All Snowbee Sunglasses exceed both the American and European Standards for eye protection in Sunglasses (EN 1836:2005). The UV400 lenses filter out 100% of harmful UVA & UVB radiation, for total eye protection. The Polarising filter selectively absorbs 99% of reflected glare, to allow better light contrast and more accurate colour definition, for enhanced fish spotting.
Spectre Sunglasses
Combining traditional, retro styles with modern wrap-arounds and using the latest, state-of-the-art lens technology, our new flagship Spectre range offers a sunglass for every possible purpose at class leading prices!
Available in a range of frame and lens combinations to suit all tastes and all fishing requirements. The range features either satin black frames, with grey/black graphite pattern frame arms with subtle red trim, or gloss finish, tortoiseshell frames. All models come complete with a quality, hard protective case, a microfibre cleaning pouch and come in a smart presentation box.
When we set about designing the new Spectre range of sunglasses, we knew we had to come up with something different to meet the demands of modern day anglers. It’s no longer just about eye protection – you need to look and feel good in your shades and if you feel good…. you catch more fish!
All models are made with lightweight polycarbonate frames, fitted with the latest 1mm TAC (Tri-Acetate Cellulose) lenses which offer outstanding, distortion-free, optical clarity. The polarising filters offer superb glare elimination allowing you to spot fish better and follow their movements.
Spectre Retro Full Frame Sunglasses
18041 Spectre Retro Full Frame Sunglasses
The standard models are available in a lens choice of either Smoke Grey – best for bright light conditions, Amber – best for lower-light conditions or Yellow – ideal for evening and night fishing or under tree cover, due to their ‘light gathering’ properties. In addition, we added two new lens finishes for 2020; one in Electric Blue Mirror finish and one in Green/Yellow Mirror finish – both perfect for bright light conditions, such as those encountered when flats fishing, but equally suitable on the reservoir on bright days.
Available in a range of frame and lens combinations to suit all tastes and fishing requirements. The range features either satin black frames with grey/black graphite pattern frame arms with subtle red trim, or gloss finish tortoiseshell frames.
All models come complete with a quality, hard protective case (see above), a micro-fibre cleaning pouch and come in a smart presentation box.
Weight: 25g.
Frame colour: Black/Grey Check, Tortoiseshell
Smoke Grey – Best for bright light conditions
Amber – Best for lower-light conditions
Electric Blue Mirror finish & Green/Yellow Mirror finish – Both perfect for bright light conditions, such as those encountered when flats fishing, but equally suitable on the reservoir on bright days.
18041-1 Spectre Retro Full Frame Black/Grey Check - Smoke Lens
18041-2 Spectre Retro Full Frame Tortoiseshell - Amber Lens
18041-1M Spectre Retro Full Frame Black/Grey Check - Blue Mirror Lens
18041-2M Spectre Retro Full Frame Black/Grey Check -
For those who prefer a full frame design, whilst retaining the close-fitting, wrap-around style, our new range are the answer. A stylish, sophisticated design, but retaining the close fit and wide frame arms, to help eliminate virtually all peripheral light. This range also includes the popular yellow lens, perfect for low light conditions.
Weight: 45g.
Frame colour: Black, Tortoiseshell
Lens Tint:
Smoke Grey – Best for bright light conditions
Amber – Best for lower-light conditions
Yellow –Ideal for evening and night fishing or under tree cover, due to their ‘light gathering’ properties
Electric Blue Mirror finish & Green/Yellow Mirror finish – Both perfect for bright light conditions, such as those encountered when flats fishing, but equally suitable on the reservoir on bright days.
18043-1 Spectre Wrap Full Frame Black - Smoke Lens
18043-2 Spectre Wrap Full Frame Tortoiseshell - Amber Lens
18043-4 Spectre Wrap Full Frame Tortoiseshell - Yellow Lens
18043-1M Spectre Wrap Full Frame Black - Blue Mirror Lens
18043-2M Spectre Wrap Full Frame Black - Yellow/Green Mirror Lens
The lenses are available in a choice of either Smoke Green – best for bright light conditions, Amber – best for lower-light conditions or Yellow – ideal for evening and night fishing, or under tree cover, due to their light gathering properties.
The Prestige Gamefisher, Streamfisher & Over-Specs Sunglasses come complete with a quality, hard protective case, with swivel-clip, to attach to D-ring or belt-loop, a neck lanyard and a micro-fibre cleaning cloth.
