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The calcutta steelhead sunglasses work great, the amber lenses work best for seeing fishing in water.
Amazon.com: Calcutta Steelhead Sunglasses (Tortoise Frame, Amber Lens): Sports & Outdoors

 

Costa vs Calcutta Sunglasses......You Decide!!









Costa vs Calcutta Sunglasses......You Decide!! As fisherman polarized sunglasses are a must they help protect our eyes and cut the glare off the water. Here is a short video I decided to do Saturday morning after a few mins of fishing. I only catught 1 small bass (this pond has been way over fished). A guy I work with wanted me to take his new pair of Calcutta Prowler sunglasses with me this weekend camping to compare them against my Costa Fantail 580G sunglasses. I bought the Costa's off eBay for around $160.00 (retail $260.00) these Calcutta's were around $22.00 off Amazon ( Amazon.com: Calcutta Steelhead Sunglasses (Tortoise Frame, Amber Lens): Sports & Outdoors )

*In my opinion the Costa's wear better to me as I explained in the video (my head shape), but the Calcutta's wear good as well.

*The Costa's and the Calcutta's are both Amber in color looking through them. But the Amber is more pronounced in the Costa's.

*For the money the Calcutta's are similar in ways to the Costa's when looking through them. The Calcutta's just do not bring out the color of your surroundings as much as the Costa's do. But they do cut the glare off the water almost the same. I may have been able see the bottom in the water SLIGHTLY better with the Costa's than the Calcutta's. But, for $22.00 they do a darn good job.

*In conclusion, I would buy these for sure if I were scared I was prawn to loose, scratch, or break sunglasses in a short period of time. If was a very careful person and kept the Costa's in a case, only wore them when fishing or driving (which I do all those things with my Costa's). I would go with the Costa's. I love mine for sure. But, like I said for $22.00 you just can't beat the Calcutta's!!

Amazon.com: Calcutta Steelhead Sunglasses (Tortoise Frame, Amber Lens): Sports & Outdoors

 

Truth on Shades - Fishing Sunglasses

 

They look nice, still a little pricey
Amazon.com: Maui Jim Sunglasses - Stingray / Frame: Tortoise Lens: Polarized HCL Bronze: Maui Jim: Clothing

 

Flying Fisherman Razor Polarized Sunglasses

Amazon.com : Flying Fisherman Razor Polarized Sunglasses, Dark Tortoise Frame, Amber Lenses : Clothing



I seen this video before they look good

 

Man I guess I will have to purchase them all and do a demo test on all the lower priced fishing sun glasses out there

 

OK what color lenses do you feel allows you to be through the water better to see fish?



If Sight fishing is top of your game. And a big believer of using polarized glasses for sight fishing.
I think being able to see what you're after is the key to catching. Even when you don't see the actual fish, polarized glasses cut the surface glare in ways that allow you to see your bait / lures better. This ultimately leads to better presentations, and improved odds of detecting strikes.

For those of you who use polarized glasses, do you buy into the notion that different lens tints are necessary for different conditions?

Sure, I see the value of yellow lenses on a heavy overcast day, and mirrored lenses are great on bright sunny days. But you could go broke buying different glasses for every situation. I think it's better to wear one tint consistently to train your vision to adapt in various conditions.

Copper or amber is my go anywhere, fish anything tint--from trout in the rivers to Reds in the flats. But everyone sees differently. So if you had to pick one shade and fish that everywhere you go for a year, what would it be?

For Sight Fishing the Flats: How To Choose a Lens Color
It should be considered common knowledge that sunglasses are a required piece of vital fishing and sight fishing equipment but lens color also plays a critical role in any fishing success. A pair of sunglasses first job is functioning as an important safety tool when protecting your eyes is crucial. As a boater in Florida, you should not go fishing without eyewear. All sunglasses sold to Anglers feature polarized lenses that cut through sun and water glare, allowing angles to see into the water to spot fish or wade more safely.

There is much more to choosing sunglasses than picking a pair that offer safety and polarization. Anglers need to decide on a frame style, lens material, quality level, or even whether to go with a prescription pair if necessary. A proper, comfortable fit is ensured by the right frame. Glass lenses generally provide better optic quality while plastic or poly lenses are a tad more durable with better impact resistance. One aspect that is sometimes is overlooked or not understood as well by anglers but is a critical element that will directly hinder or help casting is what color lens is chosen. There are a variety of lens color choices out there and some are better for certain types of fishing than others.

General All-Purpose Lens Colors
For anglers who mainly focus on sight fishing for Red Drum and trout on the flats need one all-purpose lens color there is a color range that will perform across a spectrum of water types and depths and light levels whether low or bright. Lenses in the amber, copper, bronze or brown range are the clear choice for general, shallow water, river, lake and flats fishing. They give the eyes good definition and relief and are not too dark for early morning or evening fishing which makes spotting fish easier and at the end of the day, eye strain is usually not a factor. When in doubt choose a lens in amber or copper.

Low Light Lenses
Most anglers know that some of the best fishing often takes place very early or just before dark when fish are the most active. Tarpon roll more at dawn and insects prefer to hatch in the evening. To take advantage of these conditions and still be able to see a distant tailing bonefish on a gray day or subtly rising trout in failing light, try a low light lens in rose or yellow. These colors allow the eyes to absorb more light but still cut down on glare and eye strain so they are ideal for dark, cloudy days as well as dawn and dusk. Many anglers reach for a different pair of sunglasses with copper lenses once the light is strong.

