Refreshments and Libations - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

CaptMike · 02-12-2008, 02:40 PM

Hey all,

Just wondering what your plan of attack was for refreshments on the boat. Although I don't drink a whole lot when fishing. I usually bring beer in cans when I'm fishing at a time that is appropriate to do so (aka once the sun's up.) When tubing or gunkholing I bring canned beer and lots of rum, not to mention water to avoid dehydration. I try to have beer in cans, especially since corona can now be found in cans, to avoid breakage and ensuing steppage and bleedage. What do you guys bring? Cheers!

RIJIMMY · 02-12-2008, 02:58 PM

80% - Im all about fishing when I am in the water and fish in the dark, close to shore/rocks and need 100% of my concentration. I live on coffee and energy drinks and water. Fishing is the greatest thing in the world, why would I need alcohol?

20% family time - Im all about safety so no booze for me. Soda and water. escpecially with people like you with beer and lots of rum, I need to watch out.

striperman36 · 02-12-2008, 03:11 PM

No booze on the boat, captain or crew. Crew on the way home, Captain when the boat is in the barn and clean.

mekcotuit · 02-12-2008, 03:16 PM

No booze on the boat....lots of responsibility/liability for the owner and or captain.

fishbones · 02-12-2008, 03:17 PM

Lot's of water and soda on the boat. Booze and running a boat just don't mix well. Boating is dangerous enough without being impaired. Add in a couple of guys casting plugs with razor sharp trebles and you'r asking for a trip to the ER. Plenty of time to drink at home or on the docks after fishing. I've also got an hours drive home from the boat, so that's another reason for me to stick with the soda and water.

CaptMike · 02-12-2008, 03:49 PM

this was intended as a light hearted thread to give us something to talk about in the dead of winter I wouldn't take it too seriously.

Uncle Matt · 02-12-2008, 04:07 PM

In six years of boat ownership, I've drank alcohol while onboard just once while underway. I just don't feel comfortable doing it. Plus I usually have my nephew onboard and the responsibility is immense.

In fact most of the people I boat with don't drink on the boat either. I've never said "no" but I think they know I'm trying to set a good impression. But once we get back at the ramp and the boat is on the trailer - well let's just say GIDDYUP! That's when we have a beer or two washing the boat down and lying about all of the fish we caught.

pal156 · 02-12-2008, 04:13 PM

i have one rule on my boat NO BOOZE,beach landing is hard enough sober.

Bronko · 02-12-2008, 04:37 PM

I get absolutely cocked. I feel like the fog is less threatening with a package on. I also feel I am less timid in sticky situations when I am 9-10 beers deep.

fishsmith · 02-12-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronko

I get absolutely cocked. I feel like the fog is less threatening with a package on. I also feel I am less timid in sticky situations when I am 9-10 beers deep.

MakoMike · 02-12-2008, 05:59 PM

I carry beer ( Heinekin bottles), soda and water (in plastic Bottles)and might drink any of them any any given moment. I also carry booze, but that's reserved for when we are back at the dock.

keeperreaper · 02-12-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronko

I get absolutely cocked. I feel like the fog is less threatening with a package on. I also feel I am less timid in sticky situations when I am 9-10 beers deep.

Aint that the truth.. It also helps you make lucid and rational decisions. As for alcohol on my boat, a few have graced the deck with their presence. Everything in moderation unless bronko is onboard..

Raider Ronnie · 02-12-2008, 08:04 PM

No time for drinking alcohol on my boat.
We're too busy smoking crack !

Bronko · 02-12-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by keeperreaper

Aint that the truth.. It also helps you make lucid and rational decisions. As for alcohol on my boat, a few have graced the deck with their presence. Everything in moderation unless bronko is onboard..

I forgot to add I don't own a boat and am usually sitting on a tuna on Matt's deck while having a frosty on the way in.

MarshCappa · 02-13-2008, 10:42 AM

If I'm fishing a couple of hours at predawn to sunrise I don't have any booze. If it's a late afternoon to sunset trip I will have a beer at the landing and kick back a bit.

gf2020 · 02-13-2008, 02:57 PM

These work great on the boat!

Stay cold better than cans and you don't have to worry about glass breaking. 16 ounces too! FTW

CaptMike · 02-13-2008, 04:56 PM

that's a good idea

macojoe · 02-13-2008, 06:08 PM

Water & Soda only! I allowed Beer years ago, after you get one person get drunk and ruin it for all thats the last time you will do it!!

No Booze allowed!

capecodder · 02-14-2008, 09:33 AM

Shaefer in quart bottles for me and my crew. The more the merrier. I like the feeling of broken glass underfoot and mixing our blood with the fish blood....

EarnedStripes44 · 02-14-2008, 10:15 AM

I love this thread!!!

fishbones · 02-14-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gf2020

These work great on the boat!

Stay cold better than cans and you don't have to worry about glass breaking. 16 ounces too! FTW

Those bottles are pretty cool. I wonder if they make them with beer in them?

keeperreaper · 02-14-2008, 10:37 AM

Nothing more fun than killing a bottle of Jack Daniels before fishing for sharks. It levels the playing field. Your reaction time is a lot slower(helps the sharks bite you at boatside) but it also numbs the pain when you get bitten when you decide to extract the hook from the shark instead of cutting the line).

ThomCat · 02-14-2008, 10:43 AM

Ummmmm......What was the question?!?!?