Fishing a Finesse Jig in December

For me historically, it’s that time of year where the bass will start to position more so on the bottom and the jig bite can be really fantastic. Today we test out that theory on a cold foggy winter day in California.
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[@FanOfLiberty1776]

Dude, did you finally clean the screen on your fish finder??!! I’m shocked LoL

[@Abe_Sinclair]

This deserves top comment for sure.

[@bassinbilliards6279]

You can get a 100 pack of glass wipes for like 12$. I always have a few in my kayak for this.

[@Fishingbayarea]

Come on man. the rain cleaned it for greg. haha

[@MrGogogordo]

😂😂😂

[@1221Ralph]

@@Fishingbayarea My Japanese co-worker calls rain the Asian car wash.

[@fishnrc294]

WOW! What a great day out. It was nice to sit down after work & watch. I made it out yesterday temps never made it to the 60’s & was hazy all day. It was like a ghost town out at our local lake I threw a bunch of stuff at them & didn’t even get one bit. I’m glad I got to watch you have a great day out there. Beautiful fish very healthy looking. Thanks for the views.

[@jensfishing943]

What a day!! Everyone needs a day like that in the winter. I’m waiting for the day you catch one on that big swimbait and surprise the heck out of yourself.

[@ElevatedGillsFishing]

That bite at 1825 when you flick the line and it hit and your rod bent. That was awesome. That whole 5 seconds was epic dude. Great video. Enjoy all your stuff man.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank you sir! took me off guard

[@ElevatedGillsFishing]

@@GregBlanchardFishing the ones that get you off guard are always fun.

[@Eric-qw4wv]

AND...this is why I go back to Berryessa year after year! Nicely Done!

[@TahoeBassLife]

When you’ve got that many spots round, I’d switch to the 6” or the 68 special hudd. Little easier for them to smash and they will come unglued sometimes. Another great vid

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Damn, that's a good idea, I should've done that

[@JRJFISHING]

🤫

[@unkeni]

You're the only open water fishing channel I watch during ice season 😂

[@lizsmith9948]

The NET!!! LOL I couldn't help yelling at the TV + yelling STAY ON! 😂 So glad your Berryessa adventure made up for the Delta. It's feast or famine sometimes, isn't it ? 🙁 Thanks for your latest video - this is every anglers dream: to constantly hook quality fish FAST! That gives me hope that it can be done 😉 Keep doing what you're doing - having fun 😊 Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas 🤗🌲🤗

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

im convinced that if I brought the net they fish wouldn't have cooperated! haha. Merry Christmas!

[@theokayangler8746]

One of my favorite vids you’ve made! Love waking up to a GB vid

[@dontnonowuno9953]

After those tough delta trips, this is what you call persistence paying off..fishing is always teaching life lessons.Beautiful day out there as well

[@valenor916]

I can definitely relate to that sigh of relief after putting a couple fish in the boat

[@michaelhomdus4945]

Wow, you're going off on these bass today. Nice to see, especially this time of year. I dont even own or fish with a kayak. I mostly fish stripers from a boat. I do bass mainly in late spring, summer and early fall. The rest of the time its striper trolling .Youre channel is worth watching. I enjoy it. Thanks for youre quality work and fishing.

[@cwg1313]

New Zenon’s and Fantasista rods? Santa came early 🎅 …..those are my wishes this year too. Those are some great looking combos sir. Merry Christmas Greg.

[@scottbostic6247]

Greg, thank you. It's always good to see this. I have been doing better than normal for myself, catching fish but not like this. When I grow up, I wanna be just like you. 😆. Good to see the "bass thumb". Keep up the great videos and love all my shirts from you.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

At least your catching during this time of year! Haha, thanks for watching and glad you enjoy the shirt! really happy with these hoodies

[@peterdevit3523]

So happy for you, you needed a day like that

[@trickytrav88]

What a great vid brother, its about time you got on a stellar bite again because its been a little bit. This has definitely been my toughest year Bass fishing in NJ idk why

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thanks man! yeah, same here. had some really good days but seemed like there were more really bad days than normal this past year

[@JonGilGonefishing]

Appreciate you putting out content while I’m sitting in 6° weather. Miss my kayak and missing the tug, can’t wait for spring! Thanks for taking a cold one for the team.

[@DWPFishing]

Thanks for your review of the native yaks Greg. I just got my slayer max 10 today. Was gonna wait till next year but couldn't pass up the deal at Kayak City. Hope to see you and the Dark Horse crew on the water some day. Never fished in a tourney, but want to try it for fun.

[@shanehamilton6708]

It’s supposed to be cold and rainy tomorrow here in Mississippi and this video has me fired up and ready to go!

[@steve5642]

Good Lord, Greg, makin' it rain bass 😆. Nice vid bro... thanks!

