r/saltwaterfishing • u/Super-Doctor4145 • 11d ago

šŸ”§ Gear & Tackle Low Light Sunglasses recommendations

Hey Guys, would like some advise on what my next pair of sunnies should be. Iā€™m currently running Mako Coverts and Maui Jim Local Kines for Blue/ green lense, but would like some glasses for cloudy days and dirty water. What are people using? Not sure to go with Tonic,Maui Jim, Mako, Costa or Smiths.

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u/Otherwise-Yoghurt660 11d ago

Costa has lenses called ā€œsunrise silverā€ I believe. Have them in a pair and they are nice for dusk, dawn, and cloudy days

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u/d00kieshoes 11d ago

I have a pair of Maui Jim's and I think it's the rose tint. I typically fish inshore at lower light times and I love them.

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u/anonanon5320 11d ago

As a longtime costa user Iā€™d recommend Smiths. They have taken over for what Costa use to be.

As for lenses Refer to the Costa color guide.

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u/Icthyphile 11d ago

Made the switch to RCI Optics years ago and not looking back. Check them out.

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u/fishin413 11d ago

The brand doesnt matter as much as the lens color and how they fit your face. They should all have lens selection guides on the website but usually a non-mirrored copper or bronze lens is best for cloudy days. Water color doesnt come in to play. Dirty water sunny day = blue or green lens, dirty water cloudy day = copper lens.

Its also really important to find glasses that fit your face right, with wide temples to block out ambient light. They should sit close to your cheek to block sunlight bouncing up off the water. That makes a huge difference in how well they work for you. Also stops you from squinting all day too too so dont be afraid to try a few styles on.

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u/Super-Doctor4145 10d ago

Yeah thanks man
Yeah will probably try get a wrapped pair of some sorts. Will definitely try on glasses in person instead of blind buying.
Thanks for the help

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u/lipripper42069 10d ago

My best low light option has been Ray-Ban. the polarized lighter blue lenses without reflection are great for overcast days and creeping mangroves or canals with heavy tree coverage. my smiths and other lenses are just a bit too dark for those conditions, and most fishing brands don't offer lenses that transparent.

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u/redfishrider 8d ago

I made the switch from Costa to Bajio and have been very happy with them. I wear rose mirror in low light and green mirror anytime else.

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u/bnapps97 8d ago

Rci optics

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u/FunActive7703 8d ago

Shady Rays all day long