{"title":"Sunglasses","description":"\u003c!-- TITLE: Polarized Fishing Sunglasses (all)                   --\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wavy-collection-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTL;DR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wavy Label makes two polarized fishing sunglasses: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wavylabel.com\/products\/the-spawn-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Spawn\u003c\/a\u003e for freshwater (crappie, walleye, bass, panfish) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wavylabel.com\/products\/the-papi-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Papi\u003c\/a\u003e for saltwater, inshore, and boating. Both start at $60, both carry a lifetime warranty. Choose by water type first, then lens color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow do I choose fishing sunglasses?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTwo decisions, in order. \u003cstrong\u003eFirst, water type\u003c\/strong\u003e — it picks your frame. \u003cstrong\u003eSecond, light and clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e — it picks your lens color. Get those right and the rest is just budget (poly vs. glass).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eStep 1: Which frame for your water?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere you fish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater — crappie, walleye, bass, panfish, kayak, sight-fishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wavylabel.com\/products\/the-spawn-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Spawn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28g TR-90 wrap, 8-base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaltwater, inshore, boating, beach, open-water glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wavylabel.com\/products\/the-papi-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Papi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32g acetate, rubber grips, 6-base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eStep 2: Which lens color?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVLT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmber \/ Blue (most popular)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStained \u0026amp; low-light freshwater, sight-fishing, all-around — high contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoked \/ Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright open water and high-sun glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003ePoly or glass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePolycarbonate ($60) is lighter and tougher; Amber Glass ($120) is the clearest, most scratch-resistant optic. Every pair is TAC 9-layer polarized with 100% UVA\/UVB\/UVC (UV400) protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Wavy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFounded 2019 in the US, Wavy is the sub-$100, \u003cstrong\u003elifetime-warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e alternative to Costa Del Mar and Bajío — flat $30 replacements for defects, free returns on sunglasses, and a real angler community in \u003cstrong\u003e#WAVYLIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Wavy Tournament. Down-to-earth gear, dialed for Midwest freshwater first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-spawn-sunglasses","title":"The Spawn — Polarized Crappie \u0026 Bass Fishing Sunglasses","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Spawn\u003c\/strong\u003e is our flagship polarized fishing sunglass — built around a single problem: most anglers can't see fish in shallow water. Crappie on the spawn beds. Bedded bass in 3 feet of stained color. Walleye sliding into the rocks at first light. \u003cstrong\u003eAmber polarized lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e in a wrap-style frame solve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy The Spawn beats $200 brands for sight fishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmber lens at every price tier\u003c\/strong\u003e — most $200+ brands lock amber behind premium glass tiers. We make it the default because amber is what works in shallow, stained, and low-light water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrap-style frame with rubber nose pads + temple guards\u003c\/strong\u003e — stays put through paddle strokes and rod swings; blocks side-light from low angles (the kayak angler problem).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTR-90 nylon frame\u003c\/strong\u003e — flexes instead of snapping when you sit on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — we replace them. Period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree lens options. Pick by water type.