Greg Blanchard
Greg Blanchard
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The biggest failure of my tournament fishing career
After putting up 101’’ for day 1 of the Yak-a-bass Gambler series at Salt springs valley reservoir, we’re in a commanding lead and control our own destiny going into Championship Sunday.
FULL CHATTERBAIT SETUP
Chatterbait (1/2 oz green pumpkin) - bit.ly/2ZMTfHj
Trailer (3.5’’ Green pumpkin) - bit.ly/4ahfaYL
Rod (7’5’’ MH-Fast) - bit.ly/3o2KRhS
Reel (6.7:1) - bit.ly/3Zss2GV
Line(17#) - bit.ly/3sqb6zP
Bobber stop - bit.ly/3kCu0Ru
Other baits that caught fish
Drop shot - amzn.to/4b9uTKC
Wacky worm (5’’) - bit.ly/3uwbi2v
KAYAK TOURNAMENT ESSENTIALS *USE CODE GREG10 FOR 10% OFF
Tool caddy - bit.ly/3JtlG4H
Official measuring board - bit.ly/3L7WF04
Tournament tag ID holder - bit.ly/3l57OEj
360 safety light/flag - bit.ly/3JpJs0j
Portable kayak wheels - bit.ly/3L7VAW9
Paddle holder - bit.ly/3KvlEtx
Dual graph mount (Captains bridge) - bit.ly/46QuKc1
KAYAK ELECTRONICS
Humminbird Helix 9’s - bit.ly/47XYogs
Mega 360 shaft (for kayak) - bit.ly/3RsZYSh
360 deployable mount- bit.ly/3Nfihbf
Battery (code “DARKHORSE” for 15% off) - bit.ly/47NCo8v
Lakemaster Chip (Western States V2) - bit.ly/485ScTF
Dual graph mount (Captains bridge) - bit.ly/46QuKc1
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Music Credit:
www.epidemicsound.com/track/b6y5r31JvQ/
www.epidemicsound.com/track/jayFp82x9Q/
*above are associate links
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Previously
02:31 - Intro
05:51 - House tour
14:14 - Tournament day 2 begins
17:29 - Easing the tension
19:55 - Hearing voices
21:12 - Sadness
22:44 - Pep talk from O
24:00 - mid day update
26:12 - Glimmer of hope
29:01 - Rock bottom
31:39 - last minute of course
33:54 - Results
34:24 - Outro/recap
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Відео

