Our pals at Costa Sunglasses put together an article on, "Why Polarized Sunglasses Matter on the Water." As a Costa Dealer, we hope this helps you understand why we can't hit the water without them!

You can read the full article here.

Lens Types:

1. Polarized Sunglasses – "A polarized lens filters light to reduce glare from reflective surfaces. It allows you to see beneath the water’s surface with clearer visibility and in finer detail. This is especially useful when looking for fish and navigating underwater terrain."
2. Non-polarized Sunglasses – "While non-polarized sunglasses are ideal for many situations, they may not be suited for on-the-water activities. A non-polarized lens with maximum UV protection can still help protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays, but it doesn’t reduce glare or provide the same level of enhanced visibility as a polarized lens."
3. Glass – Increased clarity and scratch resistance.
4. Plastic – Lightweight and impact resistant.

Costa Lens Colors:

1. Blue Mirror (10% Light Transmission, Full Sun, Sight-fishing, Inshore): A cool neutral viewing experience, with natural color enhancing and glare reduction. Further enhanced by a blue mirror for an open water ambients.
2. Gray ( 12% Light Transmission, Full Sun, Sight-fishing, Inshore): Experience a cool and neutral viewing, enhancing natural colors while reducing glare during your everyday activities.
3. Gray Silver Mirror (12% Light Transmission, Full Sun, Sight-fishing, Inshore): Enhance vision in low-light conditions and amplify brightness during dusk and dawn, providing a captivating visual experience.
4. Green Mirror ( 10% Light Transmission, Full Sun, Sight-fishing, Inshore): A cool neutral viewing experience, with natural color enhancing and glare reduction. Further enhanced by green mirror for your inshore lakes adventures.
5. Copper (12% Light Transmission, Variable light, Sight-fishing, Inshore): Dive into a warm viewing experience with copper lenses, providing high-contrast color enhancement and glare reduction.
6. Copper Silver Mirror (12% Light Transmission, Full Sun, Sight-fishing, Inshore): Enhance vision in low-light conditions and amplify brightness during dusk and dawn, providing a captivating visual experience.
7. Sunrise Silver Mirror (12% Light Transmission, Full Sun, Sight-fishing, Inshore): Enhance vision in low-light conditions and amplify brightness during dusk and dawn, providing a captivating visual experience.
8. Gold Mirror (12% Light Transmission, Full Sun, Sight-fishing, Inshore): Our new multi-layered gold mirror finish delivers a vivid, crystal-clear viewing experience with added scratch resistance, ensuring exceptional functionality.

Polarized sunglasses not only protect your eyes, but they also have the following benefits:

• Reduce glare.
• Improve visibility and contrast.
• Reduce eye strain.
• Allow for more natural color perception.
• Enhance visual comfort.
• For fishing: Find fish, currents and underwater structures with greater clarity when wearing sunglasses with polarized lenses. By cutting down on glare, these shades give you a direct view beneath the water’s surface.