06/18/2026
For the past three months, I’ve been fishing with the new BASN5 sunglasses from Tajima Direct. They sent me a pair for an honest review, and I’ve spent enough time with them on the water to know exactly what I think.
The frame is the Fort Point, fitted with my prescription and Tajima’s Copper Rose 15 Silver Mirror lenses. The progressive lenses allow me to tie knots, change flies, and manage tippet without reaching for magnifiers. That alone has made a noticeable difference in how I fish.
What surprised me most is the lens quality. I’ve owned a lot of polarized sunglasses over the years, and these are the best I’ve used. The optics are exceptionally clear, glare is reduced without darkening everything, and I can spend an entire day on the river without eye fatigue.
Tajima’s approach is straightforward. They focus on three components: the frame, the hinge, and the lens. Each is designed to work together as a single system rather than a collection of parts. After using these glasses extensively, that attention to detail is obvious.
I don’t often say I’ll never go back to a piece of gear, but that’s exactly how I feel about these sunglasses.
You can read my full review at TroutStrike.com.
https://troutstrike.com/a-tajima-direct-review-the-best-polarized-lenses-for-fly-fishing/
