This was totally unexpected (YAGB Pardee Day 2)

Championship Sunday/Day 2 of the Yak-a-bass Gambler series on Lake Pardee. Day 1 was tough for me but even with 4 fish and sitting in 6th place, we have potential to make a run at this thing if we can just catch a 5 fish limit.
FULL JIG SETUP
Jig (1/2 oz GP blue) - bit.ly/304MPDt
Trailer (Okochobee craw) - bit.ly/3qDt6Ji
Rod (7’6’’ MH) - bit.ly/3r6RfHO
Reel (8.3:1) - bit.ly/46m1SbP
Line(12#) - bit.ly/3sqb6zP
KAYAK TOURNAMENT ESSENTIALS *USE CODE GREG10 FOR 10% OFF
Tool caddy - bit.ly/3JtlG4H
Official measuring board - bit.ly/3L7WF04
Tournament tag ID holder - bit.ly/3l57OEj
360 safety light/flag - bit.ly/3JpJs0j
Portable kayak wheels - bit.ly/3L7VAW9
Paddle holder - bit.ly/3KvlEtx
Dual graph mount (Captains bridge) - bit.ly/46QuKc1
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
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Previously
02:50 - Intro
04:05 - Cabin arrival
06:30 - Cabin tour
11:32 - B-roll
12:42 - Tournament begins
15:48 - Hot start
17:13 - I see fish
19:35 - Check the standings
22:48 - Bed fishing
26:30 - Hopeful
27:50 - Looking at them
29:09 - whispering
31:02 - same predicament
32:45 - Results
33:09 - Outro

[@JeffreyKB]

I always like to see the gang still hanging out together. It's the part of your content that makes me watch your videos more than anybody else's fishing videos.

[@fmltommy897]

it's a vibe forsure!

[@cecapfishing9882]

Second that, i don't miss a single video and that's the only content in my life I do that!

[@TWC6724]

Santa’s rocking it 👍

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

T crushing it this year!

[@chriscannon5822]

So proud of Santa his bringing it this year!!

[@youngchristopher14]

Santa in his bag so far this year. Keep it up Terrance!

[@thatfishingnoob]

“Those smell good!” “Yeah cause I peed on them.” 😂… what an adventure you guys had. You have what a lot of guys want - a core group of friends that you can kick back with and enjoy something together in person.

[@Lourens551]

Fishing etc is fun, but the mates part of this crew is the best part actually

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

agreed!

[@montyjerkins5848]

Ah the old T-111 4x8 sheet siding

[@saldinkyfishing3790]

Man don’t ever stop making vids likes this, immaculate work

[@One.eyedfisherman]

No corned beef and cabbage! Great video as always, way to go Santa! Awesome seeing Terrence getting his these past 2 tournaments. This is your year bud! Get em.

[@maddmannziggy89]

This is Santa’s year!!!! These videos are the best and to see you guys all doing good is even better!! Keep it up boys!

[@Danxiong]

Those are some violent snores!! Golly!!!!! 😂

[@HeavenlySnipez]

Santa's year?! I'm HERE FOR IT

[@NSKINGS420]

Good Job Boys! Congrats Santa! That Frodo baggins toon at the end was 🔥😂

[@fishehunteral2280]

As a similar snorer myself I appreciate my wife even more for sleeping in the same bed with me. Either she truly loves me or has no other sleep quarters choice!

[@duanestevens9789]

She maybe downing half a bottle of sleep aids in secret because she does truly love you but still needs her sleep! 😂😂😂

[@DeOnnaWilliams-pn6ns]

She loves you buddy 💕.

[@TheFishinMortician]

Terrence is slamming it this year! Awesome to see. Sad to see you have lost those day one fish that would of pushed you up a rank but its early in the season.

[@ChandlerWrites]

I'm watching while it snows here in Mt. Shasta, so thanks for the break from the winter. Santa for the AOY win!

[@jerrycasson3133]

Terrence is tearing it up. Kepp it up brother. Greg is always in the mix. Looks like a lot of fun when you have the gang together. Great vid as per usual. Love watching.

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Damn, Fell bad for coach!😢 Congrats, Bam and terrence! 😊

[@alanneumann7656]

It’s tough to catch smallies when they are first trying to get on the beds. Trust me I fish sturgeon bay and the bite changes very quickly. Best of luck Greg don’t let the smallies get you down

[@OarRoomII]

Santa doing it all! Brings the beer and another great performance!

[@fryeguy9939]

WOW.. Greg that water is so clear, just like the lakes in Wisconsin.. We are blessed with some really clean lakes...

[@gmanadventurer8892]

Congrats to Santa! Good to see the older guys bringing it!

[@dangerfield85]

Year of Beer Santa

[@barefootterry3785]

Enjoyed the video as always! Thanks, Greg, for taking us along.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thank you sir!

[@mrmikevelo3822]

Always enjoy seeing santa in the vids, such a great guy!

