Rockhopper Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 What is your go to? Anything special that you require such as glass or plastic, etc? I am a big fan of green mirrored bronze colored lenses for fishing, but want to try something different. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonnieP Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Costa green mirror glass lenses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking45 Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 I wear yellow at first light,’to give more contrast to see anything that might be in the water. I switch to mirror blue during the day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thediscochef Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 My favorite ones are polarized purple mirror/smoke Grey prescription from zenni. I like purple and I can see the fishes in the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padlin Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 My new ones are bronze with blue mirroring, previous were Lao bronze but not mirrored. I lost some of the color enhancing of the straight bronze but have better glare reduction. Both in polarized. So for fishing, the mirrored re nicer, for everyday wear the straight bronze, I could wear the bronze indoors without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User scaleface Posted September 5 Super User Share Posted September 5 brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted September 5 Super User Share Posted September 5 Gray based lens and 8-9 light transfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkinseed Lizard Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Blue (gray base) lense for open water and high light, lots of reflection. Yellow for low light and overcast conditions. orange/copper for anything in between (variable conditions). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bankc Posted September 5 Super User Share Posted September 5 Whatever you like. I've gone through a lot of them over the years, and I've come to realize that they all have their pluses and minuses, so it's really a personal decision you have to make. There's no perfect blend or best option out there. The best I can suggest is go to a store that sells lots of sunglasses and try on a bunch and see what you like. Then take them out on the water and see which ones you prefer to fish in. Everyone's going to be a little different. You'll probably have to go through several before you find your favorite, so my advice would be to buy cheaper ones until you find exactly what you like. Besides, you mostly are just paying for a name with all of these anyway. Sunglasses are one of those things where there are definitely good ones and bad ones on the market, but you do NOT always get what you pay for. I could walk into a mall right now and fine a pair of $10 sunglasses that are as good or better in just about every conceivable way (except brand name and perhaps style) than a pair of $500 glasses. Price is not an indicator of quality here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkinseed Lizard Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 16 hours ago, Rockhopper said: What is your go to? Anything special that you require such as glass or plastic, etc? I am a big fan of green mirrored bronze colored lenses for fishing, but want to try something different. To answer your question more directly: Glass/Plastic-Price can be a difference. Also If you don’t wear glasses some people have said that the extra weight of glass gives them a headache by the end of the day. I never had that problem. I also posted something about color. I do lots of wading in fast powerful streams with slippery bowling ball sized rocks. It’s important for me to see the bottom and what I am about to step on. I don’t like getting wet or cracking my head open. I’ve lost so many pairs that I tend to go for mid priced models made by Smith. I used to have a Pro deal with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susky River Rat Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 I use copper/brown. Mine are prescription lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted September 5 Super User Share Posted September 5 16 hours ago, LonnieP said: Costa green mirror glass lenses. I'll second the green mirror lenses. I use the polycarbonate versions though. The glass ones are too heavy for my liking. Green mirror lenses work in nearly every condition possible. Bright sun, rain, clouds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siebert Outdoors Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 I have 3 different ones but my favorite are my Smiths with green mirroir chroma pop. I wear a pair of Coasta mostly in green mirror or when its real bright out blue mirror. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted September 5 Author Share Posted September 5 I guess I should be a bit more specific. I am a sunglass guy with multiple pairs. I already know what brands/colors I like for different uses. I use green mirror with bronze lenses fishing as most of my fishing takes place in the shallows or on a river or stream. Bronze is the best you can get for that scenario. I use smoke grey for daily driving, watching my kids sports, etc. I use Oakley prizm sapphire on the baseball field for contrast enhancement. I guess after reading responses what I mean by looking to try something new is, I am looking for more of an open water lens. Blue mirror seems like it would check that box, but most blue mirror glasses seem to have smoke colored lenses. Does the smoked lenses block your vision into the water in an open water scenario? