Is this place back to Life? (Clear Lake, CA)

Having booked this trip months in advance, I’m finally returning to Clear Lake, CA for some late spring/early summer bass fishing. Two days on the water at the Bass Factory with Dutch aka “The Coach” to try our luck at some of the healthiest fish in North America.
Airbnb - bit.ly/3E658xk
FULL GILLY SETUP
Bed Bluegill bait (size 90 HD Crappie) - bit.ly/3l3XKr7
Rod (7’6’’ MH) - bit.ly/3r6RfHO
Reel - bit.ly/3b8X9AA
Line (17#) - bit.ly/3sqb6zP
Weight (1/4 oz) - bit.ly/3dkYgxc
Hook (3/0) - bit.ly/3e1QdqX
Scent (crawdad) - bit.ly/3rdIvO0
OTHER BAITS
Wacky Worm (5’’ Baby bass) - bit.ly/3uwbi2v
Drop shot worm (3.6’’ Green pumpkin) - bit.ly/2OdLYxz
Popper (70mm Black chrome) - bit.ly/3raBg9I
Other stuff
Bait Covers - bit.ly/3rbOQcP
Rod Carrier - bit.ly/32iGt4
Portable dolly/trailer - amzn.to/3QssP77
Net - amzn.to/41d4HKA
Scale - bit.ly/3EXVKK8
Sun gloves - amzn.to/3KCExJI
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THE KAYAK - bit.ly/3aZrlhd
Premium Kayak cover - bit.ly/3E7rkU5
MOTOR
Kayak Motor (and kit) - amzn.to/3ri3wsc
Battery (code “DARKHORSE” for 15% off) (bit.ly/3KfH9ME)
Rudder foil - bit.ly/3nyCxaJ
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Music Credit:
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Early morning/intro
03:17 - The Game plan
05:51 - What’s the deal
08:17 - Our challenge for today/Spot change
11:24 - Bed Fish
14:45 - Big Fish of the day
16:50 - Fry Guarder
22:58 - Underwater footage
27:20 - Report from the coach
28:58 - The dropshot incident
30:30 - Clear lake monsters
31:52 - Heading in
32:45 - Airbnb
34:16- Outro with coach

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

If anyone has been eyeing the motor I have on my kayak (Newport NK180) they’re having a huge sale ($200 off) from June 6-18! amzn.to/3ri3wsc

[@isaiahstanley1148]

Hey Greg aren’t the motors 1k normal?? The link says $999 I am in the market to get one for my yak

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

@@isaiahstanley1148 You got it, for some reason the promo code on the amazon page isn't showing up. Here's another link newportvessels.com/collections/fathers-day-sale/products/kayak-motor-nk180

[@isaiahstanley1148]

@@GregBlanchardFishing cool thanks brother 🙌

[@Frewsfishn]

I’ve been really eyeing those for a while but, I’ve done so good with a chopped haswing 65lber mounted on my Feelfree lure 11.5. Just don’t feel like I would need it for these small lakes in Florida

[@cbfishing8016]

That first underwater catch was 🔥!!

[@terrisims9008]

Angel's never disappoints. Been eating there for over 30 years

[@jonathanmmster]

Good on you for re-catching that fish and getting that hook and sinker back!

[@valenor916]

Life feels normal when The Bass Factory is producing. Thanks for sharing GB!

[@JoKenFujitsu]

Makes me happy that nearly every lake in CA have higher water level makes my family happy. We camp every year and on the water almost every weekend during summer days. We all got into fishing this year (even having our own derby, thanks to you and your boys, I came up with that idea for my family.) Can’t wait to see what your fishing journey will be like this year. Still looking forward to en episode of the humble beginnings with the Dark Horse squad. 🙌 (that is the name right? LoL)

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Same and that's great! Enjoy the summer!

[@fitcwebb]

Man that was awesome. Catching the fish that just broke off your line and removing that hook. Never seen that before

[@flyyerr]

The underwater shot is back!

[@thecrispeoutdoors3721]

I fished clear lake a few days in April of 2022 and 2023 and I haven't had a single bite. Glad to see they're in there because I was convinced the lake held no fish 🤣

[@CatNoda]

Oh my goodness! You launch at our place! I see our deck! How exciting. Why aren't we catching fish like that?

[@toddnelms9476]

Underwater footage is really cool. Thanks for putting in the effort!

[@jimriley2812]

Had me right up till anchoring on bed fish!! Have fun!!

[@markthompson7503]

I have family up there. With all of the recent wildfires it's nice to see the community still going strong.

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Bed fishing is so addictive!love that you always get the bass right back in the water..no needless ego when the fish are in this stage🙏👋

[@perryrushing5089]

Best channel, bar none!

[@ghamm32]

Love your vids! Thanks for taking us along!

[@Mark-dj5qf]

Great footage as always Greg. I enjoyed it for sure, Thanks

[@surfy4959]

Can’t beat a day when fish are biting all day.

[@DarenAjyes-xu9vf]

They up in the shade!!! Ambush spots plus cooler water equally feeding

[@thatfishingnoob]

Those bedded fish are hilarious. It’s like a game of how many casts it takes to annoy them enough to bite.

