Honest Review: Best Polarized Sunglasses for fishing

Unbiased Review. I am no affiliated with these companies. These were my top 3 to try and compare the same lense color and see which one had the best polarization. You be the judge.

[@frankiev-tech4630]

Hell yeah! Now this is a REAL review! No nonsense, honest and straight to the point with comparisons. You just showed up on suggested channels and I'm glad i clicked! Thanks buddy! You just gained a sub! I can't stand reviews like with reels that take it out of the box and read the specs without trying it out.

[@SeabassOutdoors]

Totally thanks for the good vibes

[@forestcityfishing4749]

the first 4 and a half minutes were all flap

[@baybay1009]

Thank you so much for your review! I'm purchasing sunglasses for my dad as a gift (he loves fishing) and I didn't know where to start. Thanks alot!!! 🌹

[@my71chevro1et]

I totally agree, any decent pair of polarized glasses is going to get the job done for you at the same level... it comes down to personal preference, fit, comfort, styling, and budget to make your individual decision.

[@OutdoorsygalO]

AWESOME review! Thanks for showing us the comparisons and being honest. It is always helpful for Anglers to know what works well before spending their money on something inadequate. Would love to see more videos like this. Well done my friend!

[@philnorthernhorizon9869]

Thanks Seb for the info. Good to know our choices. Always a pleasure to visit your videos.

[@hunterbull7804]

I had Oakley split shots because I wanted a good pair of fishing glasses. I couldn’t stand them. They killed me right behind the ear and couldn’t wear them with getting a massive headache. Went to LensCrafters’s and ordered a pair of reeftons. Excited for them to come in

[@MrJesus100]

Costa 580P is a plastic lense not glass. The glass are a lot better quality. I work out on open water so I use blue mirror costa glass lenses yes they cost more but if your out everyday like we are it makes a huge huge difference

[@DrBlazer50]

I don't know, I watched a few times and the Costas, to me, seemed to have a little better clarity in the water than the others, but only a tiny amount... like splitting hairs amount. But, I also agree that Oakleys, in general, are more comfortable on my head, although about 20 years ago I had Costas, that they no longer make, that were the most comfortable glasses I ever wore. I wish they still made them, and I can't remember the name. I lost them about 5 years ago 😢. I do a lot of flats fishing down in Biscayne Bay, Florida Bay, and the Keys in Florida and Costas always seemed to have slightly better clarity for me and I could spot fish a little better but it was only a little better. That being said, I've had several Costas that would squeeze my head pretty tightly and almost rub the skin off the the top of my ear where my ear is connected to my head, and they would also make my nose sore. Right now I have Oakley Drop Points with prescription lenses in them, but they bother the top of my ears and the bridge of my nose after wearing for a few hours. I've had them for 5 years and the paint is coming off in some spots exposing a silver metal type of material. Considering the price of having prescription lenses put in them, I'll stick with wearing contact lenses and regular sunglasses with unprescribed lenses from now on. I also tried Maui Jim's about 10 years ago and I didn't like them at all. They would slip down my nose and head often and I constantly had to push them back up and adjust them. At this point, all I'd recommended are to choose the glasses that are the most comfortable for you. I wish stores would have a pair that you could test out all day like test driving a car for 24 hours, but I pretty much buy my sunglasses online nowadays because online I can find them on sale for really good prices. I just watched this video because the Woot app has a very good sale on some Costas, Oakleys, and Ray Bans right now and I'm trying to decide if and which ones I should buy. Then again, I might not buy any of them because I just saw that Hobie came out with prescription eyeglasses with several different magnetic clip on lenses that look much better than every other pair of glasses with clip on lenses that I've seen or had before. I had Oakley Servo XL prescription glasses with clip on lenses about 10 years ago but the frames weren't good at all and would quickly push out too wide. I went through 3 frames pretty quickly and that made me somewhat angry with Oakley. The other problem was that the clip on polarized lenses weren't that good and I couldn't put them on and take them off that easily (my left arm is paralyzed). The funny thing is that right now I'm wearing Oakley Airdrop eyeglasses that look very similar to the Servo XL's but the frames are much stronger and not nearly as flexible. I've only had them for about 3 months, but at this point the Servo XL's already widened and became loose on my head. The plastic those frames were made out of were way too flexible. As far as the Airdrops I'm wearing right now, I like them a lot, but it's still relatively early so I didn't want to give me a review or judge then yet. Anyway, thank you for the good and honest review. I already have several polarized Costas & Oakleys, so I think I should give the new Hobie eyeglasses with the 5 or 6 different polarized clip ons a try. The good thing is that it's $80 for the frames and $40 for each set of clip ons. And, I love that the clip ons are magnetic instead of little metal hooks. The clip ons fit on the frame perfectly, without any little gaps and you can't even tell when the clip on are on the frames. They fit so well that they looks like a normal pair of sunglasses when the clip ons are connected. The other great thing is that I can quickly and very easily take the clip ons off and on with minimal effort and they offer 6 different varieties, so I can put on the amber lenses for the early morning or cloudy day, and instantly switch to the dark gray/black lenses when the sun is fully out without any clouds. With all the different polarized glasses I've had in my life I've only really seen a slight difference in clarity while looking into the water, so these Hobies might be the best choice for me... I just wish I didn't buy my Oakley Airdrops 3 months ago. Oh well, I'm going to buy the Hobies anyway. Besides, it's good to have an extra set of eyeglasses in case something happens. In the past I would just wear contact lenses until I got replacement glasses but the older I get the less I like wearing contact lenses and I pretty much only wear them when I'm fishing, playing a sport, or exercising. So, 95% of the time I'm wearing my eyeglasses instead of contact lenses.

