Polarised Glasses

[twitchandjerk]

When lure fishing they are (almost) as indespensible as the lure

[Apache]

Mine are the best pair I have ever had - my dad got them in Texas, and they're better than any I've used over here.

[The Diamond Geezer]

Rich si:

Picked up a pair of the Fox glasses the other day with the brown triacetate lenses; popped down the lake last night and wasn't toO impressed; I think I could see more without them!

Who said that?

DG (wearing a similar pair )

[ayjay]

I think most anglers would agree that polarised glasses are essential,but how do you get yours clean when they get filthy with fish snot, coffee,groundbait etc.

 

My method is under a running tap with a bit of neat w/u liquid,but is there a better or potentially less damaging method?

[Newt]

Rich si:

.... the brown tri acetate lensens, popped down the lake last night and wasnt to impresses, I think I could see more without them! ....

Welcome to AN. But, errrr, they do lots better in daytime than at night.

[Jeremiah T. Bagwell]

Ooooooooh, Thats funny.

 

Someone tested out sunglasses at night. LOL

 

It is a must to wear good quality sunglasses if you spend any time on the water.

 

One thing I have noticed about pros here in the states, is most of them have what we call "crows feet" near their eyes. (wrinkles on the outside edge of the eyes) This is likely caused by the frequent squinting of the eyes trying to not only see into the water but to also just reduce the amount of sun in the eyes.

 

My advice is to get the best pair you can afford.

 

JT Bagwell

[kreid]

dunno about that JTB , shades are easily damaged/ broken /lost. Buying an expensive set might not be your best option. Especially since in some cases , you are paying for the name , not the quality of build /end product. I bought a pair of clip ons costing near £30 from the optix range and they are in no way better than the masterline ones (£10) or the specsavers ones(£6) i now have. In fact they were worse , as they only fit 1 type of glasses and don't flip up. Worst buy in terms of fishing kit i've ever made. Caveat emptor !

[poledark]

And while we are on the subject of sunglass's, Did you know that you can polish out any minor scratches with metal polish,

 

 

Den

[Rich si]

When I wrote "last night" I ment I went for a few hour session straight from work at 5 so it was still bright and sunny! Im not that stupid as to try them out at night!

So do amber ones work in sunny conditions?

[Newt]

Rich si - I figured that was what you meant but just couldn't resist reacting to what you wrote. Just my evil streak popping out.

 

Amber will work any time. Not as good in really bright sunlight as smoke/gray but I'm not sure the UK gets much of what I'd call bright sunlight so amber is very possibly a better overall color over there than here.