Free Fly Men's Topogrid Short

The useful choice here is simple: this short comes in waist sizes 30–38, with the same fabric and pocket layout across the run.

Free Fly’s Men’s Topogrid Short is a fishing-first short cut from soft, stretchy nylon ripstop. It’s aimed at long days wading, poling, or riding in the boat where comfort matters but the fabric still needs to take knocks. Free Fly positions it as guide-inspired and focused on durability, not a delicate lightweight.

The other standout is storage. Free Fly calls the pocket setup “dialed,” and it’s clearly a big part of why this short exists. If you want a clean, straightforward fishing short that leans tough and functional, this one fits.