Eyewear

Polarised sunglasses are not optional equipment for fly fishing in South Africa - they are functional gear. On a clear highveld stillwater or a Natal estuary flat, polarised lenses cut through surface glare to reveal structure, weed beds and moving fish that are invisible to the naked eye. The difference between a productive session and a blind one often comes down to what you can and cannot see.

Maui Jim is the benchmark for high-performance fishing optics. Their PolarizedPlus2 lens technology delivers exceptional colour clarity and contrast in the demanding light conditions of South African fishing - from early morning mist on a trout river to midday glare on an open stillwater. Bourbon Eyewear offers an accessible alternative with solid polarisation and a fit designed for active outdoor use.

At Frontier, we stock polarised sunglasses selected specifically for fly fishing - with lens colours suited to South African light conditions.

• Maui Jim- premium polarised optics for serious fly fishers
• Bourbon Eyewear - quality polarised sunglasses at an accessible price
• Lens colour options for varying light and water conditions
• Sunglass retainers for reducing the chance of losing them
• Reading glasses and Clip on magnifying glasses