Championship Sunday on Clear Lake, CA

Clear Lake will always be a special place for many reasons. One of which, is it’s the lake me and some of the crew hung out for the first time back in 2017. We all happened to like Sierra Nevada Beer so we knew it was a good fit right away. This video is the Final tournament day at Clear Lake finishing out with Day 2 of the Chris Laird Memorial.
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[@johnguenther8135]

I wanted to thank you for all the videos and tips. I bought a few choppos and slayed my first top water bass this week! Caught about 10 so far and finally got to experience the blow up! You are the man!! Keep it up.

[@sneakykiller900]

Where at? I'm in florida and I want to get one and try it out lol

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

My pleasure, John. That bait can be a fish magnet when the conditions are right!

[@BigRichFishing]

Thats awesome John. Got my first top water frog just 2 weeks ago it was awesome. Greg has awesome videos for sure.

[@greghercher2068]

Stumbled across this channel and you might be one of my favorite fishing youtubers now. Not to mention that we share a first name.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Labor Day sale on Tacklewarehouse 👀 - bit.ly/3rkAerW

[@Joshuamb1221]

I have been at work since this has uploaded, very Excited lets go Greg sincerely "The Dayton Metro Smallmouth Slayer" and your fellow brother and Angler🙏🤺💯👋🙌💪🎣🐟💙.

[@tyc.8148]

I didn’t fish any tournaments this year but have 500+ fish from the pass all the way to Clearlake so 2021 was a pretty fire year that’s forsure

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Coffee with Greg and the boy's at clear lake. Love the vids greg. Always learn from you. I've love watching you put a vid together. Besides a great angler, and mentor. You get all the little thing's in the video. Like 2 Otters diving together, that freaky face in the window, the laughs and great fishing. God bless bro..🙏🤟

[@lukeabston9682]

If I were u I would have picked up a heavier swimjig and would have either aggressively hopped it or swimmed it. Keep it up man. Love the vids

[@drewsims262]

Great weekend of fishing, love the quality of your videos, editing has always been on point but it’s getting even better as you hone your craft. And thank you for putting me on to a good buzz bait. Love the gb special from bl8nkt, got some pigs from a pretty tough pond I like to fish my first trip out with it.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Drew, really appreciate that. You bet, glad I was able to try them this year. Fantastic bait

[@jorgesanchez8658]

I was thrown off at first lol those lime green measuring boards are the ones I first started using in tournaments. Broke about 3 of em before I switched. Good ole days.

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Good job, Greg! Took some money home and nice finishes! It's amazing that anybody can catch that any fish because the pressure that lake sees! Thanks, enjoyed the vlogs!

[@garycox6169]

Have you noticed D.Kobeoshi put a rod holder by his rt knee,seems so practical,rather than dropping it

[@tyc.8148]

Told you on a couple vids ago slow and very first light with the choppo or spook is on fire at Clearlake I see you took that info 💪🏼💯

[@hawjfamily321]

I love watching your vids. Keeps me motivated to fish.

[@looney3574]

Finished in the top 10!

[@pandemic_fishingrichardmoo8039]

I need a kayak...that is all.lol Greg. You make me want to spend 20k and try to be like you. When you got out of the kayak to free yourself, I knew my chances of getting to areas like that in my 20' v hull were 0. Lol .congrats on a great weekend !!

[@thcollect3544]

Should've senko/swim jig those bass if they missed the frog, usually works for me. But some nice bass there. 💯

[@sirjustis]

Got the clean shave working!! Looks good 👊🏼

[@christophervandenberg4830]

Yak USA......at first I was like Greg's part of the Japanese mafia? Hes not even Japanese. lol

[@Usuario-23]

Good morning MR G. Let’s get the lines wet !

[@TheFreyExperience]

11:29 last week I caught a pair of raybans on a football head jig out in front of the red houses dock 😂😂😂

[@donniewakemup8729]

Great content, as always. Love the tournament videos.

[@anthonyruffin3619]

I’m with you how do some of them not get hooked damn treble hooks won’t hook the fish but hook every piece of clothing u have on LOL love the tournament videos

[@paulryan3707]

I think the only people who dislike any of Greg's videos do it on accident and do not notice lol

[@BassRaider]

Nice top 10!🤙

[@stevekirst865]

Looks like it was a fun week of fishing. Im curious what was that bracket on your drive?

[@LKNDIY]

I was chanting: PUNCH THE TULY’s… then you did 👍😄

[@Austin_Torres]

Great stuff man! How long does the battery last you while Out fishing? Have you ever fully drained it out?

[@jonvonpony7171]

Very nice video

[@jimmyers9144]

Hi Greg. Wonder if you would give your opinion on the Slayer max 10 now you have been using it. I have the Titan 10.5 and enjoy it but it is heavy. I have an option to buy a slayermax 10. Just wondered your thoughts.

