3 days of California Delta Kayak fishing (Practice for Big Tournament)

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3 жыл бұрын

The HOBIE Bass Open Series is making their way out west and no better play to stop than the California Delta. This video is the 3 days I was able to fish prior to the tournament in hopes of figuring a little something out going into this 2 day tournament with some of the best kayak fisherman around the state and country. See how the action unfolds and my thoughts going into this 2 day open launch style tournament on the renowned California Delta.
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Пікірлер: 234

@GregBlanchardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Timestamps to jump around this video: 0:00 Why I’m fishing 3 days on the delta 2:43 Practice day 1 3:06 Shad-Sanity 6:20 USPS troubles 7:09 FIRST FISH 9:07 Lets fish the rocky bank 10:44 BURGER TIME 12:00 Practice day 2 start 15:38 Practice day 3 18:06 A strange catch (Not a bass) 19:37 First GOODIN in a while 23:05 The start of a pattern 26:18 Sea Lion 27:22 Wrapping up PreFish and Final thoughts

@laoboynCA 3 жыл бұрын

First thing i notice is that bright full moon that’s prolly why the fish wasn’t as active

@davidmiller6970 3 жыл бұрын

I was happy to see you on day 3 quit pounding and pounding and pounding them Banks.

@davidmiller6970 3 жыл бұрын

I would really like to see you start using a hopeless bait when you're out there practicing for a tournament..

@L0rd0fTh3N3rdz 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos might be the only ones on youtube that dont need timestamps

@landondarjean983 3 жыл бұрын

Love the long videos!!!🔥 Chatterbait never fails.

@hunterr4581 3 жыл бұрын

Love these longer videos, nothing’s more fun on KZfaq then watching you fish

@gumslinger11 3 жыл бұрын

I like this format. Watching you hunt for a pattern and talk about your strategies is very informative. Thanks and good luck.👍

@TheGuyThatWondersWhy 3 жыл бұрын

Bro really enjoy all the emotions you display in fishing. There’s a lot of downs with a few ups and you catch them all. Enjoy how you don’t make it seem like the fish cast you get a bite. Keep the authenticity in your videos.

@yankeesoil 3 жыл бұрын

Those jumps at 9:20 and 10:20!!!! Love your videos. You show the grind AND the reward. I thought I needed just the highlights from my viewing, but watching you changed my mind. You keep it reel (pun intended) by showing the slow times that exists. Sometimes even the skunk. The payoff with some really nice fish makes them fun watches. Keep it up. I learned to ski in the delta channels. Brought back some fun memories!

@harveysmith9046 3 жыл бұрын

I've struggled a bit in my Kayak on the Delta. I enjoy Bass fishing. You inspire me to keep trying.....Thank you

@kumaboyy.7443 3 жыл бұрын

Dog days of summer on the delta! Been there done that! Enjoyed the vid, Greg, hope you had better luck during the tourney!

@MNBassYaking 3 жыл бұрын

Alright! good luck! Looking forward to seeing the next video.

@guoli5284 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I have to say you are the first youtuber I think like to share the moment that you can't catch fish. Your video make me feel more real. Thanks

@anthonyvespia6662 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Greg I'm up in New England. Finally starting to warm up. I know I've told you, last season I finally bought my kayak. 10ft, island hopper side transom mount, new 2.5 Suzuki outboard, with yakgear outriggers. Actually Dan helped me locate my vessel, and I love it. This year I will be seriously fishing, hopefully 3-4 day's a week. I also plan to enter 2 tournamants. I've learned so many thing's from you. I fish a approx 1,100 acres of water, and plan to try many other lakes. I hope me and my brother, meet people like you and the Dark horse team. Love all you guy's. You inspire all of us new kayak anglers. Thanks bro. Stay safe..🙏🤟

@74lgd 3 жыл бұрын

That's how you get them figured out! Hoping it holds up on game day. Tight lines my guy!

@bobbyhogan9207 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of luck in the tournament Greg. Some of us are living vicariously through you bro. Looking forward to seeing the video 👍👊

@javierl.xaviman8086 3 жыл бұрын

Golf morning Greg and guys, another excelent walk trought the delta with Mr Blanchard; thanks for share Greg!!