It took 9 years for this to happen again (YABG Stop #4 - SSVR)
Переглядів 41 тис.12 годин тому
Yak-a-bass Gambler series stop #4 of the 2024 season and we’re at Salt Springs Valley Reservoir. This is a place I’ve never fished before and day 1 of the tournament turns into something that I haven’t actually done since 2015 back in Texas. FULL CHATTERBAIT SETUP Chatterbait (1/2 oz green pumpkin) - bit.ly/2ZMTfHj Trailer (3.5’’ Green pumpkin) - bit.ly/4ahfaYL Rod (7’5’’ MH-Fast) - bit.ly/3o2K...
Fishing a California Flooded Forest (not quite what I expected)
Переглядів 36 тис.21 годину тому
Lightening up the kayak and committing to fishing shallow in the flooded trees loaded with fish. Bite should be epic, right? Deeper sonar - dpsonar.com/GregBlanchard Deeper sonar (amazon) - dpsonar.com/3QzzpcA Flex arm - amzn.to/49Wqt98 DICKS Sporting goods bundle - dpsonar.com/3UjDMdo Music Credit: www.epidemicsound.com/track/ch83CSMRs1/ *above are associate links CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 02:23 ...
YAK-A-BASS Stop #3 - Don Pedro Reservoir
Переглядів 40 тис.День тому
2024 Yak-a-bass stop #3 of the 2024 season and we’re at Don Pedro Reservoir. It’s early on in the season but the Angler of the Year race is heating up and every tournament is crucial for points. MY TRUCK CAMPING STUFF Jerky (GREGB10 for 10% off) - bit.ly/3ypbyBt Battery (Same specs item) - amzn.to/3Ugw8AJ Fan - amzn.to/3UCbHPQ Mr coffee pot - amzn.to/49YlHHP Window shades - amzn.to/44hIYTT FULL...
Aquarium like Lake unlocks amazing sights
Переглядів 40 тис.14 днів тому
Fishing the Full moon in the spring and with crystal clear water there are some truly incredible sights to see. BAITS USED IN THIS VIDEO Small swimbait (3.3’’ Electric shad) - bit.ly/30gBcJM …and hook (1/8 oz 3/0) - bit.ly/3NPodX3 Sunfish bed bait (90mm HD Crappie) - bit.ly/3l3XKr7 Popper (70mm Perfect Ghost) - bit.ly/3raBg9I Swimbait bed bait - bit.ly/306KmbD Drop shot worm (3.6’’ Green pumpki...
Championship Sunday on Lake Tulloch
Переглядів 38 тис.21 день тому
Day 2 of the Yak-a-bass Gambler series on Lake Tulloch filled with plenty of highs and plenty of lows. FULL DROP SHOT SETUP Drop shot worm (3.6’’ Green pumpkin) - bit.ly/2OdLYxz Rod (7’ Medium) - bit.ly/3sisVDo Reel (size30)- bit.ly/3KXKMd2 Main Line (16#) - bit.ly/3jPKFom Leader Line (12#) - bit.ly/3sqb6zP Hook (size 2) - bit.ly/3e0QlXx Weight (1/4 oz) - bit.ly/3wOi04p OTHER STUFF Jig (1/2 oz ...
This was a wild one (YABG #3 - Lake Tulloch)
Переглядів 44 тис.21 день тому
The Yak-a-bass Gambler series stop #3 at Lake Tulloch. A 2 day kayak tournament with no pre-fish allowed 30 days prior. That in combination with some serious weather changes for tournament days make for an interesting event. FULL DROP SHOT SETUP Drop shot worm (3.6’’ Green pumpkin) - bit.ly/2OdLYxz Rod (7’ Medium) - bit.ly/3sisVDo Reel (size30)- bit.ly/3KXKMd2 Main Line (16#) - bit.ly/3jPKFom L...
It’s finally done. (Nativewatercraft TitanX 12.5 + Delta shoot)
Переглядів 49 тис.Місяць тому
The full build and tour of the Nativewatercraft TitanX 12.5. This was my first crack at a “complex” kayak build so hopefully this video helps others out. We also were able to test it out on the California delta for a special purpose with some special guests. ENTIRE BUILD PARTS NOTE - any product at the BigAdventures Website you can use code “GREG10” for 10% off Nativewatercraft TitanX - bit.ly/...
210 anglers battle it out on Clear Lake, CA
Переглядів 45 тис.Місяць тому
The Nativewatercraft Big Bass Power Hour tournament on Clear Lake, CA. $1000 for the biggest bass caught each hour with 8 total hours, overall cumulative inches and a great raffle including kayaks on one of the famed bass fisheries of the world. How could it not be epic…right? FULL TRASH FISH SETUP Trash fish (6’’) - bit.ly/3PV3Udu Hook (7/0 3/8 oz) - bit.ly/49ygENW Rod (7’6’’ MH) - bit.ly/3r6R...
I was doing it wrong the whole time
Переглядів 38 тис.Місяць тому
Back to the California Delta after a stingy spring trip last video. Hopefully this time it won’t be as tricky to figure out. BAITS 5’’ worm (Green Pumpkin) - bit.ly/3uwbi2v Huddleston Deluxe - bit.ly/306KmbD Gilly (90mm) - bit.ly/3l3XKr7 Drop shot - bit.ly/36WqbnB Frog (Bone) - bit.ly/3EXU0lf OTHER STUFF Jerky stick (GREGB10 for 10% off) - bit.ly/3ypbyBt Bait Covers - bit.ly/3rbOQcP Rod Carrier...
