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The Costa Del Mar Grand Catalina 9117 sunglasses bring back a legend. First introduced in the late 1980s and worn by saltwater fly fishing icons like Flip Pallot, Jose Wejebe, and Stu Apte, this heritage aviator frame returns with modern performance upgrades that honor Costa’s 40-year legacy on the water.
The Grand Catalina features the beloved double-bridge aviator silhouette that made it famous, now updated with Costa’s Pathfinder Series DNA. The full-rim acetate frame includes removable side shields that give you two distinct looks: attach them for maximum light blocking and wind protection while fishing, or remove them for a more casual, laid-back style on land. Spring hinges provide a personalized fit across different face shapes, while the large lens front is designed to fit those with wider heads comfortably.
What sets this frame apart are the thoughtful performance details. Sweat management channels built into the frame redirect perspiration away from your eyes and down the temple arms—a game-changer in hot, humid conditions. Vented adjustable nose pads prevent fogging and allow you to dial in your perfect fit. Eyewire drains keep water and sweat from pooling inside the frame. These aren’t just sunglasses; they’re precision fishing tools built for serious anglers who spend long days under the sun.
All Grand Catalina models come equipped with Costa’s premium 580G polarized glass lenses, featuring multi-patented technology that manages light in ways standard polarized lenses can’t match. The 580 lens filters out harsh yellow light at 580nm on the visible spectrum while blocking 100% of UV light and harmful high-energy blue (HEV) light. This selective filtering boosts reds, greens, and blues naturally, enhancing color and contrast so you can spot fish in the shallows or read water structure with exceptional clarity.
Costa’s 580G glass lenses deliver 99.9% polarization efficiency—among the best glare reduction available—and are 20% thinner and 22% lighter than typical polarized glass. The C-Wall coating adds scratch resistance and repels water, oil, and sweat for easy cleaning. Choose from multiple lens colors optimized for different conditions: Blue Mirror for bright offshore sun, Green Mirror for inshore and flats, Gold Mirror for varying light and stream fishing, Copper Silver Mirror for enhanced contrast, Gray for everyday versatility, or Sunrise Silver Mirror for low-light dawn and dusk.
The Grand Catalina is prescription-ready, accommodating most Rx lenses so you don’t have to choose between clear vision and performance on the water. The durable acetate construction withstands the rigors of fishing—salt spray, drops, and constant UV exposure—while maintaining its structural integrity season after season.
