Sure you can use these board shorts for surfing, but do you really want to miss any opportunities to go fishingThese Next Level Board Shorts from Huk aren't your average pair of repurposed swim-trunks-turned-into-board-shorts-turned-into-fishing-shorts. No, these board shorts were purpose-built for fishing. What you do in them when you aren't fishing is your business. Of course they WILL look great on the way to go fishing, on the way home from fishing, at the back yard barbeque cooking all the fish you caught, etc. You won't keep them in your tackle box, but they're an important piece of fishing gear nonetheless. 86% polyester/14% spandex. 10 1/2" inseam. Imported.High Stretch: Just the right amount of spandex has been added to the fabric so your board shorts will stretch with you when you're straddling the transom trying to gaff that big yellowfin.Quick Drying: Laser perforations in the fabric not only increase the breathability, you'll also notice they dry about as fast as they get wet.Stain Release: Treated so they're easy to care for after you wipe the hand on your leg that you just used to cut bait with.Anti-Microbial: Treated so they won't smell like fish when you wear them for activities other than fishing.Sun Protection: You're covered with SPF/UPF 30+ material so you can stay out catching monsters on ultralight tackle from sun up to sun down.Perforated Rear Yoke: There are laser perforations at the rear yoke (that V-shaped section at the back of the shorts) for extra breathability.Crotch Gusset: This diamond-shaped piece of fabric is sewn into the crotch area to eliminate four seams coming together for greater freedom of movement and comfort.Drainage: The back pocket has a drain hole so water that gets in, quickly makes an exit.Pockets: Four pockets (one with a secure zipper closure) provide all the additional space you need to keep essentials close at hand.Key FeaturesHigh stretch polyester/spandex fabric moves with youQuick drying so they're always ready for moreHook-and-loop fly for convenienceWaistband ties to adjust the fitPerforated rear yoke is comfortable and breathableBack pocket with drainage