I have Costas and they are good glasses ! But to me for the money it’s hard to beat fishGillz good thing about the fishgillz they float!
I spent 21 years working in Saudi......fished the Persian Gulf and Red Sea everyday I could...which was a lot. I did a ton of sight fishing.....especially in the Gulf. I wore Costa......best I’ve ever used. Which brings me to question myself why after returning to the states I went to other sunglasses after a few years.....I need to go back to Costa.
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If you spend alot of time on the water you will never regret buying Costa glasses. They stand behind what they sell too as I have had mine rebuilt several times over the years and paid only shipping. Do not buy a pair that you have not tried on as the number of lenses and frame styles can be daunting. My vote is green mirror, amber lense you pick a frame. I fish a ton of stained water. Best of luck
When I was doing my research the blue lenses from Costa were the best spec wise. Never worn any tho.
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Costa for me. One pair in the car one in the truck and a pair in the safe for when I loose one of those two pairs which always seems to happen.
Late last year, Oakley came out with a new line of sunglasses with lenses specifically designed for fisherman. Having been a lifelong Oakley wearer, I was skeptical there was much they could improve on. Boy, was I wrong!
The model is called the SplitShot. They come with wire keepers that attach to the back of the arms using an ingenius little snap system to secure them. (also easily removable)
There are two models - one for deep water, and one for shallow water. While I have no idea why they chose those models/descriptors, I do own both, and I have found they are suitable more for water color than depth. The deep water model are excellent for clear to gin-clear water, and the shallow water model are great for tannic or turbid water. I keep both on the boat at all times.
I've had several people in the boat with me over the past few weeks, all wearing various brands of polarized sunglasses, everything from other Oakley models to gas-station specials. None could see what I saw in the water. After letting them take a peek through the SplitShots, all have ordered a pair.
Try them. They are amazing.
No, I'm not sponsored by Oakley. LOL
Costa with the green mirror polarized glass lens. I also got some Shady Rays in blue mirror pol that work almost as well, are cheaper, and guaranteed against loss. The Costas are the best I've ever worn.
After reading this I guess I need to try a pair of Costa. I have a mild scrip but readers are a must, couldn’t tie a knot without them. Been using some from Wally for years, pair number 10 or 11 by now but for $20 a pair it doesn’t hurt to replace them. Polarized wrap around with readers in the bottom. If you have seen a pic of me with shades on, that’s what they were.
I used to go through a couple pair of the Walmart special sunglasses a year, always breaking them. Then I spent almost $200 on my Ocean Waves. I know where they are at all times and haven't broken a pair of sunglasses since then.