02-23-2015, 05:47 PM
I used to use the cheap-o "polarized" glasses bought online and at gas stations. Then I tried Maui Jims. Haven't been able to go back. It made such a difference in the ability to see fish on the river that I CAN'T go back! 
I'm kind of hard on glasses myself. I'm on my second pair of MJs and they've been semi-broken for over a year but I still make them work.
If it's any consolation, you can send in any Maui Jims for repair and it's generally around $50. And that's AFTER your warranty has expired.
Another viable option would be some polarized Oakley sunglasses. They seem to be a little cheaper than Maui Jims, but they still cut the glare pretty well. I have tried out a pair my brother had and they were decent. Still gonna be using my broken MJs for as long as I can though!
If you're fishing primarily on streams, I think Polarized is almost a necessity now. But if you're gonna be on lakes, cutting the glare in the water isn't nearly as important, and any cheap pair should be fine.
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I'm kind of hard on glasses myself. I'm on my second pair of MJs and they've been semi-broken for over a year but I still make them work. If it's any consolation, you can send in any Maui Jims for repair and it's generally around $50. And that's AFTER your warranty has expired.
Another viable option would be some polarized Oakley sunglasses. They seem to be a little cheaper than Maui Jims, but they still cut the glare pretty well. I have tried out a pair my brother had and they were decent. Still gonna be using my broken MJs for as long as I can though!
If you're fishing primarily on streams, I think Polarized is almost a necessity now. But if you're gonna be on lakes, cutting the glare in the water isn't nearly as important, and any cheap pair should be fine.
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