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Handymansd · 03-06-2008, 12:15 PM

Since ice will be difficult to keep the filets... and cervesa'a for up to 3 days... should we plan on blocks instead of cubed or crushed? Just Wondering...

I also have a two person tent that I could share if needed, it is a nice Mountain Hardware conversion tent... it will sleep three, but only if I know you better!

it is the four seasons of tents... no pun intended...

Who all will be bringing stoves that they are willing to share so that we do not have 30 different stoves? I have one, but did not know if I should bring it or not.

Does anyone have information on 12V solar chargers for VHF, batteries, etc?

I have never been on a trip like this, so I am just trying to be prepared, as you can tell I have lots of questions...

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Thanks in advance!

peguinpower · 03-06-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Handymansd

I have never been on a trip like this, so I am just trying to be prepared, as you can tell I have lots of questions...

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Thanks in advance!

Opportunity favors the prepared!

I believe there are fire pits and fire wood for sale. The stoves wont be too important except for coffee or some instant food.

If you are making fresh food meals, cutting board, your knife, a pot and frying pan. If you will go the Boyardee (MRE's) way, single pot will do. Dump foil packs in hot water or just re-heat.

I have no idea how to keep fish in a trip like this. Would appreciate advise. Dont think the ice in the cooler thing will work out for three days.

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Zed · 03-06-2008, 01:01 PM

This is obviously not a meat trip.
Think about the logistics of keeping fish.

This is very similar to an extended stay in MEX. You will not have a freezer and you will not have unlimited ice. Take what you want and eat what you take. If you're thinking of stocking up on filets, maybe you might want to just get on a Sport Boat with your $185.

Or, dump some fish on this Parker I keep reading about. That must be the reason for it being there.

tylerdurden · 03-06-2008, 01:08 PM

I haven't done a ferry trip to Cat either but...

Does the ferry allow dry ice in an icechest? If they do that could help with the fish storage problem if we get so lucky. I couldn't find any info on the ferry website about that. For a 3 day trip I don't think we'll need extra ice, if we stock the ice chest well before hand. I've done 3 day baja trips and the ice has been fine. Bring lots and possibly blocked ice. Maybe cut down on the beer and bring harder stuff to conserve icechest space for blocked ice and fish.

Andy (Iceman) collected all of our emails, I believe so we can organize things through email.

Don't count on the guys in the parker for storage. They are bringing at least 3 guys and fish/kayak/camping gear. They will likely already be cramped for space.

This trip is more of an adventure than a meat trip. I do hope we hit the ghosts, but you never know.

Holy Mackerel · 03-06-2008, 01:09 PM

You mean there is no where to plug in my vacuum sealer?

I think your standard 5 day cooler with ICE BLOCKS will be fine... I do not plan to keep any fish, unless it is a big arse WSB, but I can't seem to catch those lately,

so my cooler will be for beer and sodies... Any other fish I catch will be released, or will be harvested responsibly hopefully for some sort of community beer badder taco night(s)...

madscientist · 03-06-2008, 01:19 PM

Yeah, we'll be tight on space on the boat, what with my beer and Mike's KY.

Zed · 03-06-2008, 04:39 PM

I'm sure come Monday we'll have quite a email spam-war going with the 30 involved.

But, weight is some issue. The amount of gear per person isn't unlimited. So the 5-day cooler could be at a cost of other gear. And I know we tote around a lot of gear. Since Propane is NOT allowed on the boat, I bet dry ice isn't either.

Whatever is not in/on your yak is shuttled to the site. Think 30x whatever you bring. Maybe they have a moving van, or something. I guess they have the few hours we'll be on the water to shuttle, but that's getting into Corps of Engineers type of undertaking.

Think minimal. You see how well Tman and Grego want to share space already. And Holy Mack, I'll/we'll have some pre-made batter ready. For, you know, just in case someone wants to have their big-ass fish feed the group.

Z

bluesquids · 03-06-2008, 05:09 PM

I've spoken to DFG regarding WSB possession over there. You're only allowed one in possession for the trip that time of year. Unless you consume it or gift it. You might want to release an early schooly in hopes for a bigger one later. And also plan to target other species.
You can pick up more ice in the village for the ride home.

Grego · 03-07-2008, 10:17 AM

Be sure to bring heavy duty foil, not the cheap walmart crap or standard kind to be used in an oven. You can wrap fish and other edible creatures (land/sea) in it and throw it on top of a wooden fire.

Back when I fought in panama and the gulf, that foil was standard in our survival kits for cooking, collecting water, and as a signaling device. We would raid the rear echelon guys for the foil

Zed · 03-07-2008, 10:30 AM

Yeah grego, that's why I'll always share my hooch.

Speakin of critters, I might bring my dutch oven. I have a good recipe.

Ingredients: (serves 3800 people)

3 medium sized camels
½ ton salt
500 bushels potatoes
1 ton pepper
200 bushels carrots
3000 sprigs parsley
2 small rabbits
1000 gallons brown gravy
Preparation:
Cut camels into bite sized pieces, cube vegetables (this may take awhile so start early). Place meat into pan and cover with 1000 gallons of brown gravy. Simmer slowly for 4 weeks. Garnish with Parsley. If more are expected add 2 rabbits. Mr. McGregor’s Note: I haven’t tried this recipe as I have been having trouble obtaining the camels but you may have better luck.

