Pants & Shorts

For anglers navigating the river or the flats, pants can be an important part of fly fishing gear. If you’re fishing in a tropical environment where waders aren’t needed, pants that protect you from the sun, dry quickly, and keep you cool are paramount. If you’re spending time on the lake, a pair of shorts or a skirt for hot weather provide maximum comfort and performance. And, of course, if you’re wearing waders, you want under wader pants that are comfortable, warm, and durable. We have a complete selection of the best fly fishing pants from the top gear manufacturers in the industry including Orvis and Simms. No matter what your fishing style is, you can find pants for every angling scenario right here. 

Simms is one of the foremost gear brands in the fly fishing industry. Simms is known for making some of the best waders in the industry but they make a huge variety of gear as well including lifestyle shirts, pants, and more. If you’re in the market for lightweight shorts that are quick-drying and perfect for skiff fishing in hot weather Simms makes a few great options. The Simms Superlight Water Shorts are the perfect choice for anglers who prefer a midday dip. These are swimsuit-like shorts with quick-dry capabilities and UPF 50 sun protection. If you’re looking for a more technical short, check out the Men’s Skiff Short and the Men’s Guide Short. The Guide Short is perfect for wet wading scenarios in the western US or the southeast. These shorts come with a two-way stretch nylon/spandex blend and offer UPF 50 sun protection and a traditional fit. You’ll be hard-pressed to find more technical fishing shorts on the market. 

Simms also has some great offerings for women anglers. The Simms Taiya Short and Mataura Short are designed to be high-performance fishing shorts for women. These shorts have a stretchy Coolcore waist that promotes cooling and comfort on scorching days. They also feature sun protection and durable fabric that lasts for years on the water. If you’re looking for a sporty combo between shorts and a skirt, Simms makes a Guide Skort which is made with some of the same features but in a skirt-like design. The Guide Skort is also quick-drying, wicking, anti-odor, and UPF 50 for the ultimate in sun protection and fishing performance. 

Of course, Simms makes long pants that are ideal for wet wading, flats fishing, summer boating, and much more, too. The Simms Axtell Pants are some of the most technical pants Simms makes. Featuring a zippered cargo pocket, a phone tool pocket, two slash hand pockets, and two back pockets, these pants have room for all of your fly fishing gear. If you’re looking for lightweight pants, Simms has a Superlight Pant that offers a simple design for flats fishing in the high heat. Fast Action Pants are another offering from Simms that feature a 4-way stretch fabric for flexibility and articulated knees for improved durability. 

If you need warm pants to go under your waders, Orvis’ Men’s Pro Under Wader Pants are some of the best in the industry. These pants feature an athletic fit with a tapered leg that won’t bunch and four-way fabric for comfort and performance. They also have stirrup straps to prevent pant legs from riding up underneath your waders. These pants are warm, functional, and extremely high-performing. 

Regardless of what kind of pants you’re looking for, we have all of the best fishing pants at the best prices with our price match guarantee. 

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