glassess

[WHEEZY]

getting a new pair of polorised would like some help on the best

HAVE A BROWSE THROUGH HERE



What sunglasses

[Julian Grattidge]

Hi Mate,

The basic types and benefits are;

Grey/Smoke: Excellent for bright sunny days, transmits all colours evenly. A good all-round lens. Grey will transmit all colours of the spectrum, and enhances colour relationships, so there is little distortion. Ideal for bright days and open water.

Brown: Good all rounders. Can be used on bright days, but really ideal for overcast and cloudy conditions. Brown is a very high-contrast colour. It highlights visual acuity and aids contrast, especially when ambient light is lacking. It is a very popular choice for foreign sal****er applications.

Yellow: Excellent for low light, and overcast conditions. Good for dawn and dusk, so ideal for fishing the evening rise. The lenses enhance available light.

Chrome/Mirrored: No specific fishing advantages – more related to fashion.

Most anglers tend to think they are a summer only item, so prefer those that look cool (mirrored, etc) wheras in reality, you should use them whenever you go fishing.

Having had and tested many types, I now use brown lenses for all my fishing as they are the best all-rounders. There are loads on the market but I would not be swayed by brand – just ensure they have good Ultra Violet Protection. Go for UV400 which means they block 100% of UVA & UVB.

For quality glasses at sensible prices check out: http://www.tacklebargains.co.uk/cgi-...Polarised.html

Cheers...

Julian

[Julian Grattidge]

Originally Posted by MarkeR

i've always carried two pairs with me, grey lenses for bright sunny days and amber lenses for low light or overcast days
if i didn't already own two seperate pairs, then i'd opt for the brown ones myself

I should add that if it was not for the fact that I wear glasses normally, then like MarkeR I might plumb for a few different types. However, as prescription polarized lenses are about £150 a chuck I can’t afford it, and as my glasses get so much stick from climbing up trees, through bushes, and general bankside abuse, I instead go for the composite ones that can be worn over a normal pair of glasses. I buy a new pair every other season and they do me proud.

One other thing worth mentioning is to try and avoid those with really small frames - They look cool but you will get loads of peripheral glare from above and below the lens and from both sides of your head. For ultimate performance better to get a set with as bigger frame/lens as possible with wrap around design. Might not look as good but you will see the fish.

Better to look uncool and catch, than to look cool and blank.

[Julian Grattidge]

PS – having just had a rummage through my box of goodies, I’ve just found a load of brand new polarized glasses, all UV400 with brown or smoked plastic lenses, various designs. If anybody is interested just send me a PM for pics - Happy to let them go at £12.00 a pair which will include postage and packing. Only to forum members, mind.

Cheers…

my last decent pair are still in top pool keeping an eye on the place for me while im not there

ps does anybody know how i can get webcams onto some of the trees

[Joephus]

I just use grey or amber fox ones. Cheap and cheerful as i lose at least one pair a year so expensive ones would be lost on me. Well lost in the grass.

[WHEEZY]

thanks lad been a great help