I bought some Mad Marlins on Ebay, 3 pairs for 60 bucks. A month later I see them in Yachting Magazine for $225 a pair. Go figure, but they were nice, good color, head hugging with a wide wrap around lense. Good style to have if you cast steelhead flies in the wind...safety first now!

I love my Natives...
they cover my eyes very well..dont get glare from the water...very important to me...

the return policy is totally awesome...i had to send mine in..they called me
the day that they got them in the morning, told me that they didnt make that style anymore, i was sad, but told her i would look at which ones that
they gave me the choice of at the store on lunch and see what fit...i explained that they were the first real sunglasses that fit perfect...she listened to me...she went out in the wherehouse and called me back and was afraid that i went to the store already...i didnt...she said she found a coulple pairs of the old model i love so much...

she didnt just send me a new pair...she sent me two new pairs...
i would recomend these anytime...i love mine...cost about 120 bucks...but i drive for a living, and fish all the time...i have them on my head constantly...they make quite a few with many other lenses that pop out...
love em....c

http://www.nativeyewear.com/home.php

Bolle polarirized "Filp's" for me. $40 on sale. Have 3 pairs.

anyone know if MJ makes an interchangeable lens model?

I have an older pair of Smith I used to like, but they're glass lenses and heavy to wear for long days. Also have some newer Action Optics that are optically great, but are still relatively heavy and let light and glare in around the sides. Got my first pair of Maui Jims 4 years ago. They fit closer, so little to no glare gets in around the edges. And they are hands down the lightest most comfortable glasses I've every worn. I'm on pair number two since pair number one took up residence this winter under a large boulder now known as Maui Jim Rock on the Bogachiel River (don't ask). I wore pair number two all day every day for eight days in blinding sunlight in southern Utah last week, and they are so comfortable that I often forget I have them on. Pricey, but I'm sold on them.

Salmo, do you know which specific model of MJ's you have? I'm going to buy another pair to go along with my MJ and AO glasses I have.

Exceleent suggestion. Shopped around and tried a few out. Got our stimulus check and went and got a pair of the Maui Jim Offshore (gray lens). Awsome, stopped by the river to check on the springer attack. I could see twice as deep into the MUDDY water as I could before.

Only MJ's for me. Copper lens.

Usually wear Smiths.
Another couple to check out are Haber and Guideline.
Guideline's with the built in bifocals are nice. Sure helps this blind dude who can't tie on a size 18 dry fly for his life. They come in + 1.50, 2.00 and 2.50 power.

Wntrrn,

I have the MJ Kanaha. It's a plastic tortise colored frame and copper lenses I think. Saved $30 getting them off Ebay.

Sg

Vuarnet's

So, what do all the numbers mean on the MJ's?
551-23
16-23
165-23
302, 306, 139, 409 etc.

Costa's all the way! Polcarbonate lenses suck, they scratch at the blink
of an eye. The costa lightweight 580 glass is the mutts nuts!
Chrome

I've got a pair of Action/interchangeable lenses, which are great for the wide variety of conditions, and some Maui Jim sportframes, which I use for everyday wear. But most days on the river, I stick with the Costa Del Mar Deep Blues/gray lenses that I've had for 5-6 years. Comfortable, and very effective.

Here's my tip for ANYONE considering premium sunglasses.... REGARDLESS OF BRAND.

Invest in some sort of lanyard to keep your high dollar glasses safe from getting crushed or falling into the water.

You can buy neoprene Croakies... or WalMart sells cheap lanyards marketed with the Shimano brand for $2.99.

Put them on your glasses and you will NEVER have to worry about lost/crushed/drowned shades. My SMITH ActionOptics are either on my face or suspended out of the way on the nape of my neck wherever I go. The same pair is going on its fifth season without a mishap.

Cheap and functional insurance. I guarantee it!

Good advice, FnP. I learned that lesson the hard way. ALWAYS use lanyards with my sunglasses on the water. I prefer to put glasses on the bill of my cap when I'm not wearing them, and do it with the lanyards attached.

boatersworld.com has MJ offshore for 125.00 a copy with free shipping.

GBL,

When I was looking to replace my MJs, I think the numbers refer to the model, frame, and lens color. You should be able to figure it out from the MJ website.

Sg

Salmo-
You are right, the MJ web site gives all the info. Thanks

Maui Jim's are the best. Natives are great considering the replaceable lenses and warranty and much lower price.