Havent finished the video yet but i want to say how respectful you were with the lady in the beginning. Tournament had just started but you took the time to go to her and waste a few precious minutes of early morning time to talk to her and didnt seem rushed or anything. You are an ambassador of the sport and it shows!! Thank you
I particularly liked the flock of fake birds at the beginning.......LOL. You know only a tournament angler understands the emotions and the voices......... great video. Captures the blow by blow feelings, thoughts, triumphs and beat downs of a tournament day on the water. The switch to the LV was a stroke of genius. That fricking thing just catches fish even in the saltwater. Clear Lake known for that bait as you well know. Thanks Greg. Cannot wait for day two.
The kayak goat!! How nice is that, tournament just began and you appease the nice lady who wants to send you a picture of yourself fishing! Can we all act like this ?
Greg my man, very very nicely done. We are still in this like you Always say. “We don’t need a bunch of bites we just need five of the right bites.” New day,day One all over again take what you know and do what you do best my friend. I have a good feeling about this. If you need to turn off the thinking and just go fishing then ayyeee. I hope u know what I mean by that. You got this 🤘🏿👊🏿
Lol at the amount of people that probably said out loud “Don’t do that!” when you stuck your hands in that cats mouth! I know my son and I did!! Great video!!
Hi Greg. Way to tough it out. 80 inches. Nice. Oh by the way O’Meara’s Bakery where you visited, just so happens to be owned by my Hollywood High School grad best bud, Mel. That was a surprise! Thanks 😊
Gotta love the "inverted net job". Glad you got a limit and are in the mix. Great job switching it up to something you don't normally throw. Good luck on day 2!
Not a bad start to the tournament after not to good of a practice. Way to go changing things up and adapting. Awesome job Greg!! Thank you sir. I know what I’ll be doing Friday morning.
I know I’m late but great to see you back in Cali brother and glad my internet is restored the bass bite got slow here in Arkansas due to a cold snap but the crappie are still feeding pretty well so I been needing my Greg vids!!
Great footage Greg! Great way to start this Wednesday morning drinking coffee and watching your video before work. I can’t wait to see the second day of the tournament Friday morning. Have a blessed day-Caroline from Arkansas
And you’re totally right on the never give up hope even if you grind it and come out and never get another bite after the first my grandpa always tells me “you can’t catch any fish if your baits not in the water” and it took my a while to figure out it meant never give up but i live by that on the water!
Grinder of a day. Looked at the results online and you did very well and should be proud of your performance. Very impressive and your definitely a force to be reckoned with in the kayak tournament world. Congrats on a very nice finish and may 2021 be just as fruitful Tight Lines!
I can't say good luck cause its been done but waiting for the next video patiently... Hope you won but you alrdy know so ill wait to see the result on the next video.... 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Absolutely loved that man! Way to stick it out there and get on a great bite! Can’t wait for day 2. Wish I was fishing another tournament soon but I think were mostly done for the year unless you like the online stuff, I’m not into the online events though. Good luck for day 2!
I get the feeling you won't be doing any catfish noodling anytime soon? You definitely matched the hatch with that lipless (if bass and cats were eating it). As for loosing fish, I've always heard the old timers say "Every fish I loose is a 10 pounder". That makes me the greatest fisherman to never catch a 10 pounder! LOL!!! Great vid! Thanks for posting.
I guess you’re putting that banana on boats bad luck thing to rest? Nice day of fishing. You always manage to turn it around when it counts. Best of luck on Sunday, tight lines!
Greg I’ve been addicted to kayak fishing since I turned 18 I’m 26 now and can honestly say I bought my kayak because of you. 10 ft paddle kayak now I have a native. I’ve caught some giant smallmouth and largemouth here in WV and have gotten many of my friends to begin kayak angling. You’re the best. When there’s nothing to watch on this platform I watch a couple of your old videos. Your addiction to fishing has led me to a lifelong hobby doing it as well. Awesome you get to do it for a full time living nowadays and you still care as much about your editing and production on TH-cam over the years as when you started. Just curious do you still have all your shimano and st. Croix products or did you get rid of them when you went with Abu? I know it would be out of the way for you but post tournament season I think it would be awesome if you went to every state in the US to the best lake they have and go fish. I watch busta jack golf they did golfing old glory which they golfed at the best rated course in each state. Anyways thanks for getting me into kayak fishing because here I am 8 years later having a blast still doing it
Kinda like the idea of one launch (fair), but on CL and the N. end that time of year can be very tough. I know the N. end well and it holds a lot of fish but bigs can be far between.
