California Kayak Bass Nation Championship (Clear Lake, CA)

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Chapters 0:00 - Arrival/Intro 1:54 - Checking into Skylark Motel 4:24 - Dinner and talking about Clear Lake fishing 7:24 - Start of Official Practice Day 12:00 - A key bait change 14:32 - Back at the house with the fellas and practice recap 19:56 - Cue the B-Roll 20:21 - Tournament Day 1 40:44 - Tournament Day 1 Results 43:19 - Tournament Day 1 Recap 44:46 - Airbnb House tour 49:21 - Tournament Day 2 1:02:33 - Tournament Day 2 Results 1:03:02 - Entire Recap

[@markbridenbeck1030]

Don’t need this I watch all of old Greg

[@vuexiong6087]

Where's my money?

[@Abe_Sinclair]

This evening upload just blew my mind!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

try to keep you guys on your toes every so often 🤯

[@tuglife_sd]

So much so I skipped over the video initially and didn't see it until the next morning! Lol

[@Ducksbyday]

Dude!!!

[@cecapfishing9882]

There's absolutely no one else I cheer and celebrate every fish so much as you, Greg!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

🙏🙏🙏

[@samtheangler47]

Mike hate keeping his fishing secrets I love it lmao “a little bit of everything”

[@BobbyOfEarth]

Good result! For future reference, I'll point out that the combination of the late Shad spawn and shallow water, means there'll likely be a huge Shad die-off during Jan and Feb. where the entire lake will smell really bad. The good news, once they sink to the bottom, the cycle of these new conditions will likely precipitate a huge crawdad hatch in the spring.. their color changing from brownish/green in spring, to red in the fall. Understanding the natural cycles on Clear, will consistently put you on the quality fish throughout the different seasons. Oct. 2002 my team partner and I won a fully rigged 19' BassCat, in the Anglers Choice, western regional finals. The typical winning pattern prevailed, flipping clump grass in 5-7 feet of water w/hard slopping bottom. Green pumpkin/red flake 10" power worms and brush hogs... it's a pattern that works anywhere on the eastern shoreline, from Lucerne, down to Glenhaven...

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

I love this man! 🎣

[@lukeabston9682]

I can’t get enough of how passionate you are about fishing. Watching your hands shake at 38:06 all the way up think you check the photo is unbelievable. I just hope that some day I will be as good of a fisherman as you are. Love the videos and keep it up!!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

The fishing shakes will never get old!

[@jesusjuice7592]

One of my favorite channels to watch. Greg is a legend

[@johnhill2298]

I don't know of another KZbinr I would sit and watch an hour of. Great job Greg! Good luck in New York!🤙

[@matthewpedigo2149]

When the reel starts singing, you know it’s good.

[@chrisruef9221]

Paused at 38:27 to comment. Please, do not leave. I'll update this post after I finish the video. Watched the entire hour. Living and dying with every cast, GB. Was hoping for that top 5.

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

Well worth the 1:05 spent watching, a gallant effort Greg! 😎🎣📹👍

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

🙏🙏🙏

[@markbridenbeck1030]

The entire Sierra Nevada team has gotten so much better, KAOY!? man im so excited for you bro

[@cadenpennekamp2507]

Greg clicked this vid so fast love u man keep it up can’t wait to watch another great video

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

🙏🙏🙏

[@danno8m7]

hands down the best channel, greg is awesome, educational and humble. love it , guy hurts my wallet tho lmao

[@mikem8502]

Dutch looks fantastic, he’s lost a ton weight and should be super proud of himself

[@Suhdude13]

Clear lake literally breaks my heart. Man I was hooting and hollering for every fish you got. I was so pumped. Great job out there Greg.

[@aziffel4063]

I liked the long video especially at Clearlake. Got to watch the whole story. Good luck to Damien in Tennessee

[@mikem8502]

I got a sneak perk at the leaderboard from Damien Thao and I’ve been waiting for this to drop! Awesome day of fishing!

