I got a new kayak (craziest build yet)

The long awaited Nativewatercraft TitanX 10.5 has finally arrived and this fishing kayak is my most tricked out to date hands down.
KAYAK BUILD/PARTS
**NOTE - any product at “BigAdventures” website you can use code GREG10 for 10% off**
Nativewatercraft TitanX - bit.ly/3R7NwGb
Premium kayak cover - bit.ly/3uRhS8g
KAYAK ELECTRONICS
Humminbird Helix 9’s - bit.ly/47XYogs
Mega 360 shaft (for kayak) - bit.ly/3RsZYSh
360 deployable mount- bit.ly/3Nfihbf
Battery (code “DARKHORSE” for 15% off) - bit.ly/47NCo8v
Lakemaster Chip (Western States V2) - bit.ly/485ScTF
Dual graph mount (Captains bridge) - bit.ly/46QuKc1
KAYAK MOTOR (Use code BLANCHARD10 for 10% off at Newport site)
Kayak Motor - bit.ly/45O8QGf
Batteries for motor - bit.ly/4857ubk
Track Ball for throttle mount - amzn.to/480YnIM
Arm for throttle mount - amzn.to/3sVsmDf
Screw Ball to throttle mount - amzn.to/3uMvwtu
Pulley Tie-downs - bit.ly/3NggG4J
Locking cleat - bit.ly/3Rbhjh3
KAYAK ACCESSORIES USE CODE GREG10 FOR 10% OFF
Portable kayak wheels - bit.ly/3RfNBrB
Paddle holder - bit.ly/3KvlEtx
Blackpack (13x16’’) - bit.ly/3AHXM0b
Wiring Kits - bit.ly/3GttqRJ
OTHER PARTS
Berley Pro Handle - bit.ly/3ah5QeF
Berley Pro Drop down rudder - bit.ly/3ah5QeF
Berley Pro Steering - bit.ly/3ah5QeF
Interior Lights - amzn.to/3TdQHPq
Exterior Nav Lights - amzn.to/3TdQHPq
Switch box - amzn.to/3t61LTT
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Loading truck/Intro
02:30 - Picking up TitanX
05:16 - Arrival to Clear Lake/meeting Tyler
09:30 - Errands and Filming
12:02 - Full Walkthrough of TitanX
18:18 - Meeting Paul and fishing begins
23:35 - Using Mega 360
24:55 - Fishing a Huddleston
27:08 - Day 1 recap and TitanX thoughts
31:51 - Day 2 begins
34:05- Bass choking on Crappie
37:27 - Trip recap at Gaslight Grill

[@Justin.Hawkins]

Well it’s official, Greg’s kayak is now officially better setup than my bass boat

[@ewilfinger]

I don't think you can call it a kayak anymore.........its a boat

[@thunderopossum6493]

And it weighs as much.lol

[@davidamato3690]

Dude, I was thinking the same thing. Except I did realize that was not at all true. Plus I can go 60 mph just for kicks 🤣. I do need a third graph though 🤣🤣🤣🤣!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

but you're still winning every race😂

[@Agile47509chicken]

Got a hot cup of coffee, out on the couch, wife and kids still asleep - time to see what Greg’s been up to!

[@watchman316ly]

Greg- after this one, it's time for a bass fishing boat...lol!

[@melvinmariott8609]

I been waiting to see this new kayak in action out on the water 😮😮😮.

[@markphilippsjr]

This is correct!!!! Let's go!!!

[@paulj8830]

Exactly my situation right now

[@NuFishin]

AWESOME setup! It’s like a fish command center!

[@mikefahey7450]

Greg thanks for all the info. just picked up the 12.5 x myself and was hoping you can share a link to the foot steering kit your using?. did not see it in the list.

[@TheFishinMortician]

Bass boats are sure getting more compact these days! I do appreciate you not leaving out the fact that it was a found fish used for the photo/product shoot :)

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

haha doing that almost killed me but Tyler reassured me that it happens a lot more than you think with shoots. Besides, we saved that bass' life so it was the least it could do?😂

[@TheFishinMortician]

@@GregBlanchardFishing Yeah we all know most photoshoots are not as they appear but to many people hide/deny it. Thanks for keeping it real and saving a future 10lber.

[@loscheleros610]

That Rig looks amazing!!! I am new to kayak fishing, I started because of Greg's videos. It just happened that the day I picked up my Titan 10.5 from Kayak City, I saw Greg picking the Titan X. Good luck in the coming season.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Congrats man, enjoy!

