Ideas for foods/snacks for a day of fishing

[geo g]

I take plenty of water, always more then I'll usually need.  You never know what will happen out there.  

 

For food I'll take PBJ sandwiches, and some cookies, or fruit.  Keep it simple and easy to keep from spoiling.

[Bluebasser86]

I eat a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, drink a mug of coffee on the way to the lake. I've got a 64oz RTIC water jug I fill up and will usually drink most of that if it's warm out. Always have 2 PB&J sandwiches and also some bags of beef jerky in the cooler in case the sandwiches don't do it for me. I've got a big Sam's Club bag of peanut butter filled pretzel bites I keep in the truck for the drive home from the lake too. 

[lo n slo]

country ham biscuit, coffee, water, sammich

[Sam]

Protein and sugar.

 

Roast beef along with Snickers bars when I start to feel weak.

 

And don't forget to drink water. Carbonated drinks are not the same as drinking pure water.

[Oregon Native]

Diabetic...gotta eat and eat I do while traveling between spots.  Water, apple, maybe a banana, sandwhich (varies) whey protein bar, maybe an egg or two.  Love eatin

[Lottabass]

the visual is killing me...!!!

[soflabasser]

Water, protein bar, granola bar, sandwich, etc.

[TOXIC]

When I was sponsored by Jack Links, I was known as "the Jerky man" and passed a lot of bags out at tournaments and on our trip to Michigan.  Jack Links makes a LOT of different flavors as well as the Slim Jim style and some with cheese pre packaged.  I have been known to also take water and Propel and alternate between the 2 when it's really hot.  Crustables are good as is packaged tuna/crackers lunchables.  Pop Tarts are good for desert or breakfast.  I usually have a good stash of cheese crackers but I don't like the crumbs.  I never have the time to actually stop and make a lunch before I go out so if it's not pre packaged, I usually don't bring it.  

[A-Jay]

I always eat on the water - always. 

My food prep for a trip is done Before tackle Prep - always.

I'd rather forget my rods than my food.

Skipping meals and neglecting sufficient hydration leads to sadness in the form of a nice fat headache - hate it.

Can't expect the engine to run right without some gas in the tank, so I like to keep it topped off. 

Allows me to stay on the water longer and be at my best for several consecutive days.

 

 I use flat bread wraps a ton - and simply roll up whatever quality protein I'm having at home; usually chicken, turkey, beef or fish.  Add some veggies & a light 'sauce' (balsamic vinegar & avocado oil) and I'm good to go.

Try to stay away from cheese and standard cold cuts aren't too bad but do have a ton of salt I'd rather not become one with.

Other all season staples include but are not limited to; Cliff bars, protein bars, Crockett Creek jerky (no msg), assorted  fresh fruit, (but no bananas) and yogurt. 

  Plenty of water and depending on air temps - Hot or Iced Coffee - been known to pound the occasional Red Bull Zero if my carcass is dragging and the bite is on.

And I've found that after a full day n the water, having a quality 'meal' ready to eat in the truck on the way home can be very beneficial; Especially when the ride is home is 90 minutes of more.  Often saves a ton of time and earns me extra sleep by not having to eat as soon as I get home.  Just prep the rig, hit the rack and I'm up at the crack of dawn to do it all over again - is it spring yet !

 

So chow's a priority for me and I do whatever I need to, to ensure I'm set up.

  It's not easy or fast, but I'm worth it. 

A-Jay

 

[Koz]

There's nothing like a soft, stinky, Brie cheese on a warm day on the water. Just kidding.

 

Lots of water as well as Lipton Diet Green Tea Citrus. I buy the Sargento Balanced Breaks protein packs at Sam's and those are a great grab and go snack.

 

I have a dehydrator and because my son plays a lot of baseball and needs in game fuel I usually have a supply of beef jerky to take along as well. Making beef jerky is a lot cheaper than the ridiculous prices you pay for a small bag, plus I control the ingredients. My son likes Teriyaki jerky, but my favorite is made by marinating the beef in Texas Pete's Siracha. Occasionally I also make a dry rub jerky with Tony Cachere's or some Weber Grill spices.

[The Maestro]

Just noticed I made a spelling error in the title. Should be "day" not "say". Some good ideas guys.  I'm a big believer in keeping myself well fueled with good food when I'm spending long hours on the water.  I don't know how some of you guys sustain off barely anything. Fishing makes me HUNGRY.

[NYWayfarer]

12 hours ago, LCG said:

Water and cliff bars. Nice and easy. 

Same here.

 

A vacuum sealed stainless steel bottle filled with ice and water lasts all day. I like the peanut butter filled Clif bars the best.

