What do you guys eat during a tournament? 2024
hawgenvy reply :
Been fishing in some local club tournaments lately, and after I finally organize brilliantly my bait choices for the trip, I do have some difficulty deciding on the ideal lunch or snack. I fish hard and have to force myself to sit down and eat some lunch on the boat. I want something quick, satisfying, not messy, not soggy, and healthy enough. Actually, I was thinking of a chocolate bar sandwich on a baguette -- like they do in France -- for next time. (Or sardines? Might attract bass better than Bang.)
I realize this is a cheesy topic, but I really am interested in what you guys bring along to eat for a long day on the water. Hoping to get some new ideas.
(My last co-angler said he eats the same soggy ham sandwich on white bread every fishing trip for the past 20 years. Yuck.)
Thanks!
Basspro3106 reply :
I used to drink coffee and have a banana or two on the boat til that faithful day in September.
Had the boat launch been 10 seconds further from where I was at. I would have had to drop a five pounder in the live well.
Now I stick with a monster and some granola bars.
MountainMan83 reply :
I don't normally eat much when out on the water, but when I do I enjoy turkey/deer/beef jerky, pepperoni rolls, trail mix, and a banana or apple.
soflabasser reply :
I usually bring a couple protein bars,whole wheat sandwiches,and a couple water bottles with me when I plan to fish for several hours.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Same thing I eat during a normal day, PB&J's along with a couple waters and probably a Monster.
XzyluM reply :
I just take a few bottles of Powerade and water to drink and something to snack on like trail mix or crackers.
Fishinthefish reply :
I have a healthy smoothie I keep on ice, i use it throughout the course of my every day life to skip meals to save calories. Other than that I bring water, and some type of energy drink if it's going to be an early trip or a late trip with little to no sleep.
davecon reply :
Cuban sandwich
BrianinMD reply :
Just take a couple protein bars and water. I am a co so I will not take anything that will stain the boat. The bars are quick, easy and keep me going for the day.
gardnerjigman reply :
Unless I have something left over from the night before that is easy to eat in a boat PB&J gets the nod. Usually have a pack or 2 of peanut butter crackers for when we make runs too.
sprint61 reply :
Jerky and nabs
buzzed bait reply :
i don't fish tournaments, but do fish for 6-8 hours at a time from the yak. i usually take some jerky, granny smith apples and whatever chips or crackers i can find in the pantry.
usually have plenty of water too.
Mike L reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 8:23 PM, BrianinMD said:Just take a couple protein bars and water. I am a co so I will not take anything that will stain the boat. The bars are quick, easy and keep me going for the day.
Ditto
Mike
geo g reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 1:59 PM, Bluebasser86 said:Same thing I eat during a normal day, PB&J's along with a couple waters and probably a Monster.
X 2 on this one. Hard to beat a couple of good PB&J's!!!!! and lots of Ice Water.
"hamma" reply :
I used to take chicken wings and a couple granola bars with water and a gatorade, just put the wings in a ziplock,..they arent bad cold and the bones are biodegradeable
Bass newb reply :
Ice chest has smoked ham provalone motzarella lettuce and miracle whip in it, and 15 grain pepperidge farm bread. That makes a mean sandwich.
junyer357 reply :
I dont fish tourneys but am often on water 8hrs or so in spring and fall. I keep more than plenty of gatorade and water on ice in cooler. Normally i get a biscuit on the way and just grab some crackers, granola bars, and a can of chips out of my work snack stash i keep in my truck. Its what i snack on everyday at work.
Dr. G reply :
Granola Bars, PB&Js, Monster and Water
Catt reply :
Boudin, couple boiled eggs, ham, chesse, crackers, Promise Land milk, Gatorade.
What ever I feel like after breakfast!
JOBU2 reply :
Cold pizza beats those healthy protein bars any day. Eat anytime you're in a no wake zone, if possible.
Gatorade or water to drink.
hawgenvy reply :
Thanks guys! Pretty much everyone keeps it simple, except for Bass newb who fishes from a paddleboard yet takes along half a grocery store, and Catt, who brings boudin, which is Cajun magic. Tight lines folks -- er, after the ice melts.
BassWhole! reply :
2 lightly buttered plain bagels, Enteman's PopEms, large black cofee, turkey and swiss on a hero (that's a hogie for ya'll), a little mayo, salt and pepper, Utz salt and vinegar potatoe chips, can of Coke, large orange Gatorade, large Deer Park water. That's for Salt water tournaments. Winning makes me hungry. LMB is a very reduced version of the same.
