Fishing a Finesse Jig in December

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
  • For me historically, it’s that time of year where the bass will start to position more so on the bottom and the jig bite can be really fantastic. Today we test out that theory on a cold foggy winter day in California.
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  • @FanOfLiberty1776
    @FanOfLiberty1776 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Dude, did you finally clean the screen on your fish finder??!! I’m shocked LoL

    • @Abe_Sinclair
      @Abe_Sinclair ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This deserves top comment for sure.

    • @bassinbilliards6279
      @bassinbilliards6279 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can get a 100 pack of glass wipes for like 12$. I always have a few in my kayak for this.

    • @Fishingbayarea
      @Fishingbayarea ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Come on man. the rain cleaned it for greg. haha

    • @MrGogogordo
      @MrGogogordo ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @1221Ralph
      @1221Ralph ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Fishingbayarea My Japanese co-worker calls rain the Asian car wash.

  • @unkeni
    @unkeni ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You're the only open water fishing channel I watch during ice season 😂

  • @jensfishing943
    @jensfishing943 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a day!! Everyone needs a day like that in the winter. I’m waiting for the day you catch one on that big swimbait and surprise the heck out of yourself.

  • @TahoeBassLife
    @TahoeBassLife ปีที่แล้ว +12

    When you’ve got that many spots round, I’d switch to the 6” or the 68 special hudd. Little easier for them to smash and they will come unglued sometimes. Another great vid

  • @ElevatedGillsFishing
    @ElevatedGillsFishing ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That bite at 1825 when you flick the line and it hit and your rod bent. That was awesome. That whole 5 seconds was epic dude. Great video. Enjoy all your stuff man.

  • @valenor916
    @valenor916 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can definitely relate to that sigh of relief after putting a couple fish in the boat

  • @fishnrc294
    @fishnrc294 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! What a great day out. It was nice to sit down after work & watch. I made it out yesterday temps never made it to the 60’s & was hazy all day. It was like a ghost town out at our local lake I threw a bunch of stuff at them & didn’t even get one bit. I’m glad I got to watch you have a great day out there. Beautiful fish very healthy looking. Thanks for the views.

  • @theokayangler8746
    @theokayangler8746 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favorite vids you’ve made! Love waking up to a GB vid

  • @peterdevit3523
    @peterdevit3523 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So happy for you, you needed a day like that

  • @dontnonowuno9953
    @dontnonowuno9953 ปีที่แล้ว

    After those tough delta trips, this is what you call persistence paying off..fishing is always teaching life lessons.Beautiful day out there as well

  • @scottbostic6247
    @scottbostic6247 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greg, thank you. It's always good to see this. I have been doing better than normal for myself, catching fish but not like this.
    When I grow up, I wanna be just like you. 😆. Good to see the "bass thumb". Keep up the great videos and love all my shirts from you.

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At least your catching during this time of year! Haha, thanks for watching and glad you enjoy the shirt! really happy with these hoodies

  • @leexiong2672
    @leexiong2672 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was waiting for a December video...thank Greg for another great video to end my shift

  • @Eric-qw4wv
    @Eric-qw4wv ปีที่แล้ว

    AND...this is why I go back to Berryessa year after year! Nicely Done!

  • @BassRaider
    @BassRaider ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was just what you needed right there! Some nice spotted bass action on that jig!

  • @mex.fishing
    @mex.fishing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nothing can beat the winter jig fishing

  • @travisbruno1988
    @travisbruno1988 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great vid brother, its about time you got on a stellar bite again because its been a little bit. This has definitely been my toughest year Bass fishing in NJ idk why

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks man! yeah, same here. had some really good days but seemed like there were more really bad days than normal this past year

  • @JonGilGonefishing
    @JonGilGonefishing ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate you putting out content while I’m sitting in 6° weather. Miss my kayak and missing the tug, can’t wait for spring! Thanks for taking a cold one for the team.

  • @DrinkWetPoopFishing
    @DrinkWetPoopFishing ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your review of the native yaks Greg. I just got my slayer max 10 today. Was gonna wait till next year but couldn't pass up the deal at Kayak City. Hope to see you and the Dark Horse crew on the water some day. Never fished in a tourney, but want to try it for fun.

