[{"id":150891855906,"handle":"wavylife-accessories","title":"#WAVYLIFE Accessories","updated_at":"2026-07-17T06:08:23-05:00","body_html":"We have everything you need for your day-to-day #WAVYLIFE adventures!","published_at":"2019-09-19T11:09:45-05:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Wavy Label"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"WHLS"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":309334704170,"handle":"kayak-fishing-sunglasses","title":"Kayak Fishing Sunglasses","updated_at":"2026-07-17T06:08:23-05:00","body_html":"\u003c!-- TITLE: Kayak Fishing Sunglasses --\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wavy-collection-intro\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTL;DR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sitting low in a kayak puts your eyes inches from a mirror of glare, so polarization and a secure wrap fit matter more than anything. For freshwater, run \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wavylabel.com\/products\/the-spawn-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Spawn\u003c\/a\u003e (Amber\/Blue, $60); for saltwater and open-water glare, run \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wavylabel.com\/products\/the-papi-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Papi\u003c\/a\u003e ($60). And put them on a floating leash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eWhy kayak anglers need a tighter setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYou sit close to the surface, you lean and reach, and one drop means your glasses are on the bottom. That makes two things non-negotiable: aggressive polarization to cut the low-angle glare bouncing straight into your eyes, and a frame that actually stays put. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wavylabel.com\/products\/the-spawn-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Spawn's\u003c\/a\u003e 8-base wrap and grippy 28g TR-90 frame lock in for paddling and sight-fishing freshwater. On the salt or in big open chop, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wavylabel.com\/products\/the-papi-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Papi\u003c\/a\u003e adds rubber nose pads and temple grips that hang on when you're sweating and spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eLens \u0026amp; fit guide for the ‘yak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere you paddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePick\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStained freshwater, rivers, backwaters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Spawn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmber \/ Blue (contrast)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInshore salt, bright open water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Papi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmber\/Blue all-around or Smoked\/Silver for glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eOne tip that saves a pair: use a leash\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRig a floating eyewear leash before you launch. Free returns on sunglasses and a flat \u003cstrong\u003e$30 lifetime replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e for defects have you covered against manufacturer faults — but a leash covers you against gravity. All lenses are TAC 9-layer polarized, 100% UVA\/UVB\/UVC (UV400), under $100. Want glass on The Spawn? Amber Glass – Blue, $120.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================================================ --\u003e","published_at":"2026-05-23T20:39:38-05:00","sort_order":"most-relevant","template_suffix":null,"disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"kayak"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":309334769706,"handle":"saltwater-fishing-sunglasses","title":"Saltwater Fishing Sunglasses","updated_at":"2026-07-12T06:07:29-05:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv class=\"wavy-guide\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSaltwater is a glare fight. Bright sun, open water, and a wet deck that throws light from every angle — you need a lens that cuts the most glare and a frame that won't move when the boat does. That's \u003cstrong\u003eThe Papi\u003c\/strong\u003e: a smoked-tuned polarized wrap for inshore, flats, and all-day boating, with rubber nose pads and temple grips, starting at \u003cstrong\u003e$60\u003c\/strong\u003e and backed by a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e ($30 flat replacement). The lens science the $250 brands charge for, without the logo tax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eQuick pick — which Wavy lens?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaltwater, inshore, bright open water, boating → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-papi-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Papi (smoked)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum glare knockdown when the sun is high and the water is bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater, stained or low-light, sight fishing → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-spawn-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Spawn (amber)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contrast for crappie, walleye, panfish, and bass in dim, off-color water. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-fishing-sunglasses\"\u003eSee the freshwater guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSmoked vs. amber for saltwater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLens color is about matching \u003cem\u003evisible light transmission (VLT)\u003c\/em\u003e to your light. Smoked\/gray (≈12–14% VLT) cuts the most light for bright, open conditions; amber (≈16–20% VLT) keeps the view brighter and higher-contrast when the light is low or the water is off-color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest lens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWavy pick\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright sun, open saltwater \u0026amp; flats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoked \/ gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-papi-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Papi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-day boating, high glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoked \/ gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-papi-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Papi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInshore sight fishing, mixed light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoked (or amber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-papi-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Papi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow light, overcast, stained backwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-spawn-sunglasses\"\u003eThe Spawn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eBuilt for the deck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAC 9-layer polarized film · 100% UVA\/UVB (UV400)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoked:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈12–14% VLT — maximum glare control in bright sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~28g wrap with rubber nose pads + temple grips — holds on a wet, moving boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens options:\u003c\/strong\u003e $60 polycarbonate (lighter, impact-tough) or $120 premium glass (sharpest optics)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e lifetime — $30 flat replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eWhy anglers switch to Wavy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA $60 pair with true polarization, real UV protection, and a lifetime warranty beats a $250 pair you're scared to lose overboard — and it buries the disposable gas-station glasses that fake polarization. That's \u003cstrong\u003e#WAVYLIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/costa-del-mar-alternatives\"\u003eSee how we compare to Costa under $100 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSaltwater FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the best lens color for bright saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmoked\/gray — it cuts the most light and tames glare on open, bright water, which is why The Papi ships smoked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they hold up on a boat all day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — rubber nose pads and temple grips keep them put on a wet deck, and at ~28g they're light enough for dawn-to-dusk wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolycarbonate or glass for saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolycarbonate ($60) is lighter and more impact-resistant for active days; glass ($120) is the sharpest, most scratch-resistant optic. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/glass-vs-polycarbonate-fishing-sunglasses\"\u003eFull breakdown →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre cheap polarized sunglasses actually polarized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany aren't. Wavy uses genuine TAC 9-layer polarization and UV400 — \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/are-polarized-sunglasses-worth-it-fishing\"\u003ehere's why it's worth it\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-polarized-sunglasses-work-fishing\"\u003ehow it works\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eKeep reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/kayak-fishing-sunglasses\"\u003eKayak fishing buyer's guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-sight-fish\"\u003eHow to sight fish\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-lens-color-for-fishing\"\u003eBest lens color by water type\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-fishing-sunglasses-under-100\"\u003eBest fishing sunglasses under $100\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/lifetime-warranty-fishing-sunglasses\"\u003eLifetime warranty explained\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-fishing-sunglasses\"\u003eFreshwater guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","published_at":"2026-05-23T20:39:38-05:00","sort_order":"most-relevant","template_suffix":null,"disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"saltwater"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":305561698346,"handle":"all","updated_at":"2026-07-17T06:08:23-05:00","published_at":"2026-02-05T11:31:39-06:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Shop All","body_html":""},{"id":151171989538,"handle":"sunglasses","title":"Sunglasses","updated_at":"2026-07-17T06:08:23-05:00","body_html":"\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","published_at":"2019-09-23T10:13:19-05:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Sunglasses"}],"published_scope":"web"}]
