Feed the beast - OTW Fuel

[Denis_Ruso]

Haven't seen much discussion on here about food. Personally while on the water, I find the key to lasting a long time fishing is bringing A LOT of food/snacks. Being well fed on the water is key for me for keeping my mood and energy level on the water.

Typically I settle for whatever the gas station stocks on the way to the launch. However, more recently I have experimented with ordering some more natural and less sugary options online such as Kind Bars and dried fruit.

Does anyone else order on the water snacks in bulk? What do you bring out on the water to feed the beast?

[Dannowar]

Weed and coconut water is all I need

[summers in kuwait]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Weed and coconut water is all I need

Bare necessities!

For my usual La Jolla trips, I pretty much always bring:

1 Nalgene of Water
1 Matte or Tea
2 hardboiled eggs
2 snack bars
ginger or mango chews
1 pack of seeds

During summer months or on longer trips, I pack beer and a sandwich or leftover pizza from Blind Lady Ale House.

Some natural bars choices that are pretty good:

Bobo bars
Larabar
Kind
Raw Revolution
Oatmega
Niibar
Perfect Bar

[ProfessorLongArms]

I’m a bit of a Trader Joe’s commercial out there.
I’m usually on the road at four in the morning to get to my spot, and I down one of their Sandwich wraps in the car with a canned coffee. For a day that ends around 2 PM, are usually keep 2 to 3 Cliff bars, a couple of caffeinated drinks, a couple of coconut waters, and a wrap for around noon liter of water.

[Druko]

These are my go-to's when on the water

1. Water
2. Gatorade
3. Protein Bars
4. Tuna Wraps (Trader Joes)
5. Peanut Butter Protein Granola ( Trader Joes)
6. Sunflower seeds

[Hunters Pa]

Water
Coffee
Gatorade
cheese sammiches
cheese n crackers

I try to avoid anything that might hasten a need to poop

[TJones]

Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

I’m a bit of a Trader Joe’s commercial out there.
I’m usually on the road at four in the morning to get to my spot, and I down one of their Sandwich wraps in the car with a canned coffee. For a day that ends around 2 PM, are usually keep 2 to 3 Cliff bars, a couple of caffeinated drinks, a couple of coconut waters, and a wrap for around noon liter of water.

Pm if you want to explore down south. I’ll do my best to get your cherry popped. I hope Kev and Hec ain’t reading this? 😳

[Baja_Traveler]

I live on bags of beef jerky in various flavors...

[TJones]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Weed and coconut water is all I need

Anyway we could hook up, get zooted, and then let me slip your SIM card into my unit to download all your co ordinates?

[Dannowar]

Originally Posted by TJones

Anyway we could hook up, get zooted, and then let me slip your SIM card into my unit to download all your co ordinates?

You're gonna have to talk dirtier than that....

[Dirty Curti]

BANANAS!

[Iceman]

RX Bars are great fuel and tasty has become my go to to bring along.

[makobob]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Weed and coconut water is all I need

Danno I read that as kelp and sea water amigo. Tight Lines and I know you will enjoy mako-ville. And I like smoked fish myself

[mattamatta]

I haven't done it yet, but I've had this idea to start out the day by catching some (hopefully) big mackerel when making bait, fillet one then and there, and start it curing in salt/vinegar to make some fresh shime saba (cured mackerel sashimi). Should be just about ready by lunch time.

I actually brought a baggie full of salt and a bottle of rice vinegar last time I went out, but didn't end up trying it, even though I caught a solid mackerel (the only thing biting that day...)

[Mr. NiceGuy]

A small bottle of water is enough for me when I'm fishing, but not necessary.

After landing, it's nice to grab a sandwich or egg & ham bagel, etc., and maybe a coffee or a beer as a treat after a beautiful morning fishing.

If I'm near Shelter Island, I like the sausages & beer at the public fishing pier. Point Loma Seafood is good too, relaxing on the outdoor deck upstairs with coffee and a plate of french fries. Good burgers, Italian food and dive bars nearby. Living Room Coffee shop for a pastry & coffee. The restaurant next to the La Jolla Shores launch has good margaritas. The breakfast & coffee shop at the corner of La Jolla Village Dr is good too. Dana Point Landing makes great sandwiches and the beer is cold. Nice to sit on the patio and watch the harbor. If I have shopping to do at Squidco, I like Volare restaurant next door.

NSFW, but I like the music and ambiance after fishing. It's a beautiful song: http://www.pbase.com/click_hamilton/image/116118885
If music is food that feeds the heart and soul, here's another OTW song I like: http://www.pbase.com/click_hamilton/image/100014185

Life is as sweet as we let it.

[jruiz]

No food. Just keep hydrated. You ever felt a persistent turtle head 2-3 miles from launch?. No thank you.

[Phishphood]

Originally Posted by mattamatta

I haven't done it yet, but I've had this idea to start out the day by catching some (hopefully) big mackerel when making bait, fillet one then and there, and start it curing in salt/vinegar to make some fresh shime saba (cured mackerel sashimi). Should be just about ready by lunch time.

I actually brought a baggie full of salt and a bottle of rice vinegar last time I went out, but didn't end up trying it, even though I caught a solid mackerel (the only thing biting that day...)

Don't forget to remove that outer skin layer....But I definitely might try that. Might also want to bring out a small baggie of cooked rice and a baggie of ice to keep the curing mac meat in.

Personally I usually bring about 20oz of water I rarely ever touch. Just started bringing an RX bar in my PFD pocket for a snack if I get hungry. Usually just don't eat or drink anything from the 0600 launch til about 1300...if I brought food and drink my wife would definitely have a problem with how long I stay out at la jolla...

[Denis_Ruso]

Incase anyone was interested in the follow-up for Omeals. I tried one on the water this weekend and man having a warm meal makes all the difference on the water. All of a sudden I can stay out all day.

The meal does heat up quickly to a warm temperature. Taste is decent considering there's a 2-3 year shelf life on these things. The serving is only 8oz which I felt wasn't enough for a full meal. They need to make double servings of this stuff. But having this and a bag of trail mix or mixed nuts is enough to keep my energy level and enthusiasm for getting skunked all day.

I am ordering a dozen in different flavors for the next Baja trip and seeing if I still like it.

[equyst]

Water
Gatorade
cheese n crackers

[alanw]

I'm on the water 6-8 hours so I always bring a sandwich and water. Also usually beer, soda, and some snack like trailmix.