  • @Mourlias7
    @Mourlias7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video Greg!!! You were way over due for a good day! Enjoyed watching every minute of it! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @BobbyOfEarth
    @BobbyOfEarth ปีที่แล้ว

    New to bass fishing 1984, I pitch a jig next to a log and a fish bites, I set the hook and the fish jumped out of the water and over the log, easy 11 or 12 lb bass, then she opened her mouth and was gone. Some-times, when we set the hook on a big fish, we only pull the jig against the inside of its mouth before the hook can penetrate...

  • @shanehamilton6708
    @shanehamilton6708 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s supposed to be cold and rainy tomorrow here in Mississippi and this video has me fired up and ready to go!

  • @donaldtruster1064
    @donaldtruster1064 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much fun when you get in a bunch of active bass, bass thumb,love it!

  • @cwg1313
    @cwg1313 ปีที่แล้ว

    New Zenon’s and Fantasista rods? Santa came early 🎅 …..those are my wishes this year too. Those are some great looking combos sir. Merry Christmas Greg.

  • @michaelhomdus4945
    @michaelhomdus4945 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, you're going off on these bass today. Nice to see, especially this time of year. I dont even own or fish with a kayak. I mostly fish stripers from a boat. I do bass mainly in late spring, summer and early fall. The rest of the time its striper trolling .Youre channel is worth watching. I enjoy it. Thanks for youre quality work and fishing.

  • @christucker3160
    @christucker3160 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job Greg. You gotta keep throwing what their eating for sure

  • @westernmaineoutdoors
    @westernmaineoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

    We love sideview and down imaging! The difference comes after seeing them on traditional sonar.. While old school you would traditionally blind cast at areas you think the fish are, livescope/ffs users are identifying the exact location and casting at the fish.

  • @lizsmith9948
    @lizsmith9948 ปีที่แล้ว

    The NET!!! LOL I couldn't help yelling at the TV + yelling STAY ON! 😂 So glad your Berryessa adventure made up for the Delta. It's feast or famine sometimes, isn't it ? 🙁 Thanks for your latest video - this is every anglers dream: to constantly hook quality fish FAST! That gives me hope that it can be done 😉 Keep doing what you're doing - having fun 😊 Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas 🤗🌲🤗

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      im convinced that if I brought the net they fish wouldn't have cooperated! haha. Merry Christmas!

  • @dtorelli131
    @dtorelli131 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I throw the keitech finesse jig with simple zoom twin tail grubs (small version) and I do really well dropping it on them like you had today. Something about it makes them eat the vertical jig over a dropshot

  • @GymRat339
    @GymRat339 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Greg I’ve been slamming big stripers at Sherman lake area by Antioch just now. If you go out there you will be able to catch some biggins. Throw glide baits, it can get wide open sometimes.

  • @johndrx165
    @johndrx165 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love those conditions! Congrats!

  • @ryanschembri4139
    @ryanschembri4139 ปีที่แล้ว

    that rig with the bead chain looked like what someone used for rolling a shad for salmon and trout

  • @FishMan-gw2or
    @FishMan-gw2or ปีที่แล้ว

    Yooo love waking up to a new GB fishing video!!! Caught some decent largies through the ice this week up here. Miss that open water though. GB we appreciate your hard work and effort man!! Yeededee 😂😂

  • @dave_ske2482
    @dave_ske2482 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing I’ve realised with Livescope, is that the fish are following nearly every cast. Definitely following it down and looking at it, it’s the getting them to commit that is the challenge.

  • @stevenvalenti3722
    @stevenvalenti3722 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Greg on a great day on such a beautiful lake. Wish I had such a beautiful great lake like that in my area.🙂🍺

  • @bassinbilliards6279
    @bassinbilliards6279 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's pretty typical this time of year really. Unless the waters rises drastically or turns muddy brown it's easy. The fish do the same thing on the same spots year after year. I hadn't been to berryessa in a long time. Went out around Thanksgiving and crushed them with the same techniques and spots I'd fish on other large lakes.

  • @18klan12
    @18klan12 ปีที่แล้ว

    It must be nice to be able to fish and hunt all year round.
    Our pond and lakes are 1 inch thick 🧊 ice.

  • @saulzuniga7620
    @saulzuniga7620 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The in n out logo at the bottom left 🤣😂

  • @trevorguide2802
    @trevorguide2802 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Greg pro tip, get some super glue gel from the dollar store and put it on your trailers where they meet the jig, ned, etc your baits will stay on a lot longer. Thanks for the vids they help me unwind at night. Happy holidays, Trevor

  • @banhtec
    @banhtec ปีที่แล้ว

    Angler Jjung would attract all the hiding bass because they want to see Greg Blanchard blush in her presence. 💯😂

  • @steve5642
    @steve5642 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Lord, Greg, makin' it rain bass 😆. Nice vid bro... thanks!

