Fishing Sunny's
Submitted by Bodie on Fri, 2011-05-20 16:52
Thought I'd put it out there
Whats everyones preference on Sunny's for fishing? the obvious Spotters, flying fhermen's etc and why?
Lost my sunnys a couple weeks ago in an unfortunate canoe accident ( Some Pr*ck knocked me out!) so am looking for a new pair.
Am interested in the flying fishermen ones, but is there anywhere to try them on? (am quite fussy with how they fit to my head!).
Cheers
grayzeee
Posts: 2283
Date Joined: 09/07/09
i just bought some
i just bought some spotters.. they're ok. not amazing for the money tho
If I spent half as long fishing , as I do reading this bloody forum , I'd be twice the fisherman I am.
harro
Posts: 1959
Date Joined: 07/02/08
mako
love my makos, used to have spotters were ok also, obvious reasons to remove sun glare from the water and better visiblity, also calmer on the eyes,
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JIM1
Posts: 318
Date Joined: 08/05/11
$30 polarised servo sunnies
$30 polarised servo sunnies are good, loose a pair or two over time is cheaper than spending heaps, even the good ones get scratched. when i was younger and dumber i totalled a pair of $300 polairsied oakleys in a month.
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Luke R
Posts: 401
Date Joined: 03/01/09
ecogear have just released a
ecogear have just released a pair of floating fishing sunnies, quite good for $150
http://www.jml.net.au/spdtView.asp?nid=453
Auslobster
Posts: 1901
Date Joined: 03/05/08
Same as you, grayzee...
spotters are ok, but for $275 I was expecting more than "ok"...they've gone missing, I'm sure they'll turn up, but lashed out on a pair of Makos anyway last week and the early verdict is: Minimising glare/vision into water reasonable, comfort and ease of eyestrain excellent.
Goodz
Posts: 2332
Date Joined: 20/07/09
Bodie, I currently have
Bodie, I currently have about 16 different styles of the Flying Fisherman sunnies with me if you want to come try some on. Definately recommend them, well priced and comfy. PM me.
Ian is hoping to organise a "Try on" session somewhere for the Flying Fisherman sunnies for anyone else that's interested, stay tuned.
buschy
Posts: 626
Date Joined: 27/11/09
Servo polarised sunnies
They do the job on the water (sort of) and it doesn't matter if you jump off the back of a houseboat somewhere in the Murray with them still firmly attached to your head...
spanishmackeral
Posts: 940
Date Joined: 05/01/11
but thats the biggest problem
but thats the biggest problem i found with servo sunnys, theyre to bloody tight!! i love the 7 oceans nomad. only 100 and have heard theyre the same quality as spotters without the spotters price tag and they float which is handy
Vinesh87
Posts: 2751
Date Joined: 02/04/11
Bali Oakleys
I don't do any flyfishing or much fishing around snags but i have $2 Bali oakleys which do the trick for me as well as polarized glasses i have tried, they definatly do the trick when looking for the reef to have a dive on. I have done a bit of bream/ snag fishing with them and they seemed pretty good.
Just my cheap alternative for when you forget they are on and jump in the water
mrwinta
Posts: 457
Date Joined: 14/01/10
Maui Jim
I got a pair of Maui Jim's and I never can find a comfortable pair of sunnys useually but these are fine and as for glare, they are awesome.... worth checking out...
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Alan James
Posts: 2224
Date Joined: 30/06/09
Maui Jims
for me to but I can't say I have compared them to brands that others have recommended. If you are hard on glasses I would recommend something else though as they are not cheap.
bod
Posts: 2319
Date Joined: 03/05/06
flying fisherman's magnums
Bodie, take up Goodz's offer. Flying Fisherman's magnums are top sunnies, look good and comfortable. Went back for a second pair after leaving mine in a servo in Kojonup when they were near new.
Rick
Posts: 1113
Date Joined: 22/12/06
x3
for Maui Jims, just lost or misplaced my last pair, so going to have get some more now.Not cheap but found them to be the most comfortable for me.
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chriso 308
Posts: 19
Date Joined: 26/04/11
mako's
I supply my fellas with all types of polarized safety glasses which they say "they need for working outside" I know they want them for fishing etc. but i have tried a couple of dozen different types and they range from $26 up to $127 each, and the polarizing element , lens and frame in each pair must reach the Australian standard for glare and impact resistance( good for flying lures ) . They all are more than adequate for fishing and when you buy them you can buy in bulk ( 10-12 per pack) and claim them on you tax as PPE for work.
that said I am currently using a pair of top of the range Mako's . The polarizing abilities are identical to any polarized safety glasses i've worn but they do have scratch proof lenses and they are photochromatic which is good for when you have changing light levels.
the Mako's are what i recomend but they are very pricey. You CAN NOT go wrong with standards aproved POLARIZED safety glasses. CHEAP , TUFF , TAX DEDUCTABLE and a MASSIVE selection of styles and colours.
