Eating while fishing

[LrgmouthShad]

5 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

No. 

But I have an idea that for me

quality trumps quanity

almost every time.

A-Jay 

 

I’ve also seen it where if I’m sitting on a spot and not getting bites, I can set the rod down and just eat for 15 minutes and then all of sudden there is activity. I think it just lets the spot kinda quiet down. We roll in on a spot, our transducer and motor or pedals or paddle is making all sorts of noise and then we drop a lure in and a lot of fish I think are disturbed. Let the water rest 15min and the fish will sometimes quiet down.

 

I do have a tendency to run and gun but there are also times I will fish more deliberately and this is often something I will employ

[GRiver]

I like sitting in the boat before sunrise and eat an egg & cheese biscuit, drink my coffee. If I’m going to be out all day, it’s a PBJ for lunch and some chips. Always lots to drink.

[J._Bricker]

While fishing I’ll bring plenty of water, Power Aid, maybe a bottle of ice tea and a can of Red Bull for the drive home. As for something to eat, I’ve finally found something I can keep in my freezer, throw in the boat’s cooler at 0400 and be a perfect snack around 1030 that I can finish off in 3 or 4 bites. Then I find out my kids were eating these things for school lunches for years…

[Team9nine]

2 hours ago, Jig Man said:

So do you big eaters have any idea of the number of casts you miss while eating?

Much less than the number of casts wasted by non-Livescopers throwing to “nothing” water ?

 

Eat, drink and be Merry!  …then go catch some more fishes ?

[Woody B]

I always take water and snacks.  If I'm planning on fishing for several hours I'll take a sammich, a slice of pizza or something "solid".   

 

For snacks, fruit has been mentioned.   I'll have an apple or a banana.   It's my belief that fruit contains enough carbs to keep your energy up.   I also take either peanuts or slim jims for protein.   Here I am scarfing down a pull pork sandwich while going up river.  

 

[FishTax]

I also drink coffee from a thermos if I'm morning fishing, forgot to put that in my original post. I eat while pedaling to next location so I don't miss any casts. 

 

I like the fruit idea several of you posted, I'm going to try to do that going forward to be more healthy. Lots of interesting comments on this, keep them coming! 

[Skunkmaster-k]

A cold drink goes a long way on a hot day, so I carry a cooler bag with a bunch of water , ice and night crawlers. For a snack it’s usually leftovers from the night before. Fried chicken is preferred. 

[GreenPig]

I always start a trip with 30oz of coffee, day or night. I take 3 bottles of water and enough food to eat a quick snack every 2 - 3 hours. 

[Spankey]

I’m usually solo and most of my outings are not more than 8 hours. Unless a road-trip. 

Waters

Fruit Cups

Raisins

Turkey Sandwich 

Oatmeal Cookies

[padlin]

A mid morning breakfast Cliff bar. Holds me till noon, by which time I’m on the way home when I’ll have a couple fig bars.

[Bazoo]

An interesting question and responses thus far.

 

I don't generally go more than 3-4 hours but even then I have water and something light for a snack like crackers, pecans, or chips. If I was going out all day, I'd also have a gatorade, and something decent to eat like several sandwiches. I can't go without eating or my sugar drops and I feel poorly.

[Dye99]

I usually fish 4am-10 or 11am...

So part of my routine is making a nice breakfast burrito the night before, and taking it and some pretzels or peanuts with me on the yak.

Leave my lunch in the truck for when Im loading out.

 

There is really something about watching the sun come up while chasing smallies and eating a burrito. Its glorious.

[A-Jay]

BTW ~

Don't forget to double up on the Dude Wipes 

A-Jay

 

[Susky River Rat]

@Catt I’m to busy dodging rocks but, I try my best to eat on the run as well. 
 

@A-Jay I always have a roll of charmin on the boat. 

[T-Billy]

Coffee, water, sammich, snacks of some sort. I'm normally out there at least 8hrs, and often 10 or more.

[Glenn]

 

[scaleface]

  I usually buy one of those subs from Wal Mart , slice it in thirds and put in zip lock bags. That bread doesnt get soggy like sliced white bread unless the bag is leaking. Also some granola bars , water , a "Mountain Dew" and three or four beers. I'm fishing for a minimum of 8 hours. I have to eat to keep the blood sugar from bottoming out. I'm hypoglycemic. 

[Fallser]

Normally, a sandwich, a piece of fruit, a couple of cookies.  Liquid, a bottle of sparkling water and/or a box of coconut water.  If it's hot, maybe a bottle of Gatorade or an extra bottle of sparkling water.  Sometimes I carry a couple of Kind bars or protein bars to snack on in my fishing vest.

[Columbia Craw]

Water, Gatorade, ham&turkey wrap, Chocolate covered raisins. 

[Catt]

1 hour ago, Darnold335 said:

 I always have a roll of charmin on the boat

 

Most important piece of equipment in my boat.

 

 

[Susky River Rat]

@Cattnot something that get used often but, when you need it it’s worth it’s weight in gold.

[Darth-Baiter]

I bring a hot breakfast in an insulated food cup.  I eat it when I get to a lake and unload my stuff.  I can’t eat super early in the morning.   So buy the time I get to the lake, yup I’m hungry. 
 

on the water, just food bars and water. 

[TnRiver46]

I don’t always eat pretzels on the boat, but when I do I drop a dozen onto the floor 

[flyfisher]

Half day trips just water and I usually keep a frozen protein bar.  All day trip I will grab a hoagie at Wawa and a couple extra gatorades.  Lately I have been strapping my camelback to the back of my kayak seat and I realize I drink way more often and stay hydrated and feel better at the end of the day.  

 

[FishTax]

11 minutes ago, flyfisher said:

Half day trips just water and I usually keep a frozen protein bar.  All day trip I will grab a hoagie at Wawa and a couple extra gatorades.  Lately I have been strapping my camelback to the back of my kayak seat and I realize I drink way more often and stay hydrated and feel better at the end of the day.  

 

Wow, frozen protein bar and the camelback trick are both great ideas! I quit bringing protein bars because they melt fast and I don't want to fool with cooler on short trip, I just bring a big yeti cup. I'll try freezing one next time out!