  • @TylerGibsonFishing
    @TylerGibsonFishing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think my favorite GB videos are jig bite ones.

  • @CC6_Fanclub_President
    @CC6_Fanclub_President ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greg, would have been a great trip for a 30 minute uncut.... 👀👀

  • @bmiller8255
    @bmiller8255 ปีที่แล้ว

    “The tug is the drug!!” What a great day.

  • @tims_always_fishing7117
    @tims_always_fishing7117 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for spring already, definitely gonna dedicate some time to a jig, slow down my techniques

  • @MikesFishingAdventures
    @MikesFishingAdventures ปีที่แล้ว

    Made me miss Lake Shasta chasing trifecta bass. Gotta love jig bites!!!

  • @stacenhartland9777
    @stacenhartland9777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man,,,, what a day!!!

  • @Bond-gz6vg
    @Bond-gz6vg ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Mr B!

  • @LegoMyFueg0
    @LegoMyFueg0 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love seein ya catch some bigguns and having a great day on the water. Keep grindin brotha!

  • @anthonyvespia6662
    @anthonyvespia6662 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Greg, epic day out there. Beautiful spotted bass, and nice size. I Still hope to see you get your livescope, this tournament season. Your skills and the way you prepare, and fish. I think it's time. Especially on those tough tournament days. You deserve it bro. 😎 🌊 🎣

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Anthony! couldn't beat the conditions and fishing- great day

  • @fredaw61
    @fredaw61 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should get a mold for a creature bait and melt down all the cut pieces and bit up creatures to make a new one, so you don’t have to buy as many.

  • @Usuario-23
    @Usuario-23 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning GB big shout to cali. ☕️🎣✌🏽

  • @TAStormChasing
    @TAStormChasing ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great day of fishing! Thanks for uploads.

  • @AnthonyNordstromFishing
    @AnthonyNordstromFishing ปีที่แล้ว

    Solid day of fishing! I dont blame you for avoiding the delta! The delta has been kicking me square in the crotch lately. I’m going back to the delta this weekend for another crotch kicking before I throw in the towel and start hitting up lakes for the rest of winter 😂

  • @MANGKANORMIDNIGHT69
    @MANGKANORMIDNIGHT69 ปีที่แล้ว

    loving the fog and the fish

  • @melvinmariott8609
    @melvinmariott8609 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's gonna be a few months before I get my kayak back out on the water here in Oklahoma.

  • @scottszczechowicz5699
    @scottszczechowicz5699 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man ..what a great day!!!

  • @guts1005
    @guts1005 ปีที่แล้ว

    You literal caught everytime you were stuck on a rock n popped it off haha. Was cool.

  • @hawjfamily321
    @hawjfamily321 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Bass fishing has been tough. I'm gonna have to get back on them after this video.

  • @northbaybassanglers1068
    @northbaybassanglers1068 ปีที่แล้ว

    I clicked those links in the description a few weeks ago. Finally have some of those keitech jigs

  • @rdgsupafli
    @rdgsupafli ปีที่แล้ว

    Straight killing it!

  • @gianthuman3315
    @gianthuman3315 ปีที่แล้ว

    south facing rock banks in Winter, makes sense

  • @caliyak_fishing
    @caliyak_fishing ปีที่แล้ว

    greg, instead of the Hudd, try the megabass magdraft swimbait, great bait.

  • @callingallbassmorgan339
    @callingallbassmorgan339 ปีที่แล้ว

    Killer video man best of luck on future trips.

  • @djradrs199
    @djradrs199 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE there's nothing like a day of ROD BENDAGE to get your heart pump'n and your face Smile'n WTG Greg they be luv'n that jig my fav year round confidence bait

  • @gregstabryla9945
    @gregstabryla9945 ปีที่แล้ว

    New sub from the east. ( PGH). Appreciate your content.

  • @FanOfLiberty1776
    @FanOfLiberty1776 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good fishing!!

  • @danhpham386
    @danhpham386 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanna see you collab with outdoorcheflife I think that would be a really dope video.

  • @normanwilliams3933
    @normanwilliams3933 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice Vid Greg! Keep them coming bro! Why couldn't this be during a tournament!!!!

