I started wearing sunglasses years ago, because they were cool. I still think they're cool, but not so much because I care about fashion. I'm more concerned about function, and function comes in many forms.
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| River Run sunglasses from Typhoon |
Every angler already knows the value of a good set of polarized lenses, which cut through the glare and actually let you see gamefish and obstructions under the water's surface. Those same lenses will also help spare you
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| Gallatin sunglasses from Typhoon |
from eye strain, meaning your eyes won't tire so quickly.
Then there's the physical damage, manifested in problems such as cataracts, that comes from ultraviolet
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| Current sunglasses from Typhoon |
radiation. I'm not sure you can fully escape the effects of UV rays, but you can go a long way in minimizing the effects with wrap-around frames and lenses designed to screen out UVA and UVB radiation.
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| Latitude sunglasses from Typhoon |
Glasses protect your eyes from impact injuries as well. As anglers, we tend not to think about all the things flying
through the air as we fish, but there are many dangers. A little
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| Gale Force sunglasses from Typhoon |
protection around your eyes is wise when you're in a boat under power, and never forget the lures we throw. I've often cringed at photos showing fish hooks embedded in eyes, injuries that
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| Nassau sunglasses from Typhoon |
might have been averted by a simple pair of shades.
Yes, a good pair of sunglasses is worth the investment. Fortunately, you don't have to sacrifice fashion for function.
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| Tarpon sunglasses from Typhoon |
Typhoon Polarized Optics offers
25 cool sunglass styles with premium polarized polycarbonate lenses that block 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays and feature a special anti-scratch coating which protects the already-tough lens surface even in the most extreme situations. MSRP ranges from $49.99 to $59.99. And Typhoon is so confident of the quality that they give their glasses a limited lifetime warranty which covers any defect in the workmanship or materials.
Typhoon lenses are available in Horizon Gray, Sunset Brown and Copper Rose to enhance your vision in a variety of light conditions.
Gone Fishing Polarized Sunglasses also has a great collection.
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| Sandy Fish sunglasses from Gone Fishing |
Like Typhoon, Gone Fishing offers a limited lifetime warranty on its polarized polycarbonate lenses. The Gone Fishing collection features 15 performance styles, including four Floating Air Frame models and three Wind Protection
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| Keeper Fish sunglasses from Gone Fishing |
Gasket designs.
Eight different lens transmission options are available, featuring an SBPFL Mirror Lens Coasting for extra glare reduction. Prices range from $23.99 for the Sandy Fish and Keeper Fish frames to
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| Bonefish sunglasses from Gone Fishing |
$34.99 for Floating Air Frame models such as the Bonefish and Hammerhead to $39.99 for Wind Protection Gasket designs such as the Mackerel and Sailfish.
Speaking of cool, let's focus just
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| Hammerhead sunglasses from Gone Fishing |
a moment on Gone Fishing's Floating Air Frame designs. Imagine having a pair of sunglasses like the Bonefish frames where dropping them overboard is not an issue, because they float. The Wind Protection Gasket frames are
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| Sailfish sunglasses from Gone Fishing |
also pretty neat. Just like goggles, the Sailfish, Mackerel and Snakehead models provide complete protection from wind and airborne particles by incorporating a special gasket to form a snug seal between the frame and your face. Unlike
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| Mackerel sunglasses from Gone Fishing |
goggles, this gasket pops out, giving you everyday glasses for casual wear.
So yes, if you want great form and function at an exceptional price, ask your tackle dealer for sunglasses from Typhoon and Gone Fishing. Your eyes deserve it.