All Snowbee sunglasses exceed American and European standards for eye protection (BS EN ISO 12312-1-2013+A1:2015). The UV400 lenses filter out 100% of harmful UVA & UVB radiation for total eye protection. The polarising filter selectively absorbs 99% of reflected glare to allow better light contrast and more accurate colour definition for enhanced fish spotting.
Spectre Magnifier Un-polarised
18044 Spectre Magnifier Un-polarised New 2022
Like many of us who require reading glasses for close-up work, the hassle this involves when changing flies, or leaders, will be well known to you! Our new, innovative design features lightweight nylon frames with quality polycarbonate lenses. Laminated to the bottom of the lenses are small +2.5 magnifier lenses. These are small enough to be unobtrusive in normal New for 2022 the yellow lens tint takes the sting out of the brightness of the sunlight. If this glare is removed by a polarising lens, the dry fly melts into the background colour of the water, making it harder to see. This specialist un-polarised sunglass is perfect for dry-fly fishing, giving you greater clarity to keep your fly in sight at all times, reducing missed takes. use, but glance down, as you do when changing leaders or flies and the +2.5 magnification brings everything into sharp focus. These are un-polarised, due to the magnifying lenses preventing this, but provide great sun and glare protection, just the same.
Weight: 50g.
Available in black frame with smoke lenses and tortoiseshell frame with amber lenses
Both fitted with rubber nose pads and rubber frame tip-arms, for grip. Come with a hard protective case and micro-fibre cleaning pouch.
If this glare is removed by a polarising lens, the dry fly melts into the background colour of the water, making it harder to see. This specialist un-polarised sunglass is perfect for dry-fly fishing, giving you greater clarity to keep your fly in sight at all times, reducing missed takes.
Weight: 50g.
18043-4U Spectre Dry Fly NEW Black frame - Yellow Non-polarised Lens
A new range of affordable sunglasses, offering what Snowbee is famous for – great quality & performance, coupled with outstanding value for money!
With the Classic range, we’ve stripped away all unnecessary extras to allow us to offer top quality sunglasses at unbelievable prices! A basic range comprising four models, with a choice of traditional Retro frames, plus Open and Full-Frame wraparounds in different styles, so there is a model to suit every taste. Despite their competitive prices, the Classic range are made with lightweight polycarbonate frames fitted with the latest 1mm TAC (Tri-Acetate Cellulose) lenses, which offer outstanding, distortion-free, optical clarity. The polarising filters offer superb glare elimination, allowing you to spot fish better and follow their movements.
Supplied in a simple, micro-fibre cleaning pouch for protection. All models are available in either Gloss Black frames with Smoke lenses, or Tortoiseshell frames with Amber lenses. Model 11181 also has a Mirror lens option.
18031 Classic Retro Sunglasses
The Classic Retro models, offer a traditional style with a choice of frame & lens colours.
The modern design of these close-fitting wrap-around sunglasses, coupled with the swept-back, sports lenses, offers the ultimate protection from peripheral light.
The Classic Sports range is the ultimate Wrap-Around style and as close a fit as it’s possible to be. Coupled with the full-frame design, these models cut out virtually all peripheral light. This range also includes a Mirror Lens option, ideal for really bright light conditions. Neck lanyard included.
This popular Clip-on range of magnifiers and sunglasses have been completely upgraded. The new range come in neat, soft PVC cases, which offer complete protection for the Clip-on glasses.
18009 Clip-on Sunglasses
A more conventional design using a standard clip-on and flip-up mechanism.
Available in the large lens size and in both Smoke Green or Amber lens tint.
Designed for the angler who only requires glasses for close-up work, the Clip-on Magnifiers will fit any sunglasses and come in the popular +2.5 magnification. A simple flip-up mechanism allows them to be flipped-up, under a cap peak, when not in use, where they are unobtrusive and virtually undetectable... out of the way until you need them.
Glasses or no glasses, this innovative device provides +2.5 magnification just where and when it’s needed, for changing flies in any light conditions and dealing with fine tippets and knots. When not required, it simply flips up under the peak of a cap and is virtually undetectable.
Two silicone rubber end tubes, push onto almost any style of sunglass and grip firmly. Attached to these are twin stainless wires, coated with silicone, and joined by two rubberised sliders, so the Eyewear Retainer can be adjusted to fit any head size.
Providing a firm fit behind the head, this ingenious accessory is suitable for any active sport, such as fishing, sailing, cycling, surfing, climbing or running, where you need to keep sunglasses in place. Equally suitable for any type of eyewear.
A simple lanyard design consisting of a braided cord, with two silicone rubber tubes on the end, which push easily onto any glasses and grip firmly.A rubber adjuster block can be slid up or down the lanyard to lock it in position.