Honestly thought that lady in the beginning was going to be another Karen lol what a sweet woman. Awesome vids man! The tournament vids are my favorite. 😎🎣🤙
I didn't see where you placed... Watching on my cellphone .. was too small of a picture ... But good luck with the second day..., I am pulling for you 🙂👍
He also had mentioned it was a bit of a throwing junk fishing day. I know a few other channels that love the LV500 for Clear Lake too. It was a good call!
@@aarongreenlee7867 after watching the rest of the video I saw where the baitfish were dimpling the surface of the lake and then he mentioned that he could match that. I should have waited and watched the whole video before asking, but I can not remember him ever throwing a lipless crankbait. It sure was the right call!
Nice video, per usual. I'm curious on your Curado K settings. Two brakes set, no brakes set? How do you set your dial? I have two brakes on and set my dial to 3, for most lures around 1/2 oz. What's your sweet spot?
Greg this is a late question as this video has been up for awhile, but what do you use for the night time running lights? It looked like the one near the back seat might fit in a cup holder and run off of batteries?? Nice video as always man!!
Greg, can you post a link to the boots you have on? I want/need something water proof but versatile. I have a great pair of Simms Bootie II, but want something high calf, but below knee. Thx
Havent finished the video yet but i want to say how respectful you were with the lady in the beginning. Tournament had just started but you took the time to go to her and waste a few precious minutes of early morning time to talk to her and didnt seem rushed or anything. You are an ambassador of the sport and it shows!! Thank you
“It’s like a small child” how u held the fish had me cracking up 😂
#7 Even with a banana in the boat!!!! Way to go!! Can't wait for day 2! Let's go
I particularly liked the flock of fake birds at the beginning.......LOL. You know only a tournament angler understands the emotions and the voices......... great video. Captures the blow by blow feelings, thoughts, triumphs and beat downs of a tournament day on the water. The switch to the LV was a stroke of genius. That fricking thing just catches fish even in the saltwater. Clear Lake known for that bait as you well know.
Thanks Greg. Cannot wait for day two.
Anyone else just like the video before it even starts because you know it's gonna be good?
The kayak goat!! How nice is that, tournament just began and you appease the nice lady who wants to send you a picture of yourself fishing! Can we all act like this ?
"It's like a small child!"
I got a good laugh out of that one.
Except you aren’t allowed to throw them back!! (My son is 3).
@@brianmcquinn5897 😱
Hahahah this one got me too
I LOLed when he said that
Nothing better than waking up and seeing a new vid!😂
Ohhh my LORD!!!! That catfish was epic! But dude, you killed it and we are all rooting for you to win!!
Greg my man, very very nicely done. We are still in this like you Always say. “We don’t need a bunch of bites we just need five of the right bites.” New day,day One all over again take what you know and do what you do best my friend. I have a good feeling about this. If you need to turn off the thinking and just go fishing then ayyeee. I hope u know what I mean by that. You got this 🤘🏿👊🏿
8:55 "oh no sshhiii....oooootttt"...keeping in PG 🤣
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Great 1st day buddy, Good Luck on day 2!!!👍🤗🙏🙏🙏
Great effort. And I envy the fellowship, food and brews afterwards
Good times.
Any other fisherman in a tournament would have just blow that lady off, you sir are a gentleman. Keep it up!!
the people that live on this lake are all so nice that I`ve seen so far. Fished in the keys and everyone came out and were super nice.
“It’s like a small child” 😆😆😆😆 that was great 👍🏽 good job Greg, can’t wait till Fridays vid!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
You should have used one of the pictures she took as the thumbnail.
Lol at the amount of people that probably said out loud “Don’t do that!” when you stuck your hands in that cats mouth! I know my son and I did!! Great video!!
That Catfish catch was awesome! Good stuff dude!
Hahaha that cat was giving you the business Greg!
The top water bite is addictive!!! It’s always my first bait to cast out in the AM. Looking forward for part 3, keep them coming!
Hi Greg. Way to tough it out. 80 inches. Nice. Oh by the way O’Meara’s Bakery where you visited, just so happens to be owned by my Hollywood High School grad best bud, Mel. That was a surprise!