What happened to this place? (California Delta changes)
Переглядів 42 тис.Місяць тому
Back to the California Delta in search of some big fish but there are some definite changes to the Delta this year. BAITS Jig (1/2 oz brown/orange special) - bit.ly/3soZ7Ti ..and trailer (Watrmln Copper Org Red Laminate) - bit.ly/3uyKXkg Crankbait (Special red craw) - bit.ly/3Sw3MD7 Cullshad (HD Gizzard shad) - bit.ly/46vhWYX 5’’ worm (Black/blue fleck) - bit.ly/3uwbi2v Frog (Bone) - bit.ly/3EX...
YAK-A-BASS Stop #2 - Folsom Lake
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2024 Yak-a-bass stop #2 at Folsom Lake. Tournament day we were greeted with interesting weather conditions and the bite was not your typical “Folsom Lake bite”. FULL JIG SETUP Jig (1/2 oz GP blue) - bit.ly/304MPDt Trailer (Okochobee craw) - bit.ly/3qDt6Ji Rod (7’6’’ MH) - bit.ly/3r6RfHO Reel (8.3:1) - bit.ly/46m1SbP Line(12#) - bit.ly/3sqb6zP OTHER STUFF Tackle box - bit.ly/3hIddvV Bait Covers ...
A foggy morning of spring fishing
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Spring bass fishing on a foggy morning in Northern California and one simple bait change made a huge difference in catching the fish. Deeper sonar - dpsonar.com/GregBlanchard Deeper sonar (amazon) - dpsonar.com/3QzzpcA Flex arm - amzn.to/49Wqt98 FULL WORM SETUP Worm (5’’ black/blue fleck) - bit.ly/3uwbi2v Rod (7’0’’ M) - bit.ly/2XCd1I1 Reel (6.2:1) - bit.ly/4702hAQ Main Line (15#) - bit.ly/2Q9F...
This was totally unexpected (YAGB Pardee Day 2)
Переглядів 45 тис.Місяць тому
Championship Sunday/Day 2 of the Yak-a-bass Gambler series on Lake Pardee. Day 1 was tough for me but even with 4 fish and sitting in 6th place, we have potential to make a run at this thing if we can just catch a 5 fish limit. FULL JIG SETUP Jig (1/2 oz GP blue) - bit.ly/304MPDt Trailer (Okochobee craw) - bit.ly/3qDt6Ji Rod (7’6’’ MH) - bit.ly/3r6RfHO Reel (8.3:1) - bit.ly/46m1SbP Line(12#) - ...
It was only a matter of time before this happened (YABG DAY 1)
Переглядів 49 тис.Місяць тому
The 2nd event for the Yak-a-bass Gambler series at Pardee Reservoir at a renowned fishery known for holding giant smallmouth. These tournaments are 2 day events with no pre fish 30 days prior so it’s truly a Gamble. This video includes tournament day 1 and all the ridiculousness that occurs prior. FULL JIG SETUP Jig (1/2 oz GP blue) - bit.ly/304MPDt Trailer (Okochobee craw) - bit.ly/3qDt6Ji Rod...
Fishing a small body of water in Northern California
Переглядів 37 тис.Місяць тому
Fishing a small body of water in Northern California
A New Confidence bait this Spring
Переглядів 37 тис.2 місяці тому
A New Confidence bait this Spring
The curse is broken (with big fish of the year)
Переглядів 35 тис.2 місяці тому
The curse is broken (with big fish of the year)
Fishing in Inhospitable weather (ft The Bass Hookup)
Переглядів 26 тис.2 місяці тому
Fishing in Inhospitable weather (ft The Bass Hookup)
Pre-spawn fishing on the California Delta (2024)
Переглядів 39 тис.2 місяці тому
Pre-spawn fishing on the California Delta (2024)
YAK-A-BASS Stop #1 - Lake Oroville
Переглядів 49 тис.2 місяці тому
YAK-A-BASS Stop #1 - Lake Oroville
“The Derby” at Lake Oroville
Переглядів 42 тис.2 місяці тому
“The Derby” at Lake Oroville
Lake Shasta - The mistake I made
Переглядів 35 тис.2 місяці тому
Lake Shasta - The mistake I made
Return to Biggest man made Lake in California
Переглядів 69 тис.3 місяці тому
Return to Biggest man made Lake in California
I got another kayak…Let me explain
Переглядів 38 тис.3 місяці тому
I got another kayak…Let me explain
YAK-A-BASS Gambler Series (Rollins Lake, CA)
Переглядів 57 тис.3 місяці тому
YAK-A-BASS Gambler Series (Rollins Lake, CA)
The Winter Confidence Meter
Переглядів 24 тис.3 місяці тому
The Winter Confidence Meter
A productive day of winter bass fishing
Переглядів 34 тис.3 місяці тому
A productive day of winter bass fishing
The most random weekend (ISE 2024 + Fishing Folsom Lake)
Переглядів 33 тис.3 місяці тому
The most random weekend (ISE 2024 Fishing Folsom Lake)
Having realistic fishing expectations this winter
Переглядів 31 тис.4 місяці тому
Having realistic fishing expectations this winter