@bigred9316 3 жыл бұрын

I always dig the info you give us before video. Good video yet again. I've had to copy a few setups. Thanks pimpin.

@YFZMoto 3 жыл бұрын

I Love that you are always trying to figure out the patterns and that's why you are always successful in the tournaments. Glad to see an upload I'm sitting at home going CRAZY I just had back Surgery and it's not been a Fun Ride. Thanks for the Great Content Greg.

@michaelteaby1160 3 жыл бұрын

Story of fishing!! Super rough beginning. Glad you found em’ 👍🏻🤙🏻💪🏻

@F1Hopeful 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT. Been there, felt that, done that. Well done Greg.

@johnburgess6572 3 жыл бұрын

Tough fishing !!! You did great hanging in to get a clue !!! Good luck

@kenk331 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Good luck on the tournament.

@sebastian69.69 3 жыл бұрын

Is it just me that want Greg to be the most subscribed fisherman on KZfaq?

@boomergun 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Greg and NDYakangler

@FishingThePNW 3 жыл бұрын

@@boomergun Nailed it. The two of them post good fishing content while the popular channels like the googans constantly post clickbait and garbage. Too much nonsense, too much self promoting, too much vlogging, not enough real fishing content.

@lazytyrantthao4637 3 жыл бұрын

Fisherman life in Bay Area almost million subscribers. He’s not a bass fisherman like Greg though. Still love Greg over those googans.

@TheeJackieChan 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, not sure what's happened to JohnB but he's trying way too hard. Used to watch everything he posted, but now its mostly garbage. Greg keeps this up and his channel will continue to grow

@guyb7005 3 жыл бұрын

17:39 what most of my summer fishing has looked like. Glad there's some reality in shared 'patience' for any angler. Beats being at work!

@sergeanj 3 жыл бұрын

Man. These videos give me nostalgia. You are on my waters man. My parents moved me to New mexico when I was 12. Lost my bass days and cat nights. Keep fishing man! Thanks.

@peterratliff1592 3 жыл бұрын

The tenacity will pay off come tournament days! Pulling for you Greg.

@vuexiong6087 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck buddy! Get the W!

@sergeanj 3 жыл бұрын

Dude. That double cast into the deep weeds and that third, genius, cast into the close weeds was epic. Netted you a keeper too. Love watching you fish.

@fishingwithbdawg3620 3 жыл бұрын

You got this man just keep casting and have fun

@jromx 3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed, I’ve lived in Stockton the majority of life so the delta was basically my backyard. Thanks for quality video, keep up the good content. Diggin the vibes.

@yakfishutah8132 3 жыл бұрын

I've been fishing bass for about a year and came out and did the BOS on the Delta, which was my first time out there...I was last place for those who caught fish on day 1, and managed to move up a bit on day 2. Caught a ton day 1, but they were all 11-11.75, did manage two at 12.25. Day 2 caught four scorable fish and missed a big one on the frog. Just wanted to say you're definitely part of me getting out and hitting these tourneys, and trying to constantly get better. Seeing you have tough days make my tough days easier.

@Stamez25 3 жыл бұрын

I must say. Greg your awesome! Love your videos! Great job!

@edgarashford2283 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your tournament.

@crashbomber 3 жыл бұрын

Catfish on a chatterbait! Happened to me a few weeks ago here in PA! def didnt expect it since I hadnt caught a catfish since I was a kid. Thanks for the vid man!

@aleccooper9350 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the tourney!

@TravisDoesKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

nice work!🐟

@goodlivin9762 3 жыл бұрын

The habbit kicks ass good memories👍👍👌

@bostonterrier9009 3 жыл бұрын

Great video brother 👍🏻

@joshmiller2822 3 жыл бұрын

Great video awesome place to fish

@simonh54 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck in the tournament Greg

@garyspopusa8311 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy the videos. I do learn stuff watching you. Give the post office a break - they’re getting screwed. And The Habit is a major upgrade. I LOVE the Habit... they closed where I live. When I’m in Yuma for the winter I drive to El Centro to eat at the Habit! Bass fishing the Delta and burgers at the Habit. - that my friend is living large.

@CALIBEAR 3 жыл бұрын

Good ole Lazy M. Good luck out there tourney day!

