conwyrod
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Post by conwyrod on Nov 3, 2007 0:28:04 GMT
If you need any advice on bonefishing, give Arthur or Sean at ring at Foxons: www.foxons.co.uk/Default.asp?cookiecheck=yes&Arthur has done loads of bonefishing and will happily sell you loads of tackle as well! One of his catch from the Bahamas:
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conwyrod
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Post by conwyrod on Nov 3, 2007 0:42:03 GMT
Orvis website: www.orvis.co.uk/detail.asp?subject=54&index=1&dir_id=441&cat_id=&group_id=&bhcp=1#opticsThe Optics Too many fly fishers skimp on sunglasses when putting together their equipment. If you skimp on optics for bonefishing you will regret it. Optically correct, polarized glasses in a warm spectrum color such as amber or brown are the best choice for bonefishing. The polarization is the only thing that cuts through the glare of the water and allows you to see through the surface to spot these fish. Flat lens polarized glasses work OK for a few hours, but the constant focusing and refocusing of your eyes to deal with the distortion they cause will give you a headache in short order. Optically correct sunglasses follow the natural curvature of your eyes allowing distortion-free and comfortable vision all day long. A warm spectrum color such as amber or brown significantly reduces the higher intensity blue light and enhances contrast without making the world look like a surreal kaleidoscope. The Orvis Marquesas Sunglasses were designed expressly for this type of fishing and the Orvis Clearview Sunglasses with the optional side shields are also a fine choice. Don’t forget to take along some lens cleaner to remove the salt spots that accumulate during the day. It’s tough enough to pick out bonefish without having to stare through spots.
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fruity
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Post by fruity on Nov 3, 2007 9:24:44 GMT
For fishing in the UK I find sunglasses to be generally a waste of time due to colour of water, I keep a pair in the car and generally only take them out on Spring or Autumn mornings with a low sun. But when fishing clearish water for salmon or trout I always have them. A quick search on wikipedia gives all sorts of info about sunglasses, searching bonefish fishing comes up with lots of sites. The first I looked at (www.bonafidebonefishing.com) just lists "Sunglasses with polarized lenses and UV protection" in the personal items to bring and mentions they with the rest of the stuff are available to buy locally. Looking at the pictures of anglers they seem to have varied coloured lenses and therefore different lenses for different light/purposes. But why? Fashion? Looking at the 10 ways to improve your bonefishing there is no nonsense advice....large brown lenses that are polarized. globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/bonefish/10ways.phpProblem with ebay is that you are often buying duff polarised sunglasses, I bought a pair of cheap Ray Ban's from a well known seller with high rating ... and surprise surprise...they were cheap tripe.
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Speyducer
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Post by Speyducer on Nov 3, 2007 9:47:00 GMT
Orvis website: www.orvis.co.uk/detail.asp?subject=54&index=1&dir_id=441&cat_id=&group_id=&bhcp=1#opticsThe Optics Too many fly fishers skimp on sunglasses when putting together their equipment. If you skimp on optics for bonefishing you will regret it. Optically correct, polarized glasses in a warm spectrum color such as amber or brown are the best choice for bonefishing. The polarization is the only thing that cuts through the glare of the water and allows you to see through the surface to spot these fish. Flat lens polarized glasses work OK for a few hours, but the constant focusing and refocusing of your eyes to deal with the distortion they cause will give you a headache in short order. Optically correct sunglasses follow the natural curvature of your eyes allowing distortion-free and comfortable vision all day long. A warm spectrum color such as amber or brown significantly reduces the higher intensity blue light and enhances contrast without making the world look like a surreal kaleidoscope. The Orvis Marquesas Sunglasses were designed expressly for this type of fishing and the Orvis Clearview Sunglasses with the optional side shields are also a fine choice. Don’t forget to take along some lens cleaner to remove the salt spots that accumulate during the day. It’s tough enough to pick out bonefish without having to stare through spots. Cracking advice on eyewear for these elusive & shy fish. Took me the full first week to start spotting these cruising / feeding fish in the flats around Los Roques, using Maui Jim's brown lensed polarised glasses. Great feeling to have done the spotting, cast over and get that take from the fish before it's ripping all the line off your reel and giving you burns from the backing cutting into your fingers! Good luck with the glasses, then the fishing Malcolm. Where are you off to? Mike
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Post by Willie Gunn on Nov 3, 2007 13:35:53 GMT
[ Good luck with the glasses, then the fishing Malcolm. Where are you off to? Mike Bahamas, apparently it is a group of islands south west of Kingussie.
