Facing my fishing “fear” (January+Delta+LMB)

[@markphilippsjr]

I've come to realize I'm a power angler, so I've adopted the Matt Allen method to throw big, reel fast, and hunt those reaction bites. Winter is so tough, almost unbearable. Thanks for the great content GB!

[@mcbassinfaas7285]

adhd at its finest. lol. literally what u just typed. lol have no problem catching 3-5 in a 2 hour sessions. just slowing dragging a carolina rig. reactions bites in 40 degree water thats funny. how reactionary are you in 18 degrees in the snow? lol

[@kolbykeller5619]

@@mcbassinfaas7285yea some people are go do it. You are a sit back and wait on it type guy and that’s coo. But don’t think you gonna come on here talking that goof I got adhd and I’ll out fish you any day of the mf week fresh or salt

[@MrFishingOhio]

In the same boat friend , I can’t stand sitting still

[@brianburrows2943]

Haven’t had a spinning rod in the boat all year. Don’t miss it at all.

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Northern exposure banks in the winter for sure 👍👍👍

[@sozov.1102]

Here's a new years resolution for you Greg, net 100 fish on the right side of your kayak since you are very comfortable with your left side. This will insure you won't lose a fish on tournament day haha. Challenge

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

haha oh man, now thatd be a challenge

[@Danxiong]

For ur net u can try a YakAttack sidearm track mount with a rotogrip.

[@rucassadas2535]

Hey GB I think the net setup , You set it between the new graphs @11:31 try to set it up there !! Just an idea !! Also on another note Rootbeer needs a motor I heard , a little secret fundraising to help Rootbeer out I miss those videos GB keep making great videos 🎣 tight lines 🤙🏽

[@matthewirish5755]

Been a rough week at work, GB. Thanks for spreading the positivity with the fishing vids.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

you bet man, hope the work improves and you're on the water soon!

[@ronaldmcdonald3965]

Ha Ha: I have striper and crabbing gear in my truck. Learning how to rig for steelhead. BTW, I appreciate you show us how you load/unload your kayak.

[@thatfishingnoob]

Sup morning folk. Morning GB. Will watch once I get a break later today. Happy Friday everyone.

[@chengher348]

Winter time fishing is the best!!! No pleasure boaters no wishermen just real fishermen barring all the conditions to do what they love to do!!! Keep doing what you do GB love all the videos!!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thank you sir! agreed!

[@scottszczechowicz5699]

☕️+🎣+Greg=👍

[@Longshot3531]

Up in Michigan it was 45- 38 degrees for most of December and I had the opportunity to fish, this week marks the end until late March hopefully!

[@heyjim52]

I love winter fishing regardless if it's for bass or trout, it's getting out of the house and enjoying the serenity and peace and quiet and beauty of your surroundings. It's good for the soul and it gets you away from the troubles in the world although for a few hours it's well worth it , catching something is a bonus.

[@hermangarland7968]

THERE GOES MY FAVORITE FISHING BUDDIE GREG BLANCHARD 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Mrtwich819]

Cabin fever has set in hard. Last day on the water was Oct 14th wearing layers on layers

[@jackstein5486]

Thoroughly enjoyed your appreciation of each and every fish and outing! Thanks for sharing

[@Timvaughanoutdoors]

Loved seeing your thought process before the video!

[@dylanschannel6275]

I love fishing in the winter because even though the bite is tough, it’s rewarding when I do catch em. Any day out on the water is better than sitting at home! I also get to really dial in on specific techniques such as a jig, swim baits and other lures.

[@JohnGWilson]

Same here. I've been trying out different trailer/jig combinations myself.... course, it's winter, so how do I tell what combos work? I'm just practicing my casting, I guess. LOVE your content Greg!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

100% agree. always fun when there's a challenge and more rewarding when you get bit. that said, i dont like being challenged to many trips in a row lol

[@dylanschannel6275]

@@GregBlanchardFishing 🤣🤣

[@johnkent9019]

Thanks Greg! Any trip that you don't get skunked is a successful one. Heck even when I do get skunked it's a very pleasant way to spend the day!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

agreed!

[@lizsmith9948]

January isn't my cup of tea either. Years ago, our club had a tournament in December on Clear Lake - we were snowed on. January is known for deadsticking and extreme boredom. I appreciate you snagging that"stick fish." It made me feel better about all the debris I bring into the boat! Luckily you weren't skunked YAY! We're getting closer to the ISE and seeing you 😊 Thanks again for the Delta clinic.

