Changes on the California Delta (Big fish of the year)

Continuing to fish the California Delta (not because of the bite) but because we have a big tournament here coming up and the practice/experience is much needed on a seemingly stingy Delta 2023.
FULL SPINNERBAIT SETUP
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…and trailer (3.8’’ HD blue back herring) - bit.ly/3AZCtH6
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Purple worm (5’’ Margherita red) - bit.ly/36WqbnB
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MOTOR
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[@tylerbezaire9453]

Braided violin time ❤ love a punch bite.

[@chrisr1321]

7 on a blade!! Couldn’t ask for anything better!! Good job Greg!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank you sir! gotta love a blade bite😎

[@FishingThePNW]

Never seen a small bass hit so hard that it makes the braid screech before you even set the hook lol

[@shaynewhitehorn8389]

Coffee crew…. Assemble!

[@mikejacques8863]

All I can picture is a very generic looking coffee mug made out of robots

[@matthewirish5755]

Yisssss

[@jamesh7469]

Nothing better than having coffee with a greg video... and then immediately taking my morning shit on company time

[@matthewirish5755]

@@jamesh7469 LOOOL “Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime, that’s why I poop on company time.”

[@errickadams7588]

I love this community

[@robertxiong1303]

I think this was the day i bumped in to you out there. Glad to see the big fish you caught. Awesome job! Hope to seeya again soon

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

yessir! good to meet you man, hope ya got on some fish

[@ohellz510]

Friday's inspiration, LFG! Nothing like GB in the am.

[@kerrypitt9789]

Greg I've looked at charts for the Delta and the different things that may affect the fishing! You have a spider web of waterways to deal with and i can see it will be a challenge at least at times. I think maintaining your focus is what has to be done, just as you found that female after sorting through those little fish. I hope your tournament goes well and you find those big females.

[@gabescoffield]

TOAD!!!!!!!! Hell yeah now I’m going fishing tomorrow

[@valerieneal2747]

GREG,,,,YOU ROCK !! ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE BEEN ON THE DELTA...BUT SHE'S STILL BEAUTIFUL. TIGHT LINES !!

[@michaelm2945]

Good morning Greg! When that toad welled up, I was helping from the couch lol. Congrats!

[@fun6243]

Do u ever go over the drop (the steep drops that are in the delta) and drop a jig? You gotta find a nice drop and jig somthing that will move up and down not side to side. You can bait the jig as well. I find it a nice switch when it's warm you never know what you'll pick up from bass, big catfish, even sturgeon. Have a blast.

[@sandybowers5085]

I’ve never seen a bass that big 😱Great video as always, Greg!

[@devdewboy]

In-N-Out is a treat for success not only for skunks. Come to think of it, anytime we're able to get on the water is a success!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

yessir! fishing can be tough sometimes but always enjoy the time out there

[@Jeff_Halligan_Real_Estate_Jedi]

Fresh Coffee, fresh GB video, this morning is good indeed! Fun as always Greg!

[@lizsmith9948]

YEEHAW I'm so glad you brought your net this time for your PB fish. What a monster toad! Congrats Gregg 👍👍👍 As always, thanks for showcasing the Delta. I continue taking notes on lures and techniques to he!p get fish into the boat. Continue to have fun and stay safe out there. 😊

[@RichardMcdonald-cg5yu]

Fish almost broke the board HOLY SMOKES 🚬 Another Delta fishing tale in the book 👌

[@gabescoffield]

YES!!!! So happy for you Greg! You are too good of a fisherman to NOT put that biggen in the yak 😆 nice job bro!

[@Mark-dj5qf]

Thanks Greg, nice fish!

[@fuzzyduck25]

May your lines stay tight on tournament days, GB.

[@gabescoffield]

Fishing personified!! One day bad the next great. You can never really predict the success you will have

[@gabescoffield]

Love you Greg keep giving NY anglers a BIG name! Up the Empire State!!!

[@ickukln]

Good stuff

[@MarkoMygun]

Thanks for another great video Greg,just seeing you land that big one AWESOME.

[@ron2893]

Good practice and video

[@christucker3160]

Nice one Greg.

[@Rodrig1]

Nice tank Greg!

[@johnhill2298]

Thank you for another great video! What a tank!🤙

[@youremomsvilleplayzmc9528]

That was a nice younder you got there. Hopefully you can get on those in the tournament. Good luck!

[@APFishingAdventures]

Let’s go GB!!!! Cheers Mate!!!

[@lalloligyst718]

Well done sir! That was a biggun!

