First Time Fishing Lake Oroville, CA (1 key factor turned the bite on)

I went up to Chico, California this past weekend to fish Lake Oroville with some buddies and visit the Sierra Nevada Brewery. Here’s part 1!
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[@OldLadyAngler]

That's a really cool looking lake. Love SN brewing!!!

[@Outwestwithchris1]

Sweet! Looks like the Dark Horse crew had a good time!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

we had too much fun, pretty sure we're all still recovering lol

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Love you crew. Such a great scene.

[@BassUnion]

It’s cool seeing Oroville fished by your perspective, that beat down at the end looked fun 🎣

[@BradHouston95]

Do you ever get used to the scenery?? Being from Michigan I would kill to fish around mountains!!

[@tfs8271]

Nope, especially if you're exploring new territory.

[@4shorefishing779]

Gotta come out here and fish!!

[@BradHouston95]

@@4shorefishing779 I'm planning on it..may be a few years but I'll make it out that way with my boat and kayak sooner or later.

[@4shorefishing779]

Bradley Houston that’d be awesome!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

I haven't yet, some of the best around

[@mongerz4732]

Finally! You guys come fish at Lake Oroville lol...you been to collins lake, Bullard bar, and lake Shasta, I knew this day was coming...lol...come fish oroville afterbay during spawning...its the best!

[@tfs8271]

THIS

[@jonmonser2976]

Where are you fishing next with the water so low? Delta?

[@arthurshishkovskiy1609]

You should trying fishing Indian valley reservoir

[@robertcoggins5527]

Cool video Greg Cool stuff as always keep them coming brother.

[@overloadedoutdoors7582]

Awesome video bud beautiful lake

[@smokin2000]

....great video...love to see you guys having A GOOD TIME...what part f the lake was this,,,?

[@carloszaizar7562]

Greg try out Collins Lake its 15 minutes away from Lake Oroville

[@nangyang1671]

Go to Eastman lake!!!!#BIG #BASS!!

[@Donttalkbacktoome]

Lake Oroville uggh horrible.

[@TheEastBayAnglers]

That lake is known for smaller fish but numbers all day. EBA

[@jamesgbriley4471]

Very nice video Gregory! Awesome day!

[@lancasterlooter]

I have Larry’s luck

[@wgb925]

Another great video! Good job Alden!

[@Caletalley]

Long live the Dark Horse Division

[@spotlightinspect5540]

Beautiful lake, beautiful footage. Liked the music too.

[@bmiller8255]

Tough day but a beautiful lake. Thank you Sir!!!

[@friendlyfishingguy9556]

Dark Horse!!!

[@robertdiehl1281]

It’s already in my pocket dude’ lol.

[@02young52]

love your video and music bro!

[@claudiaweber2127]

Sooo excited that you are up here in Chico! You got me into kayak fishing and I have been talking to Sierra Nevada admin about how much I enjoy watching your videos. If you figure out what the fishing are biting on, please show us in your video. Thanks for coming to Chico! 👍😎🎣💦♥️

[@jacenchrisbaker]

The editing on this video is wonderful! Such a great trip!

[@chaitern6075]

Lol let me know if you're going to the McClure/mcswain area. Ill swing by n fish with you

[@michaelcahill38]

Awesome video! Badass touring and drinking at the Sierra Nevada brewery! More videos with bass fishing and beer please! My two favorite things also 👌

[@mattiep9924]

I live near by and that lake sucks for bass fishing

[@antlersoutdoors9103]

Mattiep 99 it’s actually a good lake for bass. Better if you hav me a boat. Bank fishing can be hit or miss.

[@mattiep9924]

ANTLERS OUTDOORS I have a boat that lake still sucks ass!!!! Bro

[@philm.6278]

Nice video Greg! Where is this launch spot at?

[@funkymojo111]

Try soaking your baits in carne asada burrito.

[@triciablanchard7747]

A hot dog ?

[@Mr.B18C1]

😭😢😢 I miss oroville i use to live there man i miss oroville

[@moneybagskt3807]

I’m about 45 mins away from chico in red bluff cool to see videos of people fishing out here💯 been watching you probably for 7 months don’t know how I haven’t seen this one yet

[@eugenejohnson8635]

Why do y’all have the camera on your chest because your hands in the way the fishing poles in the way you could never hardly see

[@kirbyjaleen]

Love your vids man keep em coming can’t wait to see you catch a 10 pounder one day this year and freak out 😂

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks man! One of my 2020 goals is to hit that DD!

[@leroyusa935]

Looks like the derby rules need more refining. Only 1 minute pass the deadline but it cost him a broken rod. Your friendship is worth a lot more than chump change. Gray areas should never destroy friendships. If you have to sign an agreement than you're taking away the enjoyment of the adventure.

[@michaeladamson372]

So I’m kinda new to fishing mostly just ponds cuz that’s all I have really around but when you have a little bite why do you reel in so much before setting the hook?

[@antlersoutdoors9103]

Get up the middle fork you will be catching all day long!

[@yakinthede]

Greg get firebox stove to sponsor you so next time you and boys can cook lunch outdoors!