[@cadecunningham2594]

Great vid but costa has like 30 different styles of glasses so fit really isn’t a problem either but I’m just a big costa fan haha !!

[@1ali1996]

😂 am lost again .... am looking for one with uv400 and polerisd with night vision HD 😭 under 50$

[@300options7]

Wow! Thank you, best review I’ve seen in a long time.

[@speedracer87]

It would have been awesome to see a screenshot side by side vs all 3 of the choices you selected. I have Oakley prism glasses they are orange holbrooks and they are very nice. However I’ve never noticed a difference on the water with them probably because they aren’t the green amber shade

[@bnasty8653]

Pretty good review! I have a pair of Oakley Turbine and I love them, however, I was to be a Costa fanboy because the glass lens but I can’t seem to buy a pair over the Oakley when I go shopping for glasses.

[@teehee1310]

*best all around glasses imo:* Half frame or semi rimless design BUT they must have thicker arms near the lens, this helps prevent wind from entering the sides thus making your eyes water 😪 (I hate it when full frame glasses catch loose eyebrow hairs, eyelashes, dust/debris... if you love glasses and wear them everyday you know what I'm talking about). My preferred lens colours in order include Jade Iridium, Prizm Black Polarized, Prizm Sapphire Polarized. All of which are Oakley offerings. Also, over the past couple years I have been avoiding Rose/Amber based lens, found they were giving me headaches. Even Seb's short bit of gopro clips had the headache starting👀

[@glennkrzeminski7539]

Honestly, I can SEE no difference in my Costa Blackfins and the $30 pair I picked up at Dick’s. Sure, I rubbed the coating off of the cheap pair in about 3 years but $30 goes into $270 nine times! And frankly, glass is only as durable as you are deliberate and un-clumsy. Surely there must be a way to scientifically test the polarization and optics better than holding a go-pro up to the lens. Oh, btw, the Costa frame is CHEAP - embarrassing China quality.

[@ETuss713]

Anytime Ive worn out or damaged my Costas, I send them in and pay 60 bucks and get a new pair.

[@rtb10done69]

Not anymore

[@shane250]

The Vigur seems to add some distortion (in color and in lines).

[@pablocastro260]

Hi, what do you think of the Oakley Split Shot model in deep water and shallow water? Which one do you recommend for freshwater fishing (rivers and lakes)? Greetings

[@SeabassOutdoors]

Green lense or amber

[@claudiu1967]

Great video !!!! good to see all of them on go pro excellent idea!!!!!i have all 3 brands and you perfect right on your video,thanks again

[@knifeaddict1014]

I just got your first pair of redtail glasses. I hope they good.

