Tournament on Lake McClure (Wild West Stop #2)

The entire weekend including the tournament on Sunday at Lake McClure for Wild West Bass Trail Kayak Division Stop #2.
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[@shanenutt5694]

I didn't really have 46 minutes to watch Greg fish this morning but I did it anyway.

[@Abe_Sinclair]

With Blanchard vids, Theres ALWAYS time!

[@joeburrow7691]

Same here man. I made time for Greg. No homo

[@kpnitrl38]

Greg is too cool man. Got to support our bass dude.

[@kobe34081]

Well when there is an ad every 3 1/2 minutes, its pretty hard to stay on his awesome videos.

[@kpnitrl38]

Martin S... That was kinda out of the ordinary for him.. I was a little surprised myself. But I'm a avid watcher.

[@maddmannziggy89]

His videos are always the best! I enjoy watching with my daughter cause I know he is always gonna catch fish and no foul language for the little one! Much respect for this guy! Thanks for the great videos! Like I’ve said before if your ever in Iowa hit me up and I will take you out fishing!

[@mikem8502]

Same, my son watches fishing videos and I always try to point him in the direction of Greg. Family friendly language and he’s a positive role model.

[@CasualBassGuy]

Get you a dang 4”-5” swimbait tied on! Great vid

[@deonnawilliams4903]

A guy once told me 3,4 and 5. All you’ll ever need. Unless your targeted the bigger bass than you upgrade.

[@andrewfultz7472]

Watched this vid in 3 parts over yesterday and today. Thankful that I saved some for today, helped heal the heart after a tough day on the water. Thanks Greg! You're the GOAT, keep that Positive Mental Attitude (P.M.A.)!!

[@clipzcasual]

Your skill and dive bypass your views and subscribers ten fold. Love your content bro. Your an inspiration!!

[@F1Hopeful]

Tournament fishing.....nothing like it!!! Thanks for sharing Greg. That was the perfect way to start my week. The entire measuring thing I am not entirely in favor of. In the Plastic Navy tournament trail we had live wells. That helped in that the old rocket-launched bass rarely occurred. However my brother did have a six pounder come flying out of the live well the moment he placed it there. He still had the net in his other hand and quick thinking averted the disaster of loosing that fish. He netted it!!! For the second time!!!! Take care bud!!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thanks Angel! I hear ya. It's crazy to think back when we did 3 fish limit kayak tournaments someone could catch THREE 14 inch bass for 42'' that maybe go 4 pounds and someone else could catch TWO bass at 20' for 40'' that are probably 9-10 pounds total and still lose to the first guy!

[@ralffflames8976]

Love the longer style videos.... keep em coming my guy...

[@looney3574]

I don’t know about anyone else but I really did enjoy this video! I like the way you stay up beat even when all looks lost! I have a saying that I catch myself saying often “ Well if that’s the worst thing that happens today I’m still alright!”

[@woodlandstexasoutdoors728]

Greg you really inspired me to never give up in a tournament. I have given up before after a few bad things. But you always stay positive and keep fishing. Thank you.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks man! I will say that most tournaments (if not all) that I do well in I catch a key fish in the last hour! gotta treat every hour the same!

[@samuelwarden6285]

Wow when that fish jumped in between your leg to get out of the boat I started laughing. Sorry i just couldn't help myself. That is a really good idea with the net though. Im glad Mike told you about that cause it definatly helped. Another great vid as always. 👊👍

[@NellysfishingAdventures]

Congrats to Alden, and you did good for a tough lake good job man

[@toddwalker5102]

Dammmmm I absolutely about shit when I noticed 46 mins. That's gonna be a bomb vid man. Ur gonna kill em. Like always great videos

[@BobbyOfEarth]

Without much cover for holding fish on McClure, but boat traffic often creates one of the best mid day patterns ..once the mudline forms. I typically follow the contour of the shoreline/cliffs with a rip bait or spinnerbait (w/trailer hook) and quickly work thru the mudline.. Good way to fill out a limit..

[@bmiller8255]

Thanks for a really full video. Loved the long one. I would definitely have to bleep out some words after those fish jumped out. Thank you Sir!!

[@maibhawj]

Love waking up to Greg’s video

[@CommonSenseFishing209]

Ha that rock wall your at is right across from where I got my 10lber on your first fish. When you look to the right and you see the shore with the boulders on the point. That's it!!

[@mellowroot714]

Stuck working long hours the last 2 months, I fish vicariously through you for now. Can't wait to knock the cobwebs off the yak.

[@leftlanechampion]

Another banger!

