Eye Wear and Sunglasses for Fishing

Julbo sunglasses offer solar protection and visual acuity while fishing—all so important to having a good day on the water.

At the ocean, lake or stream, these sunglasses are recommended for fishing because they cut out the glare that can seriously hinder the angler.

As its name implies, Julbo's Octopus® lens was made for a watery environment. The water-shedding hydrophobic coating on the sunglasses is ideal for water sports such as fly fishing, deep sea fishing and lake fishing. Photochromic and polarizing, the Octopus® lens darkens and lightens according to the intensity of the light, provides anti-dazzle protection and high-definition vision.

Julbo's Falcon® lens has a photochromic and polarizing lens that gets darker or lighter in accordance with the intensity of the light. It offers protection category 2 to 3. The lens eliminates glare from all reflective surfaces — water, tarmac, glass, etc. — and provides the purest of vision. An anti-reflective coating reduces eye strain and eliminates interference glare. The oil-repellent coating prevents finger or grease marks and makes cleaning easier.

The Hike features the new Falcon® polarizing, photochromic lens. ESPN Bassmaster featured Hike in the 2010 anglers' gift guide. The editors said: "Julbo's newest frames are tailor-made for on-the-water activities. The Hike feature Falcon lenses, which are polarized, antireflective, smudge- and smear-resistant and photochromatic, meaning they change darkness as light levels fluctuate. The copper color is ideal for low-light activities and sight fishing. Three frame and lens combinations are available."

Some Julbo models feature sideshields, which are helpful in the brightest conditions when the harsh sun reflects off the water. The new Bivouak are the world's first sunglasses with magnetic protective shields. For fishing, add the sideshields to increase protection against intense light reflection, or remove them for regular use.

Why athletes recommend these Julbo sunglasses for fishing:

• The Octopus® and Falcon® photochromic lenses darken or lighten depending on the light’s intensity
• The sunglasses have a wrap-around style and wide temples to maximize protection
• Lenses are water-repellent and oil-repellant, making water slide off the lens and preventing water molecules from forming hydrogen bonds
• Several sunglasses offer an optional optical clip, enabling prescription lens wearers to take full advantage of the Julbo's lens technology
• Sideshields and elastomer shock absorbers at sides offer added comfort and performance