[@valenor916]

Good for you for braving the delta this time of year! Solid outting GB! Thanks for sharing.

[@LivewellCheck]

50 degrees…winter time. We’re getting 9 inches of snow

[@MarkoMygun]

That looked like a nice day weather wise for January. So you were out fishing nice day and you caught fish AWESOME. Hope you find somewhere for the net and thanks for the video.

[@LifeBetweenYesterday]

Watching people cast is interesting. Everyone has their own little tick.

[@DanielDiaz-gd8sn]

Indeed 🤝great job Greg you inspired me to get a kayak 22 and starting with a big ass kayak 😂🤝🙏

[@dne3142]

I can attest that we have cabin fever in the finger lakes, lol! Been over a month sense I've been able to go out 😞

[@nickpeirce9188]

Man that new Titan looks super stable. Good outing with the new setup.

[@mattamedeo]

Greg, love your videos man. Tie yourself on a shadrap on 6-8 lb straight floro on spinning rod. One of the fish catchinest baits in those temp ranges. Light line allows for long casts and real slow retrieve. With all the rip rap there you might be pleasantly surprised bud. Laydowns are money too, just tickle the wood and make multiple casts. You can really finesse them thru wood without snaggin much other than lips. January might become one of your favorite months. Submerged weeds in 4-6 ft is another favorite place to tickle the shad rap thru. I like to crank it down slowly until contact with whatever you're fishing then stop and slowly sweep the bait with your rod, then real up slack as slowly sweep again. Lol. That's why I call it tickling. Hard to beat in probably the crawdad color on the delta. Same setup for jerkbait...nice and slow

[@jacobsheldon2865]

One tip that may help you catch fish on the delta in the winter.some friends of mine fish it. They swear in winter that a low, incoming tide with good current (present) and clean lively vegetation was crucial for having bait present and a good bite. Fishing lay downs, rocks etc. downsizing a jig to 3/8 oz, dead sticking it and moving very slowly, very lifelike. As you did in this video with a jerk bait, it also is deadly around wood! My personal preference when fishing CA in general, (usually Dixon lake way South of you in Escondido ) is to start in 10ft of water with a rattle trap, have a jerk bait as backup or possibly a bigger jerk bait that has some draw power and leaving it sit in that strike zone long as possible, moving deeper adjusting as needed. If all else fails, catch the ones cruising the bank looking for trout/panfish. Btw your tactic in this video seemed pretty good to make a bad day of fishing a good one! Happy fishing

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

I havent got my yak out in 5 months. Crab season got ahold of me an I can’t stand winter fishing. With that said. I think I’m going bass fishing tomorrow 😂😂

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Greg, i think that was a great day out there. You followed your plan, and stuck to it. Fishies in the boat bro! 💯 🛶 🎣

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

yessir! glad when plans work out and no in and out haha

[@sirjustis]

I cant get used to how sick the new setup looks :)

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

same haha

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Nice! Always hard to find those fish in the winter! i think they go into hibernation like a bear! Good job, Greg! Enjoyed the trip, Thank You!

[@scottkessler9602]

I usually sacrifice one of my rod holders to store my net.

[@rcknrby1]

When I’m fishing in the winter and it sucks and it’s cold bluebird sky usually I rely on my meter and fishfinders about 100% get a pretty good result from that.

[@sandybowers5085]

So glad you had a great day on the January Delta!!! Love your videos!!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank you Sandy!

[@sandybowers5085]

@@GregBlanchardFishing thank you kind sir!

[@fryeguy9939]

Greg. Up north when the plant life starts to die off , we look for places that produce more oxygen... Bass seem to hang around dead wood more and the rock piles.. The Frye Guy..

[@sanmansfishingadventure]

Glad to see you're still catching bass. I'm now targeting striper and trout for now. Lol

[@southwestindianaoutdooradv4714]

Here where I live it just now got cold enough this week that I don’t want to get out! Hoping this cold snap only lasts a few weeks because I’m itching to get the kayak out!

