Fishing River Backwaters for Big Bass

Taking the Falcon 11 out with minimal gear into some remote river backwaters in hunt for some big bass.
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[@Nate_Cross]

I swear that tricky fish flipped you off as it swam away lol

[@fitcwebb]

Even it's departure on top of the water, was something different. Thing has a style all of it's own

[@Gloryofthereef]

“Thanks for makin’ me late kayak man!”

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@bambambooyaaj6239]

8:22 Fish walks away like a gangster after receiving respect. Mission accomplished.

[@johnshaft5613]

I've bass fished (casually) my entire life. I do OK, but I gotta tell you I find the speed and accuracy of your casts to be incredible.

[@crashbomber]

Pit Boss is the best damn creature bait ever made.

[@tylerperez8755]

Been throwing it as a chatter bait trailer been lights out

[@denisiel1]

@@tylerperez8755 May I ask what size Pit Boss?

[@rich_v]

That sound from the reel at 4:58 is amazing. I know it sounds weird, but thats how you know you got a big boy on. Punching heavy mats like that is one of my favorite ways to do it. You'll definitely catch big fish.

[@robjones7410]

One thing that I always have at the ready when I miss a frog blow up is a soft plastic to pitch in where they blew up. HUGE success rate! Love the video! Tight lines and be safe, Brother!

[@ninjarider84]

Ok I'm convinced, you need merch that says "little stinker" while holding a bass 👌

[@Tackle2thePeople]

Can't help but enjoy this video! Texas rigging, flipping downed trees, baitcaster - nothing but good vibes.

[@felixgodin3244]

4:58 the sound every fisherman love

[@laujkiatong]

That braid scream is the best

[@devdewboy]

Exactly what I did yesterday on the Delta. Frog gave me 5 chances. Switched to my Flip Stick which I am learning. Caught my first Flip fish with my reel coming off the rod and having to hold on to it while I reel. Quite comical. Huge 1 pounder!

[@datruthhurts3984]

Had that happen with a six pounder couple months ago! Took me a sec to realize what had happened lol

[@rexhenthorn685]

I look forward to each and every one of your videos, Greg. I find them so entertaining and this one was certainly that! Thank you for sharing and I look forward to more of your fishing adventures!

[@madd0g1539]

“Never set the hook on a tip wrap” No truer words have ever been spoken.

[@jerrymcafee1856]

Thank you for showing your knot tying lately.

[@WAEofFishing]

I've been preaching paddle yaks on my channel for a while. Glad you are now as well. I was disappointed to not see anyone with them at iCast this year. There is a definite benefit to them. 😁

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Hard to find water like that with the drought! You slayed them, Greg! Enjoyed the vid, thanks!

[@kongtsaab993]

That tricky fish looked like it was laughing at you while swimming away. Hahaha

[@alvinator5203]

Greg you should really consider having a follow up rod to your frog rod. I’ve seen you do it in a few videos, but I think you should make it consistent.

[@hershisadventuresincalifor9725]

Oh man another SWEET video! One thing for sure you know how to get on fish. Even those day's when it's slim pickings. Btw I know it's not much but loved the Thumbnail for this video! Tight lines Greg!

[@donfishn3323]

Your persistence with "Mr Touble Maker" paid off. Good job.

[@michaelace4739]

You was definitely on the pitching bite!! Awesome catches!!

[@AaronGeeOfficial]

The big weight helps sometimes. I had decent bass swim from over to strike my 1/2 oz egg weight when reeling in catfish rigs to check the bait.

[@johnburgess6572]

Best Greg fishing video ! The Troublemaker Fish video

[@zackmyott605]

I’ve never been much into kayaks I love my big boat but watching your videos makes me want to get into if. I like seeing people enjoy our sport in different ways.

[@sleetherookie2929]

Felt like I was fishing watching this video. The frog and pitching a creature bait, on point Greg. I can relate. 👍

[@randyrhodomoyer9552]

what an awesome day on the water for you. cant wait till you get 100k subs. you deserve it man, keep up the awesome videos. we all love them.

[@tristanwood2512]

Epic day! Go back and do it again. Nice one mate

[@kennightingale516]

Watching that rod stop when you set the hook, that's when you know they have a little weight. Great vid.

