I remember the day I noticed a fishing guide wearing Smith sunglasses. When I tried on his shades, I understood why many pros have switched to the premium sunglass brand.
First Look: Smith Hookset Sunglasses
For anglers who fish every day, premium sunglasses do more than protect their eyes and improve their view of the water. Pro anglers expect their sunglasses to offer a level of comfort that allows them to concentrate on putting their clients on fish, not cleaning and adjusting their shades.
Smith’s ChromaPop glass lenses boast the highest level of polarization and clarity and actually adjust the tint to meet the sun conditions. Instead of switching sunglasses from late morning and early evening or losing visibility in the tree shade, the PolarChromic lenses automatically adjust the tint from low to bright light.
Wearing sunglasses all day requires a durable and comfortable frame. Smith pulled out all the stops on the Hookset with non-slip grip in the nose and temple and an integrated sunglass leash that transitions seamlessly to the frame. The bio-based frame material is channeled to keep moisture off the lenses.
Pro anglers appreciate these features and I feel spoiled when I’m wearing the new Smith Hookset sunglasses.
Feature photo: Kayak Angler Staff