We can probably substitute the buffalo for camels, since there's no camels on Cat. So remember to pack light so I can bring all these ingredients.

kurt · 03-07-2008, 10:49 AM

5 buffalo = 3 camels

03-06-2008, 12:15 PM	#1
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Since ice will be difficult to keep the filets... and cervesa'a for up to 3 days... should we plan on blocks instead of cubed or crushed? Just Wondering... I also have a two person tent that I could share if needed, it is a nice Mountain Hardware conversion tent... it will sleep three, but only if I know you better! it is the four seasons of tents... no pun intended... Who all will be bringing stoves that they are willing to share so that we do not have 30 different stoves? I have one, but did not know if I should bring it or not. Does anyone have information on 12V solar chargers for VHF, batteries, etc? I have never been on a trip like this, so I am just trying to be prepared, as you can tell I have lots of questions.... Thanks in advance! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

03-06-2008, 01:08 PM	#4
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I haven't done a ferry trip to Cat either but... Does the ferry allow dry ice in an icechest? If they do that could help with the fish storage problem if we get so lucky. I couldn't find any info on the ferry website about that. For a 3 day trip I don't think we'll need extra ice, if we stock the ice chest well before hand. I've done 3 day baja trips and the ice has been fine. Bring lots and possibly blocked ice. Maybe cut down on the beer and bring harder stuff to conserve icechest space for blocked ice and fish. Andy (Iceman) collected all of our emails, I believe so we can organize things through email. Don't count on the guys in the parker for storage. They are bringing at least 3 guys and fish/kayak/camping gear. They will likely already be cramped for space. This trip is more of an adventure than a meat trip. I do hope we hit the ghosts, but you never know. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th. Last edited by tylerdurden; 03-06-2008 at 01:17 PM. Reason: more thoughts

03-06-2008, 01:19 PM	#6
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Yeah, we'll be tight on space on the boat, what with my beer and Mike's KY. __________________

03-06-2008, 05:09 PM	#8
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	I've spoken to DFG regarding WSB possession over there. You're only allowed one in possession for the trip that time of year. Unless you consume it or gift it. You might want to release an early schooly in hopes for a bigger one later. And also plan to target other species. You can pick up more ice in the village for the ride home. __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

03-06-2008, 01:01 PM	#3
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	This is obviously not a meat trip. Think about the logistics of keeping fish. This is very similar to an extended stay in MEX. You will not have a freezer and you will not have unlimited ice. Take what you want and eat what you take. If you're thinking of stocking up on filets, maybe you might want to just get on a Sport Boat with your $185. Or, dump some fish on this Parker I keep reading about. That must be the reason for it being there.

03-06-2008, 01:09 PM	#5
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	You mean there is no where to plug in my vacuum sealer? I think your standard 5 day cooler with ICE BLOCKS will be fine... I do not plan to keep any fish, unless it is a big arse WSB, but I can't seem to catch those lately, so my cooler will be for beer and sodies... Any other fish I catch will be released, or will be harvested responsibly hopefully for some sort of community beer badder taco night(s)...

03-06-2008, 04:39 PM	#7
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	I'm sure come Monday we'll have quite a email spam-war going with the 30 involved. But, weight is some issue. The amount of gear per person isn't unlimited. So the 5-day cooler could be at a cost of other gear. And I know we tote around a lot of gear. Since Propane is NOT allowed on the boat, I bet dry ice isn't either. Whatever is not in/on your yak is shuttled to the site. Think 30x whatever you bring. Maybe they have a moving van, or something. I guess they have the few hours we'll be on the water to shuttle, but that's getting into Corps of Engineers type of undertaking. Think minimal. You see how well Tman and Grego want to share space already. And Holy Mack, I'll/we'll have some pre-made batter ready. For, you know, just in case someone wants to have their big-ass fish feed the group. Z

03-07-2008, 10:17 AM	#9
Grego Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 446	Be sure to bring heavy duty foil, not the cheap walmart crap or standard kind to be used in an oven. You can wrap fish and other edible creatures (land/sea) in it and throw it on top of a wooden fire. Back when I fought in panama and the gulf, that foil was standard in our survival kits for cooking, collecting water, and as a signaling device. We would raid the rear echelon guys for the foil

03-07-2008, 10:30 AM	#10
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Yeah grego, that's why I'll always share my hooch. Speakin of critters, I might bring my dutch oven. I have a good recipe. Ingredients: (serves 3800 people) 3 medium sized camels ½ ton salt 500 bushels potatoes 1 ton pepper 200 bushels carrots 3000 sprigs parsley 2 small rabbits 1000 gallons brown gravy Preparation: Cut camels into bite sized pieces, cube vegetables (this may take awhile so start early). Place meat into pan and cover with 1000 gallons of brown gravy. Simmer slowly for 4 weeks. Garnish with Parsley. If more are expected add 2 rabbits. Mr. McGregor’s Note: I haven’t tried this recipe as I have been having trouble obtaining the camels but you may have better luck. We can probably substitute the buffalo for camels, since there's no camels on Cat. So remember to pack light so I can bring all these ingredients.

03-07-2008, 10:49 AM	#11
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	5 buffalo = 3 camels