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @KenWoodFishing
    @KenWoodFishing 30 хвилин тому

    "Come up your backside..." Didn't think that one through, did he? 🤣

  • @jerrypresswood6991
    @jerrypresswood6991 44 хвилини тому

    Great control with the English I would have went profane

  • @williamvarner1406
    @williamvarner1406 Годину тому

    Great Video we all have the same

  • @PiperFishing
    @PiperFishing 4 години тому

    Greg, bro, you need to set the hook. All these fish you lose on a Texas rig drop shot because the hook is still ok the plastic. That spinning rod and light line don't have enough power to drive the hook through by just reeling.

  • @ck-qs1xl
    @ck-qs1xl 5 годин тому

    I lived in napa for many years grew up there I fished all the time and found that the best time to bass fish is right at day light not 9 a.m.we actually quit at 9 with full stringers of huge bass i was casting at break of light literally and would catch one after another for half hour to an hour.

  • @Fresh_N_Salt_Fishing
    @Fresh_N_Salt_Fishing 19 годин тому

    That’s where they keep the furnace and ac possibly.. lol I have to crawl in those things all the time.. rad pad

  • @pdfahie
    @pdfahie 21 годину тому

    It clearly looked like there was no joy today. I guess sometimes even fishing isn’t enjoyable.

  • @montyjerkins5848
    @montyjerkins5848 22 години тому

    From the very start of the day, you got so worked up about the camera. I didn’t think it was gonna be a good one after that

  • @fiddlefishing
    @fiddlefishing 22 години тому

    Thanks for keeping it real Greg. The highs and lows of fishing. It happens to all of us. Just a reminder for me about the mental aspect of anything competitive. No apologies necessary. Shake it off, on to the next.

  • @BayJoua
    @BayJoua 22 години тому

    Please set the hook harder Greg!

  • @Getup7131
    @Getup7131 22 години тому

    I blame your friend lol

  • @untracedr3c0n74
    @untracedr3c0n74 23 години тому

    i can honestly say, i'm way too new to feel them follow it, I got into tournament fishing just over a year ago.

  • @zeppelin1n4
    @zeppelin1n4 23 години тому

    Talk about a choke It’s the hookset with your drop shot and your drop shot setup, the Texas rigged drop shot isn’t allowing enough hook in their mouth

  • @zach8973
    @zach8973 23 години тому

    Even down here in fl chatterbait bite was crazy last month for me with about 80 bass 3-6lb class and a few dinks along the way and 4 packs of spunk shad delite .