[@michaelgreen6000]

I know you're trying to cover water with the Whopper plopper but you might get a better hookup ratio with a pooping r torpedo popper love your stuff keep it up

[@laujkiatong]

Just curious about your mindset but did you ever think since the bite was so subtle to switch up to a popper vs the plopper?

[@garrisonfriend9665]

This sounds very stupid, but try to put a trailor hook on some of your top waters that you can put a top water on. It saves you so many fish, and those biggins that kept missing your bait would get hooked by the trailor hook. Love the vids!

[@inlikemin]

Can you please update the links to equipment. It’s not being found in TW website. The pit boss setup to be exact…also, have you gone to Abu Garcia equipment exclusively? You were using Curado reels a few years back. Any reason for the change?

[@kevindalton4909]

great way to wake up

[@lilhenny5596]

Were kayak tournaments always cpr or just since covid

[@evanbuhr534]

Greg. You have a tonneau cover and a roof rack? Where did you get that roof rack?

[@Nathancl22]

Is the water always that dark green?

[@mainmanlu]

Man why the water so green? Isnt it blue?

[@nathangutierrez7750]

I got a hangover 😫 thanks for the vid 🙂

[@Briangoestowork]

Do you have a link to your bump board?

[@inatnoj]

When it misses on a top water bait, try going back immediately with a worm.

[@christophervandenberg4830]

Quote of the day: "He's too big to be under water".......Wife says same thing about me in a kiddie pool.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

😂

[@rypestudios5696]

What part of montana?!?

[@SuperKyang]

I would honestly throw a fluke in there lol

[@st162man]

I'm surprised Lagunitas hasn't sponsored you guys get haha

[@tfs8271]

Not if I have anything to say about. lol

[@crankingwithkendel7537]

What net do u use

[@R4nd0mR4v3n]

what did you put on your frog at 11:30

[@tims_always_fishing8105]

Fish stick, lipstick scent

[@sevenduster27]

Ah yea!!! Time for some wake and bake before I watch!! Super stoked!

[@jeremyhickson9091]

Doin the same thing...cheers. toke up

[@BassNinja]

I just took a second dab

[@johnshare4204]

Yea yea yea

[@isaacsegovia8213]

This is fucking pure gold. Cheers boys

[@predwards8941]

Bake Gang. My boooooys 🙏😎

[@tims_always_fishing8105]

I love how when you measure em they lay like a sleepy cat, yet I can barely get a good pic because they're still full of piss and vinegar

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

haha, they were well behaved for the most part this trip

[@hoesluvzae4711]

When you see a Greg Blanchard video it’s a automatic watch and like, love your content bro 🗣

[@Abe_Sinclair]

Lovin that hidden camera Casino footage! Could Greg be more badass?

[@themillennialangler]

That water looks gnarly 🤢

[@bigguyinalittleboat7927]

Getting stuck on the rock was entertaining. I’d like to hear more cursing in your videos 😂.

[@North_Star_Fishing]

Nah keep it clean he’s got kids watching these

[@bigguyinalittleboat7927]

@@North_Star_Fishing you’re right. We don’t want a future serial killer because they heard Greg say pain in the ass.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Ohhh the magic of editing 😉

[@North_Star_Fishing]

@Chase Rasmussen wassup dude! I guess everyone is watching Greg

[@michiganfishing8094]

Next time throw a white frog to match the shad

[@mattyg5566]

Great tribute to Chris, Greg. Thanks for all your hard work man! All the hardcore prep, fishing and learning matched with these time consuming edits are fricken masterpieces sir! Thanks from all the sticks that watch at work and wish they were there with you guys!

[@brucegarcia195]

Little tip bud, when you miss a fish cast back at it with a wait less senko an 5 out of 10 times they will hit it again. Fish on

[@CoachWoodwardoutdoors]

First fish was pitch black dark! That was probably exciting considering TOPWATER as well! Finally got my slayer max 10! Looking forward to taking it out.

[@elizaz8486]

Wow. Actually a handsome face underneath that caterpillar!

[@ssoutdoors9828]

Greg, I’d recommend upgrading the front hook on the choppo to a size 2. I’ve noticed it really helps with my hook-up ratio. Those were some nice fish, it looked like a lot of fun!

[@Henfishitydog]

Upgrading the front treble also helps keep it from spinning.

[@isaacbechamp3105]

Love your vids

[@bobbyswain7049]

Maybe you shouldve grinded on em a little harder/longer with that pit boss or another type of soft plastic? Hindsight is always 20/20 they say lol. Love these tourny vids...I could watch em all day.....congrats on a solid finish man

[@ZZz3rDeYezZZ]

My Uncle lived at Clear Lake back in the 80's, I had a chance to see it once when I was like 5 years old. Brings back a few memories I forgot I had.

