| Many people ask why they should wear polarized | | | | sunglasses for fishing is that you get what you pay for. |
| sunglasses when fishing. The first thing I ask them | | | | I realize that this adage gets used a lot, but it's |
| when this question comes up is, "what type of fishing | | | | nonetheless true when it comes to fishing glasses. |
| do you do most of the time", because the answer to | | | | Polarized fishing glasses that are on the low end of |
| this question determines whether or not you even | | | | the cost spectrum never, and I repeat never, work |
| need polarized sunglasses. Some anglers don't need | | | | properly. In many cases they distort your vision and |
| polarized sunglasses, because seeing into the water | | | | even cause headaches and such. When it comes to |
| isn't an advantage to them because of the type of | | | | polarized sunglasses, especially for fishing you get |
| fishing they engage in. | | | | what you pay for. |
| Polarized sunglasses enable you to see into the water, | | | | Plan on spending at least $100 for a quality pair of |
| which is an advantage to fly fishermen, many bass | | | | glasses that are suitable for fishing. If this sounds like |
| fishermen, most wading fishermen, and any sight | | | | too much money, consider the fact that if you spend |
| fishing angler. Seeing into the water is also an | | | | good money you will take great care of your new |
| advantage after a fish is hooked to estimate the | | | | purchase. Plus quality glasses tend to last for many |
| species and size of the fish. | | | | years. Some quality manufacturers of polarized |
| Polarized sunglasses work by eliminating the glare | | | | glasses include; Native Eyewear, Smith, and Oakley. |
| caused by the sun refracting off of the water. Without | | | | Stick with a quality manufacturer and you will be |
| the glare caused by the suns rays, you can see into | | | | happy with your purchase for many years. |
| the water. For example, I spend 90 % of my fishing | | | | Depending on your favorite fishing style these |
| time wading in rivers. In addition to seeing fish, my | | | | sunglasses can be an integral part of your fishing gear. |
| polarized glasses enable me to see rocks under the | | | | If you think that seeing into the water would be to your |
| water much more clearly. This makes wading much | | | | advantage as an angler, quality polarized fishing |
| more safe and easy. | | | | glasses are a must have item. |
| One lesson I learned many years ago about polarized | | | | |