Dr. Gary Nesty Graduated with distinction from Indiana University School of Optometry and established Solar Bat in 1994. Never in his wildest dreams did Gary think that his acquired knowledge would apply to sports he loved. Gary’s favorite past time is fishing so he began to develop and produce a sunglass that would fit the eyewear needs of anglers. Nesty’s hobby’s and interest grew. Dr. Nesty soon realize with each outdoor sport their eyewear needs were different. New lines of sunglasses soon developed that would meet the needs of a variety of sports. Solar Bat is now a global company with a mission to design and market the ultimate performance eye protection for the sports enthusiast and to give their customers the most value per dollar spent regardless of price point, so that all customers can afford eye protection. Solar Bat offers multiple styles of frames and tints in polarized, non- polarized, and prescription lenses for a variety of uses. USA BASSIN is extremely proud to have Solar Bat be part of the BASSIN family and is excited to promote a top notch product. Anyone that picks up a fishing rod to tournament bass fish knows the importance of good quality sunglasses. Solar Bat and USA BASSIN have announced that in the coming 2012 season an incentive for teams wearing Solar Bat sunglasses. U.S.A. BASSIN has partnered with Solar Bat to offer a rewards program. Fish any U.S.A. BASSIN Divisional, Regional or Classic tournament against 15 or more teams and finish as the 1st team out of the money and you’ll win your entry fee back. To be eligible both members of the team must have purchased their Solar Bat sunglasses from USA BASSIN’s web site. Click Here for a link to the order form. This offer is good for two years from date of purchase and teams may win up to two times in that 2 year period. Solar Bat offers a wide range of pricing that will fit the budget of all anglers. All are the very best in craftsmanship and quality. Professional anglers for decades now have enjoyed the very best in vision searching for bedded bass with Solar Bat. David Henry from Central Illinois in a recent blog commented this: “I refuse to pay that much money for Oakley or Costa, so when I found these at half off, I decided to take a chance. The fit is great for my medium sized head, and the vents prevent fogging (which is a HUGE issue with all of the other glasses in this style for me). Visibility is good as described (I have the mossback) and they are lightweight and you can’t beat the lifetime warranty”. John Crews professional angler in the Elite Series of Bassmaster is now taken on Solar Bat as a sponsor. In a February press release by Bassmaster Magazine the five times Bassmaster Classic qualifier announced his new partnership with Solar Bat. Crews was quoted saying he received a pair of glasses from Dr. Nesty and wore them for a month before calling him back. Crews said when they finally spoke to Gary he could not believe the sunglasses he wore (NOCS) would sell for less than $50. Nesty believes the “quality of his glasses far exceeds their price point”. Dr. Nesty  was impressed that Crews needed to test the glasses before he would endorse them. He went on to say how “many fisherman today promote products for monetary gain regardless of quality”. USA BASSIN believes that a tournament trail should promote products that are of quality. USA BASSIN would like to encourage members this year when you select your products for the 2012 season to include Solar Bat and all other USA BASSIN sponsors in your decision to purchase.

Steve Hanson