Members Fishin Fanatic Posted March 9, 2011 Members Posted March 9, 2011 I'm looking at buying a new pair of fishing sunglasses. I know the costa 580's have become the standard, but I have been looking into Oakley straight jackets in either the shallow blue lenses or black iridium...Any thoughts?
jeb Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Just make sure they are polarized. The majority of Oakley's are not. I have a bunch of Oakleys, and they are good sunglasses, but I use some perscription polarized WileyX glasses for fishing. They are nice because they have a foam insert on the back side I use in the winter that blocks out the cold wind that always seems to be blowing in the winter months around here. John B 08 Skeeter SL210, 225F Yamaha
TroutFearMe Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 I don't have any experiance with Coasta sunglasses but I do with Oakley, I wouldn't trade them for the world and if you buy them from Bass Pro I know they carry them in polerized.
Jason R. Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 I don't have any experiance with Coasta sunglasses but I do with Oakley, I wouldn't trade them for the world and if you buy them from Bass Pro I know they carry them in polerized. I know this is kinda not cool but i have some brand new Smith Riversides for sale in case you liked that style- 85 bucks. Theyre polarized. http://flyinthesouth.com/
snagged in outlet 3 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Hey Jason Put them in the for sale section. Eric just sold a pair Smith's. They'll sell quickly if Cricket dosn't interfere. Pete
Members Fishin Fanatic Posted March 9, 2011 Author Members Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks, I'm definitely going to get the polarized oakleys. Has anyone heard anything on the "fishing specific" shallow blue lenses that oakley offers?
Zack Hoyt Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I have the Half Jacket XLJ with the black irridium lenses. I have been looking at the 580's myself, but I sure like the Oakleys. Very good for site fishing and the interchangeable lenses are nice for when I jump on the lake. Zack Hoyt OAF Contributor Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions
BlueWave Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I have the Half Jacket XLJ with the black irridium lenses. I have been looking at the 580's myself, but I sure like the Oakleys. Very good for site fishing and the interchangeable lenses are nice for when I jump on the lake. Zack, I sure do prefer copper colored lenses for stream fishing. I am very pleased with tri optics from Orvis.
eric1978 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I've been messing with the Costas a little bit. I've tried a bunch of different lenses, and honestly, I can't really tell the difference between the glass 400s and the glass 580s. I think the 580s just provide superior UV protection, but unless we're fishing on planet Krypton, I'm not sure I can justify the extra expense. Both lenses are crystal clear and soothing to the eyes. I haven't had them on a river, so maybe it would make a difference there...maybe not. There is a noticable difference between the CR-39 poly lenses and the glass, though.
Zack Hoyt Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Zack, I sure do prefer copper colored lenses for stream fishing. I am very pleased with tri optics from Orvis. I had to double check....mine are the copper tinted.....just cant figure out exactly which lense. Fire or Copper. I have looked at the Orvis. I have a sour spot after my last pair of orvis shattered and there wasnt a company I could order replacement lenses from. Zack Hoyt OAF Contributor Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions
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