[@dennissastini3312]

Never been in a kayak something very enjoyable about watching your videos the quiet and very good commentary love the fact of showing all the different baits And truly get an awesome vibe from you seem like a person I could talk with just nice guy keep up the videos I’m from the Bay Area so that helps seeing the same places I’ve been to and some I’ve always wondered about 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thanks for the feedback Dennis! thanks for watching

[@kerrypitt9789]

Greg ghat is the morning wind. In Canyon Lakes and rivers, as the air heats up it begins to move and will create a wind for a few hours.

[@Znate80]

Dinks are what McClure is known for. It is one of my home lakes.

[@agent47yt55]

Its awesome to see you almost reach 100k!! It would be awesome if you did a meet and greet at the oasis marina!

[@anthonyreeder8283]

Always enjoy the video man. Keep it ups

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Enjoyed the vid, Greg! Thank you! Better luck next time!

[@raymondbiller4922]

Every video of yours i watch i pick up on something new. I thought i was a decent kayak fisherman but amazing how much i learn on these videos of yours! My wife also credits you for my popper spending spree/addiction this summer (6th sense for me though!)

[@randyrhyne139]

Damn bro, one kicker could have done the job! I busted out laughing when the second fish jumped out under your leg. We have all been there but couldn't hold the laugh in. Great vid as always.

[@deonnawilliams4903]

I love Greg, I can’t lie tho I busted out laughing too. Love his grind

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

LOL! those spots are fiesty.

[@freeagentangler5159]

I enjoy the behind the scene coverage bro, thank you and keep up the great videos.

[@demolition_fishing]

What a grind! Like they net idea:) Great job!

[@CommonSenseFishing209]

Greg that lake this time of year you want to be either right on shore or off 40 to 80 ft deep with drop shots we stick 3lb spots or so usually in that range. Plus i got a 10.6 on a jig up by horseshoe. 8lber at barrets. An 8.5 at mcclure poimt. They are there. Go deep!!

[@CommonSenseFishing209]

After 1030 or 11 you should have fished 35 to 60 ft deep!!! Big spots and largies!!!

[@frederickwestberry7895]

That was an awesome video bro . sorry I laughed when that second fish jumped out of the kayak and back into the water. If it was me I probably would have thrown my rod and reel in the water with the net😂😂😂

[@BravoBassin]

ya always sucks when they jump off the board back into the water I have had that happen with few big fish. And ya totally agree once you have a limit you fish more relaxed and with more confidence . great video though keep them coming.

[@donfoddrill2697]

I gotta tell ya, you are the Best ! You work your butt off especially this tournament with camera problems and fish jumping out of the yak. Great vid. Keep it up and keep it real. Like seeing the truth and you bring it !

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks Don!

[@spencerwall3404]

Man that was rough fishing, but you made it work! Can't wait for your Clear Lake tournament vid.

[@javierl.xaviman8086]

Great video Greg, It Is wonderful the walk trought the challenge, thanks for share and wait for more long videos!! "Free the futures bass captures"

[@brandonsherrell4611]

The red bass on blue gill shirt is sick

[@yingyang803]

Didn't have time to prefish for yakabass this weekend but this is all the prefish I need

[@jaysonelam8321]

I was holding my breath every time you measured a fish!😮 Good job fishing hard.

[@dustinwhite5508]

Great job man, that was a tough fish, my jaw dropped watching those fish keep jumping out of the kayak. Keep up the good work, can’t wait for the next video.

[@newjayadventures]

Thanks for showing me how to use the net for keeping my fish inside the yak.

[@SundayViewFishing]

Crazy how low the water is at this lake now!!!

[@anotsostealth]

Its always those small ones that like to flip like that! As always, pulled for ya all the way to the end! Tons of support for what you do and how you do it!

[@kpnitrl38]

Man, definitely a grind.. Dink after dink. Good job Greg.

[@overloadedoutdoors7582]

Awesome video bud we all have days like that for sure all you can do is keep grinding

[@Hugofgarza1984]

Love all your videos bro..but the tourney videos are the best. So exiting.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks man, they're my favorite to create

[@dylanschannel6275]

Good fishing there. It was frustrating watching you pull in those smaller fish but congrats to dark horse for taking 1st!

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Aldie gettin' it done!

[@cecapfishing9882]

I had to watch it though the day, in 7 parts I felt like I was there with you! Your level of fishing is just too damn high! I wish I could have a torqeedo here in Brazil

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

thanks for coming along!

[@roboneb]

When I saw this was 46 minutes long I had to get strapped in and grab the popcorn!

