Fishing glasses

[chip anderson]

I just saw a fishing program where Paul Elias recommeded that fishing sunglasses should be:
1: Polarized,
2: Light in color
3: Comfortable, style being unimportant.
4: Have U.V. protection (I am one of those that thinks and may be wrong that all polarized opthalmic lenses have U.V. protection.)
5: Have glass, yes glass lenses to allow more light, forcilitate better cleaning, water removal etc.

Chip:cheers:

[Uni-Clip]

We specialised in design and developing fishing glasses for many fishing tackle brands and I can't agree that anglers don't need fashion, may be true 10 years ago.

Not all lens material is UV. For example CR39 needs coating to block UV.

Glass is surely the best material for fishing because of the scratch proof.

[Jacqui]

I agree with Paul Elias (whoever he is). We have made several pairs here and all follow his suggestions.

[Cherry Optical]

I just saw a fishing program where Paul Elias recommeded that fishing sunglasses should be:
1: Polarized,
2: Light in color
3: Comfortable, style being unimportant.
4: Have U.V. protection (I am one of those that thinks and may be wrong that all polarized opthalmic lenses have U.V. protection.)
5: Have glass, yes glass lenses to allow more light, forcilitate better cleaning, water removal etc.

Chip:cheers:

Another greatl lens to consider is Beloptix polarchromic lenses. They adjust to light conditions.

Adam

[Jacqui]

Adam brings up a good point photochromics. X-cel make GLASS polaroids with photochromic for the front lens, not sure of the availability of all colours.

[PAkev]

Bass Pro Shops has a good article that turns over a few stones for folks to have better understanding of Polarized Sunwear."

Here is the link for your review:
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...objectID=29615

One often misuderstanding by both consumers and opticians are that fishing glasses are often construed as only being polarized sunwear.

Not too many folks would stand close to where someone is shooting at an archery target for fear of being hit by a stray shot......Yet many fishermen are casting lead jigheads that have much more potential of flying back and hitting them with the same velocity upon breaking free of a snag or missing a hook set. Unfortunate circumstances have inflicted severe eye and other body injury to many anglers.

[mike.elmes]

Many of my clients are bigger guys that need bigger frames and have rx's that just don't cut it in glass.....too heavy!! I have glass polarized and plastic polarized with backside AR and the optics are good, just as good as glass. I sell them on the weight,comfort benefits. The Revo glass lenses I sell frequently come back chipped....where is the benefit to that??

If durability is at the very top of the list, I reccomend a TD-2 with a 2 year warranty. The lenses are tinted and UV'd or ordered as polarized then coated. Who needs the hassle of glass, really!

[Cindy K]

I'm actually looking at what's on the market to replace my fishing glasses. For the past couple years we've been marketing a great concept from a Canadian supplier: an RX carrier mounted behind a flip-up blade style poplarized shield. This is a truly grand design as it allows the wrap-style shield to be simply flipped up while walking down a shady trail to the water, something I do frequently. Also, the shield is available in two different styles, one more masculine than the other, and brown and grey-green as well. I've sold them to bikers, and mountain bikers also for the same features.

Trouble with these is the quality of the frame and clip assembly isn't what we'd like it to be and aside from my own, which I use quite extensively, I believe I've had to replace parts under warranty on nearly every one I've sold.

Anyone have any options available in Canada? Required features are adequate depth for a progressive, wrap-type flip-up (not a clip which must be removed) and a good quality frame design. I'm not so concerned with the aesthetics of the unit-- yes, some fisherpeople are concerned with appearance more than function, but I'm wanting to source out something more functional than fashionable.

[Uni-Clip]

We are the manufacturer and licensee(Rx Sun) of Rapala sunglasses. Not yet launched in USA but soon. Our design team is looking to recruit some ECP's who are also keen anglers(fresh/saltwater) as panel consultants to work with our Pro Team for designing future models(frame and lens design, etc). You are expected to contribute ideas and criticise on our design work, but have to agree on a non-disclosure agreement. We can't pay you salary, but you get to try all our new stuff, free of charge. Of course, your practice will also have priority or partial exclusivity to dispense them when launched. For exceptional ideas, we can also consider free fishing trips for you!

Anybody interested, please send me a private mail.

Lak Cheong
Acuity Optical USA, Inc.
www.acuityeyewear.com