[@Fresh_N_Salt_Fishing]

Dude.. throw that new micro flex on the delta and it’ll get hammered I bet

[@tulsabassprofessor5009]

Yes sir! Ready for this upload GB

[@brianshort2101]

Football jig. Slow roll an underpin or bounce a rock crawler 50 or 55 down some long rocky points. One of those 3 will always catch them this time of year. Js

[@pxfishing]

Nice work out there, I didn't do to bad on my 1st day of January on our little delta here in Fresno

[@valleyproductions1]

Yoooo... I haven't watched a video of yours in quite a while, bro I watched you at 25k subs .. good job man your channel has grown

[@grantw6070]

The look on your face after every catch looked like you had hooked into a summer time top water 10 lber. 😆 I get it. Winter fishing goals are totally different.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

the delta has me conditioned like that this time of year🤣

[@MrFishingOhio]

Good stuff as always Greg, would love to fish the delta some day, looks like a lot of fun water

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thanks man. its been hit or miss the last few years but when its on its one of the best places to fish in the country

[@chriscas2995]

Go to the Marina he launced from Lazy M marina. They need all the love in the world. The launch ramp is small for a 19ft boat. Wanna pick high tide

[@michaelandzeudi]

Just remember in winter do what you do but just do it a lot slower.

[@scottbostic6247]

Good morning!!!

[@killamilla1212]

Make some sort of L bracket for net. Same position but push out instead of down maybe?

[@jrussell3873]

I fish all winter long here in MA and the bite is the best during winter if you know what to do, I’ve heard the same with the delta

[@attilahorvath4656]

Congrats Greg! Good day of January fishing 😁

[@kcoutdooractivities1338]

I would think the yak attack paddle holder can be modified to hold your net in that position. Just my thought 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@alexsshaves]

Great Video Greg hope to meet you at the Sportsman show with your crew, if weather is good be safe 😎👍Alex

[@fugisgonefishin]

Brother, some of my best winter time delta fish were in locations and conditions out of exactly what you said to avoid. I find delta bass love to find those rocks in current where their rock or hole is the only thing protected.

[@limpingfisherman1509]

Getting 2" of snow an hour here in northern Illinois.

[@MattMillardOutdoors]

Seems like a little deeper water would be the play. You need to throw the Jerkbait more in the colder water temps. That’s a cold water staple for me

[@MakzFishin]

Looks like you got your dashboard setup dialed in a little better. As an inshore angler I try to keep things simple on the deck. I wouldnt know what to do if I had two screens in front of me. Hard enough having my mirage drive pedals and lowrance in my way sometimes… makes me long for the days when it was just me sitting low in a Tarpon 140 catching redfish in a foot of water

[@glee0425]

this is what us midwest guys do when its winter....we watch fishing videos. i dont like ice fishing

[@anglersanonymous714]

Stoked you got some decent bites thanks for sharing. I'm in CA and it's been tough lately guess I need to try the jerk bait instead of throwing a huddleston for hours searching for that big bite...

[@TimG3394]

Good morning gang!

[@MrJaxnbeFishing]

I love fish but I’m only doing it in the summer🙅🏾‍♂️🤣 It’s too cold up here in Syracuse, NY. I appreciate your videos🙏🏾Native Slayer gang💪🏾

[@dougdenton6390]

My advice is to lose the bright orange… go with a ghost or shadow colored bait… and actually slow down couple small pops wait 5 to 10 seconds you can get aggressive for a second but then go back to slow real slow!! Throw a jig dragon 5 inches weight 5 to 10 seconds drag it and wait again

[@fresnocascabel7571]

I noticed when you were fishing with the jerkbait at the beginning of the video, it was a little difficult to tell how fast exactly you were working that bait but there was a few clips where you definitely were going way too fast for a winter bite. I count to 10 or 15 seconds between snaps of my rod when working a jerkbait in the winter. The one fish that bit came while you were distracted looking at your graphs, letting it sit. Just something to consider.

[@Jiwaijiwai]

Nice nice Greg

[@stephengage1288]

I think you would really enjoy fishing saltwater bass down here in SoCal. We have a type of saltwater sand bass we fish here that react similar to freshwater bass. Tides are a big part of it.

[@rcknrby1]

😂 not trying to teach you how to fish, but I noticed your cadence speeds up when you start catching fish and you start speeding up faster and faster and faster and faster. I believe that’s gonna not let you catch as much fish counting down on Your cadence will help you in the winter. Going faster and faster. As a bad habit you get from tournament fishing makes you feel like you’re catching more fish or your time is running out or you don’t have enough time to catch fish.

[@nyewang]

Greg, livescope changed my winter fishing game. I'm not really sure what your waiting for :)

[@nofx21081]

I always think to myself I wish my fingers could work like yours so I could one hand crank the reel

[@fishboydyl]

I just take a lot of time off during the winter

[@brianshort2101]

When you're fishing i would ride the net with tge handle in between you units. Just for easy accessibility

[@tmkayakfishing8236]

Yea at least you got the 🌞

[@HUNT-FISH-REPEAT]

Good Morning, Nice video as always.