Felix77 reply :
J._Bricker reply :
Snickers candy bars. Hey, my doctor says they're a healthy choice 
. Always bring jerky, but rarely eat it and water and sugarfree Red Bull. The flask with Mr.Walker is for when the boat's back on the trailer....
Bass newb reply :
On 2/10/2016 at 10:14 AM, hawgenvy said:Thanks guys! Pretty much everyone keeps it simple, except for Bass newb who fishes from a paddleboard yet takes along half a grocery store, and Catt, who brings boudin, which is Cajun magic. Tight lines folks -- er, after the ice melts.
Dude, that's sandwich fixins' in the cooler of my new boat. Couldn't be much simpler other than that other than denying myseld the pleasure of miracle whip.
Big boys' gotta eat.
bonzai22 reply :
Monster first thing in the morning then for lunch a sandwich and soda or water depending on what the weather is like.
corn-on-the-rob reply :
lunch meat sandwiches, gatorades, and pop tarts are the only things ever on the boat.
Skeeter Dan reply :
Spam and Crackers, Beef Jerky, Water and Diet Coke.
WIGuide reply :
I usually cap my breakfast off with a monster on the ride to the tourney. Helps keep me sharper considering how early we have to get up sometimes. For food/drink, I'll take a mix of Gatorade and water, a meal replacement shake (ensure or generic) and a payday/100 grand/ or nut roll. During tournaments I want to be efficient as possible so I go bare bones but keep just enough to prevent my metabolism from slowing down and to keep me energized. If I'm not fishing a tournament, I'll take some Nature Valley snacks with too. Their breakfast biscuts are good, as well as their granola bars and breakfast on the go packs that have nuts and dried fruit. I might take a sandwich or two, but the other is what you'll find in my boat day in and day out.
ww2farmer reply :
I used to NOT eat during an 8 hour tournament at all, but over the last couple years, I find it's a must. Especially since I started doing it my energy levels are up at the end of the day, and other assorted things like a headache or losing my concentration during a tough grind are gone. I usually have a PB&J sandwich, some beef jerky,a granola bar and/or a small bag of nuts like roasted almonds,and I really like a little fruit mixed in, my favorites are the little "Halos" manderian oranges, along with plenty of water, and at least one bottle of Gatoraid if it it's hot out. I avoid drinking soda on the water, but I keep a bottle with my along with some tylenol in case I do get a headache. I try to make sure I have ate BEFORE we start too, a quick bowl of unsweetened cereal before I leave the house in the morning usually does the trick. That 8 hours of fishing is only part of the day for me, most tournament days for me are 12-14 hours since I run most of the tournaments I fish in. It's not good to be active that long with out something to eat...........even though I have plenty of "reserves" LOL.....still have to put gas in the tank.
Sam reply :
Protein. You need protein to keep up your energy level.
A PB&J sandwich or just a peanut butter sandwich hits the spot.
You can snack on them; have one or two for lunch; have one on the way home.
No worry about having them on ice and they are easy to store.
Whatever you decide to do make it a strong protein snack.
Carbs will put you to sleep as will sugar so avoid the sugar drinks and hit the water.
Mosster47 reply :
I eat a protein bar before we launch. I take two cliff bars, a 32oz Gatorade, and 32oz water. I eat and drink when the big motor is running.
WPCfishing reply :
Gatorade, Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches. Good energy, no heart burn.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
Some kind of mix of carbs and protein along with water or Gatorade. Pbj works but I get tired of it.
lmoore reply :
To add a little tip to this. I find that if I wrap a sandwich in paper towels before putting it in the ziplock, it won't get quite so soggy in the cooler. Worth a try if you like to eat sandwiches.
I used to do like ww2 and not eat or drink anything during tournaments, but I was fishing one time and went to jump to the trolling motor and nearly passed out. Have always made a point to sit and eat something and drink plenty of water since then.
Bass newb reply :
On 2/20/2016 at 12:31 AM, lmoore said:To add a little tip to this. I find that if I wrap a sandwich in paper towels before putting it in the ziplock, it won't get quite so soggy in the cooler. Worth a try if you like to eat sandwiches.
I used to do like ww2 and not eat or drink anything during tournaments, but I was fishing one time and went to jump to the trolling motor and nearly passed out. Have always made a point to sit and eat something and drink plenty of water since then.
