California Kayak Bass Nation Championship (Clear Lake, CA)

The final event of the CA Bass Nation season, the 2 Day Championship on Clear Lake, CA. The top 50 anglers compete for a 10K first place prize as well as the top 5 spots qualifying for the 2023 Bassmaster Kayak Championship in Knoxville, TN.
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[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Chapters 0:00 - Arrival/Intro 1:54 - Checking into Skylark Motel 4:24 - Dinner and talking about Clear Lake fishing 7:24 - Start of Official Practice Day 12:00 - A key bait change 14:32 - Back at the house with the fellas and practice recap 19:56 - Cue the B-Roll 20:21 - Tournament Day 1 40:44 - Tournament Day 1 Results 43:19 - Tournament Day 1 Recap 44:46 - Airbnb House tour 49:21 - Tournament Day 2 1:02:33 - Tournament Day 2 Results 1:03:02 - Entire Recap

[@markbridenbeck1030]

Don’t need this I watch all of old Greg

[@vuexiong6087]

Where's my money?

[@Abe_Sinclair]

This evening upload just blew my mind!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

try to keep you guys on your toes every so often 🤯

[@tuglife_sd]

So much so I skipped over the video initially and didn't see it until the next morning! Lol

[@Ducksbyday]

Dude!!!

[@BobbyOfEarth]

Good result! For future reference, I'll point out that the combination of the late Shad spawn and shallow water, means there'll likely be a huge Shad die-off during Jan and Feb. where the entire lake will smell really bad. The good news, once they sink to the bottom, the cycle of these new conditions will likely precipitate a huge crawdad hatch in the spring.. their color changing from brownish/green in spring, to red in the fall. Understanding the natural cycles on Clear, will consistently put you on the quality fish throughout the different seasons. Oct. 2002 my team partner and I won a fully rigged 19' BassCat, in the Anglers Choice, western regional finals. The typical winning pattern prevailed, flipping clump grass in 5-7 feet of water w/hard slopping bottom. Green pumpkin/red flake 10" power worms and brush hogs... it's a pattern that works anywhere on the eastern shoreline, from Lucerne, down to Glenhaven...

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

I love this man! 🎣

[@cecapfishing9882]

There's absolutely no one else I cheer and celebrate every fish so much as you, Greg!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jesusjuice7592]

One of my favorite channels to watch. Greg is a legend

[@cadenpennekamp2507]

Greg clicked this vid so fast love u man keep it up can’t wait to watch another great video

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

🙏🙏🙏

[@raynman67]

To answer the question when asked in the video, with the bag you had I would have explored a bit to find a backup spot for the next day just in case of. You weren’t going to improve the bag much more and it was a good number for day one. F’n Damian though, top of the board day one.

[@Paul-zv7uy]

Totally agree

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

Well worth the 1:05 spent watching, a gallant effort Greg! 😎🎣📹👍

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

🙏🙏🙏

[@johnhill2298]

I don't know of another KZbinr I would sit and watch an hour of. Great job Greg! Good luck in New York!🤙

[@CC6_Fanclub_President]

After your 2nd cull, I'm thinking leave so you don't burn fish for tomorrow...

[@mikem8502]

I got a sneak perk at the leaderboard from Damien Thao and I’ve been waiting for this to drop! Awesome day of fishing!

[@jefbrewer]

Great video, as always! That tourney was a grind! I must have made 50 laps from the top to the bottom of my spot. I lost fish #5 on Sunday at the net with time running out. Hopefully get to fish a lot more with you guys next year!

[@konglee4468]

I’ve never been so anxious waiting for an upload. I was so nervous watching the entire video. You did a great job and looking forward to some New York bass!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank you sir!

[@heyjim52]

I wished the kayak tournament's were around when I was a younger man back then only hippies and tree huggers were using kayaks.

[@slabslayer258]

Never leave fish to find fish , if your comfortable with your limit can just play around with bigger bait or color see if size changes and kind drift around protect fish you have located .