[@carlosm9886]

Greg is getting them gainsss

[@travisbruno1988]

Every darn fish was good. To bad it wasnt tournament day rite.. Thanks for the vid Greg we appreciate you bro. God Bless and tight lines from the northeast

[@86kamehameha]

geeze! literally every cast wast like a bite. haha. nice!! thanks for keeping me awake at work with your videos.

[@bobbyswain7049]

That spot was loaded.....nice job

[@RhysRyzyn]

What a great day of fishing

[@joshuabaird6768]

Good day of fishing brother. Where I am in Dayton Ohio and in the Great Miami river, the smalljaws are in the thick weeds and wood chasing a shade spawn and crawdads. Awesome stuff and one day I might have my own channel like you. I want to call it "The Dayton Metro Smallmouth Slayer". God Bless my fellow Angler and brother and I thank you for the good content.

[@WET_TV]

Glad to see another river video! next time there's an open water tournament, keep those rivers in mind.

[@FitzYakin]

I watched your review on this kayak and your 1st time out with it and I was like "oh yeah!" (like the Kool Aid guy). Nice to see you changing it up from the California Delta and exploring some of these smaller backwaters.

[@BloodCrow1698]

I think this is the most bites I’ve seen you get in any of your vids, love your content.

[@Zach-K7FC]

Thanks for all the great kayak fishing content. You have inspired me to look into kayak tournaments in 2022.

[@johncasey6460]

You always seem to figure it out! Nice bag for the day!

[@Jerryy8]

The wait u caught that fish over that tree🔥

[@Mr66Yellow]

Seems like you have better luck fishing the backwoods then the windy delta and dried up reservoirs. Good job.

[@shallowdream2928]

Dang Greg I love watching you kill it out there brother!

[@megansiefert8930]

Nice video Greg! Can you call a fish a chatterdonk next time it would be amazing

[@mjonas3261]

What a great video man, awesome punch bite! Thanks Greg

[@db9818]

Greg lookin like a river Ninja wearing all black, lol.

[@TylerGoesFishing]

always looking forward to your content

[@madam497]

wow that troublemaker bass bit so many times lol

[@GalaxyRods]

That tricky dude flipped you off as he swam away...lmao! Love that Falcon 11, nice rig!

[@ThrillFishing]

Love finding backwaters like this, especially when they're producing!

[@tylerperez8755]

More of these big Greg. Would love to see you hit some ponds up also. Regardless you the man bro.

[@south_coast_tackle]

Killer video! It's nice to find some unpressured fish in the backwaters like that!

[@valenor916]

You're inspiring me to get my own little rig and get to some of these remote spots my 12ft yak can't get to. Very obvious these fish are the kings of their domain and can freely feed on everything and are ready to bite!

[@PickersWarehouseTV]

Such a fun episode 🤩

[@larry.209]

Morning coffee and Greg blanchers video can't start the morning off better

[@lizsmith9948]

Very exciting yelling at the TV, cheering you on to catch those fat fish 😊 Thanks again for the field trip since we can't get into that area with the Ranger. Best of luck, as always 🎣

[@danielmcnish6555]

Spinnerbait paradise right there. Keep that in mind on next trip there. Also better hookup ratio on spinnerbait. Still a great day & video as always. I like that falcon but do wish Native made a bigger version & wider platform for bigger guys in that layout at $1100 range to compete with the WS Recon platform. I would be all in if they did. Still a great kayak , seen falcon in person last week & a great kayak & price point. Great job Greg.

[@gatorhkman]

Loving the new backwater incorp into your floats man...keep em coming

[@wagr9824]

Great video Greg, thanks for taking us along with you.

[@lukepousson6487]

That was a great video. Small water and 'hand to hand' combat fishing!!

[@tonychavez8870]

I love these backwater finding hidden spots with biggins videos bro. Got to do more.

[@mrinfosec702]

Best Video of the year. Been waiting to see Greg flipping and punching

[@alex-gx6bs]

the fish that never wanted to be catched lol! He's definitely a bully down in the fish world ahaha

[@terp53]

That would have been a tournament winning day. Great video. Thanks

[@knightfishing]

Heck of a day! I'm relegated to fishing at dark for a while, got on a good top water bite last night. WP with a little bit of wind had some crazy blow ups.

