I got my costas as a prize in a tournament I fished. Then they flew off my head into 30 FOW on Lake Anna within a month of getting them. No more costas for me because I'd rather get a cheap pair and a new rod than just a pair of glasses!

 

They sure were nice though

9 hours ago, webertime said:

This thread is much better if you have Rage Against The Machine in the background drinking an heirloom coffee.

 

 

This wins the thread. 

I go wherever the insurance allows me to go. Benefits of being blind as a bat...

17 hours ago, J Francho said:

Use DuckDuckGo: https://duckduckgo.com

 

The new dogpile.com!

Not exactly.  DDG is really just a google search (was invented by former google employees) with no tracking, whereas dogpile is an aggregate search.

Go to Walmart, fishing section - select a pair of polarized/ UV ray protected Berkley label or some other brand stuck on the side for $10 or less.  Buy 2 pairs for less than $20 if you need a backup.  Scratched up, lost, whatever happens - no worries.

 

You can buy prescription polarized, safety sunglasses at Walmart as well for less than you are paying for some of these designer frame branded non prescription glasses.  I believe Walmart calls the shots for what it sells and is not influenced by designer brand companies dictating to them. This is a good benefit for the non brand conscious (non snob factor seeking) consumer.

Prior to being bought out by Luxottica, Costa had no military discount. So in my limited experience, I favor this type of merger.