Just like when dressing for uncertain weather, or tackle at hand, the key to a satisfying on-water meal is selection and anticipation.

I had a really nice "fisherman's box lunch" in cabo last year. Partly why it was so good was because it had different elements. The sandwich wasn't that great, nor were the chips or fruit or dessert, and the soda and beer were just soda and beer. But i thought it was clever to offer a diversity of items to insure a better chance that something would be palatable.

That doesn't mean that you have to bring a whole f'ing fridge-load of food. Just bring a variety so that if one thing strikes out, you have a back up.

I've done a lot of kayakfishing over the past three years and one thing I've found to be true with respect to food while fishing. If your fishing really hard, there's no telling what type of cravings will creep up on you. You SHALL experience a shift in your food preferences when under stress. And if youre thinking about the chocolate donut you wish you had, then youre not concentrating on fishing.

Bottom line: anticipate nutritional needs, including cravings and hydration, and provide a selection that will satisfy your hunger under "race" conditions.

IMO: fried chicken, california rolls, chocolate donuts (winchell's not KK), doritos, and powerbars are pretty kind. And beer if i'm on a PB!