Thanks 😊
Gotta love the "inverted net job". Glad you got a limit and are in the mix. Great job switching it up to something you don't normally throw. Good luck on day 2!
Your upload times on your videos are perfect. I can watch before working.
Not a bad start to the tournament after not to good of a practice. Way to go changing things up and adapting. Awesome job Greg!! Thank you sir. I know what I’ll be doing Friday morning.
I know I’m late but great to see you back in Cali brother and glad my internet is restored the bass bite got slow here in Arkansas due to a cold snap but the crappie are still feeding pretty well so I been needing my Greg vids!!
Lipless crankbait highly underrated in grass. Reel and pop. And on the drop they'll crush it. Good stuff
Rattle trap is our go to. Great video. Look forward to seeing the video and your results on day two!
Great job Greg!! That LV Ghost Minnow is a killer this time of year.
The LV 500 is deadly in those conditions. Good luck on day 2!
Your videos!!! You are such a humble fisherman keep up the great work and great videos good luck!!!
Love it! Can't wait for Day 2 video 👍
Looks like you got some SLEEEEEP!!! Striper fall bite is getting better and better! We can hit up the delta on my boat and chase some lmk!
Soon as the tournament starts Greg is already laying game down on the locals ;)
You have a great chance for the win. Good luck on day 2 Greg
Great footage Greg! Great way to start this Wednesday morning drinking coffee and watching your video before work. I can’t wait to see the second day of the tournament Friday morning. Have a blessed day-Caroline from Arkansas
And you’re totally right on the never give up hope even if you grind it and come out and never get another bite after the first my grandpa always tells me “you can’t catch any fish if your baits not in the water” and it took my a while to figure out it meant never give up but i live by that on the water!
Grinder of a day. Looked at the results online and you did very well and should be proud of your performance. Very impressive and your definitely a force to be reckoned with in the kayak tournament world. Congrats on a very nice finish and may 2021 be just as fruitful
Tight Lines!
Let’s see that picture! Another great video.
That was exciting! Can't wait to see the final day.
Love the “inverted net job”! Haha
And you know I love the tourney series videos... good luck on day 2!
Can't wait for the next video! Looking good so far 👌
watching your tourneys is almost as exciting as fishing one! Good Luck!👍
Great job, Greg! Never give up attitude! Can't wait to see how you finish!
Great job to all of you! Always looks like a great time!
“It’s like a small child” ha 🤣 made me laugh so hard. Nice catching 🤙🏽
I can't say good luck cause its been done but waiting for the next video patiently... Hope you won but you alrdy know so ill wait to see the result on the next video.... 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
i was waiting for the tournament video. thanks for posting it
Absolutely loved that man! Way to stick it out there and get on a great bite! Can’t wait for day 2. Wish I was fishing another tournament soon but I think were mostly done for the year unless you like the online stuff, I’m not into the online events though. Good luck for day 2!
Have fun Greg watching this before school
Wow practice seemed alot ruffer than the actual tourney. Can't wait to see Day 2.
I get the feeling you won't be doing any catfish noodling anytime soon? You definitely matched the hatch with that lipless (if bass and cats were eating it). As for loosing fish, I've always heard the old timers say "Every fish I loose is a 10 pounder". That makes me the greatest fisherman to never catch a 10 pounder! LOL!!! Great vid! Thanks for posting.
Literally was saying don’t put your hand in there and it happened got bit!!! Awesome stuff buddy
Damian always in the mix 😲
Good luck Greg! It would be nice if you share the puctures, the woman shared with you on the water.
Good job 👍🏻 I hope you kick some ass on day 2!
Fun and frustrating at the same time but yeah good luck...thanks for the show
Been waitin for another tournament vid.
I guess you’re putting that banana on boats bad luck thing to rest? Nice day of fishing. You always manage to turn it around when it counts. Best of luck on Sunday, tight lines!
