SUNGLASSES FOR BOATERS AND FISHERMEN
Sunglasses with polarized lenses have been an important piece of navigation equipment since they came on the market 40 years ago. With polarized filtered lenses, side glare from windshields, water and shiny surfaces is eliminated. In more recent years, popular thinking says blue-mirror and gray-base lenses are best for oshore, and copper or amber-base lenses with green, gold or copper mirror are best inshore in brackish, brown or green water.
Lens density is a critical choice if you can only own one pair. And for as much as $300 a pair, the trick is selecting the right one for most situations.
Frame style plays a big role in glare reduction. Light leaking in around the sides can cause lens flare, making glasses a liability in some cases. You’ll need to choose frames that wrap closely around your face, leaving as few gaps for light as possible.
We tested three pairs from each brand represented: one for oshore blue water, one for inshore, and one for lowlight conditions. In each brand, we brought our two faves to you in this report. The frames we chose might not work for you, but the lens colors served us well, and we think you’ll appreciate them too.