[@patsprauer6837]

LOL Mike's house tour was hilarious

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

gotta keep the tradition alive with future hour tours🤣

[@tommypv2]

“I’m not looking at it. I don’t know why Im not looking at it!” 😂

[@Abe_Sinclair]

Sleep apnea in that cabin is off the charts lol😢😂

[@OarRoomII]

Charge them batteries! No place to plug in the CPap machine!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

gonna have to leave a gopro on at night one of these days🤣

[@rafabonati7757]

Way to go Santa. Luck 🍀 of the Irish! Congratulations to the entire crew. Fantastic performance by you all.

[@MrFishingohio]

Thanks for taking us along as always! Can’t wait for my first tournament this year, 1 month away!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

You bet and nice! hope the weather northeast starts to make up its mind

[@Longshot3531]

That gin clear water reminds me of our Great lakes and one lure you should try is a hair jig or an under spin on those blue bird days, great video Greg!

[@Bassman94Firenze]

At this point I'm standing for Santa this season :D

[@lizsmith9948]

4th Place - what a struggle, but you stayed in the fight! 👍 Remember, you made AOY before and I have faith in your skills. You bring the reality of fishing competition home and thanks as always for showcasing it well edited videos. 😊

[@ScogginsOutdoors]

New Santa fan...GO SANTA!

[@granvillej3316]

Greg after watching these two days play out, although watching you go through these toughest moments it was also the most real emotionally. The end results a 100% mental game. I’m a big fan of the Alone series as ten competitors go out to survive with ten items in the most epic environments. It is clearly 10% skills and 90% mental and it shows. Life is learned by experiences which you have been doing this for a long time. You have inspired me so much from your video content grinding out to the very end wow what a journey you are sharing with us thank you Greg, take care and God bless!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

couldn't agree more, thank you sir and tight lines!

[@JoKenFujitsu]

Pardee gave me my 2024 PB so far. I’m biased to that lake, but only the first 4-6 weeks after they open for the season.

[@tippergocrazy]

Local Stockton bass fisher man here about 6 years now. Your vids are great!

[@BobbyOfEarth]

One nick in your leader is all it takes, using straight braid is probably a better option when fishing jagged volcanic shoals.

[@chadlo7553]

Don’t worry about it Greg, pardee is my favorite lake to fish but it’s always a grind for me and I can never find a proper pattern too.

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Greg, at least a solid finish. Congrats to Bam, and especially Santa. He's starting solid this season. IMO For your 12.5 max, it'll probably be your full tournament boat. I'd really consider a trailer. It'll back into the bass cave. I bought my trailer 3yrs ago, when I bought my Oldtown 120. Motors, electronics, batteries, accessories, etc. Plus, that's a fishing machine. It'll be so much easier, on tournament fishing weekends, and long trips. Not a fan of the T-Bone rattling on my new truck. Awesome vid my friend. 💯 🛶 🎣

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks man! I'll definitely consider it, i can totally see how that'd make life a lot easier!

[@anthonyvespia6662]

@@GregBlanchardFishing My buddy has one, and it's just an amazing vessel. I remember watching you struggle with your first big, 13 ft kayak. They're one man boats now. Tight lines Greg, stay safe my friend! 😂 🛶 🎣

[@danwalker2090]

Love it when the old guys like me win!

[@user-vd9ts4ds5d]

I’m not sure if you’re aware of this but if you install all your coppers on the bottom of your boat bar, the first two your boat/kayak would stay dry and the water that comes in. Would run out from those two in the front that you left unplugged.

[@dylanp153]

I love rigging up for tommrow morning and watching Greg Blanchard !

[@GSPpoint]

Never noticed the lure tats on Mikes neck be4. Badass!!

[@spencerhansen8956]

Man, I love these videos.

[@johnnysaechao6218]

Congratulations to bam and Santa!

[@northernbassalliance1442]

For smallies that are up cruising a 1/16 or 1/8 black hair jig reeled mid water column cannot be beat. Thats what we do up north and those fish just crush em. Glass calm day like u had is perfrct for that. I prefer the feider flies

[@jason_ryan_fishing]

Congrats to Santa & Bam!! Nice job fellas.

[@NorCalFishermen]

now we know mike was in construction! lol good fishing boys!

[@ryanlundy2519]

The snoring reminds me of my Infantry days in the barracks. like 30 dudes all snoring ha! Never got decent sleep.

[@andrewboyce7268]

The trick is to fall asleep first. It's like a race, first to fall asleep wins lol

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

dang, can't even imagine haha

[@brianquinn8623]

Congrats to the entire crew! Greg, always appreciate you sharing the good fishing days and the more challenging ones. Let's Goooo Terrence; keep it up Santa, the entire GB community is cheering you on, sir.

[@TheFishingMommy]

Hey man that’s a pretty decent result for such a brutal bite. Sounds like you all had a lot of fun together at the very least!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Always a blast with this crew good fishing or bad!

[@TheFishingMommy]

@@GregBlanchardFishing that’s what it’s about! I just started sticking my nose into tournaments & can already tell after fishing just two that the camaraderie is a huge part of what makes them worth it.

[@motgnay7065]

Congrats Santa, hope you win this year. Congret crew for placing top 10.