[@fish_guru20]

Loved this video 46 mins we need these my an my 2 yr old son woke up an watched all he could say is another fishy another fish lol watch 20 mins an drank coffee...just finished the end an its 11 38 pm great video bro like always love the content bro

[@92sadventure71]

😂😂 those two fish that jumped out during measurement, mind you it was back to back; made me laugh hard Greg. I feel bad but it was hilarious. Like what you said man, theres nothing to lose, and with that mindset you just have to hakuna matata the day. I still think its a good day catching a limit on tournaments; definitely your objectives second would be culling and winning. This longer videos on tournament day is good! Makes it feel more like we are actually fishing with you. Good luck on the next one! ✌🏼

[@tombabcock1072]

You worked hard, not a bad showing at all. Good luck next tourney.

[@southoutmcknight3263]

Long video but a good one. Can’t believe 2 n a row flopped out. Also you May know but Kristine Fischer uses dime kind of battery box and hooks to GoPro and removes battery. Films all day.

[@mr.f1x332]

We need more videos with Obedie!!

[@curlyjr22]

😂 that second fish that jumped!!!

[@Craqked]

I watched about 20 min of the video looked at the time realizing it was 46 min long lol 😂 out west camping is the greatest!! Greg if u don’t already U should try Bow hunting!...

[@romebranson3266]

My hats off to you brother. I can’t fish when it’s that hot

[@deonnawilliams4903]

Greg my Man, 46 min yasss just want to come through showing the love and support. Way to grind it out to very end my friend, tough tough body of water. No worries you always take every fishing trip as a lesson learn though I know. So we’ll regroup take what we learned and come back and put together a nice bag and hopefully come away with the W. Nice work All is good thought Dark Horse in the buildin, silent but deadly guy is right. Notice that Alden didn’t start out with the best boat/ gear but he made it work and has sense upgraded himself so so much. I’ve notice you are the guy give everybody a run for their money during tournament derby. Well done and Congrats Alden believe me I see you. #DarkHorse Mike missed you on this one but Happy Birthday to your son Andy. Did I mention 46 min🤙🏿

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Thanks DeOnna! back there this weekend so maybe a little revenge is in order (or at least catching 1 fish over 16 inches! lol)

[@deonnawilliams4903]

Haha... Greg no doubt in my mind if they are there, you’ll catch em.

[@psychoturtle]

U are by far my favorite angler to watch. Do u ever try trolling with a medium diver crankbait?

[@omarmunoz9469]

🔥🔥🔥

[@greghammett7894]

I take my photos vertically in one of the leg slots. I put my right leg over the edge of my kayak then snap the photo. They have much higher to jump to get out of the kayak, haven't lost any off the board since I started doing that. You can rotate your photos after.

[@CJ-M3]

Been watching you for awhile now and just realized I wasn’t subscribed! My apologies sir, love the content! Keep it coming!

[@hen_17]

Yeass 46 mins of amazing content!! Let's goo!!

[@stevenvalenti3722]

Dam That's a tuff lake. Good luck on your next tournament Greg. 🙂

[@jeffniebanck6387]

laughed out loud when the 2nd one jumped off the board! (sorry) and when” hooked a rock,caught one on a bare hook” had no problem with 46 minutes. loved it. 👍

[@Titus1004]

Awesome vid! Enjoyed every minute of it!

[@sirjustis]

Amazing channel my man!!! As always the family is proud of you for all your incredible fight and fortitude :)

[@MNBassYaking]

Awesome job there!

[@charleshankins3074]

Man great try! I think on your prefish video you said that lake is packed with trout. Your tourny there in a few weeks. If ya wanna match the hatch find ya a dropshot a lil bigger that resembles a rainbow. I've also done good on a bass look alike crankbait.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

For sure, really which I had committed to some bigger dropshot baits, well, I can try next time out!

[@bassfury9241]

Watching ur videos bro had helped me on new lakes I never fish thanks man love ur videos and you got to try a dark and tan beer for me 😃

[@Cwtosh]

Love the videos man! You should come on out to Tennessee this upcoming year and fish a tourney with our local trail on Kentucky lake or pickwick.

[@clutch3shot]

Sweet vid greg 👍 Lighten up that dropshot weight. 1/8 and 1/16 are my favs

[@JonMBaute]

Put your net against the inside of your hull, and set your ketchboard on edge so if fish flops off board, the net will stop it from going in the drink.

