The first and last hours of daylight are magic. Carp feel confident, light is soft, and the water reveals more than it hides. You just need the right lenses to see it. Low-light sunglasses protect your eyes while helping you spot the early signs of a bite.
When light gets low, detail matters
Carp might show only a faint shape in the gloom or a gentle push of water over the ledge. The right tint boosts contrast so those tiny signals stand out instead of blending into the surface.
Amber and Switch: Built for the edge of the day
Amber AMPM is the go-to tint for low light. It lifts shadows and helps shapes separate in shaded margins. Switch photochromic handles the transition from night to day with seamless clarity.
- Sharper vision under tree lines and cover
- Eyes stay relaxed when light levels shift
- Perfect for those first and last casts
How much difference does it make?
The difference is between assuming and knowing. If you can confirm a fish is present, you fish with more confidence. More confidence leads to better decisions and more carp on the bank.
Safety you shouldn’t skip
Early and late, the bank gets busy and visibility is low. Polarised sunglasses protect from hooks, branches and snapped rigs when your reactions are slower after long hours.
Elevation is your friend
Get slightly higher when light is shallow. A small shift of angle can reveal a whole new layer of silhouettes below the surface.
Fortis picks for dawn and dusk
- AVS – lightweight comfort for long morning and evening stints.
- Wraps – secure fit while netting and re-rigging in low visibility.
- Isolators – side shields to keep your focus clean as sun angles change.
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