[@garylukas3476]

I love the long videos with the whole tournament coverage ,keep them coming!!!!

[@bmiller8255]

Wow!! After day 1 I really thought you were going to pull it out. Still a good tournament. Way to go with the punches and get 14th. Shout out to Mike for the hint to the crank bait.

[@N1nja4h1re]

Thanks for taking us along. Most influential Kayak fisherman out there. Keep the lines tight! Looking forward to the next video.

[@billywilliams3527]

Another great chapter in the book Greg. I was rooting for you so much I found myself literally on the edge of my seat say "come on buddy" under my breath, then I laughed at myself. Thank you Sir!

[@tonysoso4457]

I sure did watch the whole hr long video straight, thanks for sharing and taking me fishing with you.

[@datruthhurts3984]

Yeah buddy..let's get some revenge!

[@FishHuntFreedom]

I love a good hour long GB vid every once in a while 🤙

[@kurodamakoto2316]

When Greg says "let's go" I can't help but feel all warm and happy inside. lmao😆 cheers man🍻

[@puvlea83]

I live vicariously through your tournament videos, I personally couldn't tournament fish with my anxiety, but something about watching this allows me to feel im in the moment with you, coffee and smoke in hand. I beat the bank and occasionally get my kayak out. But these inspire me to take advantage of free time and fish!

[@konglee4468]

I’ve never been so anxious waiting for an upload. I was so nervous watching the entire video. You did a great job and looking forward to some New York bass!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank you sir!

[@BindeeVangFishing]

Good Job Greg, was fun watching you fish.

[@markbridenbeck1030]

Bro you are the only person I have ever seen catch a rock not once but twice

[@vurtchugaming5945]

I’m always waiting on the edge of my seat waiting for the newest videos!.!.!.!.!

[@BassRaider]

Nice job out there grinding!👏👏

[@jacquezghardy]

I literally jumped out of my seat on the 5th gosh. LETSSS GOOOOOO.

[@55Dag]

The taco bell argument was hilarious. Fish don't have pockets. lol

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

and the outtakes i have of these two🤣

[@CatNoda]

We love the Skylark Motel. We used to stay there until we bought our little lakeside place. Great fishing. Great video! So glad to have discovered your site.

[@scottbostic6247]

Way to go brother. You did well. Proud of you.

[@FailRonHubbard]

Man that's a tough day compared to some of your videos but it's better than any tourney I've had this year. I asked you for advice on getting fish to cooperate on the ketch board. Thanks to your advice I've been giving them time to calm down when I could, and I got a first, second, and third place, with one big fish this year. Thanks a ton buddy, hope you keep it up!

[@gijsberthoogendoorn7988]

'It's a giant....oh I thought it was bigger than that.' I do that every time too. 🤣

[@nicknackdaddyack]

The wife and I like the longer format! Practice lumped in with the tournament is great! Good hour long dinner time viewing! Go get em in NY!

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Greg, you fished clean, and smart. Something is really off at Clear Lake. Day one was perfect, and you've always done well in this tournament. I enjoyed it. Thanks bro! 😎 🙏. 🎣

[@jedmetheny3710]

I love videos like this. they actually inspire me. it reminds us, mere mortals that even the Immortals can have a bad day. thanks for all you guys do

[@812FoodReview]

thanks for the extended video today!! clutch at work lol

[@kentonlemonmsn]

Big fan of the longer videos 👊

[@markcordero786]

Damn! That's your best video. It came out awesome 👌. National Geographic quality.

[@heyjim52]

Tough second day , good luck on your New York trip looking forward to your next video.

[@lalloligyst718]

You crushed it bro! This made up for most of those last Delta runs you had. Keep at it we rootn for ya!

[@812FoodReview]

they were loving the pause on day 1!!

[@scottbostic6247]

Man, I've been getting a little worried about you. Glad to see this post. Now, let's hope it's as good as I think it's gonna be.