[@BassRaider]

Nice job out there grinding!👏👏

[@danno8m7]

hands down the best channel, greg is awesome, educational and humble. love it , guy hurts my wallet tho lmao

[@williammccandlessoldmantha892]

Man don’t feel bad about the bite there the bite at every lake I’ve been to fishing tournament or fun fishing here in Tennessee has been really bad

[@deltaking209]

You gave me a idea of being a food boat in tournaments 🤣

[@ClearLakeFishingTV]

Just don't play obnoxious music like an ice cream truck! Haha

[@deltaking209]

@@ClearLakeFishingTV ☠️☠️🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jedmetheny3710]

I love videos like this. they actually inspire me. it reminds us, mere mortals that even the Immortals can have a bad day. thanks for all you guys do

[@mikem8502]

Dutch looks fantastic, he’s lost a ton weight and should be super proud of himself

[@chrisruef9221]

Paused at 38:27 to comment. Please, do not leave. I'll update this post after I finish the video. Watched the entire hour. Living and dying with every cast, GB. Was hoping for that top 5.

[@aziffel4063]

I liked the long video especially at Clearlake. Got to watch the whole story. Good luck to Damien in Tennessee

[@lukeabston9682]

I can’t get enough of how passionate you are about fishing. Watching your hands shake at 38:06 all the way up think you check the photo is unbelievable. I just hope that some day I will be as good of a fisherman as you are. Love the videos and keep it up!!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

The fishing shakes will never get old!

[@lizsmith9948]

Exciting video, but sorry you didn't make it although you never quit fighting! Of course it was a nail biter and TV screaming event LOL! It seems that most bass tournaments are tough these days. They're gorging on bait instead of our lures🙁 Best of luck on your next adventure and keep your fun videos coming 😊

[@GalaxyRods]

Great video and a great job of keeping the head game strong. Even though it didn't go the way you planned, it was still a successful outing!!! With winter coming up, I would like to see some offshore content. Guide us through your steps on breaking down the deep bite. You spend lots of time near shore. Get out there and find those big girls. NO DROP SHOTTING ALLOWED. You have mastered that. Do something that's not in your wheelhouse. You will thank me later!!! I think a 4-part series of "Offshore Schooling with Greg Blanchard" seems appropiate....lol! DO YOU ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE????

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

I like that idea for sure! I bet even this fall we'll get off shore and spend much more time looking at the graph. can't say ill leave the the spinning rod behind but ill try to get them to react more so. It's way more fun anwyways

[@vuexiong6087]

@@GregBlanchardFishing am I gonna get my money back?

[@brucepreston3927]

I know you really wanted that top 5 but you still did great considering how tough it was...Hopefully the fishing is better in New York! It's been a strange year for fishing...I had a great winter, I caught the most 5lb+ fish I have ever caught but as soon as it warmed up the fishing completely shutdown! It's been weird but it is what it is...

[@salaboytes6918]

Greg congrats on your fishing adventure tanks for posting your videos

[@dthao92]

Nice man! I noticed that majority of your crank fish were also hooked on the back hook as well. Seems that they are just swiping at it by reaction and not actually eating it.

[@chrisnavychris]

Its great to be able to catch a fresh video. I usually have to wait until after work😒 Great fishing though, you definitely put in work and if it means anything i think you fished damn well enough to go to the bassmaster💪🏽. Good luck in new york! P.s. Come to florida!🌴

[@kenher6456]

Funny how I was watching one of your video and then u uploaded thats awesome

[@datruthhurts3984]

Yeah buddy..let's get some revenge!

[@billywilliams3527]

Another great chapter in the book Greg. I was rooting for you so much I found myself literally on the edge of my seat say "come on buddy" under my breath, then I laughed at myself. Thank you Sir!

[@Suhdude13]

Clear lake literally breaks my heart. Man I was hooting and hollering for every fish you got. I was so pumped. Great job out there Greg.

[@dimayar888]

Clear lake is the dirtiest lake I've been too. This video reaffirms what I saw in person

[@vurtchugaming5945]

I’m always waiting on the edge of my seat waiting for the newest videos!.!.!.!.!

[@meyercamden]

Great video Greg. Thank you for you work to make and share these epic fishing videos.

[@FailRonHubbard]

Man that's a tough day compared to some of your videos but it's better than any tourney I've had this year. I asked you for advice on getting fish to cooperate on the ketch board. Thanks to your advice I've been giving them time to calm down when I could, and I got a first, second, and third place, with one big fish this year. Thanks a ton buddy, hope you keep it up!