[@yakinthede]

Greg get firebox stove to sponsor you so next time you and boys can cook lunch outdoors!

[@doutdoornwrenching1010]

Lake Oroville bass hits hard! Gotta tell you that. Good catch !

[@funkymojo111]

2:55 I like how you note the bait/lure on the lefthand of the screen.

[@Cindysaephan9931]

Hey Greg, you're an awesome fisherman dude. I've been watching your KZbin videos for a long while and didn't know that you will actually fish at Oroville Lake. That's Great! I haven't go fishing at the lake for a long time.😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@4shorefishing779]

Awesome video bro! Go Sierra Nevada and oroville lake! Great combo!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thanks man! agreed!

[@OhKee12]

Greg: “Mike come here!!” Mike instantly in 7th gear on his motor.

[@OhKee12]

Mike Ensign I hear ya, good guy Greg sharing the wealth!

[@LargeMouthLunkin]

What's your jig rod and reel setup?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

guru jig rod (gurufishingrods.com) and 8.5:1 shimano curado K , 15# fluoro

[@sqhunter65]

Nice, so I keep forgetting to ask you what is that sent you rub on your lures.

[@GalaxyRods]

Please don't tell me your a NED RIG boy...lol! The no skill bait....don't get lazy Greg...lol!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

lmao, i really don't like fishing it but it definitely gets bit lol

[@FishingwithGreeley]

Why haven’t you overlapped with the googan squad yet

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

probably just bc our styles are so different. 1rod has commented on a few videos tho!

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

Having fished from Lake Shasta to San Diego (Fresh and Salt), you always show a "New Perspective" on the fishing, Greg. What could be better...Good Friends, Good Fishing, Good Beer! Thanks for another Great Video, Greg...

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks man! indeed, such a fun weekend with the fellas.

[@musthate885]

Lake Oroville is beautiful, but fishing is tough. Oroville is similar to Folsom which your probably gonna fish for the KBF tournament. Land of the 12 inch fish. Great video

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

ah, im kind of dreading folsom

[@InfiniteBassin]

Out in my stomping grounds, that lake can be a good time when they are stacked up and biting.

[@tagg946]

those rolling hills and secondary points look amazing for winter fishing.

[@InfiniteBassin]

They usually are, there are a few places on that lake that normally always hold a few fish.

[@handtohandcombat3535]

Short white worm with silver flake. 50 70 fish days.

[@handtohandcombat3535]

Sux but Yamamoto stopped making the small white cut tails. I bought about 30 packs and mend it when they get messed up. Darter head and white worm is money out there. Not to big of a worm tho. They think they're pond smelt. If I didn't move to NV I wouldn't be posting this haha. Good luck guys give it a try.

[@triciablanchard7747]

Spaghetti ????

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

olive garden

[@DSwi67]

Water temperature??

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

48 i think

[@michaelskinner2961]

Home of Aaron Rodgers!

[@TheOutdoorsVlog]

I have yet to use the Ned but watching your last few videos may have inspired me to give it a go. Definitely always trying to expand my toolbox. As always I enjoyed watching!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Mike! It's a great bait. I can't say that it's incredibly enjoyable to fish but it does get bit when its tough!

[@timleng4404]

Keep the great video coming. Glad I met you at the gas station.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Nice to meet you, Tim!

[@hawjcityoutdoor8707]

Wow chico my town welcomes to chico also nice video

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks man! we had a blast

[@15dleyva]

Being a chico local hope you enjoyed your time here!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks David!we had a great time

[@triciablanchard7747]

A late start because 🍺 🍻 !???

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

yes, the morning was NOT pretty

[@ronk6553]

Are you eventually going to move to a boat?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

maybe someday

[@carloszaizar7562]

Whats the pound test line for the black baitcaster?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

15 pound seaguar invisx

[@carloszaizar7562]

@@GregBlanchardFishing thank you !

[@TheReelDon]

My favorite beer paired with a great video. A great combination. 🤙

[@pinkmist3755]

It's already in my pocket dude LMAO 😂

[@rowdygilbert260]

Love some pale ale.... its almost that time in north texas

[@JenkinsB]

I visit their brewery in Asheville, NC regularly. Freakin' awesome!

[@4shorefishing779]

Ben Jenkins they have one there as well!? Cool! I guess that makes sense. Wonder if it’s all ran off solar power like this one?

[@cesarmedrano3344]

I like this Fishing-Brewery tour videos, sound like a win-win situation.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

most definitely was!

[@chrispatrick9062]

Love that intro I would like to see how you dial in your graph with sonar, side and down imaging and the process of how you find feeding fish on a tuff day like that.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Chris! Will be doing a video talking about the graph soon!

[@sozov.1102]

Hey Greg, Im from fresno and my wife is from Oroville. So, whenever I go fishing with my brother in law in Oroville it seems like I am always grinding for a bite. I fish lake Oroville few times and I've found out that those bass eat bite chew on plastic lure. I do bank fishing vs your kayak so I dont get the whole kayak advantage. I tell you why your ned rig worked was bc in my experience Oroville bass seems to key on plastic lure most of the season, I dont know why but, its been like that since I can remember. Hope this helps out. C ya later 🎣

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks sozo v.! not sure when i'll be back but i will keep that in mind!

