Eating while fishing

[pdxfisher]

I am out all day and with the renal diet restrictions I have I don't have a lot of choices available. I bring one PB&J sandwich and a little fruit. To drink I bring some Fizzie Izzies and some water. Just enough to get me through the day. 

[Darth-Baiter]

If I was on a boat, I’d bring a camp stove!  Haha. 

[Koz]

Out on the kayak I have both space and weight considerations so while I stock up on water and Diet Lipton Citrus Green Tea (zero calories, zero sugar), for food I bring protein bars. I have a Yakhacker Kayak Cooler that attaches to the back of my seat.

 

Out on the boat I'll bring the same plus a Publix sub. But the problem is that I'm usually fishing a tournament when out on the boat and that's when I tend not to eat or drink because I get caught up in the moment. And as a co-angler, I don't want to slow the boater down. I have to remember to force myself to eat and drink.

[The Bassman]

Since I'm a bank walker carrying food isn't really practical. I just time my outings accordingly. No more 6 hr. trips like a few years ago. Also keep hot weather trips short to stay hydrated. 

Years ago the food frequently mentioned among tournament anglers was Vienna sausages. I'll pass.

[TOXIC]

In Michigan one year I brought a huge box of what I thought were granola bars.  My fishing partner and I would eat a couple for breakfast and pack our lunches.  Around 8am every day we both would get a form of “intestinal distress” and we could both fart the Battle Hymn of the Republic in unison.  We were laughing but it was constant.  Come to find out I had purchased some super high protein bars that were meant for heavy exercise and working out.  

[Darth-Baiter]

you kayakers.. i have taken to bringing my water in a Camelback water bladder.  it is so much easier to reach behind me and grab the hydration hose.  i can keep casting if i wanted.  i can certainly keep kicking my feet.    i bought an insulated pack that gives me about 4 hours of ice cold water, and the remaining 4 hours is "not hot" water.,  

[gim]

12 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

If I was on a boat, I’d bring a camp stove!  Haha. 

 

I've fished off of a launch for walleyes using slip bobbers many times and they always have a propane grill on board.  Would be more difficult on a smaller boat but with a portable one it probably could be done.  John Gillespie does it on his show all time since he is sponsored by Johnsonville.

[Darth-Baiter]

mmmm...BRAUTS!

[BustedSwimbait]

I'll try and bring a snack and drinks if I'm being out longer than 4 hours. When I do, usually consists of meat sticks, cheese, hot Cheetos or Doritos, and couple beers. Need something that's popable and don't have to stop and sit.

[the reel ess]

I usually only fish 3-4 hours max. So no, I just bring water. I love coffee. But if I'm going early, I just drink about half a 5 hour energy and that lasts longer than coffee.

[river-rat]

I bring two sandwiches, some Clif Bars, and water. In the winter I'll have a thermos of coffee.

 

In the summer I'll throw a few oranges in the ice chest with some Biolyte Liquid IV electrolyte drinks. 

 

[you]

Usually bring a banana and a sandwich, then completely forget about eating until the drive home.

 

I like to joke that my kayak gets about 10 miles per sandwich. Time to get a fitness tracker and see how accurate that estimate is.

[TOXIC]

I learned a valuable lesson about staying hydrated.  I fished a summer tournament solo and packed what I thought were enough waters.  One of the tournament sponsors was Monster Energy Drinks.  They had a huge cooler full of them free for the taking at blast off.  I thought it would be great for me to try them out flavor by flavor over time so I grabbed 6 or 7 of them and threw them in the boat cooler with every intention of taking them home.  Well, it was super hot and I ran out of water and I ended up drinking all of them.  I was shaking so bad I had a hard time loading my boat.  Lesson learned.  

[TriStateBassin106]

I bring a little cooler that I store my drinks/food on my 10ft bass raider during a day trip, I usually pack some water/energy drinks like gatorade and a peanut butter and jelly/cold cut sandwich. I'm usually not that hungry when on the water but I will take time to stop and eat for a little bit. Especially if the fishing is tough. I'm there to fish really I try to eat breakfast before I leave. 

[Log Catcher]

I bring a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a couple of cookies. I also have plenty of water, Gatorade and a thermos jug of iced tea. I usually end up drinking the Gatorade on the way home and then a bottle of water.

[volzfan59]

When I was tournament fishing I always carried that I eat on the run between spots. Now I only fish half days so it's pretty much water and one soft drink for the ride home. 

[txchaser]

Summer:
1/2 gallon of water that almost always ends up with Nuun electrolytes

6 cans of flavored water, Waterloo, no sugar or sweetners. Some carbonated some not. 