[@richlewis1879]

My girlfriend wishes she could cull me

[@heyjim52]

Tough second day , good luck on your New York trip looking forward to your next video.

[@55Dag]

The taco bell argument was hilarious. Fish don't have pockets. lol

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

and the outtakes i have of these two🤣

[@scottbostic6247]

Way to go brother. You did well. Proud of you.

[@MNBassYaking]

Awesome job! Was one of the best videos yet!

[@barrycates7360]

Congrats on a great finish, even if you didn't make the top five. Looks like you guys had a great time. PS - I was wandering what you actually do for a living, what line of work are you in? Looking forward to the next video !!!!!!

[@bmiller8255]

Wow!! After day 1 I really thought you were going to pull it out. Still a good tournament. Way to go with the punches and get 14th. Shout out to Mike for the hint to the crank bait.

[@garylukas3476]

I love the long videos with the whole tournament coverage ,keep them coming!!!!

[@scottbostic6247]

Man, I've been getting a little worried about you. Glad to see this post. Now, let's hope it's as good as I think it's gonna be.

[@BindeeVangFishing]

Good Job Greg, was fun watching you fish.

[@TULUSRECORD]

wow.. come back with me friend. your videos and channel are really cool, cheers again, friends, make videos and make them even funnier, friends. greetings to you friends and loyal viewers of your friend's channel. Greetings, one Indonesian KZbin content creator. thank you very much friends, greetings are always compact friends.

[@markphilippsjr]

Fish don't have pockets or money and there's a million Taco bells, and my ass is still laughing 🤣. And hey I really don't mind the hour video. Every once in awhile I like to indulge. Tough fishing seems to be the theme in 2022 everywhere. I'm over here in the East Bay not too far and all the local ponds and lakes, just tough, tough tough tough. Can't wait to see you in New York. Let go🎣🤙🎣

[@fate404]

you almost won that other tournament on that crank bait. what is the name?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

berkley frittside 7

[@Southalabamaoutdoors]

Losing those two on 2nd day cost you..even if they were 15" each another 30" wouldn't have put you very close to 5th place.. My theory on a 2 day tournament when prefishing is tough stay in the area your catching them on day 1 and get as big of a bag as possible, they may not be there tomorrow..as you figured out..now if practice went good and day one the same OK maybe get a limit then go search for tomorrow..

[@michaelhomdus4945]

great epsode thanks for taking us along..

[@812FoodReview]

thanks for the extended video today!! clutch at work lol

[@BBoyWassabi]

Was waiting for the takahiro come back, maybe next time!

[@BassNinja]

Yes follow the pattern crankbaits

[@wet_spell]

Well there goes the my next hour

[@doncoe8165]

I really believe something is going on with the fish. I haven’t had a productive day since mid June

[@ClearLakeFishingTV]

Agreed 100%. Something is different since last December in my experience. I did have a decent Spring, but not what you expect at Clear Lake. Weird...

[@kcoutdooractivities1338]

Good video, enjoyed the long format. Went well with having a few beers and just relaxing to watch . Thank you for sharing.

[@KBBOUTDOORS]

38:00 is that a mean mouth it’s mouth is small and the pattern is funky

[@xxxxxxx3760]

Sweet baby Jesus over a hr long thank you MR.GB now just to find the time to watch this with out getting uninterrupted

[@uqox]

I appreciate the long video. You put in the work, Greg. Always great to watch.

[@jacquezghardy]

I literally jumped out of my seat on the 5th gosh. LETSSS GOOOOOO.

[@shades1c]

Dope! Can't wait to check this video out

[@fishnrc294]

Nice love the longer video. Looked like a load of fun. Solid placing.

[@bostonbassgod6663]

Man you had one buddy on your spot and the other asking for a favor hate too see it I really would of thought if your full concentration was on fishing you had it

[@maddmannziggy89]

Man I was really pulling for you and the guys especially after day one! But when I seen the time left on the video I knew it wasn’t good lol

[@scottszczechowicz5699]

Great as always Greg.. the struggle is real.. next time you’ll get ‘em!