[@joshkeith6084]

Epic day Greg! Closer to 100K and very well deserved!

[@lmslasher8570]

Good morning greg! 🤜🏻🎣🤛🏻 heading out onto oneida lake 🛶! Tackling a new spot! With some new lures! 🎣 🎣 🎣!!

[@lmslasher8570]

Update: Oneida was a chop this morning and rerouted to another smaller lake and the frenzy was on i couldn’t believe it!! Small and large mouth were crushing the drop shot and the punch setup! Bad mama was getting punished

[@rangers8729]

I’ve had a few “troublemakers” … but when you finally catch them..who’s boss now!!

[@sambauserman6582]

Fun to watch. Thank you sir!

[@donfoddrill2697]

Great video, looked like a bunch of fun. Good job figuring them out -- again ! 👏

[@anthonyvespia6662]

That was an awsome little spot Greg. That fish having a little fun with ya! Lol..Nice to go light, like that..🤟🎣🙏

[@perryrushing5089]

Good show right there! 👊

[@justinnabors625]

Snake city but that’s where the big boys hang out 😂😂

[@seaborn9]

That looks fun as hell. California rivers all look so much alike

[@ricklawrence3406]

Great job Greg,I'm from Boise id and I meet a fellow subscriber and we had a great conversation about you and all the stuff that you have taught us. Thanks brother and as always keep fishing..

[@dandorris8531]

I’m here in star getting my ass handed to me this year haven’t caught a thing. I usually go out to emmitt sawers pond. You catching anything?

[@sunsurfer222]

Dude, how do you rock all black in the summer on the river? I feel like I’d be way to hot 🔥🔥 Awesome video as always 🍻

[@DoubleDigitAngler]

Laydowns and bass!!! Fun bite

[@tmkayakfishing8236]

Greg "THE GREAT" Love the skinny water videos. I think you keep these up you will hit the 100k mark before October. Keep it up. Love it

[@DiamondHead2010]

Pit bosses are so versatile

[@IRATE209]

Good ol milk crate with some rod holders mounted to it will be perfect addition so your rods aren’t straight out. I know u know already. But if it was me I would of lost a few poles already lol

[@BassRaider]

Nice flippin bite right there!🤙. Almost 100k subs!

[@jameswillingham1686]

First time watching your videos and .... you won me bro awesome job!

[@mattbarber4199]

That's awesome! U make it look easy!

[@55Dag]

That place is loaded.

[@chernandez7306]

Goodbye bay area. Leaving Santa Clara today for Texas. Had a great time visiting my son working with the Niners(cert. A.T.). It would have been great running into Greg.

[@BassNinja]

I love that you trim the legs

[@doster59]

"You're a little troublemaker." That was fun.

[@Jrizy.]

Love these videos, of a kayak that most have. Keeping it simple. 👍

[@SundayViewFishing]

LOVE THESE TRIPS!!!

[@sthaooutdoors2971]

You destroyed it! Great job greg

[@datruthhurts3984]

Fun vid! Man , almost at 100k let's gooo!!

[@dandorris8531]

Loving it, your adventures are getting spicy.

[@SOLDIERx4xCHRIST]

My dream is a Hobie pro angler. I had an outback and loved it but due to a financial issue I had to sell it. Therefore everyone I subscribe to has one of those yaks except you. I really enjoy your videos

[@jeffniebanck6387]

Great vid Greg! Love fishing like that. Great job!👍

[@fryeguy9939]

Awesome video.. Just as good as any of the delta videos.. Maybe a little better.. Thanks for sharing, and taking us along.. The Frye Guy..

[@kurodamakoto2316]

nice fish Greg🍻🍻

[@vuexiong6087]

What a fun day!

[@Sanctified_EDC_Gear]

Gregs Rods & Reels cost more then the $800 Native 😂👍

[@ryanlundy2519]

What a day!

[@mashdatrashvideos2831]

That's a beautiful area to fish

[@PiperFishing]

This is probably the biggest limit you've had in quite some time. Maybe remember this spot for the next tournament.