[@anthonyruffin3619]

As always great video your commentary on your videos sets you apart from the rest love it

[@djradrs199]

Gotta Luv a Good Spinnerbait Bite ..... and to get a YUGE ONE on it ,,, YeeeeeeeTaaaaaDeeee

[@puvlea83]

Omg beauty Greg!

[@the_reel_cam2919]

Great opening. I loved that hookset montage.

[@Sabrina_D.]

Cheers everyone! ☕ Good morning Greg. 😊

[@scottszczechowicz5699]

G-g-g-Giant bass! Nice👏👏👏👏

[@darenhayes7506]

Lovei this video...your all around literally where I live...it's good to see you take care of the fish!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank you sir! For sure, trying to improve in getting bigger class fish back in the water asap

[@darenhayes7506]

@@GregBlanchardFishing honestly just GTA punch the heaviest nasty shit...or way back in tullies where no bass boat goes!! Throw where nobody else will and that's where GINA is!!! 😂

[@vangboi91]

Oh man delta giants!

[@barrycates7360]

Congrats on that big ole tank !!!!!!!!!!

[@HawkFishingandOutdoors]

Hell yeah dude, nice tank on the spinnerbait!

[@adammead8197]

Great day of work bud! Good luck in tourney

[@davidblake5199]

Great catch 🐟 From Georgia 😎

[@michaelhomdus4945]

Another great fishing day Greg. That big fish was killer,,, I'll get my chance, just gotta keep my eyes open. Thanks for another great video.

[@PuR3Phantom]

i wish there were big ones like that where i live, great video Greg!!

[@chukchansi4272]

That big'em though! Sweet catch!

[@pickausername9002]

😢 can't wait to own my own yak. I just sit and jealously admire all of the local yakkers.

[@Kaiu]

What a great day on the water. And a nice freaking toad!!!!

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

Greg ur videos have made me realize how similar the California delta and the Delaware river are I swear I been experiencing the exact same thing here it seems as if all the big fish just disappeared. I haven't seen a fish over 5lbs this year and not even other people have even yak fisherman I've ran into that have literally wondered same thing but. I think sooner or later they have to come by.

[@JoKenFujitsu]

As a new yakker, CA Delta is still intimidating to me. One of these days I’ll make it out there. Until then, I’ll keep heading to Rancho Seco, Folsom, & Berryessa.

[@michaelpotts3685]

Great as always. That 7.5 was a hoss.

[@surfy4959]

Nice toad!!! Great video! Miss the Delta.

[@ryanschembri4139]

got the damn sierra nevada pale ale hoodington 😭😂

[@fishingwithrick5804]

WOW!!!

[@BobbyOfEarth]

The potential for Giant Florida strain Largemouth, on the Delta is phenomenal. Caught a lot of big bass on blades, but my POB is an 11.4 oz. toady. Caught it fluttering a 5/8 oz. Rod Strainer spinnerbait, on a riprap bank at the back of a large marina, 3 miles north east of Buckley Cove. hint...

[@WestCoastChris138]

Gregory, throw the swim jig around all those tule’s, it’ll slay!!

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Great day pre fishing, Greg! It looks like you found my spot! 😂

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

haha funny thing is I've fish here probably half a dozen times and never really did good until now lol

[@jeufuyang6261]

Was just out there today, where I was at had so much debris! Wish it was cleaner water like where u fished at. Guess need to find a new launch. Great catch! Hoping I land on a biggin soon as well

[@dylanschannel6275]

Younder 🔥🔥

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Greg what a fish bro!! I thought it was another 13" fish, until it started to fight near the boat. That was awesome, good luck in the tournament. Love the Delta Tournaments. 💯 🎣 🛶 🌊

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Haha thanks man, right there with ya - I thought it was like a 3-4 pounders until I went to grab it out of the net haha

[@maxwellhoward3388]

Its good to see you throw more spinner baits. Looking to see some flukes in the late summer and fall

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Gotta get on the fluke game for sure

[@scottstanfieldoutdoors]

Didn’t retie after that 7 Younder! And lost the magic Spinnerbait… dang it! Beautiful Delta monster bass!

[@josephnewman713]

Damn, that one that broke you off looked like you swung on something serious! I could here your mind saying why TF did I not re-tie. Beautiful fish. Good luck on tournament day.

[@johndrx165]

Small fish spell a bright future!

[@leoncioluquin44]

Good morning guys.........coffee and donuts..

[@Ivy-G]

Coffees ☕️ 🔥 let's gooooo

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

🤜🐡🤛 gotcha!

