HUGE GAMBLE - Last Tournament of 2020 (Lake Camanche TOC)

The last tournament of 2020 here at Lake Camanche for the TOC for Yak-a-Bass club. This lake seems to always have my number, can we turn it around today?
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[@artkitzmiller957]

I swear when you landed your 19.50 and exhaled your kayak rose 4 inches higher in the water! What a weight lifted off your shoulders! Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

haha it kinda looked like that! I can't imagine how painful it would've been to lose that fish

[@brandonmartinez5550]

Greg your one of the last good KZbin anglers who still stays true to film from the kayak. Thanks for making great content 👌 my man.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Brandon! Love filming and sharing!

[@brianmcquinn5897]

Greg Blancard - New World Record holder: the number of times anyone has stood and sat down while fighting one fish in freshwater: 12! (count for yourself starting at 28:22) Congrats on the finish - I can never wait to check TourneyX, but not the same as actually watching you do it! Your consistency this year has been really really impressive!

[@stevefaber3459]

Greg, I have been watching your videos for a couple of months. Really appreciate the way you put them together. I am a 70 yr old kayak(Diablo Amigo) bass fisherman. My dad is 94 and has probably retired from fishing from his kick boat. He loves to see the fish pics I send him. I am seriously thinking of rigging up my kayak with GoPro so I can put some video on a private KZbin channel just for him. I notice that you use a chesty and one on the back of your boat. Please advise me on which GoPros to get and the gear needed to run them.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank you Steve! I have Hero7 Blacks, both really good but can overheat in the 100+ degree days. I should have the camera equipment linked in the description

[@stevefaber3459]

@@GregBlanchardFishing Thank you sir.

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Do it bro Live stream it for him

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

@@stevefaber3459 Do it SteveF. Do it. Qool idea

[@The94accord]

The edit where you say it can't be any worse and then the next clip is a nest in your spinning reel, I could feel that in my soul.

[@joshchoi738]

We need some “game changer” shirts

[@austinhocutt2627]

I don’t know if anyone else notices but I study the leader board every tournament and Hong Her is a heck if a fisherman. He is rarely not in the top 5. And greg is always right there competing with him. Great job

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Kong is a stick and always in contention to win!

[@josephnewman713]

I have noticed that as well. You see a lot of the same names, but Hong seems to not have a "bogey" lake. He is always up there.

[@miker1961]

Stay and grind it out. We always say don’t leave fish to try and find fish. Wow! You made the right move. That’s why you’re the man!

[@absolutedion7318]

Good fortune at the end with the cull. Well done on beating the lake for the first time. Always a good feeling.

[@leviwalker4366]

just want to say love the relationship you have with your buddies priceless

[@mcbassinfaas7285]

Some of the best time in life. Besides spending time with your family. Is nights like that. Just some brews and chatting about a hobby everyone loves and enjoys. Cherish it boys. Before ya know it we will all be too old for this shit.

[@newmennium]

This Damian Thao guy seems to always crush it. Nice tourney Greg!

[@cobbs]

Ha! Yeah he has a KZbin channel. I don’t think he’s posted in months though. He doesn’t talk much in his videos which is probably why he doesn’t have too many subscribers, and most of these channels have as much to do w personality than the actual fishing. The dude definitely knows his stuff though. He and Greg have been going back and forth for a few years now. Good friendly rivalry between them. He talked about how he and Greg had set up a collab, but timing didn’t work out. I’d def like to see that done though.

[@joshuad.3466]

TOP 5, congrats on a solid finish at Lake Comanche, u pulled through once again, adapt and overcome.

[@sirjustis]

Dude!!! That was like watching the Super Bowl :) we are so proud of you, man. You’ve been such a inspiration for so many people who watch your channel. Thank you for allowing us into your world.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks man! been a fun ride this year (fishing wise lol). Love sharing the adventure, cheers!

[@yangjianhunt]

Probably THE best kayak bass fishing channel!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank ya sir!

