It’s finally done. (Nativewatercraft TitanX 12.5 + Delta shoot)

The full build and tour of the Nativewatercraft TitanX 12.5. This was my first crack at a “complex” kayak build so hopefully this video helps others out. We also were able to test it out on the California delta for a special purpose with some special guests.
**ENTIRE BUILD PARTS**
NOTE - any product at the BigAdventures Website you can use code “GREG10” for 10% off
Nativewatercraft TitanX - bit.ly/3R7NwGb
Premium kayak cover - bit.ly/3uRhS8g
KAYAK GRAPHS
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/4aUP0f9
Lakemaster Chip (Western States V2) - bit.ly/485ScTF
Dual graph mount (Captains bridge) - bit.ly/46QuKc1
KAYAK MOTOR/ACCESORIES
Kayak Motor - bit.ly/45O8QGf
Batteries for motor - bit.ly/4857ubk
Track Ball for throttle mount - amzn.to/480YnIM
Arm for throttle mount (medium arm) - amzn.to/3sVsmDf
Ball mount to throttle - amzn.to/3Q4JFd4
Pulley Rope guides - bit.ly/3NggG4J
Locking cleat - amzn.to/4axekIz
ELECTRICAL STUFF
Interior Lights - amzn.to/3TdQHPq
Exterior Nav Lights - amzn.to/3TdQHPq
3 Gang switch panel - amzn.to/49y3l09
Wire Lever for Graphs/360 - amzn.to/3vWXQKz
Wire Lever for lights - amzn.to/3Q6tTPc
Quick connects - amzn.to/3vVtTL2
Internal extension wire - amzn.to/3VVj3iE
Battery (code “DARKHORSE” for 15% off) - bit.ly/4aUP0f9
Terminal electrical kit - amzn.to/442CQi5
Additional Anderson connectors - amzn.to/3W71n3s
Through hull Wiring Kits - bit.ly/3GttqRJ
UPGRADED STEERING/HANDLE
Berley Pro Handle - bit.ly/4d1dFAw
Knob for handle - amzn.to/49I5CFU
Berley Pro Drop down rudder - bit.ly/3xD0eGP
Berley Pro Steering - bit.ly/49Gfpw6
3/16 Allen key - amzn.to/3W0KmrL
Similar foot steering kit - bit.ly/4cULjbd
KAYAK ACCESSORIES
Portable kayak wheels - bit.ly/3RfNBrB
Paddle holder - bit.ly/3KvlEtx
Gear track cleats - bit.ly/3Rbhjh3
Tool caddy - bit.ly/49xvu7q
Root Grip (360 holder and rod stager on Captains bridge) - bit.ly/4aQu48Y
OTHER/MISC THINGS
Seat - amzn.to/4d0ccua
Portable kayak dolly - amzn.to/3vck4ay
Marine stickers for CF # - amzn.to/3vTckLq
Keel guard - amzn.to/3Ukby2v
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - 3 months ago/build process
01:54 - Intro
04:34 - Comparing kayaks
05:30 - Front hatch electrical/graphs/mega 360
9:00 - electrical switch panel and power links
11:05 - Motor setup
13:50 - Custom seat
15:28 - Tackle trunk riser
16:51 - Tool caddy and Upgraded handle/steering
18:33 - Transducer and keel guard
19:20 - Kayak evolution thoughts
21:38 - Tomorrows gameplan
22:20 - The team for the day
26:15 - On the water/fishing begins
28:06 - Good start
29:23 - Shallow big fish
30:43 - Getting towed
34:38 - Punch bite is on
36:12 - BIG screwup of the day
40:00 - B-roll/outro

[@jamiesonh2323]

The world needs more people like O. Hands down one of the best people that I know.

[@MaineStreamFishing]

O for president!!!! The peoples champ!

[@swimbaitkid]

O for president!!

[@granvillej3316]

Greg this was definitely a video classic I’m so glad the fish weren’t camera shy they showed up with a little help from an amazing angling friend Obedie. That kayak is so impressive fully rigged out on the water. Now you look like a general on a battleship ready for tournament battle lol, take care as always and God bless!!!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Haha thank you sir. The day was just about perfect

[@stabbed1000]

Don't forget to like and subscribe. GB never asks, so I'm asking for him. He deserves it!

[@haakonww]

He does ❤️‍🔥. All the way from Norway 🔥

[@fishingwithbdawg3620]

For real

[@markphilippsjr]

Have to get him over 150k. He deserves it...

[@brpmanmann1255]

When is he going to bring out GB jerky and fishing sticks?. Great fishing show.

