This is where a good pair of sport sunglasses designed for fishing and boating are needed not only to make these participating in these sports easy on the eyes but to also protect your vision from harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun and water surface glare.
Polarized sunglasses with UV filters enable anglers and boaters to see beneath the surface of the water giving them the advantage over standard sunglasses to be able to see fish and objects lurking below the water surface. This type of eye protection uses a polarizing film built into the lenses that blocks horizontal glare and allows you to see through the surface of the water. Most boaters and anglers own several types of tinted sunglasses to allow for different light conditions on any given day. Sunglasses that feature yellow tinted lenses gather more light adding contrast during cloudy and overcast days. For bright sunny days look for a pair of sunglasses that feature brown, copper, or amber lenses. These will handle the bright rays of the sun, reduce surface glare and also add contrast.
Many top brands of sunglasses designed for fishing and boating are also available with prescription lenses and photochromic lenses that automatically adjust to changing light conditions. You will being wearing these sunglasses for hours on end so look for a pair of sunglasses that feature light weight comfortable frames with polarized lenses tinted in a color that suits your particular needs. Top picks for sunglasses designed for water sports include Costa Del Mar, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban and Bolle just to name a few.