CA Bass Nation Stop #4 - Lake Berryessa

Final regular season event for the California Bass Nation series at Lake Berryessa. After this, the Top 50 in AOY points fish the TOC at Clear Lake in September and the top 5 from that tournament get an invite to the 2023 Bassmaster Kayak Championship in Knowxville, TN. We’re currently in 63rd for AOY points so need a solid showing to make that TOC cut and have a shot to go to the Bassmaster championship in 23’.
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[@iThrowPunches]

Just got home after a morning of fishing. Cracked open a bag of Darth Garlic and I see a new Blanchard upload. Solid Sunday so far

[@mikeadair4793]

Only kayaker bass fisherman I watch. Thanks for all you do for the sport.

[@purehonda23]

Hell yeah

[@MassReelFishing]

If I were you, I’d also watch my videos :)

[@brendanzak1008]

Check out NDYakAngler. He’s a kayak fisherman and makes amazing videos

[@fffishing7572]

Me as well!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks, Mike. Love the sport and seeing it evolve

[@madknacker]

One of my go to kayak fisherman, thanks Greg!

[@pd2468]

I was born in Solano county California lived in Napa as a kid in the 60s early 70s grew up fishing lake Berryessa was really great fishing back then but due to the drought the lake always gets lower and lower big catfish great bass maybe someday I’ll be back to normal we can only hope

[@rudyescobedo9820]

👍🏽 When I am desperate for a bite I throw a spinner bait And it always works for me

[@craigholbrook7420]

Tough day. You have a great attitude. Wish more people looked at life like you. Good luck at Clear

[@maddmannziggy89]

Thata boy G-Man!! I was watching intensely lol I always feel like I’m fishing with you hahaha. Can’t wait for the next video buddy

[@JRJFISHING]

Congratulations

[@maxescamilla4597]

Good job sqeaking in there! I hate when they're busting but won't bite. One thing I've learned is to throw a underspin or tailspinner in that situation. Good luck at Clearlake!

[@dredknot636]

That's how I got my first hook in my hand using the same bait. Tried to grab it and it slingshotted the spook directly into my finger lol. Glad you were able to qualify.

[@kennightingale516]

Great job make the top 50. The work is there, now you need to get a working plan to win. Best of luck.

[@Manwhosays]

FINALLY THE GREG HAS COME BACK TO CLEAR LAKE!!!! 💪🏾 Goodluck out there.

[@markbridenbeck1030]

Only fisherman I have ever seen land a rock bass that was amazing

[@darinmercer339]

Cheering you on to Knoxville, TN, my hometown! Got it penciled in.

[@jcann9632]

Lake looks sooooo low. Nice to see you were still able to find a few and that is one massive spot.🤘👍🍻

[@jcann9632]

Congratulations on the qualification. I wish you all the luck with it. Looking forward to the training and practice videos. 🤘🍻🍻🤘

[@robcroteau764]

Held my breath when you kept scrolling down closer to the 50th angler! Hard day but you stuck with it!

[@devincampbell572]

awesome job greg u are the best

[@OptimizedOutdoors]

That big one came in clutch but i would have thrown a chatter or crank for a minute for sure. Great video and congratulations on qualifying!!!

[@lizsmith9948]

OMG WE WERE SCREAMING AT THE TV FOR YOU!!!! Use the net LOL! So glad your PB Spot didn't escape your kayak! Happy you made it to Clear Lake - best of luck on the water 🤗

[@Runfishrun]

I can’t get enough of your videos. The drama during tournament fishing is greater than any Netflix show. I was dying with every cast as the time was expiring and u only had 1 bass.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Haha, thanks Shawn. Wish I could just catch em' up real good early on and avoid the drama but is what it is

[@tharodfather7647]

Good Stuff Brutha!

[@markballard325]

I see Mr Alden snuck in there at 48 good job guys great video Greg

[@mavericklewis4392]

Congratulations on qualifying.

[@okiemarks4721]

Well you accomplished what you wanted!!! tough day but good ending result. Good job 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@dave_ske2482]

Getting revenge on a lake is definitely a thing. Didn’t do well on a winter tournament here in QLD, Australia and went back a week ago and caught a bunch. Confidence boosting.

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

Congratulations buddy!

[@jorgesanchez8658]

Way to keep your head down and grind it out. I appreciate these videos more than the ones where you go out and bust them all day. This is the true fisherman experience.

[@jschang29]

Dunno why but I felt the pressure of this video. Great ending. Glad you made the cut!