[@bassmatters1012]

What a beautiful lake! I’ve watched tactical Bassin for years on clear lake but the way you film really captures the beauty of clear lake.

[@SethVenableFishing]

I was just thinking about when the next Clear Lake video will be! Looking forward to this!

[@jeremypierce1607]

Glad to see yall getting water back into Clear and man what an awesome underwater eat!

[@Mourlias7]

Nice video Greg!! Its good to see Clear lake fuller and a lot more “clear” than usual!!

[@TheFishinMortician]

FINALLY! Nice to see there are fish in Clear Lake and you got your skunk off the board finally this year.

[@Suhdude13]

Such a great video ❤

[@marcoscomeau4571]

Awesome video again Greg!

[@utahoutdoorschannel]

I've always wanted to fish Clear Lake during the late spring. Good one

[@robertestes1820]

Clear lake is a blast. Can be a bit disappointing when the fishing is tough but the beauty still makes it worth it.

[@scottbostic6247]

Alright, good video. I always learn something here.

[@youremomsvilleplayzmc9528]

Nice job fellas! Great footage as usual. Hope the top water kicks in soon!

[@MYYFISHING]

Awesome video! I’m working at the hospital and got a chance to fish a few spot at the north end of the lake. Got a 4lb from shore near Lucerne two weeks ago and got a 2.3lb LMB from shore at Rodman Slough today.

[@charles7878]

Greg uploaded!!!

[@lizsmith9948]

Wow Jacques Cousteau! Thanks for including the underwater coverage! It was exciting to see the bass inhale the bait 👍 I have a few Gilly lures and would like to try dropshotting them at Oroville (which is my upcoming tournament.) You are an exceptional angler - your videos are a clinic 😊

[@spudwashington3880]

I watch a lot of fishing videos , yours are really entertaining, thanks for the good videos man

[@davidwilliams1805]

Great video as always! Really enjoyed watching and learning. Great job on getting 20! The underwater coverage was nice! Keep doing your thing! And as always, #GregBlanchard rocks!

[@scottszczechowicz5699]

Love the underwater hook up 🔥🔥🔥! Dope video as always Greg TY!

[@TheWorstmexican]

Headed to Clearlake this weekend. First time and can't wait! Let's go!

[@johnp1219]

Greg, the underwater shot was awsome , you do a great job with your video’s, Thanks

[@ClearLakeFishingTV]

It took me a while to get my clear lake skunk off the boat this year too. Awesome that you got your first on a popper, I havent gotten a topwater fish yet this year. Great video, so stoked the bite is finally turning on! Hope to see you out there sometime 🎣

[@Longboard-Dude]

Mr. Greg . . . WOOO HOOO, another lunch break watching your new vid while eating my sandwich at my workstation😃. Really glad to see the "Clear Lake 🦨has left the building". Can we get another WOOO HOOO 😜? Loved the underwater footage. When applicable, I hope you'll do more. Both you and Mr. Dutch had me chuckling 😆🤣at the end . . . Mr. Dutch fixin' to "play hooky" . . . "under the weather" enough to NOT go to work, but NOT "under the weather" enough to go fishing (hoping it isn't Covid related 🤞). Looking forward to Day 2 footage of this Clear Lake adventure and hoping Mr. Dutch does feel better.

[@TimHaunFishing]

I always like the Clear Lake sends. Whether they are super successful or not, luckily, this one seemed like it will be a productive one.

[@F1Hopeful]

If that wasn’t a bed-fishing clinic I don’t know what is. Thanks Greg. Have to work our way up there one day.

[@adammead8197]

Quality vid bud. Love how you got your hook back and saved that fish from Having a sore throat

[@laujkiatong]

What an awesome day for you. The location change was a great idea early

[@feelgoodfishingwithhenko251]

Let's go....cant wait to watch

[@lalloligyst718]

Great quality fish today GB!

[@waltersmith8962]

Freakin Awesome!!!

[@BobbyOfEarth]

I learned from Gary Dobyns back in the 1990's, when the water is high on Clear, get to the hard shoreline to find the better fish...

[@mikem8502]

Dutch looks awesome, congrats on your weight loss journey my friend!

[@michaelm2945]

Skunk broke! Nice job and very cool that you were able to get the same fish that broke you off👍🏻.

[@andrewboyce7268]

Drives me crazy how many great fish are in CA. Super healthy looking fish too.

[@angelnwaiting34]

Clear Lake? It's so polluted they recommend you do NOT eat the fish. And the stinch is horrible. I was told it was a 'resort area "? Broken down trailer's galore, tweakers and sadly disappointed. And this is recent?

[@Flippincz]

That UW footage was sick!!!!!! I’m hitting up CL this weekend to visit/fish in yaks with my friend. Thank you Greg. #livinthedream

[@Bond-gz6vg]

Great vid as always!

[@dangrady0311]

Awesome content Greg!

[@socalbass758]

Mr Greg Bass-chard krushing it!!! Awesome Vid!

[@hankcogburn2600]

Some big ones on that trip. Looks like a Great Lake to fish.