2-3 Energy drinks (Runa, Celsius) 

Quart bag of bacon. Super calorie dense, can jam some in my mouth somewhere in between something. Probably a 1/4 to 1/3 lb. It's a lot. 

1/2 quart bag of pecans

 

Winter:

Water gets cut in half

24oz of coffee in a thermos + whatever is in my cup... Usually a total of 48oz. 

Plus the food.

 

I've tried everything from a big production of thai chicken skewers to just forgetting to eat altogether, and this seems to be the happy mix for me. Sugar/carbs leaves me feeling kind sleepy and slow. 

 

 

[Junk Fisherman]

On 8/20/2023 at 6:58 AM, FishTax said:

Do you bring food with you on fishing trips? If so, what do you bring? 

 

I usually only bring peanut butter crackers and water but am curious to see what others do. 

I always bring a thermos of coffee, ice water if it's hot and I'm concerned about dehydration, and a few pieces of whatever fruit we have in the house.  My diet has always matched intermittent fasting so I never eat during the day except a piece of fruit or a granola bar if my blood sugar is too low and I'm sluggish.  I always throw some granola bars in the boat at the start of the season.   

[Swamp Girl]

Heck, yeah, I eat! Launching at fourish a.m. and paddling makes me hungry and hankering, but because canoes are wet, I stick with Kind bars, which come sealed in plastic, and I try to eat them in three or four bites before they're as soggy as everything else. 

 

However, grilling some Johnsonville brats sounds mighty fine. 

[Mobasser]

I will say I eat very little in this hot weather. I like to start very early, and eat a light breakfast before I go. Eating even one sandwich in the heat tends to slow me down.

[N Florida Mike]

On the 3-4 hours trips I take no food- just water.

Full day trips I’ll take waters, 1 sammich, usually turkey , a snicker bar, nabs, and a coke zero for the ride home…

[Darth-Baiter]

4 hours ago, ol'crickety said:

Heck, yeah, I eat! Launching at fourish a.m. and paddling makes me hungry and hankering, but because canoes are wet, I stick with Kind bars, which come sealed in plastic, and I try to eat them in three or four bites before they're as soggy as everything else. 

 

However, grilling some Johnsonville brats sounds mighty fine. 

 

 

i dont know how many times i have wished a food-boat would drive by yelling, "anyone want a burrito?...$10!!!".  

 

i dont eat much.  i understand the wetness thing.  last time i put a pristine cup of coffee into the cup holder and a bass bled into it.  hhahaha...nope!  not drinking that.

[Swamp Girl]

40 minutes ago, Darth-Baiter said:

 

 

i dont know how many times i have wished a food-boat would drive by yelling, "anyone want a burrito?...$10!!!".  

 

i dont eat much.  i understand the wetness thing.  last time i put a pristine cup of coffee into the cup holder and a bass bled into it.  hhahaha...nope!  not drinking that.

 

I think about the bass boaters, so high and dry, and I whimper. Then I think about the wakes from the jet skis and pontoon boats and I say, "Whew!"

[Fishing_Rod]

Greetings All,

Many of the regional waters are a bit of a drive to reach. Most have no services available either on-site or nearby, so yes, I bring food and plenty of drinking water. The ample water can be an Arizona thing.

 

My typical preferred portable travel meal is a carne asada burrito. It is a grilled flank steak sliced up nicely with guacamole and fresh pico de gallo. Very tasty, very convenient, yummy for the tummy too. There are several places that are open on the early side to accommodate those departure times. Of course there is the always available fast food places too where you can find a solid breakfast. I usually grab something to go so as to not disturb my crew. The weekends are pretty special for all of us, we are crazy busy during the week.

 

Oooh, typing this out is allowing my mind to wander off towards another weekend angling adventure. Be well and Cheers!

[FishTax]

21 hours ago, txchaser said:

Summer:
1/2 gallon of water that almost always ends up with Nuun electrolytes

6 cans of flavored water, Waterloo, no sugar or sweetners. Some carbonated some not. 

2-3 Energy drinks (Runa, Celsius) 

Quart bag of bacon. Super calorie dense, can jam some in my mouth somewhere in between something. Probably a 1/4 to 1/3 lb. It's a lot. 

1/2 quart bag of pecans

 

Winter:

Water gets cut in half

24oz of coffee in a thermos + whatever is in my cup... Usually a total of 48oz. 

Plus the food.

 

I've tried everything from a big production of thai chicken skewers to just forgetting to eat altogether, and this seems to be the happy mix for me. Sugar/carbs leaves me feeling kind sleepy and slow. 

 

 

This has to be the winner. What a spread! I do like Waterloo drinks, and of course bacon..

I wonder if the bacon grease transfers to lures and increases catch rates?