Daytona Beach, Fla. - Costa Sunglasses
released Hamlin, the first of its 2014 new styles, to kick off the new year.
Hamlin is named for Capt. Ron Hamlin, the legendary angler who's released more
than 27,000 billfish throughout his career and helped revolutionize sport
fishing through his early adoption of circle hooks.
In his honor, Costa's Hamlin style features tough, durable features, including
co-injected nylon molded frames, sturdy integral hinges and no-slip Hydrolite™ nose pads and temple tips. The extra-large fit
features a wrap shape to protect against incoming glare. Frame colors available
now include tortoise, matte black, blackout, white, and in late spring, Realtree® Xtra® Camo.
Costa's Hamlin is available in its patented 580™ lens technology, which blocks
yellow light from entering the eye, creating razor sharp color enhancement and
achieves the highest polarization level possible. The lenses eliminate
reflective glare and protect against harmful UV rays.
Available in 580G (glass) or 580P (plastic), lens colors include gray, amber,
copper, blue mirror, green mirror and silver mirror. It's also available in
Costa's specialty sunrise lens color, ideal for low light situations, such as
fishing or hunting at dusk or dawn.
Costa sunglasses are custom built and hand assembled in Daytona Beach, Fla. and
come with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defect. Hamlin is also
available in Costa's Rx sun lenses, which offer a one-year warranty.
"Hamlin is a core Costa style, built to withstand rugged adventures and
harsh fishing conditions," said Chas MacDonald, president of Costa
Sunglasses. "We invest heavily in our technology to build the best
performing, most comfortable sunglasses on the planet, and we're excited about
the variation of styles you'll see in 2014."
Legendary bluewater boat captain, fishing pioneer and
IGFA Captains Hall of Fame member Ron Hamlin, was one of the first proponents
for the use of circle hooks when billfishing to
reduce catch and release mortality rates, a practice that is now the standard
around the world, and mandatory in many tournaments. In addition to releasing
more than 27,000 billfish over the course of his career, he often was one of
The Billfish Foundations top taggers, with more than 11,000 billfish tagged, 20
with satellite tags. Hamlin also pioneered the use of specially prepared rigged
baits for higher trolling speeds and tactics for targeting billfish on fly.
Hamlin starts in retail price at $169 and is available at authorized Costa outlets
and online at www.costadelmar.com.
About Costa™
As the leading manufacturer of the world's clearest polarized performance
sunglasses, Costa offers superior lens technology and unparalleled fit and
durability. Still handcrafted today in Florida, Costa has created the highest
quality, best performing sunglasses and prescription sunglasses (Rx) for
outdoor enthusiasts since 1983.
For Costa, conservation is all about sustainable fishing. Many fisheries that should
be vibrant and healthy are all but devoid of native fish because they have
fallen victim to poor fishing practices, unregulated development, lack of
watershed protection or all of the above. Costa works with partners around the
world to help increase awareness and influence policy so that both the fish and
fishermen of tomorrow will have healthy waters to enjoy. Costa encourages
others to help in any way they can.
For more information, contact 1-800-447-3700 or visit the company's web site at
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