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The Costa Del Mar Pargo 9086 sunglasses deliver serious fishing performance wrapped in an eco-conscious frame. Named after the Dog Snapper—a reef fish known for its aggressive attitude and oversized canine teeth—the Pargo is built from 97% recycled fishing nets recovered from ocean cleanup programs, with 3% performance additives for structural integrity. This is part of Costa’s Untangled Collection, turning discarded ghost gear into high-performance eyewear that protects the waters it was designed for.
The Pargo features Costa’s legendary 580G polarized glass lenses, engineered by in-house light spectrum experts to filter harmful wavelengths at exactly 580 nanometers. This technology blocks 100% of UV light and filters out harsh yellow light and high-energy blue light (HEV) that causes eye strain and long-term damage. The result? Enhanced reds, greens, and blues with 99.9% polarization efficiency—the kind of color contrast that lets anglers spot fish through glare and read water structure with precision.
Glass delivers superior optical clarity and scratch resistance compared to polycarbonate, and Costa’s LightWave technology makes these lenses 22% lighter and 20% thinner than average polarized glass. The mirror coating is encapsulated between two glass layers, protecting it from scratches far better than surface-applied mirrors. C-Wall coating adds an extra barrier that repels water, oil, and sweat—critical when you’re on the water all day.
The Pargo’s square frame includes hooding above the lens and integrated side shields that block stray light from above and the periphery—a huge advantage when you’re scanning flats or reading a reef break. The Base 8 decentered curve wraps the lens close to your face for maximum coverage without optical distortion. Keeper-ready temples accept retainer cords without modification, and Hydrolite rubber contact points at the nose and temples grip more securely when wet.
This is a wide-fit frame (61mm lens width, 17mm bridge, 130mm temples) designed for extended wear on the water. Reviewers consistently note the Pargo provides excellent coverage without feeling bulky. The vented nose pads help minimize fogging despite the close fit. Available in six variants including Gray 580G, Gray Blue Mirror 580G, Sunrise Silver Mirror 580G, and Copper Green Mirror 580G—each optimized for different light conditions from dawn to bright offshore sun.
The Pargo is prescription-ready, so you can add single-vision or progressive lenses without sacrificing Costa’s polarized performance. Whether you’re targeting reef fish, scanning for tailing redfish, or just need reliable sun protection with uncompromising optics, the Pargo proves it’s not the size of the frame—it’s the fight in the angler wearing it.
