Fishing Michigan

Again, this is not what you thought it was going to be!

I am procastinating a bit on getting geared for my tourney this weekend.  There really isnt that much left to do, I have my Tots, Wiggle Warts and Reef Runners all packed,  the harnesses are made up and ready to go, my spoon box is set.  Bottom bouncers are packed,  bought a fresh spool of Trilene Big Game @ Meijers the other day while getting some ribs for the cookout yesterday.  I did put together my new Weber grill, have the charcoal already, into the truck it goes tomorrow with the tent and chairs.

Anyhoo, the kegger in the topic actually refers to a 1/2 barrel keg, specially modified for adding that extra something to any outdoor cookout.  Anyone can do this with with a little knowledge of welding or have access to a shop or friend who can do it for you.

I have two half barrels, and a 1/4 barrel, more commonly referred to as a pony keg…modified and ready to cook any number of things that can be cooked in the traditional trash can.  Yesterday for Lani’s baptism it was 40 ears of corn, used with a single burner that could be used for deep frying a turkey, the corn cooked while I did the ribs and chicken on the gas grill, and the italian sausages were going on the smoker, minus the wood chips.

 Here is how you contruct your keg boiler.  Take a 1/2 or 1/4 barrel.  Cut the side all around, near the top.  I welded handles on the main bottom section.  On the top, I welded slats to fit down tight over the bottom section.  It works better if you can put the keg on the burner and then fill with water. 

I have also used this with a homemade tripod while camping in the Upper,  throwing in cabbage, corn, kielbasa, potatoes and onions.  Started my fire with some good oak logs,  put it altogether and went fishing after the fire had gone down to the point where it wasnt a threat to spread. 7 hours later, and the whole family came down for dinner.  Its a good idea to not leave unattended, so I had a cousin or three taking turns reading and keeping an eye on things.  everything came out great. 

It works great and you will get lots of use out of it, if you enjoy boiled dinners or just corn on the cob.