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zcoker Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 I use the Costa Blackfin Pro green glass lens which have thus far served me well. Granted, my water down here in south Florida is quite dark, unlike clear lakes and streams. Regardless, I can see the fish well, the bottom well, and the fit is fantastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Koz Posted September 6 Super User Share Posted September 6 I have green mirror lenses but I’m thinking about picking up a pair of amber lenses. I read something a while ago that declared there were only a handful of sunglasses production factories that supplied all brands throughout the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goby Posted Sunday at 11:04 AM Share Posted Sunday at 11:04 AM On 9/4/2024 at 6:28 PM, Rockhopper said: What is your go to? Anything special that you require such as glass or plastic, etc? I am a big fan of green mirrored bronze colored lenses for fishing, but want to try something different. So obviously the color of the mirrored finish has no real bearing on how you see through the lenses, the bronze or copper colored within that mirror is really what matters. The mirroring is purely cosmetic to make us look cool lol That being said, bronze and or copper is my favorite all around lens, by far. With or without a green mirror, matters not, I have both. To be blunt, you really don't want to sway from those colors unless you want a pair of lenses specific for low light or deep deep blue water. I have rose colored lenses for low light, I prefer them over yellow myself, otherwise all I use is Smith bronze or copper lenses in one form or another. I prefer Smith glass lenses myself, after pretty much trying them all. Glass is clearer than plastic lenses for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User GaryH Posted Sunday at 11:39 AM Super User Share Posted Sunday at 11:39 AM On 9/4/2024 at 7:36 PM, LonnieP said: Costa green mirror glass lenses. My exact glasses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkinseed Lizard Posted Sunday at 01:28 PM Share Posted Sunday at 01:28 PM 2 hours ago, Goby said: So obviously the color of the mirrored finish has no real bearing on how you see through the lenses, the bronze or copper colored within that mirror is really what matters. The mirroring is purely cosmetic to make us look cool lol That being said, bronze and or copper is my favorite all around lens, by far. With or without a green mirror, matters not, I have both. To be blunt, you really don't want to sway from those colors unless you want a pair of lenses specific for low light or deep deep blue water. I have rose colored lenses for low light, I prefer them over yellow myself, otherwise all I use is Smith bronze or copper lenses in one form or another. I prefer Smith glass lenses myself, after pretty much trying them all. Glass is clearer than plastic lenses for sure... The color of the mirror is not cosmetic. The color of the mirror absolutely impacts the color you see through the lens beneath it. If the mirror is blue then it reflects blue light and the lens beneath it will make things look gray. Don't you remember the old cheesy "Blue Blockers" sun glass commercial? Blue mirror - shifts colors towards yellow Red Mirror - shifts colors towards blue/purple Green mirror - shifts colors towards rose/pink Gold mirror - shifts colors towards green Yellow mirror - shifts colors towards blue/green Teal mirror - shifts colors towards magenta Silver mirror - tends to darken without much shift in color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User F14A-B Posted Sunday at 02:15 PM Super User Share Posted Sunday at 02:15 PM Oakley polarized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sota Posted Sunday at 03:19 PM Share Posted Sunday at 03:19 PM If I may chime in. For overcast/ low light conditions. I’d use a yellow lens. For bright days I’d use a grey or green lens. Whatever color lens you get. Make sure it’s polarized. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajoe222 Posted Monday at 02:51 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:51 AM Another that prefers Costa Green Glass for all conditions. I've tried other brands that have performed well, but my Costa glass lenses don't scratch like plastic and what I see through them seems clearer to me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBBrandon Posted Monday at 04:09 AM Share Posted Monday at 04:09 AM I got 2 pairs I use regularly: Oakley Brown Tungsten Iridium for most conditions Costa blue mirror glass for bluebird bright days offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostr Posted Tuesday at 04:27 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:27 PM I have Costas with non glass green mirror bronze lenses, and they do a great job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Koz Posted Wednesday at 01:04 AM Super User Share Posted Wednesday at 01:04 AM I wear eyeglasses, so I just bought a pair of Cocoons fit overs. I chose the polarized amber lens with the green mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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