My last pair of shorts used out there only had one belt loop left. That's where the stringer goes.
A wader belt with a rod holder is money, even from a skif.
I agree with most all of what you said...except the stringer / belt loop part. Your wade belt should have a specific slot for the stringer stake to stick in. That way if Mr. Toothy shows up you aren't trying to untie or untangle the stringer from your clothes. Just pull the stake out of the slot and let the shark take the stringer. If that isn't possible, worst case scenario is you pop the buckle on the wade belt so you don't get dragged off.
NEVER tie / insert the stringer through your shorts or the belt on your shorts.
