Polarized Sunglasses

[MarkZ]

Hi guys. I'm sure this topic has been beaten to death in the past, but was just curious about what eveybody likes currently in polarized sunglasses. I primarily sight fish flats. Also, was told by an action optics rep that yellow is fine for mid day as well as morning...was a bit surprised as I always heard that amber would be a better choice when the sun is higher. I am looking at the Costa Del Mar Pescador...is the Wave 580 worth the premium for how I want to use them? All advice is appreciated- Markus

[phishpic]

Check out a brand called Kaenon. I got some last year, and they are my favorites. Great lenses, and comfy.

[danny]

costas with amber lenses. i've been using those since i was a kid, they're great.

[brushfly]

I've had action optics in amber and they worked great. I broke them and then bought a pair of Hobies out of a discount internet sight. Full glass for under $60. They carry many other brands.

One thing to think about. Hobie repairs are here on LI. Plainview. I dropped them on tile one day, broke a lense, drove to the sight and had them fixed on the spot in five minutes for a replacement lense. $30..Good to know, I'll stick with the Hobies as I'm a bit rought on my glasses. Even have them on croakies now since I learned my lesson. By the way, they are in amber as well and work excellent in low light as well as mid morning.

[SageBoy]

I have been using Costa's in Amber for many years on the flats and love them. I do keep a pair of yellow's with me for the cloudy days. I find the yellow lense a little too bright on a bright sunny day.

[cck1808]

Have had a lot of good fortune with Orvis products over the years, but one item I would NOT buy again is their line of Oakley Polarized Sunglasses they carry. They seem to fog up real easy, especially when it is hot and I am sweating.
Never a problem with Action Optics I have previously owned.

[MKDeceiver]

Was the action ops rep a flats fisherman?!

AMBER or Copper...I wouldn't even consider another lens color...You will be able to see on cloudy days with those tints...

The Sunrise is going to give you a headache midday...ON a bright sady flat with full sun, why would you try to add yellow?

I got a pair of Maui Jim's to replace my Orvis and they are superior to anything I've ever put on before...

[catspaw]

Action Optics- Smith Clearwater Copper or Silver Creek Brown-IMHO

[MarkZ]

Thx for all the great opinions and info everyone. The one prob I'm having is finding dealers for Costa's and Ocean Waves on Long Island so I can find the proper style. Kind of weird that there aren't any...

[gotstryper]

Campmor is the best place to get good deals on sunglasses. The Kaenon are there too. I picked up a pair of Revo's that ran about 80-90$ range(retail were $290). All high end stuff for short money.

[KayakerStan]

I have Maui Jim,Costa's and Orvis polarized sunglasses in amber,copper and brown. They all work fine but when it comes down to spotting fish on the flats nothing beats my $19 copper polarized glasses.