Into the Blue
Finally, some fishing takes place offshore where the deep blue is home to dolphin, sailfish, Wahoo, bill fish and more. This deep, dark water is best fished with sunglasses that utilize a blue or grey lens color. These colors seem to work best when the bottom and contrasting shades and depths are not in play. Without direct overhead light, spotting fish-even big ones like a sailfish-can be difficult in blue water. With the right grey or blue lens this becomes a much easier task and eye strain is nullified with these lens colors which don’t tax eye muscles.

If you take the time to consider what type of fishing you will be doing and choose a pair of sunglasses with the ideal lens color, you will find yourself catching more fish.

non polarized vs polarized


non polarized vs polarized


non polarized vs polarized


non polarized vs polarized


non polarized vs polarized


non polarized vs polarized


non polarized vs polarized




Grey
Grey lenses are the most common sunglass lens color because they don’t change the value of color but are dark enough for bright sunny days while not so dark that they impair vision. If your grey lenses are polarized, they also reduce glare, making them great for most activities.
Optimal sunglasses lens color for:

• general sunglass use
• aid in preventing eye fatigue
• provide true color perception
• ideal for scenes to be viewed in their most natural state
• any outdoor activity (hunting, golfing, visiting the beach, or even yard work)

Amber
Amber lenses do more than give the wearer a sepia outlook and a warm color fashion – they are great enhancers for vision. With the amber tint, much of the color spectrum’s hazy end is blocked and your vision has more contrast, giving you crisp vision and allowing you to make out shapes more clearly. Optimal sunglasses lens color for:

• early morning, late afternoon, or cloudy, hazy, foggy daytime weather
• enhancing depth perception
• reducing glare
• living in areas with changeable weather patterns
• any activity in which focus is against green grass or blue skies
• any sport where distance needs to be judged (golf, tennis, fishing, baseball, hunting, soccer, football, boating, or racquetball)

Yellow
Similar to amber lens colors, the yellow lens sunglasses provide clarity in fog, haze, overcast, and other low-light situations. They also are high in contrast and depth perception since they also cut blue light rays that can be hazy. Optimal sunglasses lens color for:

• daytime activities
• dusk/evening driving
• sight performance and clarity
• enhanced depth perception
• indoor sports
• mountain bikers, racquetball, pilots, hunters, tennis players, and cross country skiers
• ideal for 90% of all eye conditions

Roadster
Another lens color that blocks the fuzzy blue rays while sharpening your vision is the roadster color lens, but this one also has its own beneficial qualities. While enhancing visual depth, adjusting contrast, and sharpening your outlook, the roadster lens also reduces eye strain and is found to be comforting to the eyes. Optimal sunglasses lens color for:

• driving cars, bikes, motorcycles, or anything else on the road
• reducing eyestrain and/or glare from digital screens
• wearing sunglasses for a long period of time
• enhancing depth perception and visual contrast
• most weather conditions, including snow
• computer use

Mirror Lenses

If you are considering reflective mirror lenses, it’s important to pay attention to two things: the color of reflective coating on the outer surface of the lens and the base tint color of the lens (the color of the lens without coating). Mirror lenses in general greatly reduce glare, are stylish and often trending. Mirror lenses are ideal for:

• any activity with the possibility of high-glare (skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, boating, fishing, sailing, any other winter or water sports, and driving or hiking)
• enhanced contrast
• reduction in glare, during all outdoor activities and in bright light conditions
• being trendy
• playing or watching any sport
• aiding in seeing contours
• great in misty, foggy, or snowy conditions
• reducing overall brightness
• preserving normal color balances
• rain or shine but ideal for clear, bright days
• visual acuity
• improved contrast
• fashion-forward athletes
• improving color perception
• sharpening details

Now, it is important to remember that if you’re considering reflective mirror lenses, the base tint may not always be the same as the reflective coating – this is great for people with particular needs but the desire to wear the reflective fashion sunglasses. If your base tint is grey, the activities you can enjoy in mirror lenses are the same as you can enjoy in regular grey lenses – you have a board array of choices. If the base tint is yellow, the sunglasses will be great in many settings, because the benefits include those of yellow lenses and of mirror lenses – you can enjoy crisp vision while cutting glare and hiding your eyes. With roadster base tint and mirror coating, you can enjoy long-term comfort in your shades while cutting high-glare and being fashionable.


CHOOSING A LENS COLOR

• Blue mirror: 10%percent light tranmission made for open water delivers maximum contrast and color in full sun while elimineting glare. 400G,400P,580G
• Green Mirror: 10% light transmission. offers enhanced visual acuity for fishing inshore, flats, rivers, and streams. 400G, 580G
• Gray: 12% light transmission. perfect all around choice for sports on water and land. Maintains color saturation and natural contrast in medium to bright sun conditions. 400G, 400P, 580G,580P
• Sliver: 12% light transmission. optimize light transmission and enhance colors. Perfect for sight fishing or any outdoor activity with variable light. 580G only
• Copper: 12% light tranmission made for sight fishing, driving, and everyday activities. Cuts glare and enhances contrast and color, providing eye comfort in any conditions. 580G, 580P
• Amber: 12% light transmission. Excellent all around lens that delivers the brightest field of vision. Great choice for fishing, driving and activities where high contrast is needed. 400G,400P, 580P

 

Cook Pic, I'm going to order a few pair of glasses listed on here and see which I like best, and will post a report soon. I will be ordering the Amber lenses.

 

I just ordered both in amber

Amazon.com : Flying Fisherman Razor Polarized Sunglasses, Dark Tortoise Frame, Amber Lenses : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com: Calcutta Steelhead Sunglasses (Tortoise Frame, Amber Lens): Sports & Outdoors