[@mrjones8256]

link those vigor sunglasses I can't find them

[@rippinlips8031]

Good info! But throw in costs does make the 580 p which is a plastic lense

[@realtordean1]

580P isn’t the glass lense. 580G is!

[@chrissimmonds4898]

They just put 580 on the glass lenses.

[@chrissimmonds4898]

They just put 580 on the glass lenses.

[@chrisklimpt9792]

I've had a pair of Costas for over 6 years......580 Glass and not a single scratch on the lens and I'm ROUGH with them.

[@Caleb-fo9zx]

I’ve wandered if the glass was worth it I work outside in dust and dirt all the time and plastic of any kind scratches I don’t care what brand

[@johnmichael1220]

Evening sir. Just wondering on your opinion Prizam lenses is it worth the 200+ for fishing or is it best to stay with the polorized glasses

[@CenturyTTR]

Hello friend, can you send me a link to buy the VIGOR model since I cannot locate it ... Thank you very much

[@SeabassOutdoors]

Www.vigoreyewear.com

[@CenturyTTR]

@@SeabassOutdoors Thanks my Friend

[@DC-si8xw]

3:55 If ypur Costa says 580p it is plastic not glass... the 580g is glass

[@SeabassOutdoors]

580g

[@kileonamanzano7024]

Thanks for the video brother. I'm one of those newcomers. Thanks for cutting the shit out. Thumbs up, and a new sub👍

[@music1sangcap194]

How much?

[@Jay_bird988]

I felt just by watching your video that the Costa had better clarity and better polarized lenses.

[@legin6487]

And what’s the difference between paladin and yacht polarized ?

[@kellyroup4262]

It's what I was wanting to hear. I want them for blow gun fishing and all I wanted was honesty.

[@Francois_Dupont]

if you are farsighted just buy a specialized pair. its worth it. if been switching between my prescription glasses and polarized sunglasses for years now. if you are fishing 100hours+ a month like me its worth it. check online the chinese are making glasses for around 20$ for the normal one and 100$ for the all-dress sunglasses+polarized one.

[@scalnation3069]

Always wore Oakley because of baseball. Have a polarized lens for my M-2's I use for fishing that work really well it high light conditions. Have a pair of raybans polarized with a amber lens and use those for low light. Really what's important is clarity and having minimal/no distortion if what I've found. Paired with a great fit you should forget you are wearing sunglasses after a hour or so.

[@YannaPlantita]

Is that splitshot shallow water?

[@Francois_Dupont]

i bought a 20$ pair of Rapala polirized sunglasses. ive been fishing for 4years with them and they are very good. i tested my friend 300$ pair and they are the same. you dont see anymore than with the cheap one, even him he didnt believe it when he tried them. basically buy the cheapest pair of the most comfortable glasses you can find. i personally am farsighted and i finally bought a pair of prescription sun glasses+polarized from china (100$) and they are no better or worst than all the other polarized glasses i tried.

[@aria62ineh8]

Where did you buy the china made glasses?

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@aria62ineh8 from a Canadian compagny. are you in Canada also?

[@2musiclover534]

Liked. Why all amber? Why not gray or some other color? Thanks.

[@SeabassOutdoors]

Just trying to review one lense color that all brand haves

[@2musiclover534]

@@SeabassOutdoors Thanks.

[@Fr4nkSanchez]

do you think eagle eyes sunglasses are good for fishing?

[@SeabassOutdoors]

Never tried them.

[@christhompson6010]

Just my opinion but the clarity of the other brands not even close to the costa . maybe because its glass. All are sufficient just one way better than others. Not a fan of costa frames but 580 glass are just another level. really subjective to the individual .Have owned Costa, Dillon, maui jim and Oakley. Considering all are owned by the same company except Dillon comes down to personal preference. Appreciate the way you showed the clarity difference with GoPro. helpful for those who haven't owned those models 👍

[@tvm2209]

Wait that French company that bought Maui Jims recently also own all these other companies as well?!

[@dwaynesiler86]

Where's the links like you said

[@aaronmeyer6244]

Are those split shots prism polarized.?

[@SeabassOutdoors]

Yes sir. Says on the lense

[@daviduzamaki8115]

What would recommend for working outside ?

