Hi Folks

Have been lurking in the background here for a little while now, and felt time to take the plunge.

Had some casting lessons earlier in the year, and caught a 5 lb rainbow in second session !

Now hooked, line and sinker, or should that be leader and wet !!

Then a case of getting my hands on some kit, which I've been able to recently, but as usual with everything that's out there, totally confused by which polaroids to get.

I know they're useful, but when you see this as a write up -

POLARISED lenses are the only lenses in the world than can aid visibility in any marine environment. This will aid any one who spends a lot of time near water, be it a fisherman, yachter or nature enthusiast.

BROWN LENS are best for overcast or cloudy conditions. Because brown is a very high contrast colour it will highlight visual acuity especially when the ambient light is fading. It is an extremely popular choice abroad.

GREY LENS are best for sunnier days as it transmits all colours evenly. Grey will transmit all colours of the spectrum and enhances colour relationships, so there is little distortion.

GREEN LENS are best for hazy days or middle light conditions. Not ideal for low light or bright light. A very common colour of lens for UK Trout or Carp fisherman.

I feel I've got no chance if I want to buy one pair to suit most of the conditions we'll encounter !!

Any suggestions gratefully accepted

Stuart

you can buy sunglasses with multi changeable lenses i would opt for normal dark grey for bright conditions
&
amber for low light/overcast

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I agree...............the important thing though is whatever you choose to get make sure that you wear them................birdsnest

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It depends how deep yer pockets are i dont go too deeparound £30 ish you can get flyingfishermen polariods which have a good reputation also alittle more money can get you there rhino lenses, i wear amber lense ones all the time , lets face we dont get alot of sun here, but to be honest upto the 40 pound mark you wont find much difference in the lenses, the frames yes, but not the lenses, above that price ,yer pays yer money ,yer takes yer choice,.... everyone has the best pairGaz
Ps i have 3 pairs of aldi polariods and they do the job fine, not bad for 3.99

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Welcome to the forum.
Brown seems to suit most daytime situations in the UK. with light enhancing yellow(cheepo non polarised) for late evening work.

Jim

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If you want one pair that will suit the widest range of light situations, amber lenses are best. This is certainly a great place to start and then you can always add a dark grey or brown pair for extremely bright conditions later, or even a pale green lens for murky light.

I would agree with Captainpacific if you have to use only one pair then Amber is the best all round colour for polaroid lenses.