Fishing a New Lake (and caught a bass on a popper in 300 foot!)

[@looney3574]

I always like to start my work day watching you fish! So as I start day 3 of this hostage situation... I mean work week, I have to enjoy watching you fish until I get to go fishing!

[@waxman68cards19]

I always enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing pre-tournament prep!

[@jdchristiansen3082]

300 foot top water bite? Crazy! Love the CA foothill lakes, so beautiful. Good luck in the tournament. Tight lines!

[@nancybrennemann2203]

Good luck in the tournament. Hope you do well and can’t wait to see the video!

[@jaysonelam8321]

Good luck on the tournament. I’ll be looking forward to the next video .

[@cwsoutdoors7190]

Tell you what Greg...because of you...the drop shot with the zdrop has became a staple in my arsenal this year!!! It’s produced the most fish for me this year, so far!!!

[@tarataliaferro41]

I’m new to the whole Kayak fishing😳😳 but it’s all good! I love watching you kick butt! Thank you for sharing since I have been watching you I feel more confident for a beginner trying to catch some bass! Tight lines✌️✌️

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

DP!!! One of my fave lakes!!! You put it all together! It is DEFINITELY a drop shot lake! Your big rainbow lure is a good one there going deep to about 60'...Big HAWGS chomp on em!

[@johnnyng3017]

Been there twice and it's so pretty, especially with the mini waterfalls. Last time the water was low and it looked fishy everywhere, got confused...Good luck in your tourney!

[@antunezfishing5195]

Great vid again Greg. Loved that scupper hole release lol

[@jeffyerden7190]

Nice! Glad to hear there is a tournament coming. Miss those videos you do.

[@wgb925]

Hey Happy Birthday Sir! Looks like a cool lake. 6 lake tournament is coming up maybe I will run into you. 300’ topwater bite... wow! Cool video!

[@deonnawilliams4903]

Greg my Man.. the videos as well as the length of the videos have been everything. Keep it , Tight Lines Greg.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks for the feeback, DeOnna! Been trying to make them a bit longer lately!

[@masterbaeten88]

Fished don Pedro a couple weeks ago. Hit a school early morning all on top water. They are out there Greg. Good luck!

[@19hockeydragon]

Good luck in your tourney. Blanchard looks like it's right next to the lake you're at. It's a sign!

[@Nverlayup]

The scupper hole release. Lol. That’s great!!

[@teddikeyfishmagnet5692]

Nice practice video.. Don pedro is one of my favorites lake to fish i was there 2 weeks ago on my boat those bass boil chasing bait out on open water we caugh themt at 50 to 200 ft of water on topwater nothing really big just schooling bass.. weightless white zoom fluke killer lure.. Good luck

[@Jrizy.]

You are by far, hands down my favorite KZbin fisherman. Love your videos man, keep em coming!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Jon!

[@timothycantu3118]

GB out at Lake Don P! Thanks for the video. Good luck in the tourney! Let me know the next time you hit up Rivers End. I live about a mile from there. My son and I will pick you up in our Bass Tracker.

[@kumaboyy.7443]

I went boating there and it can get really choppy on the main lake! It can get filled with water sports crowd, also. Nice video, Greg! Stay safe and good luck!

[@tommymetz5563]

When we go there we drive down Shawmut Mine rd and park at the end and shore launch. Great fishing over there. Also Tanaka point is good but a much harder shore launch.

[@drewskidmore9392]

The click of a Stradic peeling drag is now permanently imprinted on my brain, thanks. Jokes aside, your videos never fail to get me pumped to go out and fish, keep it up!

[@georgebrewster7861]

Me and the wife were fishing the WON Bass pro ams back in 2000. The first tourney was on don pedro and the first day a guy throwing a swimbait caught 31plus lbs for 4 fish and the biggest went a little over 11lbs and that won him the tournament. So you are correct in that the lake has some giants in it. Nice vid and hope you did well in the tourney. Tight Lines!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Wow!

[@F1Hopeful]

Neat. I was thinking it would be a great comparison down the road to compare drop shot vs split shot. It would be interesting because I recall a time when you could not win a bass tournament in the tough summer months (SoCal) if you didn’t split shot small worms. Seeing how drop shot has taken over, it would be a good side by side comparison. Just a thought if and when you run into a wide open bite like the one you had. It’s interesting to see how various techniques loose favor with fishermen and eventually “come back”. Great video and good luck on the tournament!!!

[@delcrowell1273]

Greg, thank you, very much, for telling your viewers, where you fish. So many act like they are protecting honey holes, and won't even say what river, or lake. By the way, another great vid...

[@newjayadventures]

Awesome video and good tips. I fish DP a lot but never had a topwater bite in 300ft of water.