[@davidgoldman9957]

I am definitely going to take a trip to clear lake its on my bucket list for sure,,as always love the vids greg

[@thomaslefever1025]

Love the underwater bite !

[@johnstephany4029]

Absolutely slayed it brotha!!! Great video!!!🎣

[@chasinggorditas1387]

Got me wanting to make that 8hr drive 😮‍💨🔥

[@spudwashington3880]

Wow nice job getting your hooks back and the fish , your pretty good at pulling those bed fish for sure

[@UnmatchedE]

Cool underwater video

[@theonlywall]

Awesome work with the underwater footage Great video Will be heading to the lake house next week

[@toddolatheks.1328]

So cool, dropping that GoPro in the water and then you casting right into it that was the coolest

[@Larry77777]

It felt like I was there. Love your videos.

[@paul311emain]

Ok..literally 2:35 minutes into your video Greg and I’m already drawn in. Authentic, well done, professional and as always I’m sure the fishing will be on point. A Louisiana boy living in West Texas…I really miss the water. But life, God and work have me here surrounded by the best people I’ve ever met. We have been doing more eternal fishing these last 15 years, but man you take me back to the smells, sounds and feel of being back where there is water to fish. Be blessed. I love yours and the guys content.

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Greg, now that was an Epic vid. Big girls, nice males, two dancing fish. The underwater catch. She looked at the camera, then, turned and attacked that bait. And then getting the hook out of that fish. Amazing bro! 💯 🎣 🌊 🛶

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks man! This day it all seemed to work out!

[@BassRaider]

Underwater footage was 🔥🔥🔥. Awesome day!

[@Frewsfishn]

Starting to really kick it up, catching that attention bro your videos are on point

[@JulianRamirez-lf7lb]

Happy you were able to re-catch that bass and take the hook out. My luck never lets me do it when they break off

[@cindyschnell]

Nice video Greg as I have been watching you for some time and we have the same kayak cart the hooks up to our hitches WOW what a game changer with it

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Cindy! Agreed, dynamic dollies are great

[@jimmystinnett7582]

You do a kick ass job with these videos, I fish here in northern Cali love the content

[@stevenvalenti3722]

Cool underwater catch there Greg. That was really nice great video my friend.🙂🍺

[@overloadedoutdoors7582]

Killer video bud the underwater footage was awesome glad to you and dutcher back at it

[@johnher1164]

Dam Greg I consider you 1 of the best yak fishermen I watch on this platform. I was hoping for you make the USA YAK TEAM. But love your contents. Keep it coming.

[@Three-13]

Nice underwater footage!!

[@zacmoore6209]

The underwater catch was cool

[@StephenRT]

Few years ago I pulled back to back 5s off that first tule patch you fished!

[@joelcasillas3373]

that underwater catch🔥

[@Oldvolks44]

Caught my PB there last April. 6lber. 👍

[@donfoddrill2697]

Awesome underwater shot. I'm sure that isn't easy to get.😊

[@clintallard912]

Coach does not look like he belongs in Cali 🤣🤣 love you guys🤙🤙

[@losangelesbfs]

i gotta make the trip up to norcal 🎣

[@richardgartner]

Dudes a killer fisherman, impressive lost that hook and re caught em

[@Bassfishertv]

You missed the best time, spring time!!!! A few months ago we were crushing them on only huge swimbaits and now all I can get them on is a worm😂

[@K-BRIX]

As a local, I haven't been out to the lake in a while because of it not being so "clear". Glad to hear its gotten better!

[@dalewilliams2313]

Love your videos Greg....curious as to how much you have tied up in your kayak and asseries...interested in getting into kayak fishing.

[@fishingwithjett5373]

Great stuff I need to take mental day soon myself. 😂

[@stickwormjim5379]

Literally my favorite place on earth. Well worth the 14 hr drive from Spokane wa

[@benonem]

when the underwater footage works perfect woah

[@spudwashington3880]

Nice camera angle on the bite there man , was actually really cool perspective

[@maddmannziggy89]

The under water camera is killer G-Man!!!

[@MrFishingohio]

Must be nice to get out and do fun fishing and no pressure every once and a while

[@barrycates7360]

Looks like a really nice place. Greg, do you mind sharing what line of work you do that allows you to be able to travel and fish as often as you do. Keep the vids coming, great content.

[@pangm.4280]

Lmfao 😂 that first catch was pretty funny lol not going to lie

[@ITRLOVER]

Let's goo!!!

[@kumaboyy.7443]

I was wondering if Greg had a 2 pole lic. It looked like you were fishing with 2!😂 Good job, guys!

[@markphilippsjr]

I really look forward to these videos 🎣. Saturday I spent 6 hours San Pablo dam reservoir, not one bite and the frustration is so high. Very new to kayaking only have about 45 hours on the water, but damn the learning curve is so steep 😒. You think I would accidentally find a damn fish😣......

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Keep at it, Mark. I've definitely been there even recently and the fishing can be brutal some days but I think it will all even out in the end

[@brian_SlingingHooks]

Hi Greg, what is that stainless bracket on your tonneau cover, near the tailgate? It's visible at 2:00 on this video? Thanks for the great videos and inspiration!