What To Look For
Sunglasses are important in fishing because of their ability to cut out the sunlight that hits your eyes. When choosing sunglasses for fishing, you should select glasses that are polarized to cut out the glare caused by the sunlight hitting the water. Also, this makes it so that you can see "through" the water better than with the naked eye. Polarized sunglasses should be durable, wraparound and preferably have interchangeable lenses for different situations.
Common Pitfalls
Sunglasses that are not polarized don't give you the ability to see what's under the water clearly. Also, if sunglasses don't wrap around, allowing sun to hit your eyes while your fishing, then they are not doing their job. Sunglasses without interchangeable lenses do not allow you to compensate for different conditions.
Where To Buy
A quality pair of sunglasses can be bought at Bass Pro Shops. Bat Eyes, Costa Del Mar, Oakley, Body Glove and even Cocoons can be bought at Bass Pro Shops along with the interchangeable lenses for certain pairs. They also offer floating sunglasses retainers to protect your investment on the water.
Cost
A quality pair of sunglasses for bass fishing can cost anywhere between $30 and $300 at Bass Pro Shops. A pair of Costa Del Mar Zane polarized glasses, which feature a lifetime warranty, sell for about $240. A pair of Bass Pro Shops Bifocal Fisheye Sunglasses cost $30.
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