Best Polarised Sunglasses For Fishing

The Trakker Techpro Sunglasses are the top-rated pair in this guide, a premium wraparound built around HD polarised filters. Those lenses strip out surface glare and keep detail under the water in mixed and low light, which is why they score 9 for clarity.

The arms feel solid with no creak, and a metal Trakker badge takes the place of a printed logo. Rubber nose and ear contact points stop it slipping when you cast or net a fish, and you get UV400 protection plus a hardcase, cloth and lanyard.

They suit anglers who fish long days in bright sun and want one pair that copes when the light changes. Next to the Avid Seethru Blinker, which cuts much the same glare, you are paying for a sharper lens and a better finished frame.

To be fair, they are one of the dearest pairs here and a little bulkier than a minimalist wraparound. For anglers who fish hard and want the clearest view under the surface, though, I think it's money well spent.

The Avid Seethru Blinker is one of the cheapest pairs in this guide, and its standout feature is the frame. The sides are closed, so light cannot sneak in at the temple the way it does on most budget wraparounds, which gives you a more focused view of the water.

The brown TAC polarised lenses are at their strongest under high sun, when glare off open water is at its worst. Build is solid for the money too, with tough hinges, no creak in the frame, and a case and lanyard included.

They suit anglers on bright, exposed venues who want proper glare control without spending much. Next to the Trakker Techpro Sunglasses, you lose some lens sharpness and finish, while the Fortis 247 Overwraps only make sense if you wear prescription glasses underneath.

To be fair, the dark brown lens is hard work once cloud comes over, and there is no second tint to swap in. For bright days on a tight budget, though, I think it's a cracking buy.

The Fortis 247 Overwraps are a fitover, cut large enough to sit over standard prescription frames so you keep your own vision and still cut glare. The slim matte black TR-90 frame is featherweight, with soft rubber grips on the arms, and it does not pinch or shift.

The key detail is the venting along the top edge, since a fitover traps warm air between two lenses and fogs without it. The widely stocked version has a brown 24/7 lens that is strong on contrast, and Fortis also make an amber AM/PM lens for low light.

They suit prescription wearers who have been let down by foggy fitovers. Next to the Avid Seethru Blinker, they cost more but solve a problem it cannot, and next to the Guru Amplify Sunglasses, you trade a little clarity for fit.

To be fair, you are always looking through two lenses at once, and there is no adjustable nosepiece. For anyone who needs their prescription on the bank, though, I think it's the one to buy.

The Guru Amplify Sunglasses are built around a rose copper polarised lens that cuts surface glare and lifts contrast more than a plain brown tint. That extra contrast helps a shelf, a depth change or a moving fish stand out against the bottom.

The tint handles shifting light well, from early starts to high sun, which suits venues where conditions change fast. The smoke grey frame is light, sits close enough to the face to cut side light, takes knocks well, and comes with a hardcase and microfibre cloth.

They suit match and commercial anglers reading the water for features and fish. Next to the Fortis 247 Overwraps, you get a sharper view in a normal frame, while the Nash Make it Happen Flexi Wrap trails it on clarity but suits a more mobile angler.

To be fair, it comes in one lens colour only, and the frame may feel large on a smaller head. For match anglers who want to spot fish and features, though, I think it's a lens worth paying for.

The Nash Make it Happen Flexi Wrap is a practical wraparound built on a flexible Grilamid frame that bends back rather than breaking. Anti-fog venting is moulded into it, which helps keep the lens clear on a warm, humid day or when you are on the move.

Nash make it in amber for duller, mixed light and smoke grey for full sun, with smoke grey the most widely stocked. That lens carries an anti-reflective coating, the wide temples block side light, and a floating lanyard means a dropped pair is not a lost one.

They suit active anglers who move around the bank or fish from a boat. Next to the Guru Amplify Sunglasses, the lens is a step down but the frame flexes and vents, and the Fox Collection Polarised Shades add a hardcase for a little more.

To be fair, there is no case or cloth in the box, and the wrap is wide for a narrow face. For anglers who rarely sit still, though, I think it's a tough, sensible buy.

The Fox Collection Polarised Shades are a full wraparound, with a frame that curves round the side of your face to shut out light at the temple. The polarised TAC lenses are CAT 3 rated for bright sun, with UV400 protection and CE certification.

Grey is the stocked lens, a neutral tint that gives true colour on bright days without the contrast lift of brown or amber. The rubberised TR-90 frame feels sturdy, with a bridge that holds firm, and an EVA hardcase and microfibre cloth come in the box.

They suit buyers who want the case and cloth included. Next to the Nash Make it Happen Flexi Wrap, you get proper storage but a stiffer frame, and next to the Korda Polarised Wraps, you get a sturdier build but a grey lens instead of amber.

To be fair, the arms have no flex and the frame is on the bulky side, so narrow faces may struggle. For anglers who fish bright days and want everything in one box, though, I think it's sound value.

The Korda Polarised Wraps, sold as the Wraps .65, sit at the entry end of Korda's 4th Dimension Eyewear range. Their 0.65mm amber polarised lenses lift contrast on dull, cloudy days and still cope when the sun comes out.

The wraparound frame is ultra light and does not shift when you cast, with side shields to keep stray light out. There are no extra lens coatings at this money, though the polarising is the real thing, and the drawstring pouch works as a cleaning cloth.

They suit anglers who want a cheap spare to sit alongside a dearer pair. Next to the Fox Collection Polarised Shades, you lose the hardcase but gain an amber tint, while the Korda Ronnie Brown matches the overall score with a frame you can wear off the bank.

To be fair, the soft touch polymer frame flexes more than a Grilamid or TR-90 one and will not take much abuse. For dull days on very little money, though, I think it's a smart buy.

The Ronnie Brown from Korda is a half-rim polymer frame with wooden arms, and its key detail is the trimmed lower rim. With less frame below the lens, it is easier to look down into the margin and follow fish close in than with a full-rim wraparound.

Both the brown and grey polarised lenses cut glare cleanly and leave colours looking true. The wooden arms feel sturdier than most plastic frames at the money, and the whole thing is light and well balanced, with no pressure on the nose.

They suit anglers who want one pair to wear on the bank and off it. Next to the Korda Polarised Wraps, you get a smarter frame for the same overall score, while the Daiwa Polarised Sunglasses score lower but bring a zipped case.

To be fair, the half-rim frame has no grip or venting, and a microfibre pouch is all the protection you get. For anglers who value looks as much as glare control, though, I think it's a stylish choice.

The Daiwa Polarised Sunglasses come in three frame styles, and the one you will usually find is the PSG06 with a grey lens. It is a plain composite wraparound with polarised UV400 lenses, built to cover the basics without fuss.

The grey lens is neutral, keeping colours natural in bright, open light instead of boosting contrast, which plenty of float anglers are happy with. A zipped case and lens cloth come in the box, which is not a given at this price.

They suit anglers who want a plain, dependable pair for float work, stalking or general coarse fishing. Next to the Korda Ronnie Brown, you get proper storage instead of a pouch, though the Korda has the sharper lens and the trimmed rim for looking into margins.

To be fair, there are no rubber grips or anti-fog features, and the fixed nose bridge leaves no room to adjust the fit. For anglers after a no-frills spare that just works, though, I think it's a safe, honest pick.