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Imagine light traveling in all directions (in the form of many squiggly lines). Some of these light rays will reflect off flat and shiny objects. From the moment of reflection, light becomes polarized and forms harsh visual noise (blinding glare that interferes with the real image). The only way to eliminate this glare is to place a polarized lens in its path. The tiny vertical lines within a polarized lens omit much of the horizontal light (harsh, glaring light). This fundamental principle gave birth to polarized sunglasses.

Polarized Performance

Glare is your visual enemy and is best generated on flat, slick surfaces (paved roads, windshields, and especially water). As an angler, most of your fishing day is spent on or near water under the sun’s harsh rays. The sun’s light not only challenges your vision from above, but is also reflected off the water’s surface, compounding its effect. Removing annoying glare not only increases safety through clearer vision, but protects your eyes from harmful UV rays. Polarization also relaxes your eyes adding to your angling enjoyment. Combine with this the functional benefit of seeing into water (structure and fish), and you’ll quickly understand that quality polarized sunglasses are not only a plus, but a necessity while fishing.

Guideline’s multi-layered, polycarbonate lenses provide the wearer with a lightweight, polarized visual experience. Our scratch-resistant lenses protect against 100% UV while removing over 99% of glare. The result is all-day comfort without sacrificing eye protection and performance. With GL polarized lenses, you’re improved vision will no only make you safer on the water but a better angler, too. Previously hidden by glare, oncoming boats and driftwood are easily noticed. Underwater structure and fish become apparent adding to the fishing experience. But a quality polarized lens is only half the battle. Lens tint is also critical.

Guideline Lens Tints

To some, lens tints are a fashion statement. For discerning anglers, lens tints are crucial for fishing success. The correct lens tint sooths the eyes while maximizing visual acuity, definition and contrast. Knowing this, Guideline offers seven specific lens tints, assuring there’s a perfect tint for your style of fishing. From the harshest sunlight in open water, to the day’s last light, Guideline has your eyes covered.

For more specific lens tint information and recommended uses, please refer to our lens tints to the upper-right of this page.

VLT (Visible Light Transmission) is a term used to measure a lens’s ability to block harsh light. As more light is allowed through the lens to the eyeball, more visual definition is gained. For example, Guideline’s Sightfisher lens has a VLT of 28%. This means that 28% of the available lighting penetrates the lens and illuminates the eye. The Sightfisher lens excels on overcast or foggy days. It’s also perfect for “bedfishing”, when maximized vision and definition is essential. On the other side of the VLT spectrum is Guideline’s Deep Six Blue lens. Allowing only 8% of available sunlight through the lens, the Deep Six Blue lens is perfect for offshore or flats fishing in the harshest of sunlight.

Do you visually struggle to tie knots or read small print maps while fishing? Guideline’s polarized bifocals offer the angler glare-free, crystal-clear vision with convenient magnification. No more switching between polarized fishing glasses and reading magnifiers.

Offered in brown and gray lens tints in selected Guideline frames with three diopters (+1.50, +2.00, +2.50), these bifocals aren’t your Granddaddy’s reading glasses. They are serious, polarized fishing glasses with magnification. Smartly-placed magnifiers won’t inhibit your large field of polarized view, yet remain conveniently ready for intricate work.

When worn, Guideline’s inner-lens bifocals virtually disappear to others. Your fishing buddies won’t even know you’re cheating. Be warned, after wearing Guideline Bifocals, you’ll have to think of a new excuse for your bad knots.

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