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Polarized sunglasses a must for all anglers.
Despite what you might hear
about the weather in Northern Ohio we do have a lot of bright, sunny
fishing days on Lake Erie.
That 's
why I always encourage my customers to bring dark, polarized
sunglasses with them on their charter. Without them, a fisherman
likely will end the day with a gigantic headache caused by squinting
all day.
According to eye doctors, polarized lenses contain filters that
reduce glare from reflected light.
Thanks to the invasion of zebra mussels a decade ago the lake 's
water generally is pretty clear most of the time. So trust me when I
say that the glare can be pretty intense. So don 't
forget the sunscreen either.
Doctors say non-polarized sunglasses only reduce the amount of
light entering the eye without solving glare problems.
Eliminating surface glare allows an angler's vision to penetrate
the water and distinguish otherwise hidden objects such as the fish
you may be attempting to coax into the net.
That's
a neat site when you are bringing in a big fish. Flyfishermen also
love polarized sunglasses because they allow the anglers to see
trout coming to their fly.
But don't get the wrong idea. Polarized glasses do not give the
user Superman's X-ray-vision powers: Fish and structure
will remain unseen in cloudy water no
matter what type of glasses you wear.
Fisherman who complain of
eye fatigue and headaches
after a long day in the bright sun are most likely feeling the
effects of excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light.
The High Impact Body Gloves for Contact Fishing on the Kenai
River OR the Salmon River in NY. My personal favorite in the Yellow
Box.
Jim Dicken Owner
Fishing Trip Information
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The same UV rays that cause sunburn can also inflict damage on the
eye. High-quality, polarized optics offer more than mere
respite for squinting eyes; they also provide protection from
invisible hazards by blocking UV light.
Because the reflected light can be extremely bright I recommend
having at least two different pair of polarized sunglasses, one
tinted a dark shade and the other tinted lighter for those
cloudy-bright days.
The wrap-around style is perfect for fishing because it give
protection for the entire field of vision. Out there on the lake,
reflected light can hit you from all directions.
How much you pay for your sunglasses is up to the individual. I 've
purchased polarized shades at Walmart for around $12 and was
satisfied. But the last few years I have been getting my sunglasses
at West Marine.
Their brands are especially made for boating so the lenses and
frames are made to get tossed around. A good pair will cost around
$40, but you can buy them on sale and save.
Our contact info
MEGA BITES CHARTERS
130 VILLANOVA CIR., ELYRIA, OH 44035
captlad@yahoo.com
440-365-9932
 
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