Need some Big E info

[Brokejeep]

My wife and I have a trip next weekend and I am wondering how most of you guys dress or what shoes etc. you recommend we should bring to wear? Also since this will be our first trip ( hopefully first of many ), what type of extra things would you say to bring that I may not think about? also are there 110volt electrical outlets for hairdryers etc. on board?
I have been buying so much stuff on line for this trip I am very tired of shopping and the UPS guy is giving me the evil-eye. I know I bought stuff I wont need or some of the wrong stuff but I would rather have too much than show up empty handed or be stuck on the boat for two days watching everyone else catch fish while I am sulking watching TV.

[Bret]

here is a list that Minnow compiled.. hope this helps..

Recommended tackle list for Gulf of Mexico long range fishing.

[Brokejeep]

Very Nice , Thank you very much. Is alcohol allowed on the boat?
I read something about a grill on board ,is there really one that we can use?

[Snagged]

Forget the electric hair dryer. I like crocks or tennis shoes. Wear fast drying clothing, bring throw away hand towels.

[xs_tackle]

The most notable weak spot of the Big E operation is probably not Big E's deal at all. It is the fish cleaning arrangement available on return. Plan to clean your own and preferably elsewhere. The fish cleaning area at the Big E dock is in the sun; and, I found the cutting service asked Port Aransas prices but offered a lower quality of service. This, however, may change as they iron the wrinkles out of their operations.

[workin]

Hey,

I have to concurr on the fish cleaning service. They charge too much, they don't do all that great a job, and their people skills basically suck; they hate the work and they let you know it.

- small cutting board
- wasabi
- soy sauce
- a couple of cheap plates and utensils. I get Wal-Mart hard-plastic plates and cheap stamped metal utensils for about a dollar. I hate paper plates and I think styrofoam is Satan's tableware
- Tabasco (I like the smoked chipotle)
- gallon ziploc bags (they're useful as hell for lots of stuff)

A steak on day 2 is the best thing you'll ever put in your mouth. Get big ones. I think it's some kind of protein starvation effect from being so active. Marinate them in a ziploc with soy sauce and tabasco.

The only other thing I would add is precaution against seasickness. If you're not sure of your resistance or of your wife's, don't risk it. Seasickness can turn what should be one of the best experiences of your life to one of the worst.

Go git 'em

F

[SkeeterRonnie]

precook everything you can, and vacuum seal it and freeze it. then all you have to do is zap it in the microwave and dinner is ready in 10minutes! lots of protein and fruits. stay away from junk food.
if you wear crocs, make sure and keep the strap on- they get slippery when they are wet. dont ask.

[xs_tackle]

Originally Posted by workin

. . . Seasickness can turn what should be one of the best experiences of your life to one of the worst. . . .

A suggestion--Meclizine, 25 mg tabs. Used to be Rx, now over the counter; cheap--100 for less than $10 last time I looked. These and other such meds are worthless AFTER you're nauseated. Start taking them (2 tabs) 12 hrs BEFORE departure. Then take another at departure, more later if you think you need'em. I rarely do. one bottle may last a yr or more (see the expiration date). I also carry candied ginger (from HEB produce dept) an old sailors' remedy and a zingy candy flavor.

[xs_tackle]

Originally Posted by SkeeterRonnie

precook everything you can, and vacuum seal it and freeze it. then all you have to do is zap it in the microwave and dinner is ready in 10minutes! lots of protein and fruits. stay away from junk food.
if you wear crocs, make sure and keep the strap on- they get slippery when they are wet. dont ask.

Good advice.
But raw potatoes are easy to take and prepare (6 min in micro for medium size); likewise raw sweet potatoes (same time; EZ dessert)

[oldtrackster]

Fishhead those are some hilarious observations.
I love the comment on no need for a 12 inch filet knife. Mine is going to be retired in exchange for short blades. Makes much more sense, cant believe I never thought of that. This is a very good thread for guys like me with moderate experience. I like the gear list in the link at the top the best of all I have seen. Wow first post in almost a year, if i had thought about it I would have waited a little longer.