Sunglasses

[jooleyen]

What are some sunglasses that will suffice for clear water bedded bass fishing? Do I even need polarized sunglasses for clear water? (6-10 foot visibility.

Can you use a Revo STX for inshore or saltwater lake fishing?


Thanks all.

[Vabass22]

You can, but I would get an inshore reel, thats light enough for bassin.

[jooleyen]

So do you think it would break? Or just not last as long?

[Rebbasser]

Joolz-polarized sunglasses are almost mandatory for bed fishing-they cut the glare and allow you to see them. I use 2 pair-polarized gray for sunny conditions and amber for cloudy conditions. As far as I'm concerned they are mandatory for fishing, period. They protect your eyes from UV rays which over time are damaging.

You don't need top of the line. Granted, you get what you pay for, but for years I used $15 Strike Kings and they worked fine.

[Vabass22]

Well, if you kept up the maintenance REALLY WELL, I dont think that it would do too much damage. Make sure you clean your rod guides too!

[Rebbasser]

Joolz-it won't break but the saltwater could make it corrode really bad if you aren't careful. You might check with the manufacturer and see what they say about using it in saltwater.

[jooleyen]

I contacted Abu Garcia to see what they say. If I did fish saltwater, what would you recommend I do afterwards?

I was expecting a response telling me that I need to pay $150 for sunglasses. Thank God. I should be okay with the cheapies if I take care of them right?

[Vabass22]

Theres a song that describes this moment-Cheap Sunglasses, by ZZ Top!

Go get yourself some cheap sunglasses!

[Rebbasser]

The nice thing about cheapies is you DON'T have to take care of them if you don't want to-lose them or break them and just go buy another pair

[Jolly]

Yeah, but IMO you get what you pay for. The more expensive brands do clean up that glare much better, but the cheapos will suffice!!

IMO,

Jolly

[texasbasser]

I use the cheap strike king sunglasses for just having fun fishing, but if its saltwater tournaments or something big like that, I use my oakleys. You get what you pay for.

[Jay413]

Dick's sporting goods offers cheap ones from $8-$16, and cut the glare great. They are really light wieght too.

[Captmikestarrett]

Orvis optics at about 58 bucks in brown is the best I have found since Stren no longer sells there 18 dollar two lense glasses with cleaning cloth and case.. I went though two pair a year of those Strens..



Get them in brown they work best..

My 2 cents.
Capt Mike

[jooleyen]

Originally Posted by jooleyen

Can you use a Revo STX for inshore or saltwater lake fishing?

Yes, it can be used in saltwater. Make sure you rinse your reel with freshwater after using it in saltwater.

This was the response I got in my email. How does this sound to you guys?

[Rebbasser]

Make sure you follow it . I wouldn't just rinse it, though-take it apart, rinse it, let it air dry and then put it back together. You don't need to completely disassemble it. Just remove both side plates and the spool.

[jooleyen]

Thanks Reb. But when you say BOTH sideplates, what do you mean?

[Rebbasser]

Joolz-one side plate it opposite the handle. Pull that one off and remove the spool. Then remove the handle, the star drag, and unscrew the cover to the gears-that's the second side plate. You want to be able to see the gears-that's probably the most important part to clean. If saltwater gets in there and corrodes the gears you will have a real problem on your hands.

You may need to do nothing-if no water gets into the gears just close it back up, but be sure to check. Better safe than sorry.

[TackleTester]

If you do decide to get a pair of expensive sunglasses, go with costa del mar's. Their vermillion lense is fantastic for cutting throught the glare and seeing fish down in the water. They are what I use for bonefishing down on the flats of Biscayne Bay.

[jooleyen]

Should I use wrench for that part, or do I just remove the entire sideplate wthout removing the handle?

thanks

[Rebbasser]

Yes-use a wrench or pair of pliers-the nut is not hard to get off. You can't get the side plate off without removing the handle and star drag. Then unscrew the side plate and pull it off.

A lot of the time when you remove the side plate you will have the stuff that is on the cranking shaft come off with it-it's normal, so don't panic. Just have the schematic of the reel handy so you can put it back together correctly.

[jooleyen]

Okay. Now I'm afraid I'll break something because the sideplate is hard to remove.

[jooleyen]

Do I just pry it open with a flat screwdriver? It's stuck on a little spot, and I don't know If I'll break it.

[Rebbasser]

Joolz-you should be able to wiggle it off. Look on the inside of where the spool goes and see if there is another screw in there. If is is still solidly on there after removing the screws you are probably missed one.

[jooleyen]

Wow, I feel stupid. Thanks Reb! So even with all those springs and gears, I can rinse it off? Will I be able to see salt or dirt on the gears?

[lizardsrule]

I prefer to just rinse them without taking them apart. If it's a decent reel the saltwater should be getting into your reel. The more often you open it, the more dirt, debris, wear and tear you create on the seal. Therefor increasing your chances of a worn or bad seal. Every other or every third time, open it up and see if it's getting water in it. If not don't overly worry about it. The best option is obviosuly to get seperate reels for saltwater and freshwater. But that can and is costly. Rinse them well. and unless you have dropped it in the water, I wouldn't be overly concerned about it infiltrating the interior of the reel. Not that I would ever diagree with the master Rebasser though.

Lizards