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Win or lose , big fish or no fish,we gonna ride with GB!I think your luck will change at Clear Lake my friend.Top 5 is my prediction 👊

[@pushweightfishing2341]

Way to go as soon as you said that you where going to a spot that you pre fished but you didn't catch nothing I said to myself this is where he is going to pull it off again congratulation can't wait to see you walk the stage with first place

[@dne3142]

Yess!!!! You did it! Congrats brother!

[@MrGogogordo]

You’re in! One lake at a time. Good luck at Clearlake!🎣💪💯🍻

[@robsperuta1206]

Congrats on the qualifier brother.....half way thru when you were feeling doubtful I was saying to myself that I would bet my paycheck that you would pull it out at the end.

[@paulziebell2479]

YES....such a grind...then you snag that monster. Such a great day because you kept pushing. Congrats on the top 50!!!

[@stevenvalenti3722]

That lake has beautiful water.🙂 congratulations Greg on making it in there. Good luck on clear lake my friend.🙂🍺

[@valenor916]

Sometimes it only takes that one fish. Well done sir!

[@fishingwithbigchris5470]

Tough one. My buddy and I hit my favorite local spot, Large schools of bass chasing shad all around us and we only ended up catching 3 or 4. Good job on the finish and good luck at Clear Lake.

[@travisla1217]

Congrats on the Pb spot and squeaking in!

[@anthonyhernandez6477]

Great fortitude as always!

[@deansuttles8937]

Very good tournament buddy! I fish a lake similar to that and whenever you make the move to livescope those deep clear lakes will be unlocked my friend! Can’t wait for you and the wizard to figure it out

[@ricklawrence3406]

I was freaking out when that big spot started floping around, I literally almost had a heartattack. GREAT job as always Greg. Good luck brother...

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

me too😂

[@ricklawrence3406]

I bet brother,congrats on qualifying for the qualifier... You have taught me so much about yak fishing I truly appreciate your content...

[@chundle09]

Congrats man! One of the best channels on KZbin In my opinion!

[@peterdevit3523]

one of your best, keep up the good work

[@104silvae]

The battle of Clear lake!!! Looking forward to it!

[@hankcogburn2600]

What a grind. Worth the 20 incher!

[@stjester]

gratz Greg.... video editing and everything was great.

[@miraclefred]

Conditions have to line up juuuust right to turn on the rockfish bite. Congrats on top 50, sir.

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Way to hang in there Greg ! Congratulations and that Damien T is tough !

[@brandonmarling7968]

CONGRATS Greg! BANG BANG Blanchard GANG!

[@dandiego6199]

Congrats Greg. You will do awesome at the next tournaments..

[@58fishing57]

Congratulations and good luck

[@myronhigh3527]

Congrats buddy!!! Best of Luck on the trail this year!!! God Bless all!!!!👍🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@trickytrav88]

Awesome brother i was gonna tell you you need to run that cane walker over with the ram lol. Thats the way she goes Greg! You know the best thing to do is stay composed and just keep casting. The pressure is on stay concentrated 😆

[@nyewang]

That is why I don't do tournaments. Don't want to add more stress to my life. Great vid as always

[@TheChickensqueeze]

Well done!

[@bassma5ter11]

Congrats Greg! Can't wait to see your next video. Your nerves when you caught that big fish is why we all keep coming back at 4 a.m. haha

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

haha, the 4 am'ers are hardcore

[@BEtheFish]

That looks tough, bro! You’re in though. Mission accomplished.

[@F1Hopeful]

That spot looked like a mini-tuna on the board. Beautiful fish. Congrats all around. Best wishes for Clear lake!!!

[@ElleHanoSquared]

The only kayak fisher I watch!! Keep up the good work, sir!! Love your videos

[@stevekirst865]

Congratulations. One more stop, then to Knoxville. Knoxville is a beautiful area to fish. Also beautiful area to visit!

[@carolbattles1111]

Congratulations on qualifying for the Clear Lake qualifier Greg! What a beauty that 2nd fish was! As always, we so enjoy cheering you on!

[@kirapalmer1110]

Yet again another amazing video by my most favorite bass fisherman

[@johnhill2298]

Best of luck at Clear Lake Greg!🤙

[@TDLEE28-125]

Congrats for the qualification bro...one step closer to the championship....and can't wait for all the next videos

[@tagg946]

Been waiting for the rest of the week for this vid, lets go greg. good way to start a sunday.

[@scottbostic6247]

Great job. I was worried. Don't see you flustered too often. Congrats. New goals now.