[@donaldtruster1064]

So much fun when you get in a bunch of active bass, bass thumb,love it!

[@MikesFishingAdventures]

Made me miss Lake Shasta chasing trifecta bass. Gotta love jig bites!!!

[@BassRaider]

That was just what you needed right there! Some nice spotted bass action on that jig!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

you said it! twas a fun day!

[@christucker3160]

Good job Greg. You gotta keep throwing what their eating for sure

[@mex.fishing]

nothing can beat the winter jig fishing

[@GymRat339]

Hey Greg I’ve been slamming big stripers at Sherman lake area by Antioch just now. If you go out there you will be able to catch some biggins. Throw glide baits, it can get wide open sometimes.

[@trevorguide2802]

Hey Greg pro tip, get some super glue gel from the dollar store and put it on your trailers where they meet the jig, ned, etc your baits will stay on a lot longer. Thanks for the vids they help me unwind at night. Happy holidays, Trevor

[@FishMan-gw2or]

Yooo love waking up to a new GB fishing video!!! Caught some decent largies through the ice this week up here. Miss that open water though. GB we appreciate your hard work and effort man!! Yeededee 😂😂

[@Mourlias7]

Awesome video Greg!!! You were way over due for a good day! Enjoyed watching every minute of it! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank you! felt great to get some rod bendage

[@TDLEE28-125]

Was waiting for a December video...thank Greg for another great video to end my shift

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

cheers to the weekend!

[@stevenvalenti3722]

Congratulations Greg on a great day on such a beautiful lake. Wish I had such a beautiful great lake like that in my area.🙂🍺

[@BobbyOfEarth]

New to bass fishing 1984, I pitch a jig next to a log and a fish bites, I set the hook and the fish jumped out of the water and over the log, easy 11 or 12 lb bass, then she opened her mouth and was gone. Some-times, when we set the hook on a big fish, we only pull the jig against the inside of its mouth before the hook can penetrate...

[@banhtec]

Angler Jjung would attract all the hiding bass because they want to see Greg Blanchard blush in her presence. 💯😂

[@djradrs199]

NICE there's nothing like a day of ROD BENDAGE to get your heart pump'n and your face Smile'n WTG Greg they be luv'n that jig my fav year round confidence bait

[@Usuario-23]

Good morning GB big shout to cali. ☕️🎣✌🏽

[@westernmaineoutdoors]

We love sideview and down imaging! The difference comes after seeing them on traditional sonar.. While old school you would traditionally blind cast at areas you think the fish are, livescope/ffs users are identifying the exact location and casting at the fish.

[@LegoMyFueg0]

Love seein ya catch some bigguns and having a great day on the water. Keep grindin brotha!

[@18klans]

It must be nice to be able to fish and hunt all year round. Our pond and lakes are 1 inch thick 🧊 ice.

[@dtorelli131]

I throw the keitech finesse jig with simple zoom twin tail grubs (small version) and I do really well dropping it on them like you had today. Something about it makes them eat the vertical jig over a dropshot

[@johndrx165]

I love those conditions! Congrats!

[@AnthonyNordstromFishing]

Solid day of fishing! I dont blame you for avoiding the delta! The delta has been kicking me square in the crotch lately. I’m going back to the delta this weekend for another crotch kicking before I throw in the towel and start hitting up lakes for the rest of winter 😂

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Can't wait for spring already, definitely gonna dedicate some time to a jig, slow down my techniques

[@stacenhartland9777]

Man,,,, what a day!!!

[@fredaw61]

You should get a mold for a creature bait and melt down all the cut pieces and bit up creatures to make a new one, so you don’t have to buy as many.

[@ryanschembri4139]

that rig with the bead chain looked like what someone used for rolling a shad for salmon and trout

[@saulzuniga7620]

The in n out logo at the bottom left 🤣😂

[@Bond-gz6vg]

Thanks Mr B!

[@dave_ske2482]

One thing I’ve realised with Livescope, is that the fish are following nearly every cast. Definitely following it down and looking at it, it’s the getting them to commit that is the challenge.

[@guts1005]

You literal caught everytime you were stuck on a rock n popped it off haha. Was cool.

[@callingallbassmorgan339]

Killer video man best of luck on future trips.

[@hawjfamily321]

Great video. Bass fishing has been tough. I'm gonna have to get back on them after this video.

[@TAStormChasing]

What a great day of fishing! Thanks for uploads.

[@Mark-dj5qf]

Nice hall dude! Thanks for sharing

[@WeFishin4Reel]

Very nice Vid Greg! Keep them coming bro! Why couldn't this be during a tournament!!!!

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

I clicked those links in the description a few weeks ago. Finally have some of those keitech jigs

[@gregstabryla9945]

New sub from the east. ( PGH). Appreciate your content.

[@scottnorthshorekayak]

Man ..what a great day!!!

