So again in July this 12 months at ICAST Hobie Eyewear showcased its new collaboration line of floating sun shades. The Hank Cherry Champions Collection of polarized sun shades, designed with the enter of 2-time Bassmaster Classic Champion Hank Cherry. The man is a 48-year-old professional fisherman from North Carolina, a 10-year veteran of the professional circuit with over 3800 lbs of fish caught all through his profession. Renowned for his capacity to drag large fish from skinny water the place sight casting is vital. He depends on his eyes and sun shades an amazing deal and is aware of {that a} good pair will make or break you. I’ve already coated the opposite mannequin within the assortment earlier than with the Hank Cherry Mojo Floats with the Sightmaster lenses, now I’m going to overview the Hank Cherry Bluefin Floats this time to spherical out the gathering.
The new Hank Cherry Bluefin Floats include a protecting laborious case and an unique Hank Cherry microfiber pouch, together with one other cleansing fabric. They are fabricated from the identical polymer floatable body as the remainder of the Float collection of Hobie Sunglasses. The lenses are fabricated from the nylon HydroClean™ 360° materials, coated with twin coatings which can be water/oil repellent to maintain the lenses clear longer. The Hank Cherry Bluefin Floats lenses can be found in Hobie Sightmaster Plus and Hobie Sea Green Mirror. This specific pair got here in to me within the Hobie Sea Green Mirror lenses. The arms of the sun shades are totally different than all the opposite glasses I’ve reviewed up to now, these have a rubber overmolding for added consolation when carrying them for lengthy durations.
Hobie Eyewear Coverage on AllOutdoor
- Polarized Nylon Lenses
- Ultra-light Floatable Frame
- HydroClean™ 360° coated
- 100% UV Protection
- Rubber Nose Pads & Temples
- Extra Extra Large Fit
- Hank Cherry Logo Printing
- Exclusive Hank Cherry Microfiber Pouch
- Rx Ready
To take a look at these glasses out I’ve been taking them out to the lake and river making an attempt to chase after some late-season bass and a few stocker rainbow trout for the smoker. The Hank Cherry Bluefin floats have the identical subject because the Hank Cherry Mojo floats had for me, they only don’t match my face proper. The curve of them has the glasses sitting on my cheekbones and never the bridge of my nostril. This is a standard subject for Asian individuals with sportier sorts of glasses, they only don’t match us proper. The drawback was a little bit extra noticeable with the Bluefins, they’d a bit extra hole than the opposite glasses. This permits extra daylight excessive of the sun shades while you wore solely the glasses. The simple resolution was simply to put on a hat, however once more when you’re not Asian this must be a non-issue for you.
Of course, I needed to take a look at out if the “Hank Cherry Bluefin Float” polarized sun shades lived as much as their identify. Which they did, they floated on the floor of the water with none attachments for buoyancy. When they fall into the water they do sink down after which float again up in a couple of seconds. They do keep largely underneath the floor of the water after they float with only a little bit of the rim sticking up. So if the scenario is you’re kinda cruising alongside the financial institution and so they drop within the water they are going to be a straightforward restoration. But when you’re shifting quick making a run or within the present you may not discover them once more. I might advocate possibly including a monofilament retainer with a hi-vis bobber or one thing that can assist you discover them. Because even when they don’t sink to the underside, you continue to want to search out them after they go within the drink.
The polarization within the Hobie Sea Green Mirror lenses that got here with these glasses labored effectively, not my favourite on the water. But they acted as center floor, nonetheless able to off-water use for driving however nonetheless a lot useful at slicing the glare on the water. Again it appears like my subject is just not the lenses however the form of the glasses. They simply sit too far ahead and let gentle get in behind them. This causes a slight glare, particularly on very vivid and sunny days. As devoted fishing glasses, I might advocate the opposite lens colour of Sightmaster™ Plus. While I swear by my common copper lenses with a inexperienced mirror end, these Sightmaster Plus lenses I attempted on the Hobie Mojos had been actually one thing. Besides the polarization, the lenses had been crystal clear like all of the others I’ve tried from Hobie. They additionally shed dust and dirt simply with just a bit little bit of water and shake.
Overall I really feel the Hobie Hank Cherry Bluefin Float Polarized Sunglasses are one other success from Hobie Eyewear. Even in the event that they don’t match me excellent they nonetheless work effectively. The floating think about a nonetheless slim body will save lots of people some cash over time. The lenses are clear and simple to scrub, and the polarization works effectively, particularly when fishing shallow stained waters with darkish backside. When I took these trout fishing it was simple to see the trout chase after my roostertails and yo-Zuri jerkbaits. You may see them swing and slash on the lures, the sunshine flashing off the fish’s sides. These are available in at an MSRP of $99.99 however you must be capable of discover them for much less on the retail facet. They’re a sensible choice for somebody who’s sick of the Walmart specials however not able to shell out a pair payments on their fishing glasses simply but.
Hobie Eyewear provides anglers cutting-edge, versatile, polarized protecting sun shades with a wide range of distinctive lens decisions. Their sun shades can be found at retail areas throughout the nation, and on-line at www.hobieeyewear.com.
