Oakley, Inc. requires no introduction to anyone familiar with outdoor eyewear. They are perhaps better known in the extreme and individual sport communities, but Oakley nonetheless offers an outstanding line of polarized sunglasses with fishing-specific lenses. Oakley also offers many of their lines in version that are specifically designed to fit "Asian Profiles". (See our article on Oakley Asian Fits).

What makes Oakleys so popular? One big factor is Oakley’s High Definition Optics® (HDO®), which use patented technologies to surpass all tests of the American National Standards Institute. HDO® lets you see clearer, sharper and without the magnification of ordinary lenses that act like prescription optics. HDO permits you see everything exactly where it is, not shifted like the view from lesser lenses, plus you get unrivaled impact protection and 100% UV filtering. All of the Oakley sunglasses we have as tournament prizes meet ANSI Z87.1 or ANSI Z80.3 standards for optical performance and impact resistance, and filter out 100% of UVA / UVB / UVC & harmful blue light up to 400 nm

The Tangents also feature Oakley's Hydrophobic technology, which is a permanent lens coating that prevents moisture buildup, repels oils, and prevents dirt, dust and other particles from clinging to the lens. The lenses shed water with minimal beading, are easy to clean, and they stay clean longer than ordinary lenses, maintaining the highest level of clarity.

All of the sunglasses below feature Oakley's polarized lenses. Oakley mold their lenses around the polarizing medium, rather than gluing it between layers of the lens material. This preserves HDO image sharpness while providing glare reduction. And because their lenses are aligned to tolerances that are much more precise than industry standards, they offer maximum elimination of glare.

For our 3Bs and TYD Tournaments, Oakley has donated the following:

3Bs Tournament Prizes:

	Two pairs of Fives Squared Oakley sez: "If you’re serious about fishing, throw away your sunglasses. Chances are you’re wearing ordinary polarized shades with yesterday’s technology. Sure, they reduce glare, but how well do they actually let you see the fish? Upgrade your gear with this special edition of FIVES SQUARED that comes with the best polarized lenses on water."
	Square Wire Oakley sez: "If you’re serious about fishing, throw away your sunglasses. Chances are you’re wearing ordinary polarized shades with yesterday’s technology. Sure, they reduce glare, but how well do they actually let you see the fish? Upgrade your gear with this special edition of SQUARE WIRE that comes with the best polarized lenses on water. "

TYD Tournament Prizes:

Inmate Oakley sez: "We don’t mind being repeat offenders when it comes to thrashing the world’s idea of performance, and we’re not above taking a two-fisted approach when we see what passes for style. Take a look at INMATE™ and you’ll see why it busts out of the shackles that keep ordinary sunglasses restrained, sedate and spineless. Assertive style with a honed edge, it’s a look that refuses to be caged or even take orders, for that matter"

Tangent Oakley sez:"Somewhere in the onslaught of fashion trends, sunglasses became a status symbol — a way to show the world you’ve arrived. For athletes, our icon became another kind of symbol: authenticity. Answering their demands led to the best performance eyewear ever made, and because form and function are the same for us, that also meant the best in style. So when world-class athletes take to the street, you’ll see designs like this. It’s a look that tells the world they’ve not only arrived, but they deserve to be there."