[@melvinmariott8609]

It's gonna be a few months before I get my kayak back out on the water here in Oklahoma.

[@MANGKANORMIDNIGHT69]

loving the fog and the fish

[@bassinbilliards6279]

It's pretty typical this time of year really. Unless the waters rises drastically or turns muddy brown it's easy. The fish do the same thing on the same spots year after year. I hadn't been to berryessa in a long time. Went out around Thanksgiving and crushed them with the same techniques and spots I'd fish on other large lakes.

[@bmiller8255]

“The tug is the drug!!” What a great day.

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

Good fishing!!

[@rdgsupafli]

Straight killing it!

[@user11111n]

Oneil fore bay is where you should be rn!

[@TylerGibsonFishing]

I think my favorite GB videos are jig bite ones.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

i dont mind a jig bite!

[@TylerGibsonFishing]

@@GregBlanchardFishing Can't beat swinging on them like that!

[@caliyak_fishing]

greg, instead of the Hudd, try the megabass magdraft swimbait, great bait.

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Greg, epic day out there. Beautiful spotted bass, and nice size. I Still hope to see you get your livescope, this tournament season. Your skills and the way you prepare, and fish. I think it's time. Especially on those tough tournament days. You deserve it bro. 😎 🌊 🎣

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks, Anthony! couldn't beat the conditions and fishing- great day

[@CC6_Fanclub_President]

Greg, would have been a great trip for a 30 minute uncut.... 👀👀

[@ryanbraccialini888]

Great video. Do you have to pay to launch a kayak at berryessa?

[@Abe_Sinclair]

@18:15 were you stuck on a rock or did you have the fish the whole time?

[@HawkFishingandOutdoors]

I'd say that's a pretty successful day! I'm ready to head out. Only like 3.5 months until it's warm enough again :(

[@sfchriswestlund9157]

Greg not the reason I follow your channel but can you provide video or tip on using your wheels. I have both a slayer max 10 & 12 with boondocks groove and struggle with launch without getting wet to knees. Thanks

[@bjheff14]

Yo Greg, Have you ever had casting issues with your revo sx? I can not cast that reel past 20'-25'. Ive tried everything.

[@ctgilcrest]

Ever busta rod high sticken ? There's a lot of fish in that lake

[@danhpham386]

I wanna see you collab with outdoorcheflife I think that would be a really dope video.

[@finestyangable]

You should start doing some trout fishing 🤣🤣🤣

[@JenkinsB]

Besides a big ass swimbait, what would be your strategy to target larger fish in these stationary schools?

[@gianthuman3315]

south facing rock banks in Winter, makes sense

[@gagewebb684]

What’s that white set up you have? Looks pretty slick

[@kevinreed467]

Still not use to seeing the new kayak miss the orange one

[@mitchelrhodes5074]

That was a awesome day

[@Totallytorched]

What wheels are on your sidekick mine float and are a pain in the ass to put on in the water

[@fishingva2167]

What boots do you wear during the winter to keep your feet dry and warm? I notice you have no issues stepping in cold water with those boots

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Boundary boots. Pair with some wool socks and you're good! amzn.to/3EM6g7T

[@drewsims262]

Curious what you’d recommend throwing in northern Ohio this time of year. Going through exactly what you said in the beginning of the video, dying to get out and get a bite

[@truseekins]

great video

[@fryeguy9939]

A real bass fishing man doesn't need LIVE SCOPE.. You're a better man for not using one.. Your two buddies that use them are not playing fair.. That's just my opinion..m The Frye Guy...

[@FishingWithFred]

Love how you experimented with cadence

[@markbridenbeck1030]

Why are your scupper plugs still in Gb they’re always out

[@Boren2Fish]

11:38 gets stuck, flicks out and gets a bite. So sick!

[@blueheronfishing]

Epic day

[@YakShoreOutdoors]

Hey man. How do you stay on a spot so well? I can't hold a spot to save my life

[@robertavila4810]

What boat ramp you launch out of?

[@johnolivas9984]

Redemption!

[@fishdaddyforreel]

Dude. Nice!

[@warrenfarmer4787]

I like me some jig fishing!!!!

[@trickytrav88]

Hey try fishing Mike iaconelli magic minnow finesse technique he just made a vid on days ago and see how it works on your lakes when the bite is horrible

[@dominiconate528]

Greg you should fish new reservoirs you haven't fished here around the 209

[@kylelundy7870]

What a day of slamming them on a jig

[@stevelemieux2909]

what launch did you go out of?-markley i’m guessing

[@Southalabamaoutdoors]

One thing I've noticed watching you for like 3 yrs now, I've never seen you but maybe once use a spinnerbait, I'd think if they hitting A-rig / jig they'd be on a spinnerbait too. Any reason you don't use them?