[@kennightingale516]

Man that was exciting and suspenseful. The fellas were amusing and picking on each other as usual. Thanks to Mike for telling you about the crankbait bite. That sure helped to give confidence in the bait. Its all about decisions, do you leave or grind it out? Keep praying for some rain and the weather changes for you guys out west in the future.

[@dollacb7]

That carp catch got me weak Greg . Great vid

[@ClearLakeFishingTV]

I was super down on myself for only catching 4 yesterday and frustrated because the gopros overheated all day long. I couldn't find a bass today but got on a couple nice channel cats that wanted to battle. I've thrown the crankbaits so much that my arms are going ro fall off but your video has inspired me to keep throwing it through the millions of silversides. It's a grind out here for sure, every bass I catch is fat, fat, FAT so reaction is probably the best chance for a strike. Thanks again for all the efforts you put into making great content. Your style is an inspiration and I hope to say hi someday out on the water!

[@jefbrewer]

Great video, as always! That tourney was a grind! I must have made 50 laps from the top to the bottom of my spot. I lost fish #5 on Sunday at the net with time running out. Hopefully get to fish a lot more with you guys next year!

[@sandybowers5085]

Love all your videos, Greg!!! You are always a winner in my book!!!!

[@kcoutdooractivities1338]

Good video, enjoyed the long format. Went well with having a few beers and just relaxing to watch . Thank you for sharing.

[@uqox]

I appreciate the long video. You put in the work, Greg. Always great to watch.

[@GalaxyRods]

Great video and a great job of keeping the head game strong. Even though it didn't go the way you planned, it was still a successful outing!!! With winter coming up, I would like to see some offshore content. Guide us through your steps on breaking down the deep bite. You spend lots of time near shore. Get out there and find those big girls. NO DROP SHOTTING ALLOWED. You have mastered that. Do something that's not in your wheelhouse. You will thank me later!!! I think a 4-part series of "Offshore Schooling with Greg Blanchard" seems appropiate....lol! DO YOU ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE????

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

I like that idea for sure! I bet even this fall we'll get off shore and spend much more time looking at the graph. can't say ill leave the the spinning rod behind but ill try to get them to react more so. It's way more fun anwyways

[@vuexiong6087]

@@GregBlanchardFishing am I gonna get my money back?

[@stevenvalenti3722]

You and the guys sure gave it a helluva fight. I'm sorry it didn't work out for any of you. Safe travels back home Greg. Looking forward to seeing the fall fishing up there.🙂👍🍺

[@scottszczechowicz5699]

Great as always Greg.. the struggle is real.. next time you’ll get ‘em!

[@motherlodebassin5369]

Perseverance pays off

[@joebassboss8039]

Wow. An evening upload. Love it.

[@michaelhomdus4945]

great epsode thanks for taking us along..

[@lizsmith9948]

Exciting video, but sorry you didn't make it although you never quit fighting! Of course it was a nail biter and TV screaming event LOL! It seems that most bass tournaments are tough these days. They're gorging on bait instead of our lures🙁 Best of luck on your next adventure and keep your fun videos coming 😊

[@MNBassYaking]

Awesome job! Was one of the best videos yet!

[@youremomsvilleplayzmc9528]

Thank you for taking us along with you all. Your editing is great. I was wanting you to leave after 12 o clock yesterday to find another school or more size. I thought I noticed on day 1 some of your bites came after a pause or stop. Was hoping you tried that a bit more. Like always, can’t wait for the next one. Best of luck my friend. I’m going to Taco Bell now…

[@TDLEE28-125]

Man so close......good job Greg

[@hankcogburn2600]

Great video. I was on the edge of my seat. So close.

[@kenher6456]

Funny how I was watching one of your video and then u uploaded thats awesome

[@fishnrc294]

Nice love the longer video. Looked like a load of fun. Solid placing.

[@salaboytes6918]

Greg congrats on your fishing adventure tanks for posting your videos

[@ntxbassn9615]

Always spitting out that 🔥🔥🔥. Best tournament and fishing videos on the Tube!