[@rayheller8450]

That’s My favorite spot, I’ve caught my pb out in that area

[@idontstunt2613]

Extra high tide try throwing the whipper snapper

[@markphilippsjr]

LFG!!!

[@user-mt5ik7zt8k]

Holy smokes... Geez Louise! Greg, beam me up.....

[@jamesfaudeck540]

Hey Greg, would you mind sharing with me the exact drop-shot worm that you were using the color looks awesome! Thanks again for the vids keep them coming

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Get that frog going when it gets shallow👍

[@davecfishing7907]

dam freaknig windy for 7am lol usually its not till 11am in FL

[@Jerms84]

White spinnerbait it is!

[@Jeremiah-oo2ue]

Lmao "intrusive thoughts" " I wanna throw it at the camera" lmao * throws it at the camera 😂 26:06

[@PiperFishing]

Gregs one of those guys that catches the winning fish on practice day.

[@wsonphan80]

Thanks for another banger Greg! Man the Delta has always been tough for me, everywhere looks good to cast! By the way, what knot do you tie? I notice there are two tag ends from you cutting through a loop.

[@hankcogburn2600]

7 younder!!!

[@bobbyswain7049]

Nice fish.....Im still wondering what the holes in the bottom of the yak are for....seems to let a lot of water in.....Nicely done sir

[@actually3641]

The scupper holes?

[@DonBeighey]

Greg... where about did you launch 🤘

[@msorsky1]

Always retie after a big fish... Line stretch, and micro-abrasions of the line.

[@johnnyfountaine]

I cant be the only one who saw the ginormous fish in the water at the left front of the kayak at 22:09???

[@ourtimeourspeed]

Hey Greg, first time on the delta coMing up soon. Do I want to be on the delta in high tide, low tide, or a low to high transition? Not trying to get stranded brotha I appreciate any tips!

[@themallard1515]

Just curious, and I’m sure you’ve answered this many times. But what kind of trolling motor thrust does your kayak have? What battery are you using? And how much run time do you typically get from it? thanks

[@mai45774]

Come to Minnesota

[@rodneyhaymon1628]

Do you have a blue gill colored spinner bait or bladed jig? I would try that this time of year.

[@kenestra123]

Do all Native kayaks take in that much water? Might preorder the Titan X, thats why I am asking. Seems there is a good amount that your feet are sloshing around in. Nice action video!

[@bigkat650]

Giant for sure, and it does probably edge out your Otisco largemouth... barely. (The Otisco reaction was WAY better though!)

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Haha for sure. It's all relative. That Otisco fish is probably 1 in 10,000 where a fish like this on the Delta is 1 in 500 (well maybe more like 1000 this year atleast)

[@bigkat650]

@@GregBlanchardFishing I’ve lived my entire life in the finger lakes area and I’ve never heard of a large mouth that big. We get big brown ones as you well know, but largies over 6 are exceptionally rare, and your reaction to that fish tells that same story.

[@sergiomoreno5343]

Greg can you please make a video fishing Eastman Lake.

[@SuperKyang]

What size hook are you using for your dropshot setup, if you don’t mind me asking

[@fmltommy897]

THAT WAS A FUCKING HOG HOLY

[@K6SUD]

Beautiful bass!! Hey what tide app do you use?? Thx!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

no app but like to browse willyweather.com and search tides

[@bendover-uf9st]

🎉

[@stevehogan8829]

This is my first time watchingi your video's. Great video but wow I'm surprised at the water you're carrying in that kayak. I fish an OldTown 120 so maybe it's just because that is a larger yak. I fish saltwater on the swFL coast.

[@JxG.Fishing]

Can you make a video of your current rod setups, your favorite lures/baits?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Coming on up! Did one recently and will go live on the channel 7/11 though I try to list/link all relative gear in the description

[@JxG.Fishing]

@GregBlanchardFishing me and my father in law love watching your videos, you inspired me to go out and get a kayak to do some delta and lake fishing too! Keep up the amazing work!

[@user-nj3yd1km8m]

i have good luck when i let that spinner bait stall and fall sometimes...also mix up cadence..

[@chasinggorditas1387]

☕️ 😎

[@xNevlosx]

I know you like throwing a Senko, and you should keep throwing it but, you really should through a 7 inch instead and you'll see more of those big bass.

[@davidfuller4110]

Is that Big Break in Oakley?

[@KMY1989]

Where did you launch at greg. I think I know where that at but not too sure if it’s true. When you went under the bridge we was just on the shore a week ago on shore. We couldn’t go over the bridge so we fish right by the bridge

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

tiki

[@recoil8994]

How fast do you think you could go if you used your motor and pedals at the same time