[@timmyboy46]

The behind the scenes shots were amazingly funny tho

[@overloadedoutdoors7582]

What a video congrats to the fellas on there finishes always a great video with the guys

[@tommyxae]

Damn I need guys like thus 😊. It's pretty rare to have guys dedicated fisherman. 👍. Keep fishing never stop 👊.

[@Austin_Torres]

lol the snoring is equivalent to dirt bikes lol. Nice video fellas 😊

[@DSwi67]

I agree Greg gets his own room those guys are like bears!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

haha especially when all 3 of them get going 🤣

[@twiiiwalker824]

I enjoyed the cabin tour

[@k.c.gillespie1452]

Man, that was some great content! Keep the awesome videos comin!

[@Jerms84]

“I have foot cramps all day” 😂

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Leveluptackle]

Losing fish that would have helped sucks, but you had them dialed both days! I would not be mad at that finish whatsoever. I just picked up a helix 8 and I’m super excited to learn more about the lakes I fish

[@andrewboyce7268]

Videos like this make me want to call in sick and get my Kayak out.

[@MyBigAzzPimple]

Finally! I’ve been waiting for this video.

[@kenji-xj2ft]

love your content greg, good day or bad day, you post them all!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thank you sir appreciate it

[@trevorstieger6762]

Great memories made guys.

[@SethVenableFishing]

Good morning everyone! Looking forward to another great video!

[@thatfishingnoob]

Chyeaaaah!!!!

[@adammead8197]

Time to switch to a uni knot bud lol. great tourney and great video production as always . Cheers

[@LakeBeltonBassin]

LETS GO GREG!!!!!!!!! The journey to AOY has started!!!!!!!

[@dylanmcmurrey510]

Man, I feel the pain! If you had limited both days that would have taken first place easily. Keep your head up and keep grinding.

[@SimplyFishing]

Most excellent!

[@williamhenry7]

Idk bout Cali but ned rigs where ive fished bedding Bass has absolutely slayed the largies

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

didn't show it but it was so tough i did throw a ned rig at one point 🤣

[@stevenvalenti3722]

Congratulations to the whole crew. But the beer 🍺 Santa is on fire! Great video Greg.🙂🍺👍

[@scottszczechowicz5699]

The crew getting it done👏👏👏👏🔥

[@bridgelaurie9490]

When you break off and one jumps it breaks your heart you know they had the hook lol

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

so true lol

[@thenati2938]

Brother I really enjoy you stuff. Well done.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thank you sir

[@Jerms84]

Good job Terrance

[@markphilippsjr]

Mike's recording of the "snore'😂....omg.....

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

mike is always on the lookout for good content haha

[@montyjerkins5848]

As a group, very impressive showing 👍

[@basswarrior9127]

New Greg upload let’s go!

[@bassfishingwithrandy]

@22:58 Sharp jagged rock😢😢😢

[@collinspear2595]

Bro Terrence is killing it so far

[@scottmclean337]

Santa is on a roll.

[@chuebobbyly7108]

Was so waitng 4 part2

[@curtismerriman9956]

Let’s go! Finally

[@paulbunyan9241]

Don't f with the Irish on St paddy's day. Way to go Mr. Sullivan.

[@MarkoMygun]

Well Greg ,the coffee ☕️ was good anyways lol. I think what you should have done is ,when you saw the fish moving up then leaving you should have gone to deeper water. If you look at first day video it seemed like you were in deeper water casting to shallows. Second day you pretty much stayed in shallows just sayin. Looked like you guy's had a blast anyways. Thanks for taking us along man.

[@dylanschannel6275]

I see gb upload, I click on it😂

[@StrongArm6R]

Love Pardee, been tough this year.

[@BassRaider]

Man that was tough. Great video though thx!🤙🤙

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

Dude Greg. Next time you bed fish. USE A MEGABASS DARK SLEEPER! Especially one with a chartreuse tail. I swear I’ll cry if you don’t. This is no bs

[@odb233]

Should have thrown the Ned rig or Ned Jig GB. Great video.

[@Abe_Sinclair]

Jump cut master class.

[@LakeBeltonBassin]

Let’s get this morning cup of Greg!

[@gumslinger11]

🤦‍♂️

[@cgilreath86]

Lake PARTY!🎉

[@DJGENOTYPE]

Just wanted to get some insight. I'm looking at kayaks and I loved the setup that you had on the Native kayak. But now I see that you are using the Hobie. Which one would you prefer?

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Love your vids Greg..I was thinking ned rig the whole time but I don't know if you even own one 😂 Santa is doing work this year !!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

haha i didnt show it but i actually did throw the ned at one point it was so tough🤣

[@andrewhoeft2710]

Lmao.... Mikey's a national treasure!🤣🤘

[@Triberius]

You should just move back to NY. Out here you have so much street cred, they have streets named after you out here.

[@TitoTB]

let’s go Santa!!!

[@adamkerrigan8045]

Greg! Amazing videos. If you’re close and looking for a challenge go to white pines lake! Small lake challenging conditions but 9-10 pounders to be caught!