[@Spaceshuttlegunner]

Watching your videos stresses me out and makes me want to fish so bad and makes me want to go back out to another tournament.

[@Christopherwilsonfishing]

you are the main reason i am getting into kayak bass fishing i learn so much from your videos thanks and good job on this year hope one day i get to compete against you

[@fishingwithjett5373]

Congrats on finishing out the year strong. Definitely its been a blessing watching your journey this year fishing. My passion to be a kayak fisherman has definitely grown drastically watching you. Maybe one day I'll finally have a kayak of my own. Stay safe!

[@dylancollins3295]

I finally pulled the trigger and got a native titan 10.5?a couple months ago, and it’s the best thing I’ve ever bought as a high schooler. Find em used and you can get a gem for cheap! Got mine for 1600 and put $300 into it whether it was modding or fixing up and it’s a fishing machine

[@lilmanbigfish6647]

Bro that was awesome!!! You are a bad man ✊🏿 I get inspired by ur tournament videos all the time and I’m gonna start doing more videos next year. Congratulations brother

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thanks boss! i'm a tournament junkie! love that rush of catching fish when it counts for a little something extra!

[@RiverBasserDrew]

Solid fishing, great finish, great edit...10/10 bro! 🏄🏼‍♂️

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thanks Drew! Congrats on your awesome year as well man! Hope to bump into ya in 2021!

[@claudiaweber7011]

4th place !! 👍😃🎣💦 AWESOME Greg! Chico is proud of you! ❤️

[@FishinwithGRAMPS]

Love your vids, found you recently as I just started Yak fishin again and had no idea they did tournaments. Participated in a Heroes on the Water tournament just to see what it was like and got 1st place in my region! Like you, cull fish in the last 30 mins... but mine put me back in the lead! Definitely hooked!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

nice man, well done!

[@melvinmariott8609]

I am hoping to get in some kayak tournaments this coming year. Been getting my kayak up an ready to go

[@ronalvey103]

Greg, you do a really nice job of telling a story.

[@georgebrewster7861]

Way to finish the year on a high note. Congrats on a good year and glad to see the curse of Comanche has been lifted. Hope 2021 is just as generous Tight Lines! 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks George! Cheers!

[@lizsmith9948]

Congrats on making 4th place & ridding the curse of Camanche. It's nice to see that the shad worm helps you. That's how I caught my 6 pounder on Berryessa. Again, glad to see that your tournament wasn't like your prefishing experience. Good luck with your next tournaments!

[@ronwallace7563]

Awesome finish! Congrats sir! Glad you trusted you gut and it paid off. I appreciate all your work on the vids. Great content!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank you Ron! cheers

[@bassma5ter11]

hell yeah Greg! way to stick to your instinct and put yourself into the top 5!

[@FrontlinesBassin]

Excellent job Greg, that lake is so difficult. I fished it for the first time this weekend and worked hard for an 8" and a 2" fish.. Not one keeper.

[@southoutmcknight3263]

Dude way to hammer it out. Great series. Congrats

[@nicholassmelcer5802]

Nice man I would definitely say that u (even if u get a dry spell), never had a fish curse. We all can see its quite the opposite. Great job man uve been teaching me so much. Thank you.

[@curtischavez3]

What a tournament. You showed some real skill in a tough time of the year! Hats off and cannot wait to see more. A true inspiration, gonna share this to everyone I know.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thanks Curtis! cheers

[@dandorris8531]

Man Greg, I grew up in a small town near by called Ione. I lived there till 50. Moved to Idaho after retiring. I stopped fishing around 16 and restarted right after retiring but here in the new state. Never fished Comanche living there only used it for recreational boating. Make me want to haul my yak back to Cali and do what I missed out on. Congrats on the finish.

[@bennysupreme1]

Congrats on your top 5. I must say, you are the only reason I even try to fish a drop shot. It not the easiest to fish from the bank but always trying new things.

[@nolancaudill1712]

Love watching your videos, Thanks for sharing with us!