[LCG]

8 minutes ago, NYWayfarer said:

like the peanut butter filled Clif bars the best.

My favorite as well, too bad the wife takes them all

[The Maestro]

I really like a perfectly ripe mango.  Right at the point when I'm starting to feel light headed I'll have it and it's like an energy shot right to the brain.

[Hog Basser]

Beer, Copenhagen, Water, and a bag of chips ?

[Scott F]

6 minutes ago, Hog Basser said:

Beer, Copenhagen, Water, and a bag of chips ?

Fastest way not to get invited back on my boat is to chew tobacco ?

[Troy85]

Waters, Gatorades, 1 coke, beef jerky and a sandwich.  I usually don't eat and sandwich till the ride home in the truck. I only bring 1 coke, because if I bring more than 1, I'll drink them all day instead of water or gatorade.

[NHBull]

Water, coffee (hot or iced), cheeseN crackers, nutribars.

 

Eat before you get hungry

 

Drink before you get thursty 

 

.........and sometimes Blantons and a cigar to end the day

[Jleebesaw]

Same as everybody. Big breakfast before I go. Then its jerky, granola bars and fruit. Stuff like that. If I plan on going from 6am until dark I'll bring sandwiches and some chips. I like sardines and crackers too. I always bring a gallon jug of water. Maybe a coke or 2. A buddy of mine turned me on to monster energy mango loco. It's kind of become a good luck charm to bring one of those scoundrels. The first time I tried one we went on a hot streak and caught a bunch of bass.

    That's boat food. Now if we have time to talk about feasting. When i go ice fishing.....

[Fishes in trees]

I bring many waters and a few beers (Founders All Day IPA is the current favorite). Stop at Caseys for gas en-route and the Caseys chicken salad sandwich on a croissant is a good lunch choice or one of their wraps, whatever is fresh.   Sometimes Lance crackers.   Most of the time when I get to go fishing I go all day and so when I get off the water, I'm hungry.  I'll stop for BBQ or Mexican or whatever.   I generally don't go to a lake if I don't know where the food is when I get off the water.  In Missouri that generally isn't a problem.

[Choporoz]

5 hours ago, The Maestro said:

 I don't know how some of you guys sustain off barely anything. Fishing makes me HUNGRY.

 

5 hours ago, A-Jay said:

I always eat on the water - always. 

I'd rather forget my rods than my food.

Skipping meals and neglecting sufficient hydration leads to sadness in the form of a nice fat headache - hate it.

 

I be a hydratin' fool.  But I was an intermittent faster before I knew it was a thing.  Now that I do know, I'm more particular about timing, but I'll tell you...systematic fasting has been great for me.  The fact that it fits well into a fishing day makes for a nice bonus. 

[A-Jay]

17 minutes ago, Choporoz said:

 

I be a hydratin' fool.  But I was an intermittent faster before I knew it was a thing.  Now that I do know, I'm more particular about timing, but I'll tell you...systematic fasting has been great for me.  The fact that it fits well into a fishing day makes for a nice bonus. 

My eating 'habits' have changed over the years - they had to. 

I eat small meals - 5-6 a day.

By common standards, they are really small.

When I'm doing it right,  I'm still 'hungry' immediately after each one. (that's the magic)

So I feel like I may be 'fasting', all be it briefly, between every one and several times a day.

Does that count ?

?

A-Jay

 

 

[roadwarrior]

Man, Rebels could never do that. There is no way to maintain 350 lbs. on that program!

 

 

 

[Glaucus]

6 hours ago, TOXIC said:

When I was sponsored by Jack Links, I was known as "the Jerky man" and passed a lot of bags out at tournaments and on our trip to Michigan.  Jack Links makes a LOT of different flavors as well as the Slim Jim style and some with cheese pre packaged.  I have been known to also take water and Propel and alternate between the 2 when it's really hot.  Crustables are good as is packaged tuna/crackers lunchables.  Pop Tarts are good for desert or breakfast.  I usually have a good stash of cheese crackers but I don't like the crumbs.  I never have the time to actually stop and make a lunch before I go out so if it's not pre packaged, I usually don't bring it.  

Slim Jim's are so terrible for you. I cringe when my wife gets them for my son. I think the Jack Link's version is healthier though. 

[MickD]

I don't remember anyone mentioning Payday candy bars.  Nice even energy from the peanuts, sweets from the caramel, and they don't melt.  They last a long time without getting stale, so when I don't eat them, they are still good the next time.  And for a long time.  

 

+ gatorades, frozen water bottles, a sandwich, an apple, and a cup of fruit in those handy little containers (refreshing).