If you’re serious about boating or fishing, you know the right pair of polarized sunglasses can make all the difference. But not all polarized lenses are the same—especially when it comes to deep water vs. shallow water visibility.
At Abaco, we offer two specialized polarized lens options designed for different water environments:
- Deep Blue Lenses – Featuring a grey base tint, these lenses keep colors neutral and true-to-life, making them ideal for deep-sea fishing and offshore boating, where glare is strongest.
- Ocean Lenses – Featuring a brown base tint with a green-blue mirror, these lenses enhance contrast and depth perception, making them perfect for inshore, flats, and shallow-water navigation.
So, which one is right for you? Let’s break it down.
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Ocean Lenses: Best for Inshore & Shallow Water Clarity
If you spend most of your time fishing or boating in shallow waters, bays, or along the coast, Ocean lenses are the best choice.
✔️ Brown Base Tint Enhances Contrast – Helps you spot fish, sandbars, and underwater features more easily.
✔️ Green-Blue Mirror Coating – Reduces glare and shifts between green and blue at different angles, improving visibility and adding a sleek look.
✔️ Perfect for Variable Light Conditions – Works well in shallow waters, flats, and mangroves where light shifts throughout the day.
✔️ Best for Inshore & Nearshore Use – Ideal for sight fishing, shallow water navigation, and boating along the coast.
🔹 Perfect for: Flats fishing, inshore boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, coastal cruising.
Deep Blue Lenses: Best for Offshore & Open Water Adventures
For those who venture offshore, Deep Blue lenses provide the best visibility and comfort in open, deep-water environments.
✔️ Grey Base Tint Maintains Natural Colors – Keeps colors neutral and true-to-life for a more natural view.
✔️ Reduces Harsh Glare from Open Water – Blocks intense sunlight reflecting off the water’s surface.
✔️ Best for Offshore & Deep Water Use – Ideal for big game fishing, sailing, and long days on open water.
🔹 Perfect for: Deep-sea fishing, offshore boating, sailing, open-water sports.
Which Polarized Lens Should You Choose?
| Feature | Ocean Lenses (Brown Tint, Green-Blue Mirror) | Deep Blue Lenses (Grey Tint, Blue Mirror) |
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| Best For | Inshore, flats, coastal fishing | Offshore, deep-sea fishing |
| Base Tint | Brown (enhances contrast) | Grey (keeps colors neutral) |
| Mirror Coating | Green-Blue (shifts between green and blue at different angles) | Blue (reduces glare in deep water) |
| Glare Reduction | High | Very High |
| Visibility | Improves underwater depth perception | Reduces glare for a natural view |
| Ideal For | Spotting fish, navigating sandbars & shallows | Seeing through surface glare in deep water |
Final Thoughts: Get the Right Lenses for Your Adventure
Both Ocean and Deep Blue polarized lenses offer incredible performance on the water, but the best choice depends on where you spend most of your time.
✅ If you fish or boat inshore, where contrast and depth perception matter most, go with Ocean lenses.
✅ If you venture offshore, where glare is intense and color accuracy is key, choose Deep Blue lenses.
No matter where your journey takes you, Abaco has the perfect pair to enhance your vision and protect your eyes.
🌊 Check out our Ocean Lens Collection and find your next adventure-ready sunglasses! 🌊
