What is the best lens color for the galveston complex

[Michael]

I am looking at getting some new polarized fishing glasses but am not sure which color lens would be the best.
I am thinking amber lenses would work around galveston.

[Tro-Trout]

I like the amber.

[Race1Mopar]

Amber work great on the days that the sun is not a million on the brightness scale. I wear smoke for those days, amber for cloudy, overcast days. My eyes can't take the extra brightness of amber on the sunniest of days. Best thing to do is see if you can wear amber on a really bright day. If you can then it will work under all circumstances

[troutchaser213]

good question. im looking to get some new costas since mine recently got crushed and was debating weather or not to get the green or amber lenses? is there a big difference? i had the blue lenses in my costa 400 but im going to get some 580s this pair

[GGF]

It depends on what you want to accomplish. For sight casting to reds in shallow water you definitely want Amber/copper. Blue or gray are best for overall glare reduction in bright sunny conditions.

[TTU Wader]

I have the green mirror on my costas and love them.

[West Bay Wader]

The green mirror has an amber base in the 400 series and a copper base in the 580 series. So it gives you the contrast enhancement effect of the amber/copper lenses.

The blue is over a gray base.

Green mirror is my standard but I do switch to blue on a really bright day. I have a pair of silver mirror also if it is overcast.

When you put your cursor over the lens color it will give more details about that lens.

http://costadelmar.com/SeeOutThere/Technology/PureLensPerfection/

[WestEndAngler]

Green Mirror Lens w/ Amber. Wave 580 Costa's... I posted a link & phone number to the place in Louisiana that you need to call & order them from. By far best price I have found ANYWHERE!

"If anyone is in the market for a new pair of Costa Del Mar sunglasses, I

STRONGLY

suggest that you give a call to the fine folks down at C & M Bayou Fuel in Lafitte, LA.

http://bayoufuel.com/

(504) 689-2013


I ordered a new pair of the Fisch with 580 amber lens/green mirrors for $105 less than my local retailer. He ordered them from Costa today - only because he didn't have the exact model I wanted in stock.

If you know what you want, give them a call and get a price quote. You will not be disappointed."

[majek_maniac]

It's all personal preferance, but like most everyone else on here, I agree. I wear green mirror/amber lenses for overcast and blue mirror/smoke for brighty, sunny days. Both worl in all conditions, they just have their pros and cons for each condition. But if you really want to optimize your visibility, it will take multiple pairs. Good luck.

M.M.

[Explorer21]

Great, now I have to get two pairs of Costa, thanks alot!!!! I like my smoke Costa's!

[GHSmacker]

Amber lenses are the best for the non boat operator type.

[kenny]

I've always had amber. Works in all conditions and is great for better vision in rain or light fog.

[Sneekypete]

Bolle makes a pair that come with 3 lens colors...gray, amber and a lighter smoke color...academy carries them

[Michael]

Thanks for all the info and the great links