Super Backcast II 8in Water Short - Men's

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I fished in the Columbia Super Backcast II 8in Water Short for a full weekend of wade fishing and they earned a permanent spot in my rotation. The quick-dry nylon bounced back fast after every wade through the current, and the interior mesh brief made hours of wading and walking genuinely comfortable without needing anything underneath."

Some shorts are for the dock. The Columbia Super Backcast II 8in Water Short is for getting in the water, staying in the water, and drying off fast enough that it barely matters. Built from a textured nylon poplin that sheds water and dries quickly, these are the shorts that go from a morning wade to an afternoon hike back to the truck without skipping a beat.

Columbia's Omni-Shade UPF 50 construction keeps skin protected through long sun-exposed hours on the water, while the quick-dry treatment moves moisture off the fabric fast so you're never stuck in that heavy, waterlogged feeling for long. The interior mesh brief delivers all-day breathable comfort without the need for a separate liner, and the relaxed fit gives you the freedom of movement a full day of fishing demands. A zippered back mesh pocket locks up the essentials, mesh hand pockets and a drop-in side pocket handle quick-access gear, and belt loops let you add a belt or clip a carabiner when the situation calls for it.