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Post by tweedside on Nov 3, 2007 14:51:35 GMT
A pair of old lightweight pyjamas in your clan Tartan will help keep that Highland body free of (extra) colour: get too red and the Cap'n may just revive you and put you back in the water!
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fruity
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Post by fruity on Nov 5, 2007 12:21:48 GMT
My Smiths have never failed me. Though I've not been bonefishing with them they work well in the Ocean. Check out the applet the have on thier web site, may help you make a decision. www.smithoptics.com/technology.html?category=1&id=3I used polarized copper color and the work great on the clear, clear Gaspe rivers. David "Eagle Eyes" Bishop guides with the same color all summer on the Petite Cascapedia (Clear), Bonaventure (Clear), and Grand Cascapedia (tannic). -Chris Dear Wilson, that is an interesting site, I like seeing the differing effect of lenses. Me thinks Santa will be bringing something else.
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fenton
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Post by fenton on Nov 5, 2007 19:04:13 GMT
Malcom,
I can see where you are coming from re the Sportfish prices. But......... I was persuaded by them at sportfish to cough up £80 for a pair of Maui Jim's with rose lenses.
Since then, and until two weeks ago, I have regarded them as probably the best £80 I have spent on fishing tackle.
They are extremely relaxing on the eyes when wearing them, and certainly make spotting fish much easier. The Rose lens was recommended for bone fishing, but is also good in most UK light conditions. I have definitely seen more fish on the border rivers since I started wearing them. In addition they became permanent driving companions.
Unfortunately the finale to this tale is one of woe.
The old Maui's became listed as missing in action following a trip to the Ettrick a couple of weeks ago. Maybe it's worth a trawl around spittal to see if they have been washed up!
Alternatively join me on ebay on a trawl for 'Maui Jim Rose'!
regards
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Post by Willie Gunn on Nov 5, 2007 19:11:03 GMT
Malcom, The Rose lens was recommended for bone fishing, but is also good in most UK light conditions. I have definitely seen more fish on the border rivers since I started wearing them. regards Fenton are you taking the proverbial? Ever since you started wearing Rose tinted spectacles you have seen more fish? Seriously thanks for you input
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fenton
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Post by fenton on Nov 5, 2007 19:16:46 GMT
Malcom, The Rose lens was recommended for bone fishing, but is also good in most UK light conditions. I have definitely seen more fish on the border rivers since I started wearing them. regards Fenton are you taking the proverbial? Ever since you started wearing Rose tinted spectacles you have seen more fish? Seriously thanks for you input ;D ;D ;D Yes I missed that one...... Seriously tho, it is amazing what you see. I also think that bone fishing trains the eyes, and I have certainly been better able to see fish in the rivers at home since my trip. I can't comment on how they will work when viewing the outside world through tinted Range rover glass I have heard it suggested that the tinted rangey glass is the antithesis to rose tinted glasses ........ Cheers F
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Post by walter mepps on Nov 5, 2007 19:51:40 GMT
I also once owned a pair of maui jims, excellent glasses got broken quite easily though.was down fishing ettrick on saturday never saw them, now use a pair of calcutters 25 pounds their great & dosent matter so much for breakage & loss.
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robbie
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Post by robbie on Nov 5, 2007 20:09:50 GMT
I always thought my cheap polaroids were perfect until I acquired some Serengeti glasses relatively cheaply. My god what a difference! Restful on the eyes, excellent anti - glare, not too dark, dont make me look like a "Wasp" impersonator. Highly recommend them
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fenton
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Post by fenton on Nov 5, 2007 20:11:53 GMT
I also once owned a pair of maui jims, excellent glasses got broken quite easily though.was down fishing ettrick on saturday never saw them, now use a pair of calcutters 25 pounds their great & dosent matter so much for breakage & loss. Fishing the Ettrick eh Fish Queen. It could be said that you get around a fair bit, what with the Dee etc. Did you catch anything?
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Post by salmonking on Nov 5, 2007 20:20:38 GMT
I always thought my cheap polaroids were perfect until I acquired some Serengeti glasses relatively cheaply. My god what a difference! Restful on the eyes, excellent anti - glare, not too dark, dont make me look like a "Wasp" impersonator. Highly recommend them Could you PLEASE post a picture of these glasses Robbie,, preferably on you ,,,is this them,,? ;D
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salmondan
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Post by salmondan on Nov 5, 2007 20:34:47 GMT
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Post by walter mepps on Nov 5, 2007 20:51:22 GMT
Caught a pair of coloured cock fish both @ 9_10 lb on a small junction shrimp had a couple of bites as well .a very good days fishing i also had around 50 good leaves which i thought was takes.You just cant tell sometimes.were u fishin fenton?
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