[@thedarkmittetoast7967]

Hope you will make your way to the Kayak Classic ... send you lot of luck from France

[@fiddlefishing2749]

Awesome video Greg. I enjoy these 1 hour videos. For a cheaper alternative for lure knocker, I use a 1 -1.5 oz tear drop lead weight with snap swivel. It works great. See you on the next video.

[@michaelsanchez3659]

Really appreciate you fighting the overheating gopros for us!🙏 Hopefully the 11 performs better Not too many youtube vids out there that I'll sit and watch for an hour, but this one flew by!

[@meyercamden]

Great video Greg. Thank you for you work to make and share these epic fishing videos.

[@dne3142]

Yes! We at a limit! Let's start culling!

[@lmslasher8570]

1hr episode hell yeah!!!!

[@shades1c]

Dope! Can't wait to check this video out

[@paulziebell2479]

Perfect way to end the 2022 season. ..Happy New year!!!

[@digitalwells]

Really enjoyed the whole video. The ups and downs of fishing can be intense. There are a lot of Gregisms that come to mind when I am fishing. "Dont leave fish to find fish" and "I am going to keep this rod / bait in my hand and grind it out".

[@yakmanJ]

Good job bro!!! Gave me a good perspective of yak tourneys been thinking of getting down myself... love it

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

An hour long?! Dopeeeeeeee!

[@Jerms84]

I love your crew! These trips are awesome to watch

[@morganyoder4277]

Evening post. 🤯🤯🤯

[@markphilippsjr]

Fish don't have pockets or money and there's a million Taco bells, and my ass is still laughing 🤣. And hey I really don't mind the hour video. Every once in awhile I like to indulge. Tough fishing seems to be the theme in 2022 everywhere. I'm over here in the East Bay not too far and all the local ponds and lakes, just tough, tough tough tough. Can't wait to see you in New York. Let go🎣🤙🎣

[@jensfishing943]

So crazy that both Greg and DT both had a carp eat a crankbait! Found it interesting Damian was mostly throwing red. Greg was throwing Ghost Shad color. Good job catching a limit on a tough bite.

[@adammead8197]

I'm glad you realized the crank technique. It's def the go to come fall. Great vid bud. Cheers

[@jessiej9125]

Great video as always ! 17 more to go

[@thatfishingnoob]

I got worried when I didn’t see a video in the morning. I know why now. Gotta stick to your guns man! Don’t leave fish to find fish! Great adventure! I was so psyched for you man. Day 2 looked pretty rough. Gotta have that mental fortitude lol

[@jeffc2630]

You always put in the work Greg, nice result!

[@deltaking209]

You gave me a idea of being a food boat in tournaments 🤣

[@ClearLakeFishingTV]

Just don't play obnoxious music like an ice cream truck! Haha

[@deltaking209]

@@ClearLakeFishingTV ☠️☠️🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisnavychris]

Its great to be able to catch a fresh video. I usually have to wait until after work😒 Great fishing though, you definitely put in work and if it means anything i think you fished damn well enough to go to the bassmaster💪🏽. Good luck in new york! P.s. Come to florida!🌴

[@104silvae]

Great video GB!

[@normanwilliams3933]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode Greg. It was a nailbiter for sure! 14th place overall isn't too bad, that said your video's are always #1 bro. Keep pushing!

[@upriverfishing]

That the exact room I stayed in on my tournament a couple weeks ago that’s awesome

[@trinidadgerry]

Great video!

[@phengvue3402]

Love it Greg, keep it up...

[@maddmannziggy89]

Man I was really pulling for you and the guys especially after day one! But when I seen the time left on the video I knew it wasn’t good lol

[@stacenhartland9777]

Really tuff 2nd day! Ohhh nice ab&b forsure. Safe travels Greg!

[@StonerCreek74]

Thanks man! Congratulations! Thao always up there too. Great vlog

[@kellymoore4517]

Great video Greg, nice friends you have.