Intro

Hobbies and sports are enjoyable to begin with, but sometimes the conditions (i.e., weather, location, etc.) can make such activites a little less enjoyable. I'm sure plenty of you have ran into he problem of wanting to do an activity, but not having the proper gear to do so.

As for fishing, the game itself is intricate, so of course there's exentive gear to go with it such as fishing gloves, fishing hats, and fishing, jackets. Maybe you are not as competitive with fishing and simply enjoy it for the calmness of lake, there is still gear than can useful for whatever type of fishing you are doing.

Instead of overwhelming you by covering 10 different fishing equipment and clothing items, I will only discuss fishing sunglasses so everyone is caught-up on the nicest, newest gear! Make sure to choose a pair you truly love because, like myself, you will find yourself wearing your fishing sunglasses everywhere.

Best Polarized Sunglasses for Fishing

Here are the best brands that make top-rated fishing sunglasses:

Oakly 

• Great options for fly fishing and not all are polarized

Smith 

• Top options for fly fishing, great polarization, and scratch-resistant

Costas (my personal favorite and they have great options for women)

• Large variety for deep-water, shallow water, and great color options

Maui Jim 

• Great for shallow-water fishing

What's the difference between fishing sunglasses and regular sunglasses?

Different fishing sunglasses depend on the type of fishing you are doing, not different how fly fishing requires and different rod and reel compared to an open-barrel reel.

Fishing sunglasses are usually polarized and come in different colors depending on the weather and water conditions. Regular sunglasses are not always polarized, but can come in more fashionable styles and frame colors.

How much should you spend on a good pair of sunglasses?

Now, everyone's opinion is different on how much they think they should spend on an item. In my opinion, polarized sunglasses is something you should 100% splurge on because they are protecting your eyes from strong UV rays!

Now if you are patient and can wait for a deal or you don't need the newest pair of fishing sunglasses today, then you can easily walk away spending between $100 and $150 for a nice pair of Costas for example.

The point is, they are your eyes and it is important to protect them in the long-run.

While it may seem a little risky to spend so much on a pair of sunglasses because you can lose them or drop them in the water, there are ways to prevent such accidents like always placing your sunglasses back in their case or using sunglass chains.

When to wear different colored fishing sunglasses?

Proper fishing sunglasses are important not only to see the fish and at the bottom of the lake at times, but depending on the weather and time of day certain polarized fishing sunglasses come in different lense colors to assist with this.

Green Fishing Sunglasses

• Use in sunny and low-light environments
• Deep water

Blue Fishing Sunglasses

• Use in foggy or misty weather

Gray Fishing Sunglasses

• Use on rainy or cloudy days
• Deep water

Copper Fishing Sunglasses

• Use in variable light and block blue light
• Shallow water

Copper Silver Sunglasses

• Use for stream-fishing
• Shallow water

Yellow Fishing Sunglasses

• Use during dawn or dusk and during sunset

So, what color polarized lens is best for fishing?

Again, this technically depends on the type of fishing you are doing and the water conditions. In general, you can buy youself either a gray pair for deep-water fishing and cloudy days, while buying yourself a copper pair for shallow-water and sunny days would be ideal.

What sunglasses are best for seeing through water?

Copper colored fishing lenses are the best for increasing depth perception when looking out on the lake.

Again, be sure to read the above list for specifics on fishing sunglasses lense colors.

Is there a downside to polarized sunglasses?

The only downside in purchasing polarized sunglasses for fishing is the cost. If you want to buy a high-end pair of fishing sunglasses from Costas, you are looking to spend around $350 for the top pair, but $100 for a great pair.

Are fishing sunglasses worth it?

Overall, yes. Fishing sunglasses are beyond worth it by not only protecting you eyes, but also allowing you to see your fish sooner and more clearly without having the sun's reflection on the water burn your eyes.

Conclusion

Choosing the right fishing sunglasses might be overwhelming given the amount of color choices to choose from. Just simply ask yourself what type of conditions do you most commonly fish in if you ony want to get one. If you choose to purchase multiple fishing sunglasses, then you will be ready to fish in any condition at any time!

There is plenty more fishing gear to choose from like fishing jackets, fishing hats, fishing gloves, and more! Stay tuned for more articles discussing each one!