I have spent my fair share of time on the water and I know there are two types of anglers when it comes to food. There is the angler that stops fishing and lays out a full production to cook themselves a full blown meal, and then there is the snacker! I fall into the category of “the snacker”? It’s the easiest way to keep fishing and feed the beast of a belly after wading a few miles. So keep those waders and boots on, the rod rigged up and packs some of the snacks for easy grab and go. That way you have even more time on the water! Enjoy On The Water: Best Fishing Snacks
This should come as no surprise that the number one thing people enjoy taking on the river as a snack is Jerky. Here are a couple options mentioned.
Another “no-brainer”, and the second highest If you have a Winco Foods near you, their bulk section of nuts and dried fruit is a great place to build your own trail mix snack pack!
Why eat just a plain granola bar when you can amp it up with a little extra protein and whole food goodness. Here are some of the bars worth grabbing!
Further down on the list than I thought it would be. But everyone knows sharing a cold beer in the summer while fishing is absolutely the best. A few of our favorites.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth and enjoying your jaws watering from some candy, here are a few on the water options that are easy to eat and share!
PB&J – Connect with your inner child and since you’re now an adult you can wash what’s stuck to the roof of your mouth down with one of the refreshing beers listed above.
String Cheese, Cheese packs
Sour patch kids!
Apples & Other Fruit
Huge shout out to our Instagram friends for sending in responses and helping us spread the news on Mayne some new snacks worth trying! @daxwilsend, @wcdunn, @pierreduski, @jonnynorseman, @trailmix, @nymphhead, @gingerqueensadie, @theoldmaneverglades, @stealurfly, @ross.colligan, @current_fly_co, @bowersgotthepower, @samphillips3, @anthbick
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