[@lumpiestofcoles3724]

This is my local lake I’ve caught my PB bass there at 11pounds on a chatterbait

[@WAEofFishing]

Im sure you know this already but it's worth mentioning. I was having the same trouble filming during the summer. Turns out it was my memory cards. GoPro is very particular about which model (not just brand) of card you use. Check the website for a compatibility list. Worth a shot

[@leepechin2764]

Greg, I notice you enjoy the chopper and popper, I'm a top water enthusiast and surprised I haven't seen you use a walking top water! Strong suggestion to try a lucky craft sammy, heddon spook or spook jr. or something similar! The escaping baitfish cadence is different than what a popper does and I find can be a great trigger for a topwater bite!!

[@swimschool4195]

i went out there last August. went to that same area on the south shore. fish were not munching. got one on the c-rig in about 15-20 feet of water at the mouth of that finger that extends almost to the road. left at 11:00am too, so friggin hot.

[@HawkFishingandOutdoors]

What a cool lake. Love that clear water! One of these days I'll make it out to California and fish some of these gorgeous clear reservoirs. Good luck on the tournament dude.

[@xXxfaithxXx14]

Not sure if you tried East Park Reservoir or Stoney Gorge Reservoir, located Northern California, those lakes have good size bass there. Highly recommend bass fishing those lakes.

[@richaikens8695]

Im sure alot can change before tournament day so good luck.. I'm always amazed at the fish you catch. You just need to go out and rock that top water like it's going out of style.. thanks again greg for the content.. Also would be interested in the hero 7 if your upgrading..

[@Generalneves007]

Hey Greg, I had the same issue with my Hero 7 Black and I resolved it by removing the battery when I'm filming and have the GoPro plugged into a external power source like my boat battery or an small portable power pack. I notice you usually have the camera plugged in to something so give that a try. When the GoPro is filming while also trying to recharge the battery, it generates a lot of heat and I think that's what causes it to turn off. Hope this fixes your problem, or atleast improves it. It did for me, no issues since.

[@DigitaLIon781]

That's the ticket. Internal battery removed, and powered by external battery. I also set the unit to not power off and just stay on.

[@bakerloungefishing]

I did the same, works and runs all day in 100 degree direct CA lake sun

[@coachluke85]

Looks like a great fishery! Good luck with the tournament, my man!

[@brianemlet7248]

What Greg....no geese! I believe my first video with no geese in the back ground...most have gone North. So you should be safe for awhile...lol. Tight Lines and Good Luck in your tournament.

[@skiprussell8153]

Hello Greg, now you are in my neck of the woods. That lake is a great one. Please watch out for snakes, they do swim on the water. Snake is a diamond back rattler and poison when they bite. Be safe. Please keep me posted on your tournaments so I can come out to see you.

[@russdennis7026]

I have to tell you the VMC spin shot hooks are money for the drop shot. I love um!

[@marcusgarcia504]

DUUUUDE WELCOME TO DON PEDRO! Before I watch the vid, lemme say I hope you did well!

[@skelly5893]

I dont even know where to fish anymore, I want lakes like this :(

[@jedmetheny3710]

Happy Birthday Greg!!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Jed!

[@vearralo2130]

Congratulations on your win at the new lake .

[@joelewandowski8232]

You need to come to Michigan and fish the great lakes for small mouth . You'll love it.

[@JoshTheFlyGuy]

Dude the water you fish in is just gorgeous. You inspired me to finally create KZbin content lol Thank you and great catches as always!

[@stonesAquatics]

Brotha that's my home lake. Pick up a walking bait and work it slow on points in the am. Then do your drop shot to get a little limit. Always works, my preferred color is arons morning dawn. They love pink and white there. Once u have a limit drag a 10inch worm in 40ft of water for the bigger fish. You will need atleast a 22 inch kicker to win there brotha. Plenty of 14-17 inch fish on drop shot

[@maxhudock1842]

Always love a new video !! Learned so much by watching too , killed them on a choppo and hazedong shad today

[@toddwalker5102]

Man Greg I am really loving these longer videos looking forward to relaxing an watching rip lips.

[@tapeglue8315]

Blanchard CA is about 4 miles from Don Pedro Res. Saw that easter egg on the intro!

[@jeffw3776]

Great video on new water. As much as I like Berryessa it’s nice to see a new place. Lake Sonoma next? How about solar power on the water?

[@ThisIsNotAbe]

I’ve had similar problems with the Hero 7s. Went back down to a 4 and have had no issues yet.

[@mattyg5566]

One of the best lakes in California! Good looking out with the hero 7. Please continue to be critical of gear / tech! Save everyone some $$$ Hope your getting flow from all these companies. I have bought lots of things I see on your channel!!

[@Znate80]

My home lake. My PB caught there 15.7lbs. Glad you made it up.

[@bmiller8255]

Seemed like an awesome day of fishing Greg. It looks like you use straight braid for your Popper, do you? And if so what size works best for you?

[@fongxiong1]

Pedro. My home lake.

[@Khmerboy4u]

Nice lake...thanks for the show

[@stacenhartland9777]

I thought you fished it because your super close to Blanchard, Ca!?! Haha!!! Way to change it up man and Thxs for taking us to a new fishing hole.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

haha totally random right

[@YakNZakFishing]

Good stuff brotha! You have a link to that tourney series? I’m moving to Cali in the fall and I’d like to see what my tourney options are. BTW I feel you on the Hero7! I’ve sent 2 back because of the same issues! Rocking the 5 and 8 now.