  • @toddolatheks.1328
    @toddolatheks.1328 День тому

    Hey brother, love you love you show and commented for a while cause I watch on my Roku anyway Greg Blanchard you’re a good fisherman if you could just remember that and those hard times I think you do a lot better. I think you’re one of the best fisherman that’s out there. You don’t trust yourself, you get upset you speed fish and I don’t know if that’s true because I’m watching a video but I’m trying to help. Awesome videos great productions keep doing it! Thanks 🙏

  • @MTWasks
    @MTWasks День тому

    We all wanted you to win after that epic first day bag. But none of us think you failed in any way. Despite tough circumstances you stuck it out and fought hard. Quitting would have been a failure. Not being perfect, not failure at all. Hanging in there is a great virtue and we can all learn from your perseverance.

  • @FishingWithFred
    @FishingWithFred День тому

    Keep your head up and your lures wet. Always another day. Thanks for bringing us along

  • @scotthill9648
    @scotthill9648 День тому

    Similar to “recreational” golfers 😢

  • @motgnay7065
    @motgnay7065 День тому

    This is unfortunate, you had me fool lol. It happened, that’s fishing and tournament fishing for you, now we know you’re capable of catching 100” on the next one lol. Was hoping you take the W but seem like your luck just suck, you went from everything falling into place and nothing can go wrong the 1st day to the go-pro falling into the water, getting bird nest, losing fish on the second day lmao, your luck did a complete 180 haha. Anyway good video keep posting.

  • @jrussell3873
    @jrussell3873 День тому

    Greg when it’s blue bird sky’s the next day, slow down, stay in the same area. They didn’t leave, Carolina would have got em most likely.

  • @ronaldnewell4043
    @ronaldnewell4043 День тому

    Your good You lost a camera Breath

  • @sunnysb3354
    @sunnysb3354 День тому

    Thanks for switching it up, I’m tired of you fishing the same old shitter known as “the delta”

  • @ronaldnewell4043
    @ronaldnewell4043 День тому

    Good commentary

  • @ronaldnewell4043
    @ronaldnewell4043 День тому

    Me

  • @mattbywater7347
    @mattbywater7347 День тому

    Hey Greg , keep your head high. It happens to all of us. No matter what happens you had 1 great day. I fished that lake back in 1988..and was full of big bass but the water level was low. Caught a few big ones and had fun. Thanks for all your videos.

  • @rvfishingyet
    @rvfishingyet День тому

    Thanks for sharing the full Monty on both these 2 days. Class act and I felt for you. Keep rolling Greg!

  • @nicknackdaddyack
    @nicknackdaddyack День тому

    Well....a boat bash to start out the day kinda set up the mood man. It was all in good fun because we know Dutch wouldn't want to do any damage on purpose....now Mike...he may be different lol😂

  • @TheFishinMortician
    @TheFishinMortician День тому

    No need to appologies, i think most that follow can easily relate to that feeling of defeat or hitting a low.

  • @JVig77
    @JVig77 День тому

    Dutch always troll’n.

  • @kennethnelson1055
    @kennethnelson1055 День тому

    If I were to give you any advice. It would be ditch the braid on your spinning, go with fluro or my preference coploymere, and lock that damn drag down a bit. Braid with leaders gives you very little to no flex in line, making you run a lose drag which in turn results in a weak hook set. Use the stretch of the line to your advantage.

  • @jamesfaudeck540
    @jamesfaudeck540 День тому

    Tough day out there G Dizzle but with tournaments you got to take the good with the bad I guess don't worry I'm sure you will get them next time....

  • @quietjohn5523
    @quietjohn5523 День тому

    it's not your fault. Coach put the bad juju on you. He threw your game off.. The clumsy oaf is a menace on the water, like a lumbering ox.

  • @Kiomanche
    @Kiomanche День тому

    Man! You seemed piss after the coach fiasco but was trying to hide it, sorry bro for the bad start.

  • @DoobSac
    @DoobSac День тому

    Damn Greg I've never seen you this shook in a video before. Coach did a number on you.

