I've got some cheap Berkley's last year that are still holding up. Bought a real cheap pair of yum ones when I forgot the Berkley's over the summer and man, not all polarized glasses are equal. I don't tend to spend a lot on them because I'm rough on them. But, I might have to upgrade a little bit this year.
I try to stay with middle end polarized, just 'cause I'm rough on them too.
Usually keep a spare pair of cheaper ones in the Jeep, won't go steelheading without a pair, it's like fishing blind.
I've had my Oakley Flak Jackets with polarized lenses for about a year now, and would never think of using the cheapo glasses ever again. Huge difference in the optical quality, and well worth the price!
I've had my Oakley Flak Jackets with polarized lenses for about a year now, and would never think of using the cheapo glasses ever again. Huge difference in the optical quality, and well worth the price!
I have had both nothing can withstand the abuse I seem to put my glasses through. The costa's are more durable but a little heavier I bought a pair of Oakley antix and they are super light and comfortable. The only part I don't like is they fog up so easily. It won't be long before I destroy this pair and I can try another pair.
I got some Maui Jim perscription sunglasses last year and loved them so much that I picked up a pair of non perscription for when wearing contacts. Outstanding glasses!
Just picked up a pair of Costa's this past weekend. I went with the Jose model.
Love them though one gripe. They slide off my head when not wearing them over my eyes. Gonna have to start wearing them with a sunglasses rope.
Outstanding when site fishing as I can see so much more than my cheapy Sunclouds....
The lens color makes a huge difference I find an amber or bronze colored lens is the best for site fishing. Dark colored lens types don't allow you to see into the water as well. I have had many different pairs of sunglasses but the bronze Oakley have been the best for site fishing I have ever used
For cheap, you cannot beat the Berkleys that you can get at walmart. I upgraded this year when I got a 25% off any item at field and stream and got a pair of glass Costa Corbinas. There is a big difference. I was seeing redfish in florida that our guide and my dad couldn't see. They have made a big difference in sight fishing and I will never go back to a pair of cheap polarized glasses..
Glass lenses, made the switch and will never go back to plastic for river fishing. Current pair are Maui Jims and they've taken an absolute beating, holding up well
I have Costa 580 plastics for over a year now and such a huge difference. I wanted glass lenses but the weight wasn't worth it to me. I would seriously consider them, I got the Tuna Alleys with bronze lens for under $200
FishGillz. Polarized, comfortable, won't break the bank!
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