Hi Guys
I am looking at buying a pair of wrap around sunnies just for fishing, what would be the best sunnies for mainly saltwater work? is glass the best option for lenses and what colour?. Where is the best place around Brisbane to buy these glasses?
i thing spotters are real good but...do not no were to get than in brisbane area
cheezes
nathan
I won't recomend specific brands, but as a general guide, be sure the lenses are polarised, not just tinted.
The original Polaroid brand has been OK for me, but so have other brands too. You can pay big money for some of them, but in my experience, some of the cheaper ones work just as well.
For most fishing & boating I find that a light tan colour is better than any of the darker colours. They allow better vision into the water, and for me they highlight sand banks and shallow water better too.
Cheers Degee.
Just bought new Spotters...model Artic.....glass lens, photochromatic (lens darkens in bright sunlight and lightens in darker light). Great for fishing. I believe Bright Eyes stock them, as do Sundown Marine at Redcliffe.
Ranger 188VX - "Sweet Chariot"
G'day
I'll be bias and say spotters. I have the rapids, grey glass lenses and wouldn't go to anyhting else.
You can get these at bright eyes, all the good tackle outlets and sports stores.
There was a good thread on sunnies and spotters in particular just a little while ago, so a search would be worth it.
I think the general feeling was brown lenses for estuary, creek, structure fishing and grey for the blue water stuff.
Glass lenses had a good wrap and I like them for the durability and clarity, but they are quite heavier than the plastic lenses. I solved this problem py putting a lanyard on mine.
Dave
Polarised, 100% UV protection.
And make sure they fit well so they don't fall off as soon as you bend over to pick up something over the boat, but not too tight as to give you some pain, remember you will be wearing them all day.
You say fish, I say yes please.
Spotters are the way to go, however if you have a budget try some Ugly Fish. Actually picked up some yesterday as a back up for my Spotters. With a flexible frame they actually might get preference to the Spotters this weekend. Try Tackle Warehouse on southside or Jones on the Northside.
me old man has a pair of cheapies, they are called Mangrove Jack and they are black with thickish sides. polarised for 40 bucks from sunglasses hut or something. i prefer them over my makos, they are great for the money
If you wanna save some pennies, just go up to a local servo or supermarket...
I buy cheap $30 sunnies because I tend to lose them or damage them fishing...
Just make sure they are polarised and offer 100% uv protection...
All aussie made sunnies are great... because they all need to comply with aussie conditions
Sporty 1
Here is a link too the last thread on this subject
http://www.ausfish.com.au/forum/YaBB...m=1156244933/0
Cheers Dazza
Watch the mangrove jack ones guys, I have a pair and the paint has started comming off and been a pain in the A$$!! I like the amber colouring sunnings also as this lets in a lot of extra light
My favorite is Mako but they are too dam expencive
Cheers N
Tight Lines
Brandon...
The wife told me that they did a comparison of the expensive Vs el cheapo sunnies on that show "What's good for you"
Although it isn't a rigorous experiement, they reckon there is no difference in UV protection just so long as it meets Aussie Standards and is 100%UV.
I have el cheapo's which certainly aren't going to win me any beauty contests but they are polarised and can cop a flogging.
You say fish, I say yes please.
I've had a pair of makos for years and can't fault them they have the grey lens and are polarised of coarse. It just depends on your budget and personal prefferance I think.
Ken
I've had 2 sets of Mako's and one set of Photochromatic Spotters. Purchased the spotters and got the mako's for free through a mate's optical store. I would never purchased Mako's at the price they normally ask for them. Spotters are about 2-3 years old now and still work wonders spotting fish and bait in the water.
I have a pair of those mangrove jacks, and mine too have the paint peeling off and have a lot of scratches on the lenses from wiping the saltspray off on my shirt. I also find that sometimes after being out on the water for a good few hours my eyes feel sore, so was wondering if the cheap plastic lenses really are that great? I have been looking at getting some spotters, but am not really sure which ones to go for, the ones with the plastic or glass lenses?
Also, the UV ratings on sunnies, i think i read that that only applies to UV-A, not B or C, is this true?
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