[@LakeBeltonBassin]

Bowl thirty and a Greg video. Time to take off and learn. Oh and can’t forget the Coffee as well!!

[@predwards8941]

My guy! 😉

[@michaelsanchez3659]

Native is lucky to have you brother! Keep killing it!

[@peterxiong]

i said it once ill say it again..O is good vibes..great job on the boat Greg..vids always make me smile

[@ty_vaughn96]

The ducks got me, man...I needed that laugh this morning

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

launched there a million times and they're always there and this was the first time they acted up🤣

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

Big O is such a cool ass dude man. The homie of all homies

[@Handtiedbaits]

Great stuff as always Greg. Obe is priceless. Thanks for sharing.

[@lizsmith9948]

Nicely done - the ultimate build indeed! You're definitely the envy of many kayak owners; it's been interesting to see you go from the humble beginnings of a very "basic" kayak to tournament-grade equipment. I screamed with the rest of your viewers when the toad became unbuttoned! 🙁 Otherwise, it really was a perfect day. (Those ducks are lucky they aren't in a Chinese restaurant LOL!) O's boat was very nice. Beautiful color scheme on a Ranger 👍 Thanks for another day out on the water. I share your outings with my bass club to educate them 😉

[@TheFishinMortician]

One of the coolest Guides you could of gotten!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

only guide i wanted out there!

[@deanntitone6941]

O is the best,the energy he brings is awesome!

[@brian9054]

Almost 3 years ago, watching you fish from a kayak is what spurred me to get an ultralight canoe to fish from and it has been my best decision. It's the easiest for me to handle, transport, and just throw in the water and go. Emphasizing what gets you out fishing more and what makes it easiest to get out is really what sold me. If you can eliminate excuses for getting out, you'll find yourself fishing as much as you should have been in the first place.

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

O's finally in another vid!!! Been missin the "Yaunder tails!"

[@RickStubstad]

Wow! You and O with new boats sure warms my heart. Thank you for the details on the work you completed on your new boat. Sure wish I had all that information when I set mine up last year. Great job on the build, fishing and the video.

[@patdavis7786]

Hey bud, with all those electric connections, you might want to add a bit of Dielectric Grease helps with eliminating coronation. Also helps keep water out of those connection's Keep a tight line. Luck luck to ya 🎣 🎣 🎣 i

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thank you sir! back to Ace hardware!

[@brucepreston3927]

Great video! When you were teasing who the camera boat was gonna be I literally thought to myself, he should just use O! lol...

[@EvvanAmundson]

Thank you sooo much for linking the steering knob!!!!! I’ve been wanting to find out what it was for forever now!! 🤙🏻

[@MarkoMygun]

Right on great to see Obe again ,this was an Awesome video Greg. The new Titan is AWESOME and I think you should get a trailer and make that your tournament boat , just for the larger lakes. You could use the 10.5 for tournaments on the smaller lakes. Can't wait to see the video from the camera guy. Thanks for an AWESOME video Greg.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

i can see that! and same, Pat is incredibly talented and his edits will be amazing im sure of it

[@pdfahie]

Big O always brings the positive vibes 😊

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Greg, really great job setting up your new 12.5 max. You'll appreciate that boat on those sketchy tournament days, or when the weather changes a little bit. Awesome to see "O" out there again. And you're 2-0 in photo shoots catching fish bro! 💯 🛶 🎣

[@QaibHumble]

20:15 was a very important message to all the anglers ! Much loves from the 559 💯

[@darenhayes7506]

If I was a betting man that's probably when Obie it takes him to the good spot where he catches like a 4 lb on a frog but Obi-Wan won't let him show the fishing spot am I right???

[@1RiceCrispy1]

I really appreciate all the time and work you put into linking everything you used in every vid

[@Jake-ky9ed]

The loss of the big punch fish?????? How could you?? lol 😅 cool stuff man as always, especially when you go the Delta Legend with ya!!

[@ds-zd9qz]

wellp im making a trip to the delta to get guided by O. thats now on the bucket list

[@anthonyreeder8283]

O is one of the coolest guys I would love to go fish with you guys!

[@trd4x429]

Great episode and thank for taking us along! I really enjoyed it!