[@youremomsvilleplayzmc9528]

Thank you for taking us along with you all. Your editing is great. I was wanting you to leave after 12 o clock yesterday to find another school or more size. I thought I noticed on day 1 some of your bites came after a pause or stop. Was hoping you tried that a bit more. Like always, can’t wait for the next one. Best of luck my friend. I’m going to Taco Bell now…

[@N1nja4h1re]

Thanks for taking us along. Most influential Kayak fisherman out there. Keep the lines tight! Looking forward to the next video.

[@motherlodebassin5369]

Perseverance pays off

[@vurtchugaming5945]

Gota say I might have gone to find a plan b but never leave fish to find fish.

[@ntxbassn9615]

Always spitting out that 🔥🔥🔥. Best tournament and fishing videos on the Tube!

[@puvlea83]

I live vicariously through your tournament videos, I personally couldn't tournament fish with my anxiety, but something about watching this allows me to feel im in the moment with you, coffee and smoke in hand. I beat the bank and occasionally get my kayak out. But these inspire me to take advantage of free time and fish!

[@Jerms84]

I love your crew! These trips are awesome to watch

[@BigGuy86ed]

Was I the only one that noticed Greg caught that second one on a pause... slow down!

[@thedarkmittetoast7967]

Hope you will make your way to the Kayak Classic ... send you lot of luck from France

[@Accurize2]

Never leave (scoring) fish to go find fish.

[@kentonlemonmsn]

Big fan of the longer videos 👊

[@thatfishingnoob]

I got worried when I didn’t see a video in the morning. I know why now. Gotta stick to your guns man! Don’t leave fish to find fish! Great adventure! I was so psyched for you man. Day 2 looked pretty rough. Gotta have that mental fortitude lol

[@wgb925]

Man I bet that limit on day one felt good! I’ve stayed at that Air BnB Cool video like always!

[@marcusjohnson7896]

doesnt it make u mad when u have a heavy fish and you go by inchs smh man they need to do LBS

[@CatNoda]

We love the Skylark Motel. We used to stay there until we bought our little lakeside place. Great fishing. Great video! So glad to have discovered your site.

[@leexiong2672]

Man so close......good job Greg

[@richlewis1879]

It was like football after football that you caught for a while there

[@stephsfishing4742]

You messing with that drag all the time got me chewing up all my nails bro. Haha. Uuugh... Dope video tho.

[@rbd6661]

Greg: “How are you doing buddy?” Mike: “I’m doing great thanks” Greg: “You’re not doing good.” Mike: “No I’m not…” Me: 😂😂😂

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Dutcher cost you a top ten🤬😂 good effort my friend

[@lalloligyst718]

You crushed it bro! This made up for most of those last Delta runs you had. Keep at it we rootn for ya!

[@FishHuntFreedom]

I love a good hour long GB vid every once in a while 🤙

[@bmkfishing7240]

I like the net on your yak what's the name of it I really need one

[@kurodamakoto2316]

When Greg says "let's go" I can't help but feel all warm and happy inside. lmao😆 cheers man🍻

[@danielkinn782]

You don't leave fish to find fish....grind it out

[@markcordero786]

Damn! That's your best video. It came out awesome 👌. National Geographic quality.

[@catchofthedave8681]

Lol greg, I said the same exact thing about a carp I caught on a squarebill at suzquehanna hobie. It ate it, I was like OMFG how does that happen?? I took all kinda pictures of it cuz i didnt think anyone would believe it, I used my phone to film me fighting it showing the squarebill in its mouth... crazy

[@stevenvalenti3722]

You and the guys sure gave it a helluva fight. I'm sorry it didn't work out for any of you. Safe travels back home Greg. Looking forward to seeing the fall fishing up there.🙂👍🍺

[@brianshort2101]

Dude. You caught all your fish on a crankbait the first day and come out throwing a jerkbait and a jig the 2nd day?? Wtf??? Seriously

[@fishingonthe_lo]

My hmong brothers making the top 10s... 🙌

[@fiddlefishing2749]

Awesome video Greg. I enjoy these 1 hour videos. For a cheaper alternative for lure knocker, I use a 1 -1.5 oz tear drop lead weight with snap swivel. It works great. See you on the next video.

[@maxchenault9503]

Caught a 30lb carp burning down a bank on a baby 1-minus in Ohio and another swimming a jug around rip-rap. It’s not just Clear Lake..