  • @SuperKyang
    @SuperKyang День тому

    So glad you forgave the coach! He looked really beat up at the end! But you’re still the greatest

  • @TH-1988
    @TH-1988 День тому

    Bro, gotta get some rest...the eye bag says it all. You did well, nonetheless.💯

  • @LastRODbender
    @LastRODbender День тому

    No way to lash handheld cam to stick in back?

  • @tyghtlines
    @tyghtlines День тому

    Awesome, love your content. Tyght lines, brother!

  • @donkswampey3874
    @donkswampey3874 День тому

    Love the format of your videos man. So fun to watch even when you’re struggling. I play fishing videos all day while I’m working and most of the time I am only half listening. For your videos I watch them during lunch so I can give them the attention they deserve haha. You the man, keep your head up!

  • @corymeyer1162
    @corymeyer1162 День тому

    Coach put you on tilt and those missed fish got in your head. Tough break, GB.

  • @shanelautenslager3997
    @shanelautenslager3997 День тому

    Don’t beat yourself up. The started with a lost camera and threw your mojo off. Even the bad days you inspire those of us who keep trying. Your inspiration of the SSVR technique got me my first smallmouth ever. 14” is now my PB. My only smallmouth but still you inspired me to keep trying and after 2 yrs of trying it pays off. Keep your dobber up my friend and keep the inspiration happening

  • @chrisgrantfishing1409
    @chrisgrantfishing1409 День тому

    Felt like the whole fishing day was in 2x speed, so crazy the difference. Keep your head up

  • @granvillej3316
    @granvillej3316 День тому

    Greg today was by far the toughest day on the lake kits emotions came out today it started early and just compounded what I saw mental fatigue a point of reaching a certain low and not able to bounce from it. You have an amazing audience that really enjoy every part of your fishing journey we love the epic days on the lake, but we understand the low ones on another. We stand with our heels at every corner and watch them shine on the battlefield and feel all the emotions when it doesn’t work out right the way you want it to. I’m a Greg Blanchard fan for life watching every bit of your journey no matter where it takes us. You have to understand you’re an outstanding influencer out there with an amazing character which stands you way above the rest. Keep fighting, keep striving and keep battling to be the best cause you have come along way to be where you are. Continuous and never ending improvement it doesn’t stop after one experience it keeps growing and growing just pick yourself up dust off the dirt and keep moving forward. On a side note Obedie is an amazing friend when situations bring you down he just changes it and brings the positive responses “ keep fishing” a great competitive and great friend and serine job to your crew Mr. Mike Ensign who got second place awesome job!!! Until the next video take care brother and God bless!

  • @stacenhartland9777
    @stacenhartland9777 День тому

    That looked like the night before program got the best of ya. Can’t blame ya, good fishing and awesome friends! Could be wrong but ya need to Shake it Greg.

  • @Granite-9899
    @Granite-9899 День тому

    Hey, sorry because I don’t like to tell people how to do things but I think you’re using too heavy of wire hook on your drop shot. Not sure what line and heavy your rod is.

  • @josiahgaza4501
    @josiahgaza4501 День тому

    Long time follower. That was the most relatable tough day on the water can remember seeing in a while. Thanks for posting as always! Might want to dedicate a couple fun trips to trying out a new drop shot setup or 2, maybe a new hook or rod action? Shouldn’t be losing drop shot fish like you have been last couple tournaments.

  • @KEZFishing
    @KEZFishing День тому

    Mike I appreciate your taste in home décor and construction you had good points

  • @KEZFishing
    @KEZFishing День тому

    Santa on my backside 😂

  • @yousuocai3935
    @yousuocai3935 День тому

    I believe you are using too big of a hook for your drop shot setup. I have always used a size 2 Gamakatsu drop shot hook and caught many 3lb+ fish in the weeds. I strongly suggest using a nose hook instead of a Texas rig. That way, you don't have to hook set; just reel back fast.

  • @mckeannaegle5407
    @mckeannaegle5407 День тому

    hell yeah greg, amazing job. most guys would have thrown a fit if they had a day like you did. these next tournaments will be just as big.