[@SeabassOutdoors]

Light and comfortable pairs

[@xylliiiking]

Thanks Dylan good review

[@rideronthewhitehorse]

Awesome review bro thank you

[@BJJandBS]

You cant beat Costa with the 580g GLASS. not Poly. That said I don't find them to be the most comfortable.

[@Charlister_]

do you know where you got your hat?

[@charlesbeall2589]

CAP

[@mrsmd4616]

Costalot. But i want some lol

[@oy6257]

Isn’t costa made by Oakley

[@Premises225]

Barely see a difference to be completely honest just looks like it adds a brown/red tint

[@KenjaTochi]

I think he said his camera was like 580p, I'm not sure but it probably adds a bigger difference when you actually have a pair

[@darylcross4336]

What was the other pair besides the Oakley and Costa's tnxs

[@SeabassOutdoors]

Vigor eyewear

[@darylcross4336]

Ah ok tnxs Sebastian

[@raywilliams6098]

what about wileyx

[@techwiz2410]

Love this video!!! Thank you!!!!

[@Epicmodernfishing]

Love the honest reviews these days can’t trust them KZbinrs reviews any more they’re saying whatever to get paid & just like politicians.

[@charlesbeall2589]

I had to click on Closed Captions when he mispronounced 'KOSTAS'😄 I thought he was introducing another brand! According to the company, the 'o' is long, as in "Coast"

[@user-kj3zf9oo3y]

What's the priçe

[@codyzeimer4288]

I seen no difference as far as being able to see in the water I don't get polarized glasses fr fishing idk maybe it's just me but makes no difference fr me with or without the sunglasses

[@GopherHayes]

I like the Canadian tackle shirt pretty sharp

[@soccershark5513]

Can u give me the amazon links

[@tylerfish6206]

Green is supposedly for shallow and blue is deeper

[@karmijacobson1077]

I took whole lot of polarized glasses including mako, spotters and oakley then some cheaper brands. I found with the expensive lenses i could pick up small details better. Wether thats a advantage or not i am not sure. Its also very important when spotting . To have a nice wide brim hat to keep out the harmful white light. I also believe some guys just have superior vision and no what to look for re spotting. And will see fish early with 30$ glasses. Unfair really. Lol...

[@zabidi59]

Do like to share this good review video about polarization sunglasses.

[@topwateractionadventures8444]

Maui Jim Polarized Rose lenses are my favorite hands down..... Real Glass, not poly.....

[@Ramirezbaby24]

Links????

[@drunk_daddies3850]

gave you a subscribe and like for this. great video bro

[@SeabassOutdoors]

Thanks Wyatt

[@pdg61met]

You said 580P but then said they are glass. 580G are the glass. Maybe you have the 580G

[@snakemadness1439]

Pretty cool. I just picked up a new brand called Hulislem see how that works . All we need is a pair of glasses to see them dang aliens ;) like on that movie THEY LIVE LOL .

[@nenadnedovic9246]

You should try Makos mate

[@Jfldhr]

Love the honest review. And u are rich guy

[@Jfldhr]

Where can I buy Costa sunglass in GTA ? Thx

[@kellyl470]

I kept waiting for them to fall into the water.

[@DenizKoksal.]

Hello friend, I do not understand what you are talking about in the video because I do not know your language.

[@GeorgeD519]

OAKLEY SPY STRIKE KING ALL GOOD THROUGH A 9x32 BUSHNELL SCOPE TOO FUGGNEH LETS GO

[@eliankane6210]

I realize I am kinda randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to watch new tv shows online ?

[@jalenkeaton4727]

@Elian Kane try Flixzone. You can find it on google =)

[@legin6487]

It’s not how it looks it’s how they feel

[@spyder3777]

Great review but Oakley have the worst customer service I've ever experienced. Maui Jim on the other hand are incredible. They are light, comfortable and amazing customer service. Canadian head office is in Mississauga. I can't comment on the other brands because I haven't used them. I've been running the MJ Sports for over 20 years with a few Oakleys in between and they don't compare, in my opinion.

[@SeabassOutdoors]

I haven’t tried Maui Jim yet ense why they aren’t in the review

[@johnwayne3491]

The way he says “Cost-uh” drives me crazy. It’s “Coast-uh”.

