Give Kids X-Ray Vision to Get Them Interested in Fishing

Give Kids X-Ray Vision to Get Them Interested in Fishing

It took me a while, but finally realized after a few early rafting/fishing trips over a decade ago with my oldest, Mabel, that kids would probably be a whole lot more interested in fishing, if they could actually see the fish. It sounds silly that a dad who’s on the water all the time didn’t think of this sooner, but it’s true.  

I have two girls, one is 7; the other is 12. Recently while checking out the Raftopia event at Down River Equipment, I was introduced to their neighbor, Optic Nerve Sunglasses, who were showing off their wares at the event. I realized my youngest had never experienced the power of polarization. So, we bought a pair for $20.

Now, these aren’t your Smith Optics or Costa variety sunglasses, but the quality isn’t that bad. I figured what the heck, let’s give them a try.

It was a wise decision. She loved them before we even hit the water. She was twisting and turning her head to make the sky “more BLUUU” and loved taking the glare off the water and seeing everything down below. After she realized she could see some of the trout I was seeing, all she wanted to do was find more fish. That doesn’t mean she’s always fishing for them, but at least she interested in what’s happening below the water's surface. And that’s good enough for me.

So, if you’re struggling to figure out how to get your kiddo interested in fishing, do yourself a favor, a spend a little dough and get them a pair of polarized lenses.