[@jimcrackorn]

always fun to watch you rush

[@TygerByte]

Got suspenseful at the end! Thanks for sharing again.

[@josephnewman713]

Greg, fantastic year of tournaments. Seems like you were consistently a threat in almost every one of them. You have developed a knack for finding fish even when the bite is not ideal and it's made a big difference in results. I was yelling at my screen this morning though when you kept focusing on the 7lber that was just not about to bite anything. I was like, F- the 23" fish... catch three 16-17" fish. Because of course 1. you could hear me, and 2. I would have been lucky to foul hook a perch all day. Hope to see you raise your game this winter and expand your arsenal so you are ready for 2021.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Joseph! LOL! Will be a fun winter of trying to some new things and fishing!

[@networkguy3152]

Man that creeky seat would drive me nuts

[@OptimizedOutdoors]

You worked that spot and got results. Congrats on placing and can't wait for the next! Awesome video as always!!!

[@GrimReaper68440]

2020 , definitely has been interesting. What does 2021 have instore for us? Only time will tell. Take care Greg, take care. All your buddies you fish with, just a great group of guys. Till next time, WE DOWN IN CALI.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Curtis!!!

[@jorgesanchez8658]

That’s awesome 🤘🏽 woke up and watched Greg in bed on my birthday. Awesome season all in all. God bless ya.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Happy belated Bday Jorge!!

[@michaelsanchez3659]

My heart was racing when you started making those last minute culls! Awesome tournament!

[@looney3574]

I absolutely loved this video!!!!! Thanks man!!!!!

[@carolbattles1111]

Congratulations Greg! Way to go following your gut feeling! Always look forward to watching your videos! Take care!

[@toddwalker5102]

Omg just made my Sunday. I didn't think this vid was gonna drop till Monday morning. Just got some new good good gonna watch the beast Greg B put the hammer down an win this last tournament of the year

[@joshhamilton4482]

Always a Good morning starting with watching your videos! You always have good commentary on your videos! Thanks!!

[@delcrowell1273]

Congratulations on your top 5....Good luck in 2021 . ..

[@KG_85]

That kicker is definitely the new best catch of 2020!

[@wgb925]

Great job great year great video The Camanche Curse is gone!

[@TJ_Loves2fish]

Awesome. Congrats on the top five finish

[@anthonyruffin3619]

Great watching u this season can’t wait till the next

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Anthony! I can't wait for 2021 tournaments to begin!

[@dthao92]

Congrats man, strong finish and great year.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks D! Congrats to you man, you had another amazing year. You're one of the best in the game so always an honor to compete with you! Lets get out there and whack some fish together some day!

[@dthao92]

@@GregBlanchardFishing same to you bro, let’s plan something after the Camanche team event since all the tournaments are over.

[@BassRaider]

Great year of tournament video’s Greg! Loved watching them!

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Great finish, Greg! You made the right move! You did break the curse, also! Enjoyed the vid!

[@javierl.xaviman8086]

great tournment; good strategy, find the way to catch that Bass. thanks for share Greg

[@brennanroyalty6664]

Congrats on the tournament finish. Appreciate your videos.

[@sstig13]

Now just wait you mean that bait is called “Has-A-dong shad”? 😂

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Gr8 finish an a STINGY lake!!! Good job Greg!

[@bjzfishing]

Way to kill it out there Greg, that was a brutal tournament congrats!

[@WVkayakfishing]

Awesome work Greg. Enjoy some well deserved time off .

[@sharkparty1027]

DThao always taking the W.

[@donkukawski8609]

Awesome finish to the season Greg..congratulations!!

[@Jrizy.]

Congratulations man!

[@andrewcosgrove7723]

Fish number 4 looks like me 30 minutes after thanksgiving dinner.

