gatorhata9, I have a question I need your help with,

Yeah I'm 6'4 and have the same problem. I've got a pair from Cabelas that I got a couple years ago. I don't know if they still have them. It's annoying that most of the large retailers don't carry past a 34

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all the briars on the trails surrounding the Chattooga

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Ive never encountered briars on any of the trails around the Chattooga. Where are you having this issue, specifically? Have you considered some Wrangler blue jeans or Dickie's that are extra tough fabric? I know that no one will think you are a badass unless you are wearing a $200 pair of pants that says "I'm a badass", but it should get the job done for you.

I'd figure you'd be stepping into waders.

Also that part of the Chattooga is a little bit rougher, I haven't been there in a long time. The trail that goes for miles and you aren't even close to the river without bushwacking. Very annoying, and its not even worth it because everytime I think I've gone far enough, there's a guy fishing in the next spot, and the next spot, and the next spot. I try to avoid that area, too much work, not enough fishing.

YEA, that area is rough. I think it will probably be too hot for waders. May-October is wader sleeping time here in the South. Some people wear waders all year long but I like wet wading and cooling off while I'm fishing. Yea, I wasn't planning on spending $200 bones on some pants but I can't find any. Looks like it will be shorts time.

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There is no tall at the big and tall, it's all big.

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Preach it brother. I'm 6'5 and am shocked at how hard it is to find 36" inseam. Also, the big and tall sections in most stores are a joke unless you're looking for off brands with elastic waists...I mean really....who wears a pair of 54 32 sized pants?

If you can find a store that stocks Carhart, they usually have 36" inseams and have some lightweight pants....ie not that hardcore fabric that's bulletproof until you wash them 100 times. Also, sometimes you can get lucky and find some long sizes in Columbia pants if you know where they stock them.

SquatchDawg, you just gave me an idea. I have a manager in Leeseville, SC that has a company connection with Carhart. Was at that branch one day and a huge box was delivered. I do not know a lot about their clothing but she said she got it for either 30%-40% off retail. Gonna check it out.