[@williamdemastes186]

Good to see O out there. We need more O lol

[@troutheadadventures6521]

Greg and Obe and no shenanigans? Oh boy, Mother Nature was watching. 😂 Both of you guys have sweet setups.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

🤣🤣🤣

[@figueroa2191]

I’m an electrician and I must say Im very impressed you chose that drill. I have the same one for my everyday but it’s awesome I use the chuckles adapter when installing ceiling fans so the chuck doesn’t scratch the wall. I love how you set the torque and it works perfectly when working on my yak or friends I keep my torque set to 8-10 and then finish off with hand driver

[@bmceowen2]

Great to see the evolution over time. Not only of the Kayaks, but also of you, your fishing, your technical talents in builds and flexibility between heat guns and hair dryers :) Thanks for always bringing us along Greg, appreciate you and your content!

[@warefisher]

Love it! Thanks for the extended build video.

[@robertmayes7629]

That was a fun trip! Thanks for taking us along!

[@kenji-xj2ft]

O is the friend every fisherman needs ahah

[@stevenvalenti3722]

Poor root beer still in the hospital.😢 but hey at least you all didn't break down again.😂🙂🍺👍

[@barrycates7360]

I can't wait to see the video !!!!! Looked like fun day.

[@midnitetoker15]

Always good to see you launching out of the south delta, my home turf. Hopefully this last week of warmer weather will bring water temps up to 65+

[@fishingwithrick5804]

Definitely one of my favorite videos you have done. Thx Greg.

[@tallcip65]

I have a Nucanoe F10 and it’s great because of the versatility. I bass fish, troll for deep water Kokanee and I’ll use it for duck hunting. But I’d never actually had my eyes and hands on a TiranX until last weekend when I stopped by the new Scheels up here in Idaho. The thing that really jumped out to me was the overall build quality. Everything seemed so solid. The grips on the handles, the latches on the hatch, everything was just purpose built. I’d definitely consider the TitanX 12.5 if I ever decided to get into tournament fishing and I wanted a setup like this one.

[@valenor916]

That build is SWEET GB! Good luck sir!

[@sandybowers5085]

Beautiful kayak Greg!!! Congratulations on doing your own build!👍🏼💯

[@Agile47509chicken]

Coffee on a Friday morning. Doesn’t get much better.

[@cipri_on_2s492]

That is one sweet set up. Thank you for the videos. Tight lines.

[@leogonzalez8972]

Watched this video at least 10 times now waiting for my titan x to come in 😂 keep it up! Wish we had more kayak groups here in NM!

[@Josey4u]

Greg! . Definitely got some takeaways for what I have done to mine. I like how you pull your motor up, you run the line long, to pull it back efficiently. I think I am going to do that but add an extra pully at the farthest point forward. Styrofoam is a great idea. Lots of dead space between the battery and crate. However, that is the best placement for the battery. Bro, great walk through.

[@fiddlefishing]

Now that yak is what you call a tank

[@chrisnavychris]

Such an awesome vessel dood. I will always favor your slayer max because I got to watch you grow a lot in that boat. One day I'll get the titanx but tbh as long as I'm fishing I'll be happy and that's a fact. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@dangerfield85]

I was waiting for a “nuthin can save” from O 😂😂😂

[@kdeal5522]

Good episode miss seeing Obie

[@jasonmartin9985]

Awesome I’m glad root beer is still around

[@ronaldnewell4043]

Great video

[@darenhayes7506]

Everybody wants to b**** about living in California but look at this people people will take it for granted it's absolutely beautiful around here 🤠😊 you guys take care of the resource it takes care of you you guys are good people you respect the fish and you take care of them and they take care of you guys back now you're all making money because of it it's awesome

[@adammead8197]

Good to see the senko in your rep. Love your passion bud cheers

[@MaineStreamFishing]

Thats a BUILD!! Damn Greg! Dream boat right there

[@dylanschannel6275]

Good morning fellas

[@mseibel2355]

Love the foot steering

[@Casitascrawlers]

Looks like you gotta have pretty good handyman skills if ya wanna kayak fish always something to attend to. And thankyou for a bit more motivation your always out on the water & we all know if your lines not in the water you aren’t catching anything. Had a day off & our lake just hit 100% full lots of cover & yep it’s that I’ve of year finally caught 2 fish one pretty small & the other a real nice one a bit under 2lbs & by the looks of his tail is probably a male on a bed. Thanks for feeding us fishing motivation. 👍

[@williamhead5105]

You’re the most real dude Greg. The finger lakes are missing you.

[@Playaj711]

Need a nickname for the new boat for O.

[@619SoCaL]

It turned out BadAsS!! 🎣

[@mirugai]

Awesome walk-thru video bro, appreciate your content always.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thank you sir

[@scottszczechowicz5699]

Fun fun fun..awesome job

[@_DEX_-]

@3:00-I have been following you on KZbin for 10 years. My kids know who you are because they see me watching and liking your videos. You are a great fisherman! Keep up the good work. Maybe try and get the whole crew together on New Melones for a fun, non tournament day of fishing please.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thank you sir! we love Melones, would be great to get out there with the crew again but at the very least we have a tournament there in June so that'll be a good time

[@alexalcaraz1286]

Dude that thing is pretty much a BOAT!