[@JZXTA70]

Lake oroville seems to be a hard lake to fish. Fished there a few times but skunked only

[@toddwalker5102]

Love ur videos man. Hands down the best KZbin channel out there

[@cutevueguy]

Ok my hometown lake. Make sure to try the lake after bay too.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

went the next day but it was too windy, had to go back to oroville unfortuantely

[@cutevueguy]

Always windy there. Next time when you have the chance try the rock wall by the outlet side. Last year I caught like a 6 pounder there and lost one. That after bay hold some large mouth bass and maybe even a dd large mouth this time of years. I caught my around this winter when they feeding along the rock. Will good luck if you ever go out there let me know i can join you ans show you some hot spot i always hit when i there.

[@bigspoon8219]

How come you dont have a boat man

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

just how life happened and traveling for work all the time. couldnt do a boat so did the kayak and honestly i've caught a lot of nice fish from the kayak. i actually think i catch more from the kayak than i would a boat

[@bigspoon8219]

Man come to florida let's make some videos on my boat for a change I'll spouncer a video if need be

[@SeriousAnglerBassFishing]

My dude has a drone now?! Lets gooooo. Let's link up when you're back in NY dude.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

My friends sons' lol. I'm such a mooch when it comes to drones

[@SeriousAnglerBassFishing]

Greg Blanchard better than nothing 😂

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Me and My Brother and Fam Rented a House Boat There Before And Got On a Crazy Night Bite One Time Spots Largemouth and Smallmouth and all Nice Fish

[@predwards8941]

I would enjoy a review of a few of your favorite beers from them. The main one the put out wasn’t my favorite so I’d be up for other suggestions. Also I’m ready for spring

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Hazzy litte thing is my go to nowadays. But I always enjoy their Celebration ale around christmas and then otra vez in the summer time!

[@NautiFish1]

mmmmm Beer!! & Bass!!!

[@alwayz_be_cullin]

Offered my drone to Juan for you guys to shoot. Glad you had someone out there with one. Great video Greg, I’m liking the addition of more DH crew and aerial footage. Keep it up bro. Until Camanche then, let me know if you want to hit up Berryessa for the online challenge. Later man. 🇺🇸 🎣 💪 ✌️

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

appreciate it man! will do, probably a lot of delta for me and then of course folsom pre fish. excited for the season man

[@alwayz_be_cullin]

Greg Blanchard i live 15 mins from Folsom brotha. If you come this way definitely give me a ring. I’m trying to learn more about the Delta also, so if you’d like to go I’m always down. I have limited experience on Delta; really just last year @ Paradise with YAB. I’ll trade you experience on Folsom water for Delta water 😂. Be well man. Maybe we can link up!

[@ccmusic2249]

Reservoirs man. Feast or famine. That's how they be!

[@lexm0]

Sierra Nevada made a seasonal mint stout, absolutely amazing, jealous you toured the brew house!

[@ceo5779]

Hit that wooded pond you can see from the highway in chico. There are some Hogs in there.

[@ahhdat]

Awesome catched

[@jeffmccoy6924]

Hey brotha try Eastman lake here in cali. Trophy fish in there. Would love to see you make a video in my hometown fishery!

[@L0rd0fTh3N3rdz]

You have really taken to the ned rig as a go to finesse option. Great video.

[@stevestory8483]

Really like how you put the baits on screen. Keep up the great content

[@Austin_Torres]

Great video with the drone and editing very well done. And congrats to all You out there fishing in this freezing cold. My wife and I did the same at Lake Berryessa. Bundle up and tight lines

[@yakoobjunior9631]

Another great video Greg. Keep them coming mate👍🏼

[@TAStormChasing]

Looks like fun! Safe travels.

[@alexhernandez6608]

Oroville is where I live would enjoy fishing with you next time you're out here

[@mistapikkles]

I wish I had a kayak when I was at Beale......

[@BassRaider]

Spaghetti, so funny I always call them lasagne! Bait ball then,”oh there’s the lasagne”.🤣😂

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

pasta fishing !

[@felipro13]

That drone view🔥🔥

[@tfs8271]

That was sick.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Terences' son was the drone flyer! Kid has some skills!

[@戴迪-j2h]

This kind of challenge is more interesting than fishing alone.

[@viperguyz]

I didn’t hear the song so I thought you were going to have a sluggish day.

[@kodythao5048]

Hey! Welcome to oroville

[@Sargalenski73]

Very cool!

[@Skaggleton5]

Greg you should defiantly come back up here in April if you have the chance its mind blowing how much fun it is.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

I hope to! definitely a memorable trip

[@looney3574]

Great video!!!

[@mrmalone28]

Good video. Looks like a lot of fun competing with your buddies!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

always good times with the fellas!

[@londonalaska2387]

Hey Greg, do you ever fish with Spybaits during winter?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

I have not tried spybaits in the winter. just tried one time during the summer actually on clear lake and caught 1