Greg, could you post your go-to GoPro settings in the description? I’m having a hard time with my setup. Also, you’re the man
Greg I’ve been addicted to kayak fishing since I turned 18 I’m 26 now and can honestly say I bought my kayak because of you. 10 ft paddle kayak now I have a native. I’ve caught some giant smallmouth and largemouth here in WV and have gotten many of my friends to begin kayak angling. You’re the best. When there’s nothing to watch on this platform I watch a couple of your old videos. Your addiction to fishing has led me to a lifelong hobby doing it as well. Awesome you get to do it for a full time living nowadays and you still care as much about your editing and production on TH-cam over the years as when you started. Just curious do you still have all your shimano and st. Croix products or did you get rid of them when you went with Abu? I know it would be out of the way for you but post tournament season I think it would be awesome if you went to every state in the US to the best lake they have and go fish. I watch busta jack golf they did golfing old glory which they golfed at the best rated course in each state. Anyways thanks for getting me into kayak fishing because here I am 8 years later having a blast still doing it
Good luck bro, I been fishing tournaments for years n did my first online this weekend, didn’t do well, 7th but it was fun!!
Super nice of that lady to snap some photos an share them with you.
Great day 1! Best luck on day two
Can't wait for the Friday video. What's gonna happen?!? Lol nice job as always
Kinda like the idea of one launch (fair), but on CL and the N. end that time of year can be very tough. I know the N. end well and it holds a lot of fish but bigs can be far between.
Damian always placing somewhere in top 10. Lol he's a damn beast.
Great Job Greg hope to meet you one day out on the water.
Awesome video Greg 7th place not bad considering on how many are fishing this tournament. Good luck to you bro
Greg "Big Cat" Blanchard! Love the videos bud.
What up G, man i gotta say its good seeing you crank, lipless, but cranking, thats my $ technique, good stuff bro!
" Its like a small child" 😂😂😂
Honestly thought that lady in the beginning was going to be another Karen lol what a sweet woman. Awesome vids man! The tournament vids are my favorite. 😎🎣🤙
She was not only nice but clever....good strategy to getting Blanchard's digits!! She'll be on the lookout for Greg from here on out!
What is a “Karen”?
Lol "It's like a small child". As you drop it overboard. Lol
I didn't see where you placed... Watching on my cellphone .. was too small of a picture ... But good luck with the second day..., I am pulling for you 🙂👍
#7
Nice job bro! You kept fighting. Awesome cat also
"Come over here and I'll text it to you." 🤣😁🤣😁 Go get It Greg. Hey what measuring board is that?
What perfect timing I just woke up to go to Clearlake
I have to ask, what turned you on to the lipless crank bait? I don't remember you using it in your pre fish.
Wondering same
I think he was matching the hatch
He also had mentioned it was a bit of a throwing junk fishing day. I know a few other channels that love the LV500 for Clear Lake too. It was a good call!
@@aarongreenlee7867 after watching the rest of the video I saw where the baitfish were dimpling the surface of the lake and then he mentioned that he could match that. I should have waited and watched the whole video before asking, but I can not remember him ever throwing a lipless crankbait. It sure was the right call!
Lol "in the booty net job"😅 Always rooting for you, G.
Greg I’m gonna need at least 1-7 more videos posted a week. I need something to watch whilst I eat my pancakes everyday
Nice video, per usual. I'm curious on your Curado K settings. Two brakes set, no brakes set? How do you set your dial? I have two brakes on and set my dial to 3, for most lures around 1/2 oz. What's your sweet spot?
Greg this is a late question as this video has been up for awhile, but what do you use for the night time running lights? It looked like the one near the back seat might fit in a cup holder and run off of batteries?? Nice video as always man!!
Hi Greg, I noticed you that you have a new spinning reel. I was wondering how does that Abu compare to your Stradic CI4?
What a way to wake up for school!👌🙏
at least you know your knots are good hooking and landing a cat that big haha. Nice job brotha
Dam that dude Damian Thai has been killing it too
Lipless cranking in the fall...doesn't get any better!
Love the tourney video.
nice new spinning reel... been looking something to replace my ci4 as well, what did you end up grabbing? best of luck during the tournament.
Hey can you talk to us about your new spinning reel in a upcoming video? I noticed you don’t have the Stradic since you went to New York
It’s a small child! Lol that had me rolling.
I always enjoy a good poop joke first thing in the morning haha
I was laughing hard!!! "Like a small child"!!!
8:52 the bass probably had your weight instead of the worm haha, great vid!
Greg, can you post a link to the boots you have on? I want/need something water proof but versatile. I have a great pair of Simms Bootie II, but want something high calf, but below knee. Thx
Yes another one
How are you liking that Revo Ike reel? Great video dude.
Nice Day!!!!!
2020: YEAR OF THE POPPER
Hey your lucky man our tournaments they gotta be 14in to keep