The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide - Fishing Glasses by John E. Brady Ask any angler what the most important tool in a fisherman's arsenal is, and they'll inadvertently answer incorrectly every time. While all of these are definitely important tools for catching fish, none of these would be what many professional anglers consider to be the most important. But not just any kind of sunglasses, polarized sunglasses. Although at times some of the best fishing can be had during adverse weather or low light conditions, most of our fishing is done in the daytime when the sun is present. Wearing sunglasses has several advantages, some of which may not be readily apparent.
Glare is the main reason for wearing polarized sunglasses.
Another good reason for wearing polarized sunglasses is to help improve your fishing skills. Since polarized sunglasses eliminate glare. They will also allow you to see what is under the water more clearly. Let me share an experience with you that I think will demonstrate this. Several years ago, a friend and I, on our first trip to famous Lake Okeechobee in Florida, arrived to find that the best fishing pattern for catching big bass was sight fishing in shallow water.