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmber Polycarbonate + Blue Mirror — $60\u003c\/strong\u003e: the #1 pick. Shallow water sight fishing, crappie spawn beds, bedded bass, low-light dawn\/dusk. If you fish stained Midwest water, this is your lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoked Polycarbonate + Silver — $60\u003c\/strong\u003e: bright sun on open water, blue-water saltwater, casual wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmber Glass + Blue Mirror — $120\u003c\/strong\u003e: same optics as the polycarbonate amber, but glass — scratch-resistant, lifetime clarity. For anglers who fish 200+ days a year and don't want to swap lenses every season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% UVA\/UVB\/UVC blocking (UV400 rated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTAC 9-layer polarized film\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTR-90 nylon composite frame, 8 base wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e28g — light enough to forget you're wearing them\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFree returns on every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wavy-product-faq\" id=\"faq\" style=\"margin-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat's the best lens color for crappie fishing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eAmber\/Blue. The amber base lens (16–20% VLT) boosts contrast in stained, tannic, and low-light freshwater — exactly the conditions you're fighting when you're working spawn-beds for crappie. It helps you separate fish, beds, and structure from the murk so you can sight-fish instead of guess. On The Spawn it's the most popular variant and starts at $60 in polycarbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eAre these sunglasses good for stained or dirty water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eYes — that's what The Spawn is built for. The amber lens (16–20% VLT) is a high-contrast tint engineered for stained, tannic, and low-light freshwater, which is where most crappie, walleye, panfish, and shallow bass fishing actually happens in the Midwest. If you fish clear, bright, open water more often, the Smoked\/Silver lens (12–14% VLT) handles glare better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eGlass or polycarbonate — which should I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eBoth use the same TAC 9-layer polarized film and 100% UV protection, so the difference is the lens material. Polycarbonate ($60) is lighter, more impact-resistant, and the better value — a great everyday fishing lens. Amber glass ($120) gives you the sharpest optical clarity and stronger scratch resistance, at a little more weight. If you want max performance for the money, go polycarbonate; if you prioritize the clearest glass optics, go glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eAre The Spawn sunglasses polarized? Do they block UV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eYes on both. The Spawn uses a TAC 9-layer polarized film to cut glare off the water, and the lenses block 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC light (UV400). You get full glare control plus full UV eye protection in every variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eDo they come in prescription (Rx)?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Spawn is sold in the lens variants listed — Amber Polycarbonate\/Blue ($60), Smoked Polycarbonate\/Silver ($60), and Amber Glass\/Blue ($120). For current prescription availability, check the product page at wavylabel.com\/products\/the-spawn-sunglasses or reach out to Wavy Label support, since Rx options and pricing aren't part of the standard variant lineup above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Spawn carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects. If you have a defect-related issue, replacements are a flat $30 per claim. Wavy Label also offers free returns on sunglasses. It's the sub-$100 (starting at $60), lifetime-backed alternative to Costa Del Mar and Bajío.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow do they fit? What face size are they for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Spawn is a wrap-style frame on an 8-base wrap, built on a 28g TR-90 nylon composite — light, durable, and shaped to hug your face and block side light and glare while you're on the water. The wrap fit suits most medium to larger faces well; if you have a very narrow face, try them on or contact support before ordering. Free returns make it low-risk to confirm the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan I use The Spawn for saltwater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eYou can wear them anywhere, but The Spawn is tuned for freshwater — crappie spawn-beds, walleye, panfish, bass, and stained\/tannic water. If you're fishing inshore saltwater, boating, or open-water glare, look at The Papi, which is purpose-built for saltwater and inshore use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wavy Label","offers":[{"title":"Amber Polycarbonate - Blue Lens","offer_id":31086905393194,"sku":"WLTS-Amber-Poly","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Smoked Polycarbonate - Silver Lens","offer_id":31086905425962,"sku":"WLTS-Smoked-Poly","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amber Glass - Blue Lens","offer_id":31086905360426,"sku":"WLTS-Amber-Glass","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6025\/4498\/products\/Spawn_Amber_Angle_708952e0-fac9-470d-a2b8-4277dcfa5073.jpg?v=1579279041"},{"product_id":"the-papi-sunglasses","title":"The Papi — Polarized Saltwater \u0026 Inshore Fishing Sunglasses","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Papi\u003c\/strong\u003e is our saltwater and all-day sunglass — refined acetate silhouette without giving up the polarized optics or the lifetime warranty. Built for the angler who wants one pair that works on the boat, on the beach, and at the boat ramp afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy The Papi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcetate frame with rubber nose pads + temple guards\u003c\/strong\u003e — grips on a sweaty saltwater day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree lens options\u003c\/strong\u003e covering inshore amber to open-water smoked to lifetime-clarity glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% UV400\u003c\/strong\u003e — full UVA\/UVB\/UVC blocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime warranty + free returns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree lens options. Pick by water type.