Costa Grand Catalina Sunglasses

Description

Grand Catalina, an iconic frame favored in the late 80’s and 90’s, is back and remastered for modern anglers Depending on how long you’ve been fishing, you might remember the look of the early versions of polarized fishing glasses. That retro aviator shape. The classic side panels. First launched in the late 1980s, this legacy favorite was worn by arguably the best anglers in saltwater fly fishing: Flip Pallot, Jose Wejebe, Lefty Kreh, Chico Fernandez, Stu Apte, and more. You might even remember seeing them on those golden-era fishing shows of the 1990s, like Flip Pallot’s “Walker’s Cay Chronicles.”  Before going to market, every Costa frame goes through extensive testing. Our best lab? On the water. And our favorite subjects? Those who spend their days off the grid and in the middle of extreme elements. So it’s only fitting we treated Grand Catalina the same, this time enlisting a few fly-fishing legends to join along in our pursuits.First on the contact list was Costa’s longest tenured Pro, the oracle himself, Flip Pallot. Flip is an IGFA Hall of Famer, published author, celebrated guide, casting instructor, rod designer, fly expert, conservationist, protector of wild places, a sage source of life advice, and a pillar in the angling community.   A Legend, remastered. Our legacy favorite Grand Catalina, introduced in the late 80’s is now back and better than ever. Still sporting our beloved heritage aviator shape and removable side shields, we have updated the construction of this frame with Pathfinder Series DNA felt throughout. Sweat management channels, vented adjustable nose pads, removable side shields and seamless surfacing bring this retro inspired craft to the age of modern performance. With spring hinges and two dif ferent looks on offer- Grand Catalina is perfect for those looking to blend style, performance, and versatility. Dare we call this a quiver killer!? Frame fit: Wide Size: XL Lens curve: Base 6 XL Fit1. Frame Width: 138 mm2. Bridge Width: 15 mm3. Lens Width: 59 mm4. Lens Height: 51.6 mm5. Temple Arm Length: 138 mm Wide FittingA large lens front designed to fit those with a wide head.  6 Base Curve – Medium Coverage Frames with medium-coverage and wrap that value style but still perform. Costa 580® lensesCosta 580® lenses were designed by in-house light spectrum experts to enhance colors because standard sunglass lenses fell short. The lens’ multipatented technology manages light by: Absorbing Harmful High-Energy Blue Light (HEV) Enhancing Reds, Greens, and Blues Filtering Out Harsh Yellow