KATS #4 Decker Lake [kayak bass tournament]

KATS event #4 at Decker Lake also known as Walter E. Long Lake in Austin, Texas. Incredible fishing this particular day with some absolute monster stringers brought in!
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[@HawgInc]

Nice work

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

HawgInc thanks man! hope all is well and the fish are bitin' for you!

[@jbporter1]

Nice work. Love the videos. Keep them coming.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Jeff Porter Thanks Jeff, appreciate it.

[@jacobsheldon2865]

Oh man Greg how times have changed!

[@Lloyd_Will]

I’ve been subscribed for a long time and I can’t believe I never went back to watch your early vids. You look a lot younger back here. I saw a photo of myself from 8 years ago and I nearly looked any different apart from now my eyes have that dead inside glaze on them

[@tyrannoxaurus]

Great spot on the lake! Thanks! Looks like black blue craw won the day.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks man. It was one of the few times in my life where I landed on an active school of bass feeding on shad first thing in the morning. Hard to be the blue craw bait that time of year in those conditions!

[@mtgs_calcifer]

Look at this little baby Greg!!! Ready for you to get back down here for KATS tournaments dude!

[@jandblawncare8570]

That guy in front of you at the start was in beast mode

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Haha he was. Think he ended up taking 2nd.

[@rycen1476]

Love Decker! Live 5 minutes away and fish it a few times a month. Caught 3 of my 4 biggest bass there including my PB @ 26 1/2 in and 9-12.

[@connermay8623]

Your videos are badass man. You can really catch em'

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks, Connor, appreciate it man!

[@joeljaimes1620]

Greg what kinda jig you are using cause I always go to decker lake and never catch nothing🤔🤔🤔

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

+joel jaimes Actually for this video, Joel, I'm using a black and blue rage menace with a 1/2 oz pegged weight. It absolutely killed em' that day.

[@esling77]

whats peoples thoughts on the LED lights on the yaks ?

[@JoshuaBFishing]

When you coming back to Central Texas Greg? ;)

[@Big_Adv3nturer]

I've heard nothing but good things about Power Pro Braid. I currently use Vicious Braid for flipping. Thinking about going to either power pro or seaguar. Great videos man. Keep up the hard work. Tight lines bud.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Kuyler Palmer Thanks Kuyler. I've always used powerpro and have never had an issue so never felt the need to switch. I use seaguar invis x fluorocarbon and that stuff is pretty nice!

[@GolFish1]

My buddy and I are planning an early January fishing trip down that way. Do you know if this lake is any good in the winter? Been looking into it because of the power plant but I can’t seem to find much about it or if the plant even functions..

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

lake fayette will be great

[@joelmaske9669]

I use a 7"9 inshore rod I have a fishing kayak but its no Hobe maybe ill see ya in a tournament when I finally get a chance to do one, ever fish lake Georgetown?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Joel maske sounds good Joel, looking forward to meeting you. Never have fished Georgetown, just moved to Waco so kinda far for me at this point.

[@Big_Adv3nturer]

What line are you flipping with bud?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Kuyler Palmer Using 50# powerpro super slick braid. I've enjoyed it for the most part but the coating pretty much wears off after an hour of flipping. But, still a really strong line and rarely break one off.

[@001PocoLoco]

Very nice bro. What kind of yak do you have?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

001PocoLoco THanks man! Nativewatercraft slayer propel 13, really enjoy it for the propel drive and especially the reverse, only big down fall is that it's terrible in the grass.

[@001PocoLoco]

Greg Blanchard I'm going to get a new kayak but don't know what to get. Im stuck in between the wilderness system ride 115 max because its more affordable or hobie angler 12 still saving cash. Have you tried any or the 2?

[@scottshankland98]

Wow Greg you were on fire man! Just to break 90” is impressive but 100? Holy cow!!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

That lake has some bigguns!

[@jackyang5278]

Congrats ! Pro

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

weekend angler Thanks bud! Next tournament video is much different! lol

[@backlashfishing1013]

Dude some solid fish...I thought for sure you had that event! Congrats!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

BacKLasH FishinG thanks man! Any other tournament I would've thought I had it but they were biting too good that day, I knew somebody else would wreck them!

[@joeljaimes1620]

Ahh thanks greg😍😍😄😄😄

[@rendezvous5784]

Just watching a few more of your videos to see how it is done! Awesome job! ; )

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

haha, thanks man! this tournament was probably one of my most memorable!

[@derekbushnell1309]

Thanks Greg. Now I know what Santa can bring me. Just in time. Thanks and great videos.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

+Derek Bushnell No problem Derek, it's a great combo, hope you boat some giants with it!

[@r.a.w.9695]

Cool vid! Did you eat all that bass? Is it safe to eat fish out of Decker Lake with that huge power plant on it? I kayak fish in the lower laguna madre. I've been thinking about bass fishing since I live in Austin now.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Ross Wolpin Thanks, Ross! Nope, never kept a bass-only catch a release for me. i'd assume they're fine to eat out of there but you might want to check with some locals first. Austin definitely has a hand full of lakes within an hour that are tremendous fisheries. From Decker, Lady Bird, Lake Austin, Bastrop to name a few, you can't really beat the location.

