Long days on the water, high sun, boat spray, dirty truck dashboards, and nonstop fishing trips are brutal on sunglasses. That’s exactly why we teamed up with Optic Nerve to build a lineup designed for anglers who practically live outside.
The new Googan Squad x Optic Nerve collection combines everyday style with technical performance built to handle life on the water. Whether you’re skipping docks at sunrise, running down the lake at 60 mph, or just grabbing tacos after weigh-in, these frames were made to keep up.
Built For Life On The Water
The biggest feature in this collection is the new Hydroglare™ polarized lens technology. Designed to perform in harsh outdoor conditions, Hydroglare lenses are engineered to resist saltwater corrosion, reduce glare, and maintain optical clarity trip after trip.
Each pair also features:
- Polarized lenses for cutting surface glare
- Impact-resistant polycarbonate construction
- Hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings to help repel water, oil, and grime
- 100% UV protection
- ANSI Z80.3 impact-rated performance
- Anit-slip rubber nose and temple grips for all-day comfort
Translation? These things are built to survive way more than a causal weekend fishing trip.
Three Styles. Three Different Looks.
Stone Cat
The Stone Cat is the boldest frame in the collection. Featuring a full shield-style design, this pair was made for anglers who want maximum coverage and protection on bright days.
If you spend long hours staring at forward-facing sonar, running open water, or fishing under brutal summer sun, the Stone Cat delivers serious eye coverage without sacrificing comfort.
It has a more aggressive performance look while still feeling lightweight enough to wear all day.
Ziggy
The Ziggy brings a more casual everyday style while still packing all the technical performance features needed for fishing.
This square sport-wrap design works just as well at the boat ramp as it does grabbing dinner after a day on the water. If you want one pair that can do everything, the Ziggy is probably your move.
Staunton
The Staunton leans more into a classic sport-wrap fit with a clean profile designed for active outdoor use.
With anti-slip contact points and lightweight construction, these are perfect for anglers constantly moving around the deck, kayaking, hiking shorelines, or just wanting a secure fit while fishing.
Why Polarized Lenses Matter For Fishing
If you fish without polarized sunglasses, you are missing fish. Period.
Polarized lenses help reduce harsh glare bouncing off the surface of the water, allowing you to see deeper into the water column and spot cover, structure, grass lines, bait movement, and sometimes even fish themselves.
Good sunglasses are not just about comfort — they help you fish more effectively.
Built with Optic Nerve's Outdoor DNA
What makes this collab different is that these sunglasses were not designed strictly as “fishing sunglasses.” They were built with a broader outdoor performance mindset.
Optic Nerve has roots in mountain sports and technical outdoor eyewear, and that influence shows up throughout the entire collection. The result is a lineup that performs on the water but also feels natural for everyday wear.
Final Thoughts
We wanted this collection to feel different than the average fishing sunglasses on the market. Lightweight. Durable. Technical. Comfortable. Something you can wear from sunrise to sunset without thinking twice about it.
The Googan Squad x Optic Nerve collection is officially live now on googansquad.com
Once you fish in a good pair of polarized lenses, it is really hard to go back.
