Thread: Lense color for sight fishing

My eyes aren't what they used to be so it looks like I am going to have to go to clip on sunglasses or flip-ups. Doing a little research on lense colors. From what I have read so far, green mirror or copper seems to be best for shallow water. I fish the shallows at the pier 99% of the time. I have blue mirror Costa Readers right now, but I am reading that blue mirror is better for deep water. I have a new pair of prescription glasses ordered and I am getting the Transitions for the first time. Has anyone had experience with clip ons over Transitions? I would think the clip ons would block enough light to prevent the Transitions from turning dark. If you have experience with these please steer me in the right direction. Thanks!

I use green mirrored amber/copper for surf.

Try cocoons fit over your regular glasses.(but go try before you buy "for fit" if you go that route)....what I liked till my cataract surgery, and got me some new eyes
Cabelas was the best price I found .....own 3 pairs, and back to my 10 year old costas plus bought a few more.....not sure if J&M carries them.....worth a try

cocoonseyewear.com

They also have flipups too ......mine are somewhere

I like amber lenses for my flip-ups

Originally Posted by Pier#r

I like amber lenses for my flip-ups

Thanks David. I know a couple of weeks ago, you could see trout that I could not see with my blue mirrors. What brand flip-ups do you have?

Strike King Bill Dance (discontinued).
Bass Pro had some Cocoon brand for $19.99 but they are also discontinued :-(

But they are still around, you just have to look.
Walmart maybe?

I can't speak much for the pier, but in the surf I am able to cut glare on the water and get much better depth with my amber/copper costas than any darker lense I've tried. That said, the more light sensitive my eyes get, I wish I had a darker pair for mid day...