[@BigWorm512]

Look at those short rods!!! hahaha good times! I had to stop by and see this vid again, your first KATS' year.

[@jacktfish1761]

one of the best youtubers out there man! ur gunna be big someday, i love your tournament video!

[@jacktfish1761]

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[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Really appreciate the kind words man! We'll see what happens!

[@jacktfish1761]

+Greg Blanchard no problem man!

[@FishingTexan]

Nice video, congratulations on the tournament! You are a fish catching machine!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

FishingTexan Thanks man! The fish have been settin' up the way I like to catch them. Unfortunately not so much this past weekend (they were a little deeper) and I struuuuugled! lol

[@connorschork8462]

what kayak is that?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Nativewatercraft Slayer Propel 13.

[@looney3574]

Greg you have a great set of skills!!!! I know of a place near my house that is great for kayak fishing and the entire lake is lined with cattail grass!!! I need to learn to get as many bites as you do out of the grass!!!

[@YaknStein]

Great video Greg. I was hoping to see some big Texas largemouth and they showed. I was feeling for ya when you lost those other 2 big hits. They would have probably landed you in first, but that looked like a blast. Great tournament.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Yakn Stein Thanks man! THose 2 other hits hurt, but hey, that last minute 22.75'' at the end more than makes up! lol

[@michaelborn2485]

Greg Blanchard yeah that was sick. I couldn't believe how dark that fish was compared to the others.

[@JustinYeager2000]

Great video ! What kind of plastic is that you are throwing ? I hope to see you at the Lake Wood Tourney !

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Justin Yeager THanks, Justin! I'll be @wood, hopefully the weather cooperates for us!

[@joelmaske9669]

Bad ads I use saguaro fluronitsbgreat unless you use topwater, but the craw is pretty much gonna catchallthe bassoon those weeds

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Joel maske thanks Joel! I like to switch between 20# seaguar fluoro invis x and 50# powerpro braid depending on water clarity. water was pretty stained on this day so went with the braid and those reeds were so thick I think the braid was a must to horse them out of there

[@citifolk]

what action is that flipping Loomis? Also, take some fine grit sand paper and work the hook after a couple fish. May help with a deeper hookset.

[@derekbushnell1309]

Hey Greg. What rod reel combination are you using to pitch in the video??

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

+Derek Bushnell Hey Derek, using the G Loomis 7'5'' Flippin and Pitchin rod and paired with shimano curado 200i 7.1:1.

[@brittpereira8554]

You kicked some bass I lost count on the fish you caught that's a great trip.

[@mnlis16]

Look like you did research on that lake. you were slayyin them bass :) nice vid

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Meng Lee THanks Meng! Prefished the lake maybe 4 times before and luckily tournament day I had my best outting!

[@kayakuprising5914]

Nice fish out at Decker, way better than the little ones out at Coleto.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

coleto was tough on me lol

[@andrewnewton8477]

Great video man! My brother and I fish Decker a decent bit, but rarely rip lines like you were that day. Do you ever fish the Colorado River east of Lady Bird Lake?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Andrew Newton Thanks Andrew! It was definitely my best day on Decker I've ever had. I was lucky enough to find them schooling and busting bait for the first 45 minutes of the tournament in a little 100 yard section of reeds. Never fished the colorado river, but I've heard good things and have seen some big bass pulled outta there.

[@andrewnewton8477]

Yeah man, it's a great river to fish, next time your down in Austin you should check it out. I notice that you fish all over, are you located in Texas?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Andrew Newton I was in Temple and then Waco Jan-July. I actually just moved back to central NY but my hope is to make it down there again and fish that river for some giants. Hopefully I'll be able to live a little closer to Austin next time.

[@ed_59]

Damn brother, "the bass whisperer" haha

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Edmar Nogueira Lol, for this one...next tournament, veery different story lol

[@rodneyhaymon3092]

That had to have been a heart breaker after catching that much and still not winning.

[@Ruthles12]

Hey man good video, but I noticed that when you measured your fish they were all opened mouth which gives you 1/4 to 1/2 inch more to the actual length

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Ruthles12 Thanks man! Yep, for this tournament series the mouth is allowed to be opened so I'm definitely going to use that to my advantage. At the end of the day, you want as much length as you can, these tournaments are tight and just an inch or two can be the difference between first and fifth place.

[@TheTruth23rd]

How does the scoring work?

[@JlozoProductions]

you are a beast the asian tiger

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

JlozoProductions haha! yes man, I like that as a new nickname!

[@vegasvato55]

As i am getting more involved in local tournament fishing i would really like to know about the types of clothing you guys wear during your typical fishing season??? Do you "Layer"??? Do you wear a Wet Suit ???

[@vegasvato55]

I have learned a ton watching your channel but i am a little curious about why you seem to loose so many fish???

[@phongleetj6794]

I love ur videos bro. Question: how do you/they know that a big bass was submitted twice?

[@APRAPR-nq2wn]

the fish you lost would have placed !

[@danmctigue8959]

That bass at 14:47 looks weird!

[@Johnny-kc2vm]

Mouth crack don't count buddy