Thomas Bates Fish Pattern Metal Free Hiker Web Belts

Well designed, strong and attractive belt. Infinitely adjustable in case you just ate a huge lunch! Couldn’t be better!

As long as you understand that this is not a heavy-duty survival-type belt, but really a light-duty fishing belt, it's exactly what most fishermen will be looking for. It's rugged enough for typical fishing duties; I wore it wet-wading in a couple rivers and it didn't stain my pants or start to fray. The buckle is plastic, but seems tough enough as long as you don't smash it with a rock or something. It has a very positive lockdown; I've had several belts of this type that would get wet and somehow pop open at the worst times. Also, some belt buckles will spontaneously let go of the tag end of the belt, and this one held on as if permanently attached.I was even able to hang a polymer framed sub-compact pistol and my knife from it without trouble. The belt didn't stretch at all with the added weight (about 18 oz.).But what I was pleasantly surprised by was the quality of the artwork on both belts (brown trout/rainbow), which was much better than what i expected. I got several compliments on them around the campfire.I would recommend these belts.

I’ve worn it multiple times now and the material is durable and the pattern is a quality print that keeps its color. Definitely recommend!

The last belt I bought from Thomas Bates, the buckle broke, so I purchased another.

UPDATE: I've had this for five years now ... in fatness and thinness, and the plastic buckle has never broken or slipped - this is a fantastic belt and I really love it fish pattern and all. Highly recommended ... 5/5.I was skeptical at first of these kinds of belts because I'd bought a few in the past and they end up slipping mostly, and breaking - in other words useless.I've had this one for over 2 years now and it still looks brought and new, and it still grips and works perfectly. I got the trout skin sort of psychedelic design, and I'd get another one if they were not all just fish. Nothing against fish, but I am not a regular fisherman.Rating 5/5 ... recommended.

The image is crisp and clear. Really like the fact even though a plastic buckle it locks with a crisp click and holds. Hope it holds up because I really like it thus far.UPDATE-- The plastic buckle broke already. I am 2 days past the return window.

This is my second trout belt and I like it just as much as the first! Wish I could get a Brook trout one also I have rainbow and brown trout belts. Keep up the fine workmanship Thomas .

It looks pretty good. You can definitely tell it was cheapy made. I haven't got to use it much yet, I can't see the plastic buckle holding up.