Best Lens Colour for Fishing: Choose the Right Tint for Any Session

Every angler has a favourite tint. Some swear by brown on big pits, others won’t leave home without amber for stalking in the margins. The truth is simple: different lens colours perform better in different light. Knowing which tint to choose helps you see more and catch more.

Brown 247: Balanced clarity for changing light

Brown 247 keeps colour natural and comfortable as the day shifts. It softens harsh glare without making the world feel too dark. Perfect for anglers who want a single tint for a mix of cloud, sun and open water.

• Great for mid-day and mixed conditions
• Helps read the water’s surface easily
• Versatile for carp, coarse and bank roving

Amber AMPM: Contrast booster for shade and low sun

Amber lifts detail in tricky light. Shadows soften, shapes sharpen and everything feels more defined. Ideal for stalking under trees, early starts and late finishes when carp are most active.

• Perfect for margin hunting and cover work
• Enhances contrast when visibility is low
• Makes spotting movement feel effortless

Switch: Adapts to the British weather

Switch is photochromic. It brightens or darkens as the light changes. One moment you are squinting into bursts of sun, the next you’re creeping into a shaded bay. Switch reacts for you.

• Great for roaming and variable conditions
• Keeps detail consistent through the whole session
• The easiest “one pair for everything” choice

Why glare matters more than colour

Glare hides fish just below the surface. Polarisation cuts that glare so you see through the water instead of just reflections. Lens colour then fine-tunes the detail you see once the glare is gone.

Quick decision: Where are you fishing?

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Scenario	Best choice
Bright open water	Brown 247
Shaded margins, cloudy days	Amber AMPM
Mixed & changing conditions	Switch

Try them on the water

If you are unsure, try looking for a change in tone under real daylight. Move your head to catch reflections at different angles. The right tint should make the world feel calmer and more informative.

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Recommended Fortis options

• AVS – available in Brown 247 and Switch for versatile days.
• Wraps – powerful glare blocking for bright pits.
• Isolators Round or Isolators Square – add side shields for total focus.

Your vision is your advantage. Choose a tint that turns subtle signals into real confidence.

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