[@_DEX_-]

I noticed you hug the shore. Nothing mid depth? No deep rock formations? You still have a great video👍🏼

[@fastmulafame]

If you think those largies are skinny. You should see the ones the NBA players are catching in Orlando Florida 😂

[@YFZMoto]

Love the Video you can't win them All But You Sure Can Try and only a few inches off the W is not bad.

[@lnddnl1513]

I feel your pain catching dinks. I had a 66" bag in a tournament and finished behind multiple people that 4 fish.

[@vuexiong6087]

Top 20! Not bad.

[@Abe_Sinclair]

I can't wait to say "mushy bite" next time I go out.

[@MySpinner]

These highland deep reservoirs are tough to fish

[@lydiapawlak8564]

Greg, I am going to be fishing Amador on July 31st from 7pm - 1am night tournament. It will be a 90% moon. Fishing from 7pm to 9pm what baits would you be throwing and colors in a very clear water lake this time of year? Shad colors, PB&J jigs? Buzz baits... I was planning on 5 rods, fishing a buzz bait, and jitterbug and PB&J jig before dark, and then dragging 10" power worm brass and glass off the bottom, also fishing a black buzz bait/ Jackhammer black chatter bait shallow to pick up some bass that will feed up later in the night. I have never fished a night tournament as a non-boater, this will be my first... Your suggestions would be most appreciated. I believe you have fished Amador before; correct? likely many times....

[@lintoncummings8672]

I’m digging these water shoes. I’m looking for some good shoes for kayak fishing, preferably something waterproof and breathable. How do you like these? Love the videos btw dude. Between you and NDYakAngler (Bob Ross of kayak fishing) you guys are the absolute best on KZbin.

[@alceja3522]

Damn I’m gonna have to watch this 46 minute video on my 82” Samsung

[@Kfxmnn]

I know this is how you make money love watching your videos look forward to them every time you upload this one just had a little too many adds lol Made it a little ways Through looking forward to the next one

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

For sure lol. Just deleted like 75% of the ads throughout the video. YT auto populated like a million for this video I'm guessing because it's a long video.

[@FishingWithFred]

Tournament Talons Kayak Version 🦅

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Greg I know this is an older tourney. I think by now, with your 3 to 4 day tournamants, and you sleeping in the truck. I think by now you need to treat yourself to a truck tent, similar to Juan's. Maybe Santa will bring it for X-mas 2021' Love that beautiful lake..🙏🤟🎣

[@tonyh.9957]

I'm guessing the LMB are skinny because they have a hard time competing with the SPOTS!!! Spots are just alot more aggressive and can adapt better in reservoirs!!!!! Great tourney too Greg

[@JohnSattoCH]

Love it! 👍👊

[@neglectic]

Lakes like Lake McClure, you just have to throw that search bait aka the crank bait. Especially if it is a deep reservoir and clear at that.

[@g1lee975]

ahhhhhhh mannnn. I feel for you.

[@ctgilcrest]

greg have you seen the video of all the dead spots at the boat ramp in oroville. seams that after a tournament they dumped a shit load of dead spots back in the lake. i'm wondering how often this happens.

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

oh wow, thats really sad to hear. I think it happens more frequently in the summer months when those fish are caught out deeper and "livewelled" all day

[@vangboi91]

Whew those spottie sure dont like cpr lol...great turn out as long as it a limit! Get ems on the next one!

[@petecampa]

I was there this Saturday and my nephew pulled up a rock also, that was a 1st ...then you did that...tough bite out there...

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

rocks were bitin' pretty good tho

[@G30vang]

Sheeesh this is a long one!

[@bobbyhogan9207]

Greg, found ya through Dan at HWK. Love the videos, what bump board is that and where did ya get that one? I am having a hard time finding them. Finally found a couple of hawg troughs, but really like this one you have. I did make me a net like yours. Keep the videos coming.

[@toddg.2638]

I fished a couple club tourneys there 20+ years ago. Maybe try a puppy spook or float n fly to upgrade.

[@bradleygrant6012]

There has to be an invasive species in that lake that one best that you pulled up was all beat up it looks like they’re really hungry that’s why the swallowing that jig so far they have competition in the lake

[@ninjarider84]

My lord so many fish but so small, better then nothing at all though, take that any day.

[@kilotango7164]

I’m sorry but after that second one jumped out I had to LOL. But you finally got your limit 🤙🏼

[@kilotango7164]

Sweet catch with the net on that third jumper 🤙🏼

[@FTW1374]

Deep diving crank bait and or a 10 in worm would be a welcome change and maybe help with fish size? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@GregBlanchardFishing]

Back there this weekend and I'm bringing some!

[@jamesfritz5375]

Try dragging a undespin!