[@BassRaider]

Awesome! Congrats on qualifying and the PB spot! Gave a little fist pump when you landed her!😁🤙

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

👊

[@brandonmerideth5450]

Greg busted out the tride and true drop shot! 😂 I actually don’t see him use a lot of soft plastics like that and wacky rigs and stuff

[@evanlee4693]

What a great way to start my morning. Thank you so much Greg. Love the hard work and effort you put in for us viewers!

[@kumaboyy.7443]

No Mike or O? WHAT? Good Luck, Greg! One day you are a hero, the next day you are a zero! Nice PB spot, also!

[@gerlor9425]

Yes Greg, get spot lock/anchor mode and live scope/target. Ask the Wizard to hook it up or fire him. LOL you already know most competitors are fully rigged.... (2 electric motors, 2 fish finders......Damian ) Anyways congratulations bro!

[@etxpines2748]

Way to go Greg! Awesome, congrats! DUDE get live sonar! Get out in the deep! I’ve said it before, adding this to your skills would make you unstoppable!!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

probably soon! lol

[@sanfranciscotorguy]

Thank you for sharing your experiences on the water and good luck at Clear Lake Greg!

[@HankAaronJoseph19]

My heart was pumpin when that spot started jumping.

[@norcalbassnwithrioblanco4799]

TUFF AINT THE WORD MY FRIEND! But you didn't give up and you got up in that thing, cheers my brother!

[@benhartzberg671]

Great job Greg! Love the attitude!

[@Snitchols]

Congrats on the qualification. O yea, get those beers in a fridge to get cold.

[@coreyjbeats1357]

Woohooo congrats, Greg!

[@HawkFishingandOutdoors]

Congrats on qualifying for the 2022 Rock fishing Pro Tournament series!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

😂😂

[@Eric-qw4wv]

"it all evens out in the end!" that was a monster spot! good luck to you at the "bass factory"! can't wait for that footage.

[@motherlodebassin5369]

What a great video. The journey is what it’s about

[@markphilippsjr]

Sunday Blanchard vibes got me like🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶. 🎣🎣🎣

[@KieranBreckFishing]

Dang good day when Greg posts

[@gregcoffey1974]

Congrats on qualifying for qualifying lol.. hope you make it to Knoxville, I live about 30 up the road from k town and would love to see you and the guys do good in the 2023 championship..

[@pavlerukavina4877]

Congrats Greg! Awesome video, keep it up!

[@tshad16]

Going on year 4 of watching your videos and really enjoy them. You do a good job of explaining stuff and keeping the viewer entertained. I have tried watching other kayakers and their tournament videos but none compare. Win or lose, thanks for going through the headache of filming and editing everything so we can follow along. You have some really cool content and I hope more people start watching. Good luck on Clear Lake.

[@RyanTriesFishing]

Congrats on qualifying! Cant wait to see the Clear Lake madness!

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

Barely slipped in, but I'm glad you made it! 😎🎣📹👍

[@ojking456]

Been a huge fan of you for a while Greg, you inspired me to get off the bank and on the water and my first kayak gets here in two days! And congrats on qualifying for the qualifier!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks man! awesome, kayak fishing opens up so many more fishing oppportunities

[@tonyjones9057]

I was so mad at you when I saw you try to swing that fish in, and you end up losing it by not using your net........but glad you made the cut. Huge spot!

[@Austin_Torres]

Worst feeling you can go through is cast In areas that you think the fish are boiling up on, and they relocate opposite directions of your cast. The beauty of kayak fishing.

[@mattybassfishing]

Man! I’ve had many tournaments like that and all you can do is keep grinding. Great job Greg!

[@jedmetheny3710]

Thanks greg. Love starting my day with fish on the brain

[@mrdiamanti9157]

Hell yeah dude glad you made it in can't wait to watch you compete !

[@THGOklahoma]

It's always a good feeling to know you took place in something good. I haven't been able to go kayak bass tourneys so just watching you go out there and get it done makes me feel like I'm out there.

[@outdoorswithdaole5984]

I literally wait every week for your new video. Hell yeah and congratulations brother!

[@skittles7001]

Alden Walden gets the last bid for September. Going to be a great tournament for the both of you for sure! I can't wait! About jumped off the bed when that big ol' Spot tried to get back into the water 😅🎣

[@pandemic_fishingrichardmoo8039]

That's what great anglers do. Make tough decisions when plan A doesn't work. Great way to finish. Maybe stressful for you but incredibly entertaining for us lol. Congratulations. September bass at Clearlake. It's going to be fun.

[@FishYourHeartOut]

Congrats Greg!

[@Eckyredtheunready]

That was pretty dramatic.....nice work Greg!