Sight-fishing for both freshwater and saltwater fish takes on more of a hunting tact than fishing. Anglers must detect targets long before the fish realize they have been spotted. Presenting a fly, lure or bait to the fish at the right moment is ever-so-critical to a successful day on the flats. A long list of obstacles prevent anglers from seeing fish, including submerged structure, grass, and the No. 1 culprit: glare.
Most sight-fishing occurs during periods of bright skies when a significant glare conceals its underwater contents. Fishermen must cut the glare with UV-ray filtering sunglasses and the direct sun itself with wide-brimmed hats. Not only will a high quality pair of sunglasses safeguard the angler’s eyes and prolong eyesight, but the advanced polarization with UV-sensitive technology eliminates any surface glare. Smith Optics in Sun Valley, Id.(www.smithoptics.com), produces some of the best UV-reduction sunglasses the market has to offer.
Smith uses modern technology to remove the glare by precisely aligning the polarized visual layer inside the lenses, filtering out 99.9 percent of the visual static. Additionally, Smith produces a polar chromic line of sunglasses that are some of the most advanced known to man. The lenses self-adjust to changes in light intensity, either decreasing or increasing the visible light transmission, fine-tuning the lens in response to ambient light conditions as they change throughout the day.
For the angler hunting for his or her prey just below the water’s surface, a pair of high-quality, premium UV-reduction sunglasses will improve detection of fish from a distance and reduce eye fatigue during a long day on the water.
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