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmber Polycarbonate + Blue Mirror — $60\u003c\/strong\u003e: best all-around for inshore, flats, and stained water. High contrast against shallow bottoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoked Polycarbonate + Silver — $60\u003c\/strong\u003e: bright sun, open water, blue-water offshore, casual wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmber Glass + Blue Mirror — $120\u003c\/strong\u003e: scratch-resistant glass with lifetime clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% UVA\/UVB\/UVC blocking (UV400)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTAC 9-layer polarized film\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcetate frame, 6 base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e32g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFree returns on every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wavy-product-faq\" id=\"faq\" style=\"margin-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eAre The Papi sunglasses good for saltwater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eYes — The Papi is purpose-built for it. It's designed for boating, inshore saltwater, beach days, and open-water glare, with an acetate frame plus rubber nose pads and temple grips that keep them locked on in wet, sweaty, salt-spray conditions. For bright open water and saltwater glare specifically, the Smoked\/Silver lens is the strongest pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhich lens color should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eFor most anglers, Amber\/Blue is the best all-around lens — it performs across mixed light and inshore conditions. If you spend your time on bright open water or fighting hard saltwater glare, go Smoked\/Silver. Both come in polycarbonate at $60; amber glass is $120 for sharper optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eGlass or polycarbonate — which is better for The Papi?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eThey share the same TAC 9-layer polarized film and 100% UV protection, so it comes down to lens material. Polycarbonate ($60) is lighter, more impact-resistant, and the better value for everyday saltwater use. Amber glass ($120) delivers the clearest optics and better scratch resistance for a bit more weight. Most boaters do great with polycarbonate; pick glass if optical clarity is your top priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eAre The Papi sunglasses polarized? Do they block UV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eYes to both. The Papi uses a TAC 9-layer polarized film to kill glare off open water, and every lens blocks 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC (UV400). You get full glare cut and full UV protection in all three variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eDo they come in prescription (Rx)?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Papi is offered in the variants listed — Amber Polycarbonate\/Blue ($60), Smoked Polycarbonate\/Silver ($60), and Amber Glass\/Blue ($120). For up-to-date prescription availability, check the product page at wavylabel.com\/products\/the-papi-sunglasses or contact Wavy Label support, since Rx options aren't part of the standard variant lineup above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Papi comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects, with replacements at a flat $30 per claim. Wavy Label also offers free returns on sunglasses. Same lifetime-backed, sub-$100-starting (from $60) value that makes Wavy Label the alternative to Costa Del Mar and Bajío.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow do they fit? Will they stay on in a boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Papi is built on a 6-base acetate frame at 32g, with rubber nose pads and temple grips specifically to hold their position when you're moving, wet, or sweaty — ideal for boating and inshore days. The grippy contact points fight slippage on the water. If you're unsure about fit, free returns let you confirm before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eShould I get The Papi or The Spawn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eMatch the frame to your water. The Papi is your pick for saltwater, inshore flats, boating, beach, and open-water glare, with grippy nose pads and temple grips for wet conditions. The Spawn is the freshwater specialist — crappie spawn-beds, walleye, panfish, bass, and stained\/tannic water — in a lighter 28g wrap. Many anglers who fish both worlds run one of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wavy Label","offers":[{"title":"Amber Polycarbonate - Blue Lens","offer_id":39955393282090,"sku":"WL1R-Black\/Blue-OS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Smoked Polycarbonate - Silver Lens","offer_id":39955393314858,"sku":"WL2S-Black\/Silver-OS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amber Glass - Blue Lens","offer_id":39955551092778,"sku":"WL5G-Black\/Blue-OS","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6025\/4498\/products\/Artboard_2wavy.jpg?v=1646248298"}],"url":"https:\/\/wavylabel.com\/collections\/sunglasses\/fishing+polarized+kayak+fishing-sunglasses+spawn-season+panfish+freshwater.oembed","provider":"Wavy Label","version":"1.0","type":"link"}