In reply to Post #11
I have a couple of pairs of Oakley Bottle Rockets, the angling specific versions. Grey mirror lens and blue mirror for strong light. They're just awesome and compared to brands like Costa, way better looking, better value and more comfortable to wear IMO. Definitely Oakleys every time for me.
I have a couple of pairs of Oakley Bottle Rockets, the angling specific versions. Grey mirror lens and blue mirror for strong light. They're just awesome and compared to brands like Costa, way better looking, better value and more comfortable to wear IMO. Definitely Oakleys every time for me.
In reply to Post #15
I think that the terminology applies more for the American market.....their biggest by far. I imagine that for freshwater and flats fishing they will market the shallow water, whilst the deep water is probably aimed at sea anglers.
In reality they are probably very similar indeed, but I, having never tried the deep water, can't fault the shallow water ones. Just right for our conditions as well, not exactly wall to wall sunshine these last few days but they have performed very well.
I think that the terminology applies more for the American market.....their biggest by far. I imagine that for freshwater and flats fishing they will market the shallow water, whilst the deep water is probably aimed at sea anglers.
In reality they are probably very similar indeed, but I, having never tried the deep water, can't fault the shallow water ones. Just right for our conditions as well, not exactly wall to wall sunshine these last few days but they have performed very well.
In reply to Post #17
My deep blue prizm polarized lenses turned up and as expected from oakley they are the nuts.
They lens itself isn't that dark to look at its quite light with a rose tint, I've been down the lake with them and they are perfect much better than my ice iridium lens which had a grey base so these ones with a rose base makes it lighter.
I can see 4 to 6 feet down no problem in the margins in clear water. When it's cloudy they still work . Well happy both go Sure about the shallow water ones as they have a grey base and have a green lens, the reviews I've read say they are more for bass and trout fishing so I could imagine they won't go as deep.
My deep blue prizm polarized lenses turned up and as expected from oakley they are the nuts.
They lens itself isn't that dark to look at its quite light with a rose tint, I've been down the lake with them and they are perfect much better than my ice iridium lens which had a grey base so these ones with a rose base makes it lighter.
I can see 4 to 6 feet down no problem in the margins in clear water. When it's cloudy they still work . Well happy both go Sure about the shallow water ones as they have a grey base and have a green lens, the reviews I've read say they are more for bass and trout fishing so I could imagine they won't go as deep.
In reply to Post #18
I have Ray Ban Clubmaster metal around £188.00 and Ray Ban Justin around £150.00 much better then cheap shades study and work well for fishing.
I have Ray Ban Clubmaster metal around £188.00 and Ray Ban Justin around £150.00 much better then cheap shades study and work well for fishing.
It's funny how this forum changes. A while back I enquired about Oakley Polaroids on here, only to be jumped on by a few people who said polarised is polarised is polarised. All the same and no matter what the make you will see no difference. Wish when I asked I had received this kind of feedback instead.
In reply to Post #20
TBH I think that those of us that were posting that got tired of being told that we were wrong. Including the chap who worked in the industry and understood optics properly...
Beats me why glasses with lenses designed for sight fishing on knee-deep white sand flats in blinding sunlight, or deep sea fishing in the Carribean would be the first choice for carp fishing in the U.K. but the people who buy them appear to be happy with the choice
TBH I think that those of us that were posting that got tired of being told that we were wrong. Including the chap who worked in the industry and understood optics properly...
Beats me why glasses with lenses designed for sight fishing on knee-deep white sand flats in blinding sunlight, or deep sea fishing in the Carribean would be the first choice for carp fishing in the U.K. but the people who buy them appear to be happy with the choice
In reply to Post #20
Could be people are starting to understand that a £20 pair of shades from the tackle shop aren't going to be as good as something from say, brands like Oakley. I've spent many thousands of hours lure fishing from boats in the last 25 years and a decent pair of sun glasses is one of your most important bits of kit - you need to see follows and such like, so being able to see deeper and clearer will simply catch you more fish. Don't tell some of my boat partners mind
Could be people are starting to understand that a £20 pair of shades from the tackle shop aren't going to be as good as something from say, brands like Oakley. I've spent many thousands of hours lure fishing from boats in the last 25 years and a decent pair of sun glasses is one of your most important bits of kit - you need to see follows and such like, so being able to see deeper and clearer will simply catch you more fish. Don't tell some of my boat partners mind
Have been tempted by the oakleys a few times - I'm a big fan of their general shades and ski goggles (up to 7 pairs now). Oakley optics on all previous buys have been superb but the major reason I have splashed out is for eye protection.
I'm not sure if there is much difference between cheap polaroids and better quality ones for UV protection but being effectively blind in my left eye due to a nice scar across my retina makes me a bit protective of my good eye. I feel alot happier spending an extra few pounds protecting my eyesight
I'm not sure if there is much difference between cheap polaroids and better quality ones for UV protection but being effectively blind in my left eye due to a nice scar across my retina makes me a bit protective of my good eye. I feel alot happier spending an extra few pounds protecting my eyesight
On my second pair of prescription Oakley shallow water sunglasses and I really can't express how good they are. Especially on the river looking for Barbel and Chub.
The deep water ones are superb for bright sunshine when sailing or boat fishing but not quite as good for fish spotting on lakes or rivers.
Luckily I have a pair of each and to me it was worth the investment.
The deep water ones are superb for bright sunshine when sailing or boat fishing but not quite as good for fish spotting on lakes or rivers.
Luckily I have a pair of each and to me it was worth the investment.
I got a pair of corrected, polarised Oakleys about 5 years ago, paid over £300. Been all over the world with them and love them. Now used so much, that I need a new pair. Any suggestions on where to buy from if I can supply them my prescription? Cheers.
In reply to Post #25
Oakley's own website just buy from them direct.
30% off online at the moment.
Oakley's own website just buy from them direct.
30% off online at the moment.
I've been eyeing up a decent pair of fishing sunny's for a while but can't make a decision on the best lenses. When living abroad always used to wear decent polarised lenses but they were often a brown-base and weren't ideal for fishing, particularly on a grey-ish/half & half UK day.
Does anyone know about this stuff in enough detail to give a decent recommendation? Would probably go Oakley if I had a choice, the Costa's look a bit bulky. Looking for something that will work through the summer but not be too dark in the rest of the year.
Does anyone know about this stuff in enough detail to give a decent recommendation? Would probably go Oakley if I had a choice, the Costa's look a bit bulky. Looking for something that will work through the summer but not be too dark in the rest of the year.
In reply to Post #27
Amber for low light and copper for everything else in the uk buddy.
Amber for low light and copper for everything else in the uk buddy.
End of last year I bought some prescription Oakleys with their polarised black lenses (think they are the iridium ones) went for those so I can wear them on a daily basis, cost a small fortune but they are great
only been able to test them on the pond so far though
only been able to test them on the pond so far though
In reply to Post #29
I have the Oakley flak jacket XL with shallow water lenses.
They are superb however please make sure you look after the lenses as they scratch very easily and are v expensive to replace
I have the Oakley flak jacket XL with shallow water lenses.
They are superb however please make sure you look after the lenses as they scratch very easily and are v expensive to replace