  • @Mark-dj5qf
    @Mark-dj5qf ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice hall dude! Thanks for sharing

  • @HawkFishingandOutdoors
    @HawkFishingandOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd say that's a pretty successful day! I'm ready to head out. Only like 3.5 months until it's warm enough again :(

  • @kevinreed467
    @kevinreed467 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still not use to seeing the new kayak miss the orange one

  • @user11111n
    @user11111n ปีที่แล้ว

    Oneil fore bay is where you should be rn!

  • @blueheronfishing
    @blueheronfishing ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic day

  • @johnolivas9984
    @johnolivas9984 ปีที่แล้ว

    Redemption!

  • @dominiconate528
    @dominiconate528 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greg you should fish new reservoirs you haven't fished here around the 209

  • @Boren2Fish
    @Boren2Fish ปีที่แล้ว

    11:38 gets stuck, flicks out and gets a bite. So sick!

  • @sfchriswestlund9157
    @sfchriswestlund9157 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greg not the reason I follow your channel but can you provide video or tip on using your wheels. I have both a slayer max 10 & 12 with boondocks groove and struggle with launch without getting wet to knees. Thanks

  • @ctgilcrest
    @ctgilcrest ปีที่แล้ว

    Ever busta rod high sticken ? There's a lot of fish in that lake

  • @jaysonelam8321
    @jaysonelam8321 ปีที่แล้ว

    Supposedly, there’s a pheromone that is released when you catch a fish and that is what shuts down the bite.🤔

  • @finestyangable
    @finestyangable ปีที่แล้ว

    You should start doing some trout fishing 🤣🤣🤣

  • @JenkinsB
    @JenkinsB ปีที่แล้ว

    Besides a big ass swimbait, what would be your strategy to target larger fish in these stationary schools?

  • @beautifularsesbf
    @beautifularsesbf ปีที่แล้ว

    EPIC!!!

  • @travisbruno1988
    @travisbruno1988 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey try fishing Mike iaconelli magic minnow finesse technique he just made a vid on days ago and see how it works on your lakes when the bite is horrible

  • @mitchelrhodes5074
    @mitchelrhodes5074 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a awesome day

  • @FishingWithFred
    @FishingWithFred ปีที่แล้ว

    Love how you experimented with cadence

  • @Abe_Sinclair
    @Abe_Sinclair ปีที่แล้ว

    @18:15 were you stuck on a rock or did you have the fish the whole time?

  • @kylelundy7870
    @kylelundy7870 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a day of slamming them on a jig

  • @fryeguy9939
    @fryeguy9939 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A real bass fishing man doesn't need LIVE SCOPE.. You're a better man for not using one.. Your two buddies that use them are not playing fair.. That's just my opinion..m The Frye Guy...

  • @YakShoreOutdoors
    @YakShoreOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man. How do you stay on a spot so well? I can't hold a spot to save my life

  • @ryanbraccialini888
    @ryanbraccialini888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Do you have to pay to launch a kayak at berryessa?

  • @Southalabamaoutdoors
    @Southalabamaoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing I've noticed watching you for like 3 yrs now, I've never seen you but maybe once use a spinnerbait, I'd think if they hitting A-rig / jig they'd be on a spinnerbait too. Any reason you don't use them?

  • @gagewebb684
    @gagewebb684 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s that white set up you have? Looks pretty slick

  • @truseekins
    @truseekins ปีที่แล้ว

    great video

  • @bjheff14
    @bjheff14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo Greg, Have you ever had casting issues with your revo sx? I can not cast that reel past 20'-25'. Ive tried everything.

  • @warrenfarmer4787
    @warrenfarmer4787 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like me some jig fishing!!!!

  • @stevelemieux2909
    @stevelemieux2909 ปีที่แล้ว

    what launch did you go out of?-markley i’m guessing

  • @banhtec
    @banhtec ปีที่แล้ว

    Greg can you please get in touch with Angler Jjung from Korea? She would like to collaborate with you on a best-5 bass challenge in Korea.

  • @drewsims262
    @drewsims262 ปีที่แล้ว

    Curious what you’d recommend throwing in northern Ohio this time of year. Going through exactly what you said in the beginning of the video, dying to get out and get a bite

  • @markbridenbeck1030
    @markbridenbeck1030 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why are your scupper plugs still in Gb they’re always out

  • @Totallytorched
    @Totallytorched ปีที่แล้ว

    What wheels are on your sidekick mine float and are a pain in the ass to put on in the water