[@1hotahi964]

When I saw you pull out that black and blue Berkeley Pit Boss up against those reeds, I was like ohhh boy, gonna get good!! Love that color yet usually throw mine weightless. With that split pea soup I know ya need some weight.💪🏻💪🏻

[@FishingwithD]

Yo! Are you using left and right hand casting reels? Another great vid! Ham sandwich!!!

[@brianshort2101]

Good job like always Greg. Quick question though....why do you reel right handed on your frog rod and left handed on some other rods?? I'm right handed and all of my baitcasters are left handed reel and it makes it a lot easier to swing with my dominant arm and reel with my off hand (left). Especially on a frog hookset. Jw your thoughts on all that lol

[@HookAndTrigger]

What determines if you use Palomar knot or Jimmy Houston knot?

[@stoneysdead689]

Hmm- How are you ranked 9th when the guy ranked 8th has the exact same total as you? He beat you by one inch on day one- you beat him by one inch on day two- you both have 181.50 as a total- but he's ranked one spot ahead of you? That's odd...

[@Turlesy]

13 pounder eh? Like when the guy that fishes my spot pulls out a 2.5lb and says "That was a nice 5lber"

[@skittles7001]

Listening to those bass hit the surface would drive me nuts! You even cursed a couple times, so hopefully it pays off. You are one heck of a fisherman! You get them here in upstate NY and out in CA. Maybe it's time for some TX giants too.

[@miguelacruz2003]

Hey Greg, I noticed that you use both left handed and right handed reels. Just curious if there is a reason for that? Thanks for your awesome videos. I’m new to fishing and your videos have helped me a lot.

[@stacenhartland9777]

Got to the party late today! But worth the wait forsure! I think Idda tried a swim jig, same color as the bait??? Thanks for all ya do Greg!

[@OldLadyAngler]

14:40 I've been there and done that.

[@josephwilliamcosta]

So many of your bites over these 3 days came when you stopped the bait and let it sit for a few seconds because you were doing something else or distracted by something. Crazy.

[@reeceortiz2324]

Hey man what size /type battery do you use for your trolling motor? I have a 55lb minn Kota and want toy get the most use out on the water but don’t want a battery that’s a hundred pounds or one that costs 500$ either. Have you done videos on the setup and gear you use

[@stevenfuller7876]

Greg, @13:49 Do you think a mirage drive would have had that same issue with the rock/stump?

[@natefi2608]

With that topwater I fish lots of smallmouth lakes and they are notorious for slapping at topwater I almost always put on more than one split ring on and either upside or downsize hook but with that chapo it’s a reeling bait so you don’t have to worry about the extra weight messing up the action opposed to like a spook or something

[@vuexiong8976]

Did you tey a walking bait? ? All them short strikes,that walking bait might stay in the strike zone longer.

[@KTFishing651]

Is there a reason you're not following up with a weightless senko or a jig after the missed topwater strike?

[@kylehill6035]

It’s so funny that you threw a t-rig and caught a big one I was like yelling at you to throw it last two days too cause I know how it works when they shirt strike frog or something above them, I always catch them on a brush hog or craw something like that

[@01KINGKENG]

Dumb question but why is it called clear lake when the water is go green lol??

[@kreem420]

Hey Greg I wanted to know what brand of boots you are wearing. Please let me know if u have the time. thanks

[@The94accord]

Getting flustered over getting stuck on a rock, and the you step out of the yak and it's barely ankle deep lol I cracked up over that one

[@JohnSmith-kz1ll]

Micro rabbit furr jig head curle tail trailer. Got give them that small presentation.

[@michaelnicolaysen7391]

That algae on Sunday was so much worse, definitely made it difficult

[@danielkinn782]

Never leave fish to find fish. But cool vid. Should have ran a shallow square bills

[@stephenselph270]

Just won my club’s championship tournament at lake seminole

[@slabslayer258]

I am glad to know I’m not the only fisherman that talks to his self out loud and says bad words 😂😂

[@michaelblakey8838]

Used to work at that casino, if you want to win play the dollar slots watched someone win on each one over 6500 won

[@B1GE2]

I was just about to type a comment asking if you tried flipping the tulies

[@colechapman1886]

We're you fishing near pirates cove Thursday?

[@RobFishYT]

they probably can't see your top water with all that muck

[@briansacha51]

Great job Greg! Looks like so much fun!

[@adambettinelli2720]

Do you lock your box on the back down in any way? Like is it tied down?

[@nordreich76]

Great intro with the throwback footage. You Darkhorse guys are the best!

[@danielmcnish6555]

Great purpose for the tournament. Tough day brother.

[@BassNinja]

Once you limit up why not catch a big bass on a jig

[@RickiBobbi69]

greg how come you dont follow up with a senko on a top water blow up?

[@J.brashear122]

Suggestion. Use a drop shot for when you get miss strikes

[@jamesmerritt7273]

Which fishing kayak do you recommend?

[@imbored9206]

Wood you like to come fish my grandpas lake

[@mr.t1581]

Any irony to the lakes name being Clear Lake...lol