5 Good Fly Fishing Essentials for Man

Smith Guides Choice Bifocal Polarized Sunglasses – Men’s

Trusted by the most demanding anglers, the Smith Guides Choice Bifocal Polarized Sunglasses make it easy to go from tying a fly to casting to a distant pool without skipping a beat. Bifocal lenses mean you don’t have to switch back and forth between your shades and your glasses, and they’re polarized to eliminate glare so that no fish can escape your gaze.

Choose between +2.0 or +2.5 magnification options—either way you get a 25mm wide magnifying segment that helps you see up-close objects without interfering with your long-range vision. The Evolve frame is lightweight, yet sturdy, and is partially made with plant-based materials to reduce the use of fossil fuels in manufacturing. An eight-base curve offers ample coverage from the sun, and a hydrophobic coating keeps your lenses from getting smudged.

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• Polycarbonate lenses;
• Bifocal magnifying segment;
• Polarized;
• Evolve frame;
• Eight-base curve;
• Anti-reflective and hydrophobic lens coating;
• Stainless steel spring hinges;
• Item #SMI00C6.

Oakley Twoface XL Prizm Polarized Sunglasses – Men’s

The Oakley Polarized Two Face XL Prizm Sunglasses is a great pair of shades for being on the water, driving around the city, or any other situation where glare reduces your ability to see beyond refracting light. Made with Oakley’s durable O-Matter construction techniques, the Twoface is burly enough to withstand regular workout, whitewater jostlings, ski runs down the mountain, or any other action-sport context where durability will serve a premium. Plutonite lenses block 100% of harmful UVA, UVB, and UVC solar rays, so you can spend all day in the sun without harming your eyes. Plus, the polarized lenses cut 99% of blinding glare, so you can make out river features, see oncoming traffic and see past the surface while trying to land a lunker.

Proposition 65 Warning for California Consumers: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• A polarized pair of sunglasses for sunny outdoor activities;
• XL model increase lens coverage and is good for medium to large faces;
• Prizm tech maximizes color contrast and visual clarity;
• Polarized tech cuts out 99% of glare—great for water and driving;
• Plutonite lenses filter out 100% of harmful UVA, UVB, and UVC rays;
• O-Matter frames are stress resistant for action-sport durability;
• Item #OAK01LL.

Smith Transfer XL ChromaPop Polarized Sunglasses – Men’s

Designed specifically for the needs of serious anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Smith Transfer XL Chromapop Polarized Sunglasses deliver an extra-large, unobstructed field of view paired with the on-the-fly adjustability of Quickfit temples. QuickFit allows you to tighten them up on the water, so they don’t fall into the ocean or lake, then loosen them up on shore for a bit more relaxed fit and feel. This technology consists of a wire core temple that’s extremely pliable, so you can bend them back and forth without ruining the frame or compromising its integrity over time.

Smith’s Chromapop polarized lens boosts optical clarity and color rendition, so you can see everything in crystal clarity without distracting glare fatiguing your eyes when you’re fishing, hiking, and enjoying yourself on sunny days outside. Megol nose and temple pads provide a secure, slip-free fit, even when it’s sopping-wet outside. Furthermore, the lens features Smith’s Hydroleophobic coating, which repels oily smudges, outside moisture, and dirt build-up from obscuring your vision.

Proposition 65 Warning for California Consumers: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Oversized sunglasses for angling, hiking, outdoor activities;
• Quickfit temples with wire core for tightening ’em to your face;
• Chromapop lens boosts optical clarity and color rendition;
• Lens polarization cuts harsh glare from straining eyes;
• Megol nose and temple pads for a secure, non-slip fit;
• Hydroleophobic lens coating repels dirt, oil, water;
• Item #SMI00HQ.

Smith Highwater ChromaPop+ Polarized Sunglasses – Men’s

Whether you’re fishing from the safety of chest-high waders or staring off the side of a boat, the Smith Men’s Highwater Chromapop+ Polarized Sunglasses want to come along. They love the process as much as you do, and are equipped to handle the fishing day from start to finish. With Chromapop+ lenses that enhance colors to help you choose and rig the right fly, plus polarized lenses that cut through the glare of the water, you’ll be seeing your fishy friends better, and therefore you’ll have a better chance of catching one.

Proposition 65 Warning for California Consumers: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Sunglasses for wade or boat fishing;
• Chromapop+ lenses deliver enhanced colors;
• Polarized to cut through glare;
• Hydroleophobic coating sheds water and;
• Anti-reflective coating for a clear view;
• 8 base lens curve wraps around your face;
• For larger-faced individuals;
• Item #SMI00JD.

Astral Ronny Personal Flotation Device – Men’s

Has the seat of your boat and your PFD ever felt like they are in a never-ending battle against your back? Well, thanks to Astral’s Ronny Personal Flotation Device, those days of visiting the chiropractor after a long paddle are over. The Ronny PFD was designed for high-back seats for a perfect fit while still giving you all the features you’ve come to expect. A beverage pocket and 2 accessory pockets are perfect for fitting your phone or keys, and an ergonomic flotation design strategically places foam so that you can paddle comfortably all day long.

• Astral’s answer to high-seat recreational and fishing kayaks
• Thin-Vent back design rests comfortably against kayak seats
• Nylon construction is durable for years of use
• YKK zipper teeth lock to prevent zipper-creep
• PE foam gives 16lbs of buoyancy for adequate flotation
• Type III approved for calm waters where rescue is possible
• Item #ASL002K