Feed the beast - OTW Fuel - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Denis_Ruso · 05-08-2018, 09:32 AM

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 · 05-08-2018, 09:56 AM

Weed and coconut water is all I need

summers in kuwait · 05-08-2018, 10:10 AM

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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 · 05-08-2018, 11:34 AM

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 · 05-08-2018, 11:51 AM

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 · 05-08-2018, 12:37 PM

Water
Coffee
Gatorade
cheese sammiches
cheese n crackers

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

PapaDave · 05-08-2018, 12:51 PM

You guy's eat when you're fishing?

stevie951 · 05-08-2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

You guy's eat when you're fishing?

Right? My list usually consists of a 6 pack, or a 1/5 of Rum.. Then some chicken sandwiches from Jack just in case

stevie951 · 05-08-2018, 02:14 PM

However, this dude I follow on IG that fishes locally posted these things up..

http://www.omeals.com

Steam vented, self heating pre packaged meals.. Pretty cool.. Not sure if he is up on these boards so here is his pic OTW.. Hope this helps!

TJones · 05-08-2018, 02:55 PM

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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?

TJones · 05-08-2018, 02:58 PM

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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 · 05-08-2018, 03:02 PM

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

Dannowar · 05-08-2018, 03:04 PM

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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 · 05-08-2018, 03:12 PM

BANANAS!

Iceman · 05-08-2018, 03:19 PM

RX Bars are great fuel and tasty

has become my go to to bring along.

Flounder · 05-08-2018, 05:57 PM

I usually head out with 40oz of ice water energy drink and a 6 pack for LJ, Breakfast burrito on my way out the door. Come back when I get hungry usually around 1-2 if i brought food like those MRE's the gf might disown me. If im local just a few brews or H2O.

FISH11 · 05-08-2018, 10:01 PM

Every trip I take whether on a lake or La Jolla, I always take the same necessary items. In my soft sided cooler are 6 beers (usually Tecate original), a Ham and Pepper Jack cheese sandwich from home or a Subway sandwich, an apple, granola bar, and a bottle of water (to rinse off the screen on my FF). Any time I'm going to be out on the water from 6 to 11 hours, I have to eat something because of the physical work out either on my Hobie Revo or padding my Malibu X Factor. Some times you don't get to eat when you want to. In this picture I had trolled and drifted many hours, I was just about ready to call it a day. I thought I would stop and finally eat my sandwich and have another beer. I still had my flylined mac out and stopped in the area were we usually make bait just outside the boundary. I get my sandwich and the beer and before I can even take a bite or open the new beer the reel start to scream. I put the sandwich inside the top portion of my PFD and start to bring this beautiful Yellow on board. When I was done I finally got to enjoy the sandwich and beer before heading in. It made a wonderful lunch and got a great picture of the fish and of the Kayak heading in with the 34 lb Yellow sticking out of the Fish Kill Bag. That is one of my favorite pictures.

dpricenator · 05-09-2018, 06:01 AM

Yeah, that's an awesome picture.

I always bring 3 or 4 hearty Granola bars, like the kind full of whole nuts, and a few bottles of water. Otherwise, I usually bring along a couple left handed cigarettes. They make my eyes all squinty, so it keeps the sun out.

makobob · 05-09-2018, 07:12 AM

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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 · 05-09-2018, 08:14 AM

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...)

05-08-2018, 09:32 AM	#1
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Feed the beast - OTW Fuel 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? __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

05-08-2018, 09:56 AM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Weed and coconut water is all I need __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

05-08-2018, 11:51 AM	#5
Druko Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 205	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 __________________ "It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live" Marcus Aurelius

05-08-2018, 12:51 PM	#7
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	You guy's eat when you're fishing? __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

05-08-2018, 03:12 PM	#14
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	BANANAS! __________________

05-08-2018, 11:34 AM	#4
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	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.

05-08-2018, 12:37 PM	#6
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,359	Water Coffee Gatorade cheese sammiches cheese n crackers I try to avoid anything that might hasten a need to poop

05-08-2018, 03:02 PM	#12
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I live on bags of beef jerky in various flavors...

05-08-2018, 03:19 PM	#15
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	RX Bars are great fuel and tasty has become my go to to bring along. __________________

05-08-2018, 05:57 PM	#16
Flounder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 101	I usually head out with 40oz of ice water energy drink and a 6 pack for LJ, Breakfast burrito on my way out the door. Come back when I get hungry usually around 1-2 if i brought food like those MRE's the gf might disown me. If im local just a few brews or H2O.

05-09-2018, 06:01 AM	#18
dpricenator Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: South OC Posts: 120	Yeah, that's an awesome picture. I always bring 3 or 4 hearty Granola bars, like the kind full of whole nuts, and a few bottles of water. Otherwise, I usually bring along a couple left handed cigarettes. They make my eyes all squinty, so it keeps the sun out.

05-09-2018, 08:14 AM	#20
mattamatta Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 34	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...)