@jdchristiansen3082 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you clarify “this is a kayak tournament”! Haha! One day you should troll us and enter a boat tournament, just to see what the reaction is.

@erichanson3450 3 жыл бұрын

Still the best fishing channel out there. Greg the 🐐!

@Abe_Sinclair 3 жыл бұрын

Im about to go fishing, got my coffee and and now, with this vid, motivation!

@vinc8ntl8r 3 жыл бұрын

Goodluck!

@Abe_Sinclair 3 жыл бұрын

@@vinc8ntl8r 2 bites.. 2 keepers.. jig and a tube... tough day

@vinc8ntl8r 3 жыл бұрын

Abe_Sinclair ahh man. Don’t worry you’ll get them next time! 🎣

@bigbassking9510 3 жыл бұрын

hobie bass open series practice, talked to a handful of kayak guys fishing near holland riverside marina Nice vid

@Outwestwithchris1 3 жыл бұрын

Lol that Catfish! Fun watching your prefish. I haven't been to spot #3 all yeah either.

@FishingwithFishgall 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Greg and can't wait for the tournament one to drop. Don't know if your tourney was last weekend or starts tomorrow but I'm sure you'll do fine. You always do. I feel like you always find a few nice ones flipping or chatter but it always seems what gets you wins is the ol' wacky rig lol.

@jameslovelace8958 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Years 🎉

@lordchinchilla9045 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck this weekend, amigo!!! I got em tonight on the whopper plopper. Cheers!!!

@TAStormChasing 3 жыл бұрын

Waking up to take the yak out too! Chatterbait has been on fire lately. Duh right haha. Have a good tourney.

@pilawaunjunbungas 3 жыл бұрын

Nice fish on target 1 hobi👍👍👍👍

@9yaduae307 3 жыл бұрын

Nice catches :)

@bradys.4935 3 жыл бұрын

Just woke up and getting ready to the delta also! Good stuff

@actwins2147 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome I wish I could go there on my kayak

@bradys.4935 3 жыл бұрын

Fishing With Twins yeah man come to the ca delta sometime!

@maxhudock1842 3 жыл бұрын

Woke up hoping for a gb video and opened KZfaq to this !!

@johnswervin9627 3 жыл бұрын

This video made me want to keep fishing vicariously through you and keep my ass at home watching KZfaq lol

@iGoVroomVroom 3 жыл бұрын

As tough as your first day of practice was, that's actually a pretty good day here in middle GA.

@waynegutschmidt7586 3 жыл бұрын

Another subscriber tonight

@CarolinaAnglingCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh yes. Time to day drink and enjoy this video.

@CombatarmsKKK 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than waking up and seeing Greg Blanchard content.

@benjaminbuchanan8381 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck out there!! After you finish up that tournament and you get a day to go out, you should check out that back slough in Manteca out of turtle beach. Can’t get to anything from the bank, or boat, but it’s stacked rn! Tons of unsprayed grass, mats, and hycenth

@VitaminDeeTV 3 жыл бұрын

I LOL'D @ that cat fish crop! GENIUS! HAHAHA

@deonnawilliams4903 3 жыл бұрын

Damn 3 minutes late just punch into work. Deff have something to look fwd to when I’m out and home. If I can resist that long. Either way already smashed that Love button.

@richmondcali3972 3 жыл бұрын

Love yakin the delta

@randallpinkfloyd7225 3 жыл бұрын

Bullhead on a jackhammer, I've seen it all now! 😂🤣

@bassinbilliards6279 3 жыл бұрын

Habit for the win

@Munkman 3 жыл бұрын

I know the fires weren't happening when you filmed this, but stay safe and wear a mask if the smoke is still bad. Coming over the 160 bridge I couldn't even see the delta

@kobeslaton9675 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck in the tourney ! Also try a craw color. Always works well in my opinion.

@garyyang7901 3 жыл бұрын

That banana 🍌 though lol. Love your vids Greg

@zTwizTiD 3 жыл бұрын

You made me get a kayak, boy is this stuff hard lol but thank you for getting me off the bank

@visualkeirockstar 3 жыл бұрын

I been launching at Wimpy's a lot. There's a few spots here and there that can hit but most of time its slow.

@markphilippsjr 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck on the tournament! Also, have you ever fished a lake where they pump in air? A lake near me as begun doing that to fight the algae blooms.