[@KG_85]

Great video! Do they do a lot of tournaments at that lake? Could be they release all the fish by the ramp, would explain all the big ones in the area. Good luck in the tournament!

[@tulsabassprofessor5009]

Nice deep water bite!

[@classyadventures599]

Dude the hero cameras were great, now I use the Dji action cam. Check it out they have a front screen for setting up shots and vlogging. I am not affiliated with them just thought you might want to try something new. I used go pro for at least 8 years before this. Also the dji cuts put wind noise nicely. Good video thanks.

[@xxcaseyxxc]

How do you like that berkley popper? Have seen you use it a ton and I've never heard much about it. Always use my Rio Rico and Yellow Magic.

[@insansombolinggi8275]

I love hearing that drag! 😂

[@donnieshivel9882]

Finally! I love the mother load lakes I’m surprised you haven’t fish it yet

[@steved5641]

As always another great video..Happy belated Birthday

[@boomergun]

Looks like the town of Blanchard is right next to Don Pedro - huh!

[@kioy102]

Happy Belated Birthday! Saw FishUSA wishing you a happy birthday on Facebook.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank you!

[@pinkmist3755]

I have yet to catch a fish on a top popper. Great job man

[@timisoutdoors]

Perfect timing, Greg!

[@757digger4]

Love your videos man. Do u plan on attending Ride the Bull kayak tournament in August?

[@catch-n-release5596]

Got a hero7 black last month and it’s always overheating, seems like when it hits 85 degrees out side it’s starts acting up. I also bought the hero 5 black on Amazon the e-commerce for 150$ no problem runs good all day the audio is a bit trashy but I can deal with that I’m just a weekend warrior. Makes me think about sending it back and getting another 5 back, but keep pushing out the good content brotha!

[@kcoutdooractivities1338]

I’m still on a hero 4 😆, I need to catch up. Thanks for sharing.

[@maomaniarocks]

good lake. my buddies landed around 100 bass between 2 person first day it open back up. on their bass boat.

[@gotem358]

Hope you win and ill be waiting for the next video...

[@caliisbtk]

Hey Greg, great video. What line do you use for your football jigs/senko for dragging the bottom. Thank you.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

15# tacticial fluoro by p line

[@EpIc_NaChO]

Try 3.5 inch dry creek tube

[@yjjustforme1]

Check out the Insta360 One R bro. I just grabbed one twin pack setup. I was gonna do the GP8 blacks but the options and mods for the 360 are awesome

[@FishingwithFaron]

My 8 still overheats but not near as bad as the 7 did. If you are running external power it helps to not run the gopro battery too.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

yessir! I made that change and its perfect now!

[@ninjarider84]

Installed my 403AC torqeedo 2 weeks ago...people, go get one if you kayak fish. Its been amazing.

[@philfierro4356]

Hey Greg...Great Video’s Love The Action !! Have U Ever Fished Lake Perris In Riverside Co...So California ..Great Bass Action !!!

[@ninjaprogres]

Don P hits!!! Theres big fish there

[@sg-mx4ii]

Nice video Greg.

[@iss1089]

Hey, did you make the switch to the Go pro 8 .. if so, is it better??

[@kerrypitt9789]

We get Salmon on the surface of water over 1000 ft. They follow the food?

[@coachlance1420]

How do you decide when to retrieve with lefty reel or righty reel.? I am righty but have always retrieved with a lefty reel. Just feels better to set hook with my right arm.

[@joshcravens2270]

Hi Greg, I’m curios why/when you choose the popper over the choppo? Is one more finesse or is it just matching the hatch?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

actually both lately, seems to be the bait excels when the water is calm and with this clear water the fish can see it from a mile away. long pauses have helped

[@wendellgray3859]

Another great video !!

[@Don-vv8ct]

For your GoPro 7s do you plug them into an external power source with the battery in?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

not anymore

[@aarondavis8224]

You would think if the gopro overheats they would make them a different color besides black since that color absorbs heat.

[@johnnyng3017]

Incredible TW over 400 ft!

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

I thought maybe you were trying this new lake out because you wanted to explore the town of Blanchard nearby LOL.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

LOL

[@carlossaenz6946]

Cool video, more camping stuff

[@bradleyscott4048]

Love the videos man what lake you at

[@benhartzberg2087]

New to your channel...great videos...thank you!

[@pq2764]

Try using a shaky head. It will get the job done especially on clear water lakes

[@mr.t1581]

When are you going back to the Delta? Missing that frog and punch action

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

next 3 vids!

[@vangboi91]

Whew don pedro is a deep lake!

[@jamesthegr8100]

Amazing content

[@xyoojlegend]

Good luck!

[@coltonpolak2849]

Dope video

[@RhinoJoeOutdoors]

300 feet!! Might catch the Loch Ness Monster!