[@charlesbeall2589]

How would he know what the lens is made from, if he doesn't even take enough interest in the product to learn how the brand is pronounced?😆

[@alanmartinez7743]

0:42 wtf did you just say ? 😐

[@CRM1997]

What did you think he said?? So confused lol

[@skyshade9106]

my list 1. Oakley 2. Costa 3. Vigor the vigors have bad clarity the poliariztion isnt amazing the costas have glass lenses that weigh more then oakleys but they have the same clairty the whole point of glass is clarity why buy glass when it weighs more then oakleys lens plutinite and has the same clarity? and i would never where glass lenses for fishing if something barely hits you the lens will shatter and you will need eye surgergy and you will be blind with that eye oakleys will just scratch the lens maybe leave a mark and costa non glass is horrible quality espically since oakley isnt glass so thats why i choose that list.

[@skyshade9106]

@DOPENOLA 1 lol i have had oakley flak 2.0 xls with prizm dwp for 3 years ish i have 2 scratches 2!!!! and those two are barely visiable and there because i steeped on the lenses with boots one of my buddys had costa 580 glass we were fishing when he castded the rod it flew back and hit his glasses they shattered he had to get eye suregry and he is blind in that eye so from know on we all have oakleys on its better to be safe then sorry i always will wear the best impact protection because of that day.

[@TheParkingLotGuys]

nice run on sentence

[@TheParkingLotGuys]

@@skyshade9106 i have 4 pairs of oakleys...they scratch so easy. Trash in my opinion. Great comfort, frames are strong...so clear....but they scratch easy. if yours dont scratch...u dont fish much.

[@davewalker3873]

Oakleys, most known sun glasses in the world ..... Never heard of em.....

[@SeabassOutdoors]

Need to get out a little

[@baileybuckley4796]

wow. Never had a clue how uterus unless shades are for fishing. Definitely don't understand what the hype is about. People act like it's some magic fishing tool that makes murky water completely transparent... not at all.

[@paul-l2j3k]

thought the whole point of using this type of sunglasses was u couldent see through the surface or the water u can see to the bottom anyway pointless ther just makes water look dirty brown

[@HEPPAH]

Vigor national for the win 😂😂💯

[@ryeckley7267]

Go glass, poly lenses will scratch up in no time at all, throwing money away

[@SwampJesus23]

It’s pronounced “coast-uh”

[@roweshowtactical]

Oakley all day

[@bolanosdavid32]

Oakley Fades in 3yrs JS

[@SeabassOutdoors]

I’ve had Oaklays for 10 years plus with no Issues. Stop putting your greasing fingers and sun screen on the lenses and it will not eat the coatings on the lense

[@adanpaniagua5210]

Hey you have 100ndrs glasses send me only one, and you have nice day 😎

[@buzzworth2396]

Under Armour Sunglasses were my favorite. As of today,.......they can kiss my........!!!!! They don't stand behind them. UA uses a third party company called Safilo. They are the worst warranty company I've ever dealt with. So when UA s company slogan is " we got your back" . Fact is that you are on your own. They give excuses then tell you to take them back to the retailer you bought them from. Complete joke for a company of that size

[@markanth4100]

Split shots!!!

[@swaggerjacker1482]

I’ve read a lot of reviews that the nose piece falls off a lot

[@jeremyjohnston2583]

Fuck everything except glass lenses. I have had probably 20 pair of Oakleys over the year. They never last! Scrath and are not new by few months. Bought my coasta and had for 2 years still look brand new!

[@veronicaortiz3220]

They literally all look the same

[@Jakelol1980]

My polarized RayBan's blow any so called "fishing sunglasses" out of the water.

[@brandonh1133]

Yea sure

[@Jakelol1980]

Brandon H All the high end fishing sunglasses i have tried dont stand a chanse. I got a pair of wayfairers

[@brandonh1133]

Jakelol1980 sure

[@gameingextensions7857]

mY sIX DoLlAr gAs STatIoN SuNglAsSeS ArE beTTeR!

[@normastoecklin628]

Shakespeare no good polarized

[@tiagomicai4761]

Sorry, but poor review. You should cover the durability of the sunglasses. All others are cr*p if compared with Costas.

[@littlegoobie]

durability? any brand, any model that's glass lens will probably last a lifetime.