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Polarized STRAIGHT JACKET Fishing Specific Matte Black/Amber Polarized (12-988)

Polarized STRAIGHT JACKET Fishing Specific Matte Black/Amber Polarized (12-988)

h2. Polarized STRAIGHT JACKET Fishing Specific Sunglasses You’ve seen “made for angling” sunglasses before, but if you take a close look at their technology, something smells fishy. They probably give you a lens color that nudges up contrast, along with some bold claims about landing the big one. Don’t take the bait. We put real technology in our Fishing Specific eyewear. Some say it’s overkill. The pros say it’s essential gear. For starters, HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®) gives you unbeatable clarity and precise, accurate vision. The lenses are optimized with a HYDROPHOBIC™ coating that prevents water sheens from corrupting your point of view. The permanent coating also maintains a smudge-resistant barrier against skin oils, lotions and sunscreens, and it even repels dust. But the real eye-opener is how much innovation we poured into the optics. Oakley polarization eliminates the blinding rays of glare with greater than 99% efficiency, and our manufacturing technique eliminates the haze and visual distortion that comes with ordinary polarized lenses. Three lens options are available, and all of them boost contrast and depth perception so you’ll have a more accurate view of the trophy pursuing your lure. All are made of PLUTONITE® to filter out 100% of all UV. The choice comes down to the type of fishing and the specific environment. Oakley DEEP BLUE™ lenses filter out as much blue light as possible to increase visual acuity and alleviate the eye-straining effect of harsh wavelengths. For rivers, shallows and flats, choose Oakley SHALLOW BLUE™ lenses. We engineered them to filter out harsh blue light while allowing more green than Oakley DEEP BLUE™ lenses, making it easier for you to see aquatic plants and other features that could foul your line. If you need to read river bottoms and spot the reds and greens of prized species, choose the VR28® lenses. They are specially designed to eliminate harsh blue light while enhancing the colors you need to work the river with precision. So pick the perfect lens for your type of fishing, and you’ll never be taunted again by the one that got away. Durability and all-day comfort of lightweight, stress-resistant O MATTER® frame material Comfort and Performance of Three-Point Fit that holds lenses in precise optical alignment Optical precision and impact resistance meet ANSI Z87.1 optical and basic impact standards UV protection of PLUTONITE® lens material that filters out 100% of UVA / UVB / UVC & harmful blue light up to 400 nm Includes Oakley’s proprietary smudge proof HYDROPHOBIC™ coating which resists water, oils perspiration and dust Patented hydrophilic UNOBTAINIUM® earsocks and nosepads ensure a snug, secure fit, and increase grip with perspiration Metal icon accents Designed for medium faces Glare reduction and tuned light transmission of IRIDIUM® lens coating Available with Oakley prescription lenses (+2.00 through -4.00 combined power)

Average Customer Rating: 5 5 5 out of 5
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Customer Reviews for Polarized STRAIGHT JACKET Fishing Specific Matte Black/Amber Polarized (12-988)

Overall 5 5 5 5
Performance 5 5 5 5
Durability 5 5 5 5
Style 5 5 5 5
Product Experience
Face fit: 4 7 large Just Right
Product Weight: 3 7 Heavy Light
KickinBass
Location: Houston, TX
I use this product for: Fishing
I have used this product for: Over a year
I use it: Aggressively
My face is: On Par
Best Freshwater Lens
Date: September 3, 2009
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Optimal clarity, No glare, great contrast

These are by far the best lenses for Freshwater fishing. I am an avid Bass fisherman and currently work for an Oakley Store. Every time someone comes in looking for a fishing lens, this is always the first choice I show them. Since I work for Oakley, I am fortunate enough to have tried most of the polarized colors and this beats them all by a mile! It gives you unbelievable contrast on the water! If you are like me, it is hard grinding it all day out there on the lake and it really makes a difference with a quality pair of shades. This is one of the lightest polarized colors that we make so it will not block as much light as a Deep Blue lens will. This is one reason why it so great for Freshwater. I, myself have sensitive eyes like most people out there but with the Polarization of the lens, the glare is not a factor. With a lighter lens, it makes it much easier to spot fish in the water. If you think about water, the deeper you go, the darker it gets because the light cannot penetrate that far. So with a lighter contrast lens like Amber Polarized, it brightens things up and allows you to see even further into the water. Another reason this lens works so well for lakes is with the greenish tint of the lens, it allows you to spot bass in weed beds much easier. It basically makes the weed beds jump out from everything else and separates the colors in the bed to allow you to see them much easier. Hope this helps and good luck out on the lake!
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