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kawigurl kawasaki - 6 years ago

Greg your a BEAST ON THE FISHING !!!! JUST AWESOME!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!

Airnoi Xayachak - 6 years ago

What's the clip you used to hold your net called?

NateCatchesFish - 6 years ago

What is the thing you use on your Hawg Trough for your identifiers?

Paul Busse Fishing - 6 years ago

what do you use to edit your videos? looks awesome!!

Jon Russelburg - 6 years ago

Hey! I am the web editor for Kayak Angler Magazine and just stumbled across this video. Awesome POV! Could I share this on our site? Giving proper credit and tagging your social pages of course.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Absolutely man!

Kerney Brock - 6 years ago

What net you using?

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

g2 landing net

SwampYakin - 6 years ago

What setup do you use for flipping the rage plastic? Rod length and action? Reel speed?

SC Outdoors - 6 years ago

I wish I were as good as you... you catch more fish in a few hours than I have in a few years!

Andrew Lu - 6 years ago

I see u miss hook alot of fish....maybe do a 3 second count before u set ur hook...nice video keep up the good work

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks man, I do have tendency to swing early

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Fred Fable - 6 years ago

What you mean with POV? is sexual or porno?

Landing Bass California - 6 years ago

Notice something fly over your head at 12:08-12:13 ? And nice catches

Grady Hicks - 6 years ago

Does anyone feel like he sets the hook to fast on a frog?

bloodhound122 - 6 years ago

Gnite

Z A - 6 years ago

I enjoy the vids, where do I get the peg weights and stopper in your line?

EH Celikok - 6 years ago

4:22 was that a salad four pounder

AquaKing317 Kingdom - 6 years ago

when are you anouncing the winner for the reel?

Lawrence Comardelle - 6 years ago

Dude, you almost got first. That a way to show up and show out. :-)

MA Kayak Bassin' - 6 years ago

So close! And to lose to Touch Her, of all people. Haha.

Good stuff, man!

Extreme Outdoors 58 - 6 years ago

Can u sub to me I will to then

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Larry Moffatt - 6 years ago

Hey Greg: The reeds at 5:36 are suitable for putting such a light kayak entirely right into them, lobbing a texas rigged senko around, with unpegged 1/16oz bullet weight, gently retrieved and when it falls between reeds and gets bit, you simply reel gently so that the LT kayak literally glides through the reeds until it arrives at the waiting hung-up fish. 15lb braid is more than strong enough for this opposite-from-normal (but proven) technique.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q360zn9f7kgwlae/Reeds%201.jpeg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ggxblihppuk86n3/Reeds%202.jpeg?dl=0

mark griggs - 6 years ago

Good job Gregg.

Matt Orman - 6 years ago

This video is sick dude.

Yak Cruisin - 6 years ago

jeez bro, you absolutely slayed them today!!!! dinks or not, I don't think I have ever seen a video with so many bass in the kayak. Good stuff man, I just want to go fish now lol

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

thanks man, appreciate it!

Josefina Aquino - 6 years ago

great job bro

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

thanks man

l3adabing - 6 years ago

Damn what a day for you! congrats on 2nd. you crush keep crushing these tournaments! It looks like the grass is basically subsurface everywhere. How deep is that water you were flipping??

Chennings - 6 years ago

Greg, when you're pitching the Rage Menace, do you use straight braid? If yes, what lb test? If not, what kind of line setup do you use? Thanks!

California Bassin TV - 6 years ago

Awesome vid. I really like how you note each bait every time you change it up. You have my follow

SNJ777YT - 6 years ago

A lot of people named Her !!!!!!
Great job !!!!

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

and they dominated!

Nero - 6 years ago

does that kayak come with pedal drive?

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Yep

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Larry Horne - 6 years ago

Man love your tournament videos amazing. I got to fish my first online tournament in April great time finished 22 nd out of 47 anglers. & the same day u fished this tournament I fished my first live tournament the same day down in San Diego. Got skunked but love every minute of it. Thanks for what u do kayak fishing has made me a better bass anglers

Billy S - 6 years ago

nice work on the second place...too bad you couldn't get that 10lber to bite

Steve Fox - 6 years ago

Good video. I like the GO-Pro angles that you presented because I can actually see the action in your field of vision. You found the pattern for the day. Too bad the first large fish was't in the boat. A 17" - 17.5" fish would have put you in first place.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Steve. You got it, oh well, 2nd isn't too bad in my book!

Vsai OutdoorX - 6 years ago

Congrats on 2nd Greg.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

THanks man!

Brad Reid - 6 years ago

Greg, maybe I missed it, but did you mention the "why" behind your decision to fish out of the Propel LT over your Titan? Brad

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Hey Brad, the current (and temporary) housing situation didn't allow me to store the Titan but I was fortunate enough to have the loaner LT on hand for the tournament and a few weeks of fishing out of it. Thanks for watching.

Scott Oliver - 6 years ago

Hey Greg, quick question for you and anyone else with some experience using these kayaks. Looking at the Slayer 12 PD, Slayer LT (like yours), or a Radar 115. Having owned two of those boats in the past. Which would you prefer for large lakes and tournament fishing?

Owen Murray - 6 years ago

What oz weight were u rigging ur punching setup with? Great vid bro

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks man, 1/2 oz

Fishing Mojados - 6 years ago

Trolling motor on a yak???? Really???

Mike Ensign - 6 years ago

Great job out there ,great video.

lojo.fishing - 6 years ago

Great stuff as usual Greg, could watch this all day

Damian Marshall - 6 years ago

Can't wait for that clear lake vid know it's gonna be some sacks caught out there

Headwaters Kayak - 6 years ago

Another great video recap. So fun to follow along! LT looked like it worked great out there.

Dropshot TV - 6 years ago

Yo greg i dont have my camera stuff all set up on my kayak yet, should i use a chesty or head mount for now?

HudsonWill - 6 years ago

Dropshot TV chesty

Steve Tucker - 6 years ago

Not gonna lie... I really thought you were gonna do that last fish... Great finish tho.. Good video!!!

Robert Godshall - 6 years ago

when your flipping grass and cover with that jig do they always hit it on the first drop?

Cade Griffin - 6 years ago

Thank you

Jimmy Thatcher - 6 years ago

What's your opinion on using a trolling motor on a kayak in a tournament. It seems a little unfair. Idk tho I've never kayak fished

bassblessings - 6 years ago

beast brother! keep the good contents coming :D lost the 1st place fish early haha

Derek Bushnell - 6 years ago

Like the video. Enjoy you fishing from the LT kayak. Reminds me of the old days in your previous kayak. Seems like it's less a hassle to fish from.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Derek! You're 100% right.

Eric Danisa