[@gollomontelongo1744]

Sweet! Crazy I was popping and stopping a red frittside and got some bite but nun on the jerkbait now I'm getting a red jerkbait sounds like thas what they want!

[@rivap.4791]

I missed commenting on the previous video cz I went on a bender. But I kept you in mind as I downed my usual 15th beer of the night. ❤ New Year’s off to a great start! Yes sir!

[@chrisruef9221]

Just a thought. Do you keep a tide log? Be interested to see the tracking of the tides during your trips overthe months and years. Be a good reference for days with success and others that weren't as successful to look back on. That's how you can find patterns

[@BobbyOfEarth]

I caught my PB (13.1 lbs) in 49° water on Dec. 29th in Whiskey slough, flipping a large blk/blu jig, out of the moving current at the end of a deep tulley island. My second PB 12.65 lbs was caught in 50° water... also in Whiskey slough, pitching a large blk/blu jig on the edge of deeper water tulleys. Another option is to fish the warm water discharge at the PG&E power plant slough in Antioch... my PB there was 10.2 on a red craw rattletrap...

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

damn, giants! I feel like flipping a big jig this time of year is like throwing a big swimbait on the lakes. may skunk may not but if you get bit this time of year it could be a trophy fish. appreciate the tips!

[@BobbyOfEarth]

It's reasonable to think that targeting abush points in delta tulleys would be a more focused presentation, since they're more confining than the expansive nature of lakes. These Delta lunkers typically dominate these current breaks as their natural habitat for foraging, regardless of season.. My 12.65 and 13.1 were caught within 50 feet of each other... one in early spring, the other early winter.@@GregBlanchardFishing

[@tengyang9437]

Should feeding at that temp

[@gabelevering]

i live on the pa ny boarder and was wonder if anyone knew of any good kayak trail events especially some that have a stop at cayuga lake?

[@LastRODbender]

Hey, I noticed the handle on the NK300 throttle doesn't have that snaggy horizontal handle extension (like on the NK180)!! NICE!! think sawing off the top part would be worth it on my nk180?

[@Deepwaterslim44]

Greg wat happened to ur old boat?

[@Idontcare-e7w]

Can you please tell me where did you get your trailer? To transport your new Kayak. Thanks

[@MrbourqueB]

Hey Greg I’m looking to add some electronics onto my kayak, could you go more in depth on why you chose two helix 9’s and the benefits of the mega live 360? Was looking at many different electronics in the helix series from 7 and above

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

mainly the mega 360. just remember its not live it just gives you a 360 image of whats around you and thats why i chose it. being able to pinpoint where a rock pile or the grass line is i felt suited my fishing style best and so far i've been more than happy with it. i've fished a few areas that i've had good success in the past and its amazing how much detail you can see with that 360

[@jamesmiracle2818]

U lucky I’m in the freezer nuts 😢nice job

[@tonyparker7521]

Greg ❤

[@ArtOfAngling]

I become multi species in the winter lol

[@HangNFish]

tough day

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Hey have you ever own a Hobie kayak I was thinking about buying one of them or buying the Jackson kayak what’s your opinion in both of them

[@98ecnerret]

What is the name of your kayak trailer, if you don't mind me asking?

[@SeanClemmer]

What is that contraption in between your front seat into the back seat with the hitch receiver on it? Just curious if it’s something I could use. Always looking for better way to transport

[@GogoCatchEm]

Portable trailer dolly

[@dagger281]

Red jerkbait for the W 😁🤙

[@JerseyFishing20]

What model Kayak is that?

[@jaecubed592]

Geeg did you do away with the pivoting seat?

[@bigguyinalittleboat7927]

You didn't like the millennium seat?

[@shparc1]

It's -42 C today :|

[@mcbassinfaas7285]

anyone else the audio sound a little off on this video? sounded like u had the camera in your mouth lol. just really vibrating sounding.

[@matthewprice8239]

Who has a count on how many times he said delta😭

[@account2292]

A lot of cheatronics for a kayak. Be nice to be competitive on a budget as kayak fishing started out to be.

[@tristenboyd2824]

Talked about fishing slow and then you pop that jerk bait every 5 secs lol

[@maddie83537]

Thanks for the consistent quality! Appreciated 👍

[@xxxxxxx3760]

the man his self Mr.GB coming in clutch right before i go to bed

[@fiddlefishing2749]

Why no BFS setup? Have you tried and not liked it? That could be the game changer for you on the Delta in the winter.