[@valleyshenanigans]

Another great video💪 love the Shenanigans

[@OneGroovySaint]

Good morning! Nice set up!

[@junewilliams5356]

Like I always say you never disappoint!! Let's goooo 🎉🎉

[@jimmysalazar7039]

My man! I loved your video and sweet sweet up. I have a kayak build similar to yours, only change the manufacturer. Oh my dude, your swivel CHAIR!!!! THAT'S JUST GENIUS. IF BE SCARED TO DO IT, BUT GENIUS

[@bhughes25]

It looks like a great day on the Delta. I could never figure our how to fish the Delta. Anyhow, Congratulation on your new kayak. #DiscoBay #DirtyD #CADelta #BassFishing

[@wgb925]

Very cool Greg!!! It’s nice to know that a rigging pro lives so close to me!!! lol Great job!

[@Longshot3531]

Only on a Greg video will I have the most random meat stick ad pop up halfway through 😂😂 nice boat dude! Started from the bottom now where here!

[@KeithMeyer-ou2yo]

Nice touch with the gomexus 🎣

[@fiddlefishing]

Let’s go GB!

[@darindooley4509]

Bro!The S N neon needs to be on! 😎 Love your videos.

[@CatchEmKing]

Lord i been waiting on this... xi3 greg!!

[@Twangtown7]

Good shit.

[@kevinclark485]

Like the foam riser you made. Pro tip… black pipe wrap tape could be a better alternative to the black electrical tape.

[@homegrowncatch]

Thanks for everything as always Greg!! Those ducks at the start just wanted 15 seconds of fame!! They are KZbin famous now!! lol great video

[@TheBirdWhisperer634]

LOVE THE VIDS I got a new hobie mirage also keep up the great and amazing vids

[@xxxxxxx3760]

I've been waiting for this video the last 5 years at least

[@mouafishing2150]

GB I know you’re busy but you gotta make a Berryessa trip soon. It’s go time. I did good on the bank and I know you’ll kill it on the yak

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

heading up there soon!

[@veritas2145]

24k veiws….only 1.3k likes. Come on people.. step up and slap that like button!!

[@CentseiSam]

I’m so jealous of your kayaks I want one but at that price I might as well just buy an ocean worthy boat, great videos as always gb coffee time was exceptional today.

[@FishHuntFreedom]

It’s crazy to think that all three of you were technically “working” in this video 😂. Do what you love

[@ArroyoGuitars]

Greg would you put Obedie guide info up in comments? I am always on the look out for guides on the D

[@grumpy-dad3701]

Good morning from the 🇬🇧

[@Samson_Fishing]

I wonder if that new rig handles current well? You might have to come up to the Columbia to find out 😉

[@JoKenFujitsu]

I see a customized trailer coming.

[@c449982]

Black, yellow and White. See what fishing does to people of different backgrounds and race. It brings us together. . Dafe fishing fam

[@chaddbusmc1]

epic!

[@ReelinGreatness]

I'd love to see a more in depth video on your wiring. What resources did you use to setup the electric?

[@adrienabeyta3076]

How did you splice or add the connector for the throttle control? I see you have a quick connect for that at the rear. I would like to be able to take my motor off with out having to pull the wires for the throttle control.

[@djtg_]

Lunkerville!!

[@CHASIN_A_BASS]

Greg we have the same exact nike slides i see😂😂

[@RICKENBOCKEN]

Great video! For the Gomexus knob did you drill out the thread on the berley pro handle?

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thank you! yep with a 5.2mm titanium drill bit

[@BinhTran-jo1df]

I admit you are very good

[@richardlarson5886]

Coffee, Greg, repeat Coffee, Greg, repeat Coffee, Greg, repeat

[@dean9718]

Greg, love your videos! one thing i wanted to point out is the lack of fuses on your mega 360 (1 amp) and your graphs (mine uses 5 amp, not sure if your would be the same or not). if they are there i didn't see them but it appears you are hard wired to the battery. Keep up the good work!!

[@TahoeBassLife]

What was the connector you used for the throttle cable? I’ve been wanting to do that for a while, but couldn’t find out what to use

[@rickfazzini22]

Greg, you just showed everyone how to quickly remove your electronics without any tools. Don’t park that rig out of eye shot when your out running around 😂

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

🤣🤣🤣