[@thisfishing6552]

Should make a video fishing the bottom of the lake. Im sure you will catch multiple over 3 lb

[@mikerap240]

Improvise, adapt, & overcome! Ive been a subscriber for awhile now and it's dope watching how much you've grown as an angler and content creator. Keep it up Greg. #kcco

[@BassandFurious]

was waiting for you to pull out the wade hogg! Nice finish man, u always figure it out, nice work!

[@maddmannziggy89]

Best videos out there!! Iowa boys always pulling for Greg!

[@williambutler4965]

Good video! I’ve never seen someone fight 12” bass for so long before! Haha. I get it though... Tournament situation dictates it for sure.

[@MrEricdgreat]

Great tournament bro 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Great season Greg ! Congratulations 👍👍

[@kylebaker9512]

It’s good to loosen your drag like you do, just in case you skin hook them. You’ll end up pulling the hook a lot of times if you keep it tight, in those situations

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

yessir, that's exactly why I had it lose, more based on the hook and not the line!

[@Khmerboy4u]

I was hoping you can take first place but forth it’s all good...what a good tournament

[@robertrodriguez4587]

Damian is a beast.

[@MKultra209]

Good job Greg! Camanche is my home body, and let me tell ya, it can get tough.. you got the right idea though, the spots will move in the pockets and back out to the humps throughout the day. I was tearing them up on the 4 in roboworm in sexy shad in the pockets and crawling a 3.8 Keitec easy shiner in pro blue on top of the humps...congrats on the top 5 finish.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Mark! I def gotta give those smaller keitechs the time of day!

[@raynman67]

Nice Dude, can’t win em all, but consistently placing in the top 5 says a lot.

[@nancybrennemann2203]

No better way to start a Sunday morning. Congrats on a great tournament!

[@SenorPussface]

Ive never fished tournaments.. have watched for years, seeing you break down stuff is pretty cool man..! It feels like you are gaining confidence in more techniques and adjusting more and more.. keep it up..!

[@StEvEnSaNdOvAl559]

Love these vids man !

[@teebxyooj1987]

Awesome video as always. I just bought some merch as well. Can't wait to rock em!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Steve! appreciate it man and merch just shipped out! hope ya dig it!

[@jaecubed592]

Well done again! What a great season. Keep up the great work.

[@iareviet]

Wow tough lake to fish greg but you made it through! Love the shakes man.

[@kylemattix5561]

Nice! Makin coffee now! 6 a.m feeling it. Just gonna say ahead of time dude. Awesome video bro

[@johnburgess6572]

Great day of fishing !!! Congrats !

[@BCTCanadian]

What a suspenseful video.... Greg your nav lights are backwards again! remember Port (4 letters) on the Left (4 letters) and the color of Port wine is RED!

[@DrDanTDC]

I’m really enjoying your videos my man! You should come check out Noxon Reservoir in NW Montana!

[@jeffniebanck6387]

great finish to a great season! my heart was pounding for you!👍

[@Johnnyboy_.]

Them manche fish dog you haha great to see it worked out I was going to say the love the jerkbait and the drop shot 💯 key my man there’s a lot of fry about that size !

[@azkayakfisherman]

Great finish

[@APFishingAdventures]

When In doubt, whack it out bro!! Drop the good ole whacky worm!! Great fishing man, big fan

[@juanarellano4377]

Wow Nice Finish!!! Congrats👍

[@stewartmainville303]

Congratulations!! Good strong finish!

[@dantecarpino7500]

Good job congratulations

[@walter992]

Just goes to show it's not over until it's over.

[@HamboneFishing]

Dude...I feel you on trying to find that last keeper. Had my local club TOC on Shearon Harris last weekend...day 1 a 12 incher would have had me sitting in 4th... Great video, nice job.

[@Superkamikazee]

Nice work, great way to end the season.

[@shawnheap2936]

Burning a crankbait might have worked. Also pink colored finesse always works for me in lakes with trout. You could’ve tried some of the spoons you used at berryessa before, too

[@NOturtle]

Good job Greg

[@sinko8981]

that facetime look like the evil laugh in he dark meme