I'll 2nd what Smitty said about the Polycarrbonate lenses being the safest for use, after a 1/2 oz Jig came flying back at me during the potholes open and hitting me dead on in my glasses I was glad I had the right pair on. I use the Hobie glassed pair as my back up.

Russ

Putting on my safety hat for a moment, I would strongly advise that whatever brand one chooses, they should only consider polycarbonate  or "Plastic" lenses.  I have my Costa's specially made for me by a sports optometrist in St. Louis who specialises in fishing and shooting sports.
He will be glad to show folks some of the pictures he has of people injured by flying sinkers etc. when the lens shattered as someone was attempting to free a hung up lure.  let me assure you, the pictures are nauseating!
So please folks forget glass lenses and go for the polycarbonate.  The don't scratch as easily as some might think and they do a 100% better job of protecting your precious eyesight.

Smitty

AKA Dune Hopper

I like the Costa Del Mar's Costa 580 blue mirror.  I bought my first pair about two years ago.  A couple of weeks ago I was fishing a tourny on Lake Truman and I was getting attacked by killer bee's.  It was early in the morning and I had them on my hat.  I forgot they were there, so when I grabbed my hat, and started to use it like a weapon.  The glasses went flying into the lake.  Anyways, I liked them so much.  I went right out and bought another pair.

Marc

I am a huge fan of the Mossback (dark green) lens that Solar Bat carries, and I think I can say Bob P and Terry S are, too. But, in general, I think amber does a great job with most of our Washington state conditions.

Polarized glasses are a must for any conditions for sight fishing and I can't stress enough how important they are not only for site fishing but for the glare that we experience as well.

I have two sets of glasses - Both are amber, but one set is Photochromic and has glass lenses - meaning the lens changes with the light conditions and they are Hobies about $170. The others are plastic lenses and they are Natives $160 but have interchangeable lenses.

This is a good topic because after last weekend my partner got a schooling on having a good set of glasses and how important it was on seeing the beds as well as the fish.

My glasses although expensive have won me about $2500 in the past 15 years so they more than payed for themselves several times over.

Thanks Kirk for bringing this valuable topic up,

Russ

My fiance bought me the Oakleys full jacket (same ones KVD wears) and I love it.  Fits well and can see through the water great.  It's pricey at close to $200, but worth it I think.

I prefer amber but I was just reading reviews on Solar Bats Sonar with Gradient lenses. They are good for cloudy or sunny days. All of the reviews are 5 star. But they are a bit pricey. $144.99. Cabelas sells them on line.

Daryl

I think you should all wear eye patches on both eyes Then I might have a chance 
I have a set that has interchangeable lenses Amber is good for cloudy days Gray is for sunny days & clear for the run back home when its getting dark.

I'll be wearing My Costa Del Mar Eliminator's with polarized vermilion colored bifocals Kirk.  While they really provide superior performance for sight-fishing situations, they don't catch me any fish.   I always manage to screw that up with out any help.
Smitty

AKA Dune Hopper

Always wanted to get feedback for all of you.  With the forthcoming Jamboree and nice weather apparently on the horizon (no jinxes), sight fishing might be really fun.  That said, what lens color do all of you prefer?  I am an amber lens angler.  Be interested to hear what you all might have to say about your prefered color and why?  Sure they will be all different. 

Thanks for taking the time to respond.