Keep the bread separate from the cheese, meat, and condiments yo. That's how you keep it fresh.
junyer357 reply :
I have recently began using just good deli meat, cheese and wrapping it in tortilla bread. I found that if a use a good quality deli meat, i can skip condiments and it stays fresher without soggyness. I stole the idea from a prepackaged in the store by the deli meat packages called rev wrap. I will definitly be taking a few on long trips out this year.
lmoore reply :
On 2/20/2016 at 1:02 AM, Bass newb said:Keep the bread separate from the cheese, meat, and condiments yo. That's how you keep it fresh.
Like the idea, but I have a hard enough time reminding myself to stop and eat, I don't think I'll be taking the time to set up a Subway in the boat 
gulfcaptain reply :
I eat a big dinner, then have a pack of donunts and a Low Carb Monster with plenty of water through the day. No need to eat, need to get rid of them calories from the dinner before. We can live for 8 hrs without eating, staying hydrated is much more important. But if you must eat I like the cold pizza idea.
Bass newb reply :
On 2/20/2016 at 2:06 AM, lmoore said:Like the idea, but I have a hard enough time reminding myself to stop and eat, I don't think I'll be taking the time to set up a Subway in the boat
It ain't all that. You're making it more complicated tban necessary. Bread in one container, then fold up all your meat and cheese and whatever in another. Skip the condiments if you need to. Bread doesn't keep well with crap on it.
ethan-333 reply :
poptart on the drive. and a bag of powdered donuts throughout the day usually does the trick. and lots of water
Spankey reply :
I eat about the same things as most on here are eating. I just stay away from caffines, chocolate, ice tea and stuff like that. That stuff and the sun give me a headache.
dave reply :
A bit of advice on the mighty PB & J, spread the peanut butter on BOTH slices of the bread.
You're welcome.
BigSkyBasser reply :
A redbull on my way to the ramp and some cheap jerky. I have a really hard time remembering to eat when I'm fishing, so I'll try to stuff my face while we're making a run between spots.
Lawsonfishing1 reply :
I normally have a monster with the screw on lid a gaterade or two an a ham sandwich. an maybe a left over buisquts from hardes that I stuffed in my pocket on the way to the lake.
Fishes in trees reply :
On a fishing day, I generally have a slice or two of Casey's Breakfast Pizza and coffee. One the way, I will stop and buy a whole Subway Sandwich ( or its equivalent) Current favorite is a Subway club on wheat with plenty of veggies and mayo. Package it in 2 parts in zip lock bags in the cooler. Be real certain to seal the sip locks prior to putting them in the cooler. Cooler also contains a 6 pack of decent beer, currently Founders All Day IPA or Shiner Ruby Redbird are favorites. Water is stocked in the cooler at a ratio of 2 waters for every beer and I try to stay with that as I start consuming liquids. If I'm on the water by 8 or so I try to eat lunch around noon. If it is summertime and I won't be taking out until dark thirty, I'll eat the other half of the sandwich. I lay off on the barley pop about an hour and a half prior to taking out.
On the way home from the lake I frequently stop to eat. There are a couple of decent BBQ restaurants on the way home. 1 very good Mexican restaurant ( yes, there is such a thing as good mexican food, as compared to average mexican restaurant food) Sometimes the snack bar in a bowling alley gets the call, primarily because they have a big parking lot and sometimes parking is an issue when pulling your boat home. That particular bowling alley snack bar makes a mean breaded tenderloin sandwich and deep fried mushrooms.
Master Bait'r reply :
I have a tip for you PB&J guys. Use two eggo waffles as the bread- the little squares hold it in real nice and the waffles keep it from getting soggy throughout the day.
As as for my favorite boat eats, I usually go for granola bars, jerky, cookies fruit snacks and lots of water- things I can snack on quickly. I absolutely hate energy drinks like monster though- they make me want to hurl. Too sugary and weird tasting for me. If I had a bigger cooler though, I'd have a peanut butter and banana (or other fruits) smoothie or three on ice, nothing beats them for flavor and refreshment, and you can down one in about 20 seconds.
crypt reply :
monster rehab in the morning,I hate coffee. power bar.plenty of water.snack on fruit and then another power bar at lunch.eat healthy feel good longer.
heavyduty reply :
Nabs, trail mix, jerky. Usually eat a breakfast sandwich on the way. A good pick me up during hot days is a frozen 8-10oz cran grape bottle, they come in a six pack. Freeze them, keep in cooler, and by midday they are slushy and hit the spot!
A-Jay reply :
But I use Lite Mayo ~
A-Jay
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