Sporting some killer new options for both frame styles and lens technology, we don’t know whether to be more excited about Costa’s new gold-mirrored lens or revamped Grand Catalina frames. Performance and style-driven, both of these deadly new offerings from Costa are excellent on their own and even better when paired together.
Costa has been busy. Just when I thought the brand couldn’t outdo itself after the recent release of the 40th Anniversary King Tide frames, Costa Del Mar decided to go all out and bring back the retro Grand Catalina frames. These iconic shades haven’t been produced since the 1980s.
Not only has the brand resurrected a legendary frame style worn by the likes of renowned anglers Flip Pallot and Jose Wejebe, but they’ve also engineered a highly innovative new lens option that pushes versatility further than I thought possible. After a few weeks of testing a pair of Grand Cats outfitted with the gold-mirrored lens, I’ve got loads of praise for the combo.
In short: Costa Del Mar continues to do what it does best, bringing high-caliber fishing sunglasses to anglers. The revamped Grand Catalina with gold-mirrored lenses are worth every penny, and it’s hard not to hook hogs when you look this cool.
- Frame color: Matte black
- Lens color: Gold mirror
- Lens material: Polarized glass (580G)
- Frame fit: Wide
- Size: XL
- Lens curve: Base 6
Pros
- Maximum protection from sun and wind
- Removable side shields
- Adjustable nosepads
- Sweat channels
- Incredible visibility in variable light conditions
Cons
- XL frame might be too big for some people
Costa Del Mar Grand Catalina Review
The Grand Catalina Frames

Grand Catalina Features
Removable Side Shields

Darn Near Bulletproof Construction
Vented Adjustable Nose Pads

Sweat Management Channels

Costa Del Mar 580G Gold Mirror Lens

Versatile 14% Visible Light Transmission

Scratch-Resistance
My Experience

Seriously Durable
Why You Should Add a Gold Mirror Lens to Your Quiver