@MichaelStDare 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Greg I’ve noticed with plopping baits, they’re not great around vegetation or if the wind isn’t blowing. Hence those deep rocking reservoirs they slay. Try more walking baits or buzzbaits around the delta !! Just my 5 cents 😅

@brandonsherrell4611 3 жыл бұрын

Man that blows I hope you end up getting a rod still for the return too!

@gannonphillips7464 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching you

@AndrewUpshawFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Love this thumbnail!

@elijahsouthern9198 3 жыл бұрын

It’s meaty!!😂

@fishrman77 3 жыл бұрын

BAD pre-fish = GOOD tournament day! mark my words!!!

@PiperFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Ever think about throwing a squarebill or flatside crank along those rip-rap banks? (during high tide). And throwing a jig right at the rock\mud transition on those banks can be productive too. This time of year those fish are real deep, or real shallow and in the shade.

@ivan_Golfs 3 жыл бұрын

Hold up! let me grab my ☕ always a banger when greg uploads

@theee14u 3 жыл бұрын

Question Greg but I love the delta and started on a kayak and been to tracy o but looking for other parts to launch any places you can tell me for launching ?

@jc32handler 3 жыл бұрын

Cool shirt!

@davidpaytonsapiary6911 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe structure away from the bank? Versailles in southern Indiana they seem to prefer that. Win or lose, any day fishing is still better than a good day at work.

@PESCADECAIAQUEMT 3 жыл бұрын

parabéns muito legal o vídeo , show.

@basswhisperer5251 3 жыл бұрын

Never been on the delta like that or a kayak on a delta but gonna get a kayak soon

@mcbassinfaas7285 3 жыл бұрын

Topwater been slow for me this year too. Fish acting alot different this year up here in idaho.

@skittles7001 3 жыл бұрын

Great Luck sending to you from Upstate NY! Rip some lips Greg!!!

@timlehnen3226 3 жыл бұрын

Nice scenery, beautiful, Michigan here, hav3 been getting in the fishin* mode latelty thanks to u Greg, I went yesterday, frogging was a Nill. But got a nice bass on a new chub style bait, lost bass before landin* him but found the hogs, now just need go back and introduce myself again,... I have a kayak also but not set up bad ass like yours, I wanna get a trolling motor and find @ waY to mount it on my yak,,i like your motor setup but pricey for me, I think 169.00 minn Kota and a battery will work,..,,I I like MY KAYAK REALLY ALLOWS US TO GO ANYWHERE, Oops. Anyhow I need get few more fishing supplies, building my box back up, I like the idea of spiders and rats, a mouse, . I wanna. Go for larger fish when I go fishing, pike, musky,big bass,sturgeon once I catch my fill of mu sky’s and pike,, dream on,,,,,,we have kille4 salmon steelhead run here in. Grand. Rapids, but I feel. Like. The. Fishing around$ here has dwindled from. Years past,,,,,,i dont want to have to go to Canada to ge5 real. Fish, I need. Explore more and Have . Rods. Ready,...... peace,,,

@dillonwhitten781 3 жыл бұрын

Man ever time I watch one you vids I’m like ....why am I not fishing right now ..... load up n get

@benhunter4041 3 жыл бұрын

Love their fried green beans!

@jessevolley8 3 жыл бұрын

IDK why but when you zoomed in on the catfish I lost it, catfish are so derpy looking lol

@ArbitraryLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

lol 18:41

@dredknotgsx600f 3 жыл бұрын

Dude for real I hate catching catfish their ugly face creeps me out lol.

@jakealexander9480 3 жыл бұрын

CJ Fishing It’s fun when you catch 20lb plus cats though

@dredknotgsx600f 3 жыл бұрын

@@jakealexander9480 I bet lol.

@troyrutherford3812 3 жыл бұрын

had to lol at the bull head, i did the same WTF about a week ago when i got one on a squarebill

@G30vang 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t beat a Greg video

@xxxxxxx3760 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect way to end my evening you got your rod back just in time the posted that there really fat behind on replacement rods do to this covid shit

@hilarycox100 3 жыл бұрын

greg.... you gotta pull up the two years Robert Lee won back to back western opens on the delta. bass master covered them - late 90's I believe. old school