Browny
Posts: 316
Date Joined: 04/01/11
Spotters for my liking.I have
Spotters for my liking.
I have the bronze lens which are superb for overcast days. these same lens I would rate as 'OK - good' for very bright sunny days.
I have since tried a pair of the spotters with the blue/silver lens, and they are far better for use in the cloudless sunshine.
Had mine for 5 years now and they're still excellent IMHO.
I just love Exmouth: Its a quaint little drinking town with a fishing problem!
davmor
Posts: 248
Date Joined: 29/11/11
Ive always wondered what the
Ive always wondered what the differance was between amber vs smoke lens. Always used smoke but the missus has had amber for 18 months now and seems to see things easier. Amber makes everything to yellow for me. might have to give em a go and allow a bit of time to get used to them.
Cheers David
Nauti Buoy
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Date Joined: 20/04/09
Oakley
Bodie, I have got Oakley "Fives"- with the polarised glass. Great sunnies - i am on my third pair. Previously have had spotters and sport optics.
Paul Cunningham
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Date Joined: 14/07/09
Bodie, I have the Spotters
Bodie,
I have the Spotters Glass penetrator lens and they are amazing. They brighten up the whole scene, yet still keep the glare down and for Aussie made you can't go wrong with that. As for the scratching I have hammered mine and am yet to scratch them.
Paul
Oceanside Tackle
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Ugly Fish sunnies....
If you're scared of losing $200+ sunnies, check out the range of Ugly Fish sunnies. Optically correct lens and start from $59.95 and upto $229 for the photochromatic glass lens.
We stock a range of them and holders and straps to suit as well.
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Tomcat
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Date Joined: 24/02/11
Sunnis
Maui jims can't go wrong but might go broke
Ant_S
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Date Joined: 15/05/11
Maui jims for me too. I've
Maui jims for me too. I've tried Makos, spotters and plenty of cheapys but my current pair of Maui's are definitely the best pair I’ve ever worn. I’ve got a glass lens pair and they are remarkably tough too. I wear mine for work everyday and they are still good as new.
wadetolley
Posts: 2258
Date Joined: 27/06/08
Best
Best pair ive had over the years was a pair of Oakley. I have spent big bucks on spotters..Makos ect over the years...and the $100 pair of Ryders are just as good. Pity Oakley dont make that model anymore!
pale ale
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Date Joined: 02/01/10
There was an advert in Club
There was an advert in Club Marine magazine a few months ago, they were selling "Blue-V" fishing glasses for about $80 delivered. I thought why not try em. They state that they cut out a certain wave length of blue light which leaves your eyes feeling less stressed after a big day on the water.
Well, for $80, I am very pleased with them, and one of my mates tried em on and said they were very releiving to the eyes.
Dunno if you can search for em on the net
crasny1
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Date Joined: 16/10/08
Pola Sunnies
Have tried all over many years. The best for just fishing is/was the Oakley Juliets I was given by SWRT (Subaru World rally team) many yrs ago, but the bloody lenses are "soft" as and scratch when a fly shits on it. To replace the frame is out of range and the lenses are also priced like a wounded bull. But I am sure the lenses would be cheaper in a cheaper Oakley frame.
Love Mako, Spotters but currently I only wear the Maui Jim's when on the boat (to big a scratch in the Oakleys). They are almost 99% as good as the Oakleys but tough as an elephant's hide. The boss says my MJ suxs and she only wears Mako's and I have to admit she is a fantastic fish spotter with them on.
When Fly fishing I have a big pair of mako's to protect my face from casts gone wrong. Nothing like a fly in the eye, and the MJ's are to small and light for that.
Neels
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Cammos
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I got some Spotters with the
I got some Spotters with the glass lenses around Xmas. Great glasses but at $300+ I am shit scared I will lose them.
Bodie
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Just put an order in for the
Just put an order in for the flying fishermen magnums!
they looked ok and Goodz showed me a pair, so see how we go
Only $130 so not so bad if i need others.
tournament
Posts: 376
Date Joined: 10/11/09
had a pair of spotters lost
had a pair of spotters lost them now got ugly fish much for much but i likr the sound of those eco gear floating glasses has anyone got a pair and are they any good for the money
ledge64
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Date Joined: 24/11/09
$5 Polarized Oakleys from
$5 Polarized Oakleys from Bali
Mulie
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Date Joined: 20/02/11
Cancer Council
The cancer council now do polarised sunnies in styles other than the old school wrap-arounds priced from $30-$50. Really good glare reduction and funds go to cancer research. The lenses are fairly easy to scratch though.
Mulie