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Solar bat sunglasses
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:38 pm
by Bassman30
Has anybody tried the new Solar Bat (Mossback green color) fishing sunglasses? Are they worth the money or will a cheap pair of Bass Pro shops polarized glasses do?
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:45 am
by pike_pipes
I have recently encountered the EXACT same problem
I fell in love with the "solar bat's" as well, and then came the question: are they worth the $$, or should I pick up some for 40$ at bass pro? The answer is that I decided to go with the solar bats and have never regretted it, I can see EVERYTHING in the water (structure, fish etc) and almost have 0% glare, I have not tried out the bass pro ones, but can only assume that they are the "cheap alternative"... take the plunge and go with the solar bats, your eyes will never had thanked you so much.
Tight Lines
P~P
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:18 pm
by fishmaster
I have both Bluewater and Solar Bat glasses(Moss back green lenses) and the Solar Bat 's are by far the best. I got the Sonar frames and they are light and the lenses are amazing. If you plan on taking care of the glasses spend the extra money and buy the solar bats, they should last you a lifetime. Stay away from the cheap glasses, you will just regret spending the money. You know the old saying, you get what you pay for.
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:46 am
by zaconb
where can you get them in Canada?
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:03 am
by zaconb
Forget it, Cabelas had the top end solar Bat reduced by 29.99us
I'll post a comparison between Ocean Waves Bandanna Sunglasses, H2Optix Tarpon Sunglasses by Bolle, and Costa Del Mar Triple Tail Sunglasses, not sure I really needed a new pair
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:02 am
by mdej
Looking forward to that report!
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:22 am
by JP
The lenses are called Sight Master (trade mark). I have a pair of Hobie glasses with Sight Master lenses and in low light conditions I can see everything.
Cheers
JP
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:12 am
by bassmasta
yep same here!
bass-masta
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:12 am
by bassmasta
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:12 am
by fatluke
same here..
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:53 pm
by Bobber
I'm going to ask Karl Kalonka to provide some info. Solar Bat sponsors their Extreme Angler show and I should be able to get some info. I'll let you all know if I do.
In the meantime, here is where you can get em in Canada.
Hi Line Enterprises
60 Kathleen St.
Guelph, NA N1H4Y2
519-837-3095
robert.stirling@sympatico.ca
cheers,
Solarbats
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:13 pm
by Pepe
Like Fishmaster said, the mossback green lenses are great. I have been using them since ice out and they really improve your sight fishing. Try viewing the website at
http://www.solarbat.com/ or as Bobber stated, go to K-Dawgs site (Extreme Angler TV) at
http://www.extremeanglertv.com/
This weekend the weather looks nice and calm for sightfisherman - hope you guys have your "Solarbat Eyewear" by then ........
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:17 pm
by Mossman
I picked up a pair of solarbat high contrast yellow lenses before the season started and I've been using them ever since. They are great glasses and while they tend to make all colors pop, they show off greens particularly well. You can spot vegetation and weedlines a mile away.
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:21 pm
by toobinator
Bob Stirling is supposed to be a rep for Solar bat. Although he has been in my store since I told him I was interested, it seemed too much effort to go out and get an order book. (He is also my St Croix rep). He is supposed to show up at the store tomorrow, I will ask him again.
Ed
p.s. By the way Mossman, where did you pick your pair up?
Ed
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:05 am
by Bassman30
Ganon Sports in Oshawa has a decent selection of Solar Bats but hey are out of stock for the mossback green lense. Basspro also has 2 models.