[@mmancino1982]

"it's the same spot every time!" It's a rock bro! LOL Just playin

[@gianthuman3315]

Thanks for taking us along, and being real about the process of those photo shoots.

[@billywilliams3527]

I switched to a swivel seat a couple years ago and love it, so I think you will too. Easier to reach the gear, easier on the back, good stuff.

[@matthewirish5755]

Well deserved man! What a cool build. Enjoy!

[@sandybowers5085]

Congratulations on your beautiful new kayak, Greg!!! Looking forward to seeing more videos of you fishing 🎣 with that amazing boat. It really is impressive!!!

[@cristianduarte8683]

Congrats Greg. Best setup ever seen on a kayak. Been waiting to see what you were gonna do with the titan. Looking at it I’m Confident 2024 will be a good season for you! Go get ‘em!🤙🏽

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Definitely spoiled with this one but really loving that mega 360 so far

[@jimfournier9065]

Always love opening up KZbin and seeing a new video from Greg!

[@stldavid]

It's hard not to put additional pressure on yourself when there's extra on the line. Kayak is like new feature overload, but for me, that would be fun to figure everything out brand new. 360 is a nice feature!

[@6cc6949]

Congrats on the new addition Greg! So jealous.

[@vichaimoua]

Awesome rig and finally upgraded the electrics should be a game changer for next year can’t wait!

[@tylerzulewski2424]

That things so slick. Congrats on the new boat man!

[@jessemaldonado9052]

Wow that’s an amazing setup Greg! Looking forward to the new year of fishing. It’ll be nice!

[@One.eyedfisherman]

Awesome set up, I love mine and can't wait to get the captains bridge and my second lowerance hds 9 live.

[@mdepeel1]

Wow! Congratulations on the new kayak!! Looking forward to watching the learning curve on this Titan and how it ultimately improves your efficiency on the water. Great story about your first kayak, we are gifting our oldest son a ‘fishing kayak’ for Christmas this year 🎅🏻

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Christmas came early for sure!

[@jasonmartin9985]

That’s awesome congratulations on the new boat and really glad you didn’t get live scope boat looks awesome

[@m14hh5]

I think you will like the humminbird helix. I got a 9 & an 8 to replace my 5 just recently. I actually intended on getting mega 360 before live as well but opted for live while it was on sale.

[@barefootterry3785]

That new rig is WILD! Giving me ideas for my yak build out. Won’t be as fancy, but will match what I need. Best of luck on your next season!

[@fishinthesticks8139]

Been waiting for this, 🤘😁 Congratulations 🎉

[@urbanbassslayers]

Good stuff Greg! Love the link up with Bailey!

[@SpregioCheeks]

dude.. this long form video is super sick.. Im new here.. it's nice to see the whole process in play of a day in the life, rather than just highlight reels of hitting. Super cool, awesome job man.

[@madbasd]

Love the new kayak Greg. It will truly enhance your fishing.

[@adamcawthon]

Big undersell on Coach! We love you Dutch!

[@dangerfield85]

I see a proper kayak trailer in your future. Awesome rig GB

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

It's definitely getting closer and closer lol

[@joeysantonastaso2432]

That’s awesome rig. I’m 62 and going to pick up my first kayak (used). Need to see if this is for me, I like what I been seeing everyone doing with them and they really look like a lot of fun. Watching and listening. Thanks

[@Everything_Beast]

I love build vids, helps give set up ideas. Nice rig

[@fishingwithbdawg3620]

Man that is a very nice yak. Looks fun and it's going to be fun watching you fish out of it all of next year. You the man

[@Jake-ky9ed]

Very cool setup Greg! The 360 screen looks awesome, tough fishing but the little ones do count!!! Cheers man

[@jacobsheldon2865]

I love birds. I've fished with about every brand out there, lowrance was nice, but had a few issues with buttons/reliability. Besides, can hook it to the trusty minn kota. Hummingbird has been nothing shy of great for me. I have the helix 7 with side and down scan on the family boat. Has definitely helped me put some more in! Just don't tip it over. Happy fishing!

[@juggle.deeeez]

That’s a bad ass rig! Keep kicking ass Greg 💪🏾🔥

[@mikeryan925]

Truly a work of art!!

[@chrisnavychris]

GREG!!!!! 9th place in my second ever tourney!!! I'm sooo stoked! Congrats on the new yak, I bet you've been counting the days until you can get it. Tight lines!!!

[@NSGOutdoors]

Probably be the best kayak build ive seen. What an absolute unit!

[@bluescoins1199]

congrats on the new set up,

[@devdewboy]

Funny you dropped this vid. I was literally thinking of you selling me one of your yaks because it was about time for you to get a new one. Nice rig! The only thing missing is a powerpole. I fish the Delta and during certain times a PP is useful. I wish boondox would build a wratchet/motorized type system so we're wheels up without having to pull them out manually.

[@FishingThePNW]

Dude! Getting to meet Paul Bailey! What a treat! Congrats on the new bad ass rig!

[@kristinefischer2289]

That's awesome, Greg! Hope to see you on the water next season!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Kristine! Same here, you guys should make a trip out to Cali one of these days. We'll get ya setup!

[@PeterGalles]

Lookin' good G, the start of great things to come.

[@jasonmpease]

Man the Titan X looks amazing. My favorite feature is the 360 degree seat… no more kneeling on your seat for those back camera shots. Great vid! 🎣

[@andyd834]

Every company should have a 360 seat. How it was only on nucanoes for the longest time was pretty stupid.

[@derekpych9792]

It’s awesome man

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

Really nice, Greg. That new 'Yak does ride low in the bow, it appears! I think my next 'Yak will have to be the 12.5 Titan X though, as I tend to carry way too much "Stuff" on my Titan 10.6 - as it IS...! Lol. I really like that 3 hp Newport on the back of your New 'Yak (kinda wished I'd gone with it, instead of the 1.8 hp motor!). Great Video, and look forward to more of your Adventures in the New 'Yak. (You're an inspiration to ALL of us, out here!).

[@stephensturgeon9310]

Awesome set up!!!!

[@scottbostic6247]

Really nice Greg. I'm actually slightly envious. It's well deserved. I'm working on an older Ascend for me now but adding some treasures that will be awesome for me. Fin, trolling motor, fish finder. Nothing like yours though. I can't even imagine what yours costs. Congrats on it and as always, appreciate the video.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Scott and there's nothing wrong with that. In fact, I think thats super cool. I still have and will continue to use my smaller kayaks to fish out of because sometimes simplicity in fishing is incredibly fun.

[@LastRODbender]

I’ve talked to that guide on the water. Super recognizable voice! Nice dude.

[@bobbylebeuf2253]

Man Greggy that thing is a beast! Your boy knows his kayak set ups 🤯

[@dne3142]

I'm so jealous! I'm not even done building my first native yet! The titan x is my dream build! I also need to add that, that blue is the nicest kayak color I've ever seen, besides maybe my black and green that looks so nice but u may be biased because it's mine lol but that blue is sexy not gonna lie

[@yakin_n_bassin8203]

Oh snap... finally movin off the raymarine and got the birds... levelled up

[@karolinaflyguy2555]

This is amazing❤❤❤

[@Yakkinoutdoors]

Sweet rig!!! Definitely liking the x series

[@xxxxxxx3760]

congratulations MR.GB can't wait to see what kind of damage you do with this next year

[@MakzFishin]

Saw your post on insta yesterday and have been waiting to see the new video. Looks awesome!

[@chuebobbyly7108]

Congrate to your new boat greg..

[@ShaneJMcNair]

Wow! I can't believe your new electronics setup on such a Kool Kayak... Congratulations 🍺🎣

[@SmokyDaBear710]

Jaw dropping the kayak is insanely cool!!!!!!!

[@04RedFairLadyZ]

Once again native bringing in the 🔥

[@sonofafisherman743]

Way to go man very nice 👍

[@B1GE2]

The graph setup is sweet. You’re gonna love the birds, the lakemasters alone are worth it, I have livescope and wish I had 360. Livescope really shines ice fishing but I don’t think you really have to worry about ice where you’re at 😂

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Loving the 360 so far. Fished it at berry last week and was way more efficient (and caught fish) fishing a point I've always fished with a rock pile at the end

[@tonyparker7521]

Your new rig look amazing bro ❤

[@nunyabusiness102]

You will love the 360!

[@htcltebug]

Sick vid Greg.. Nice Yak!

[@livingintheendofdays2239]

Love it !

[@eric_uploadz]

That’s a bad ass setup bro!

[@DavidJames1975]

Amazing brother. I think that's everything that kayak is meant to be.

[@lizsmith9948]

Coffee and Taquitos! Twin Hummingbirds YEEHAW! I'm so glad not to be a crappie LOL. BUT it's good karma that you saved both of the fish. 👍 Congrats on getting the new kayak and experiencing new adventures. Just in time for Christmas! Enjoy your holiday! 🎣🎄🎣

[@joeys7519]

Native is crushing it

[@Jerms84]

Bought my Old Town from Kayak City, those guys are awesome

[@dajahvue]

I can't wait till spring to take out my Native Slayer10

[@TWC6724]

Tyler is a serious dude.

[@surfy4959]

Love that you gave your honest opinion about the new kayak. Now waiting for you to give away your old kayak 😂

[@yak_kiko]

Solid Greg!!!

[@jason_ryan_fishing]

The wizard did a bang up job on that thing! Looks awesome 🤘🏻

[@jerrodknapke7324]

DAMM THAT YAK IS AMAZING!!!

[@chrisgomez3938]

Sweet kayak brotha!.....love your buddies cal state fullerton hat too

[@westcoastfishingbrossuarez7436]

Hell yea! Warming up my cup of coffee before heading off to work but there’s nothing better than to watch a Greg video! 💪💪 that wizard can make anything happen! When I get my yak I will hit the wizard to help me out!$$$$$$

[@hermangarland7968]

That's MY favorite fishing buddie Greg Blanchard BRO 💯💯💯💯

[@rvmcwhorter]

Always very informative and a great change of electronics on your new kayak. I’m so jealous , still stuck in a float tube .

[@rvmcwhorter]

Oh wow , the photo was from the rescue fish ? Eeeks !!

[@Narrahd]

This is ridiculous! I'm so jealous! 😭

[@michaelm2945]

Cool build Greg, happy for you and hope nothing but the best for you. This build, for me, is a little over the top but that's me 😅

[@RojoDelChocolate]

sick build G

[@brianshort2101]

Man I feel for you. I know that had to suck. Getting a whole new rig with all new electronics and have to immediately do a promo in it with dudes you've never met. All the props though.... you did well sir. Good job and congrats

[@par__m3]

Holy crap this is awesome.

[@MrAmmarjie]

wow,.. nice kayak

[@Fishingbayarea]

Romel sighting! Wizard werx! I still have one of your beginnings kayak. The nucanoe pursuit! Only one video so far on my channel though. Hope to get it out on the delta next year.

[@EricCommon]

Greg! Thats a heck of a kayak build! looks ten times better than my bass boat setup haha!

[@mikewimmer4614]

Greg, that is so SICK. So happy for you, and excited to see how the Titan ups the game. Would love to see how your transducers are affixed underneath.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Mike! The ducer is mounted to the removeable plate the kayak comes with in a recess area which is super nice.

[@mikewimmer4614]

@@GregBlanchardFishing thanks, Greg. I am running the Titan 10.5 with a lowrance fs9. Just worried about SI and damaging the transducer. Keep crushing it!!!

[@mikewimmer4614]

@@GregBlanchardFishing thanks Greg. As always enjoy your videos. Simply the best in the game.

[@scottszczechowicz5699]

I was worried about battery placement in the 10.5X..was hoping to run a 36v 55-60Ah..hopefully Greg does a video on final placement on things 👍

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Have to get a little creative with this kayak to fit everything I had in the previous one!

[@lineman4204]

Awesome set up! But y not go with the 12.5?

[@One.eyedfisherman]

I drove from Massachusetts to Delaware to pick up my 12.5 and the whole ride home I was nervous of that same thing. Luckily nobody tailgated me until I hit Connecticut and I almost got rear ended by some lady in a BMW suv. I had the road rage start to boil but thankfully we made it with no issues lol.

[@andrewcarlson7761]

Lure is hitting the rocks!

[@DanaGentry-nv8ic]

Juiced just to see you chuck a big softy. It takes so much dedication!!!

[@DrinkWetPoopFishing]

My first yak was also a lifetime and my next and current is the slayer max 10. If I'm following your footsteps with yak ownership this is going to be a very expensive journey, lol.

[@davidstratton9918]

I have a swivel mount and a millennium seat on my diablo kayak. You're going to love it. Looks like you don't have a locking swivel though, I'm not sure how that will go over with pedalling/paddling. You're going to want to have that mount changed. Good luck.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

you said it and already changed to a locking seat!

[@davidstratton9918]

@@GregBlanchardFishing excellent! It's a game changer man. It makes drifting so much more manageable when you can just swivel to just the right angle and make that cast you want. 👍

[@mseibel2355]

Love the foot steering! Could you please tell me about the little strap on the front of your trailer that the bow hooks on to?

[@brandonmarvel4276]

Many thanks to your Mom! Does all this happen without her? That's an amazing story for parents everywhere.

[@ZomBieKingTK]

Haven't started the video yet, still on the ads but I just knew when I saw you in that 12x you would get one with the 2 big graphs

[@dixieboysles]

DANGGGGG. What an upgrade! Also what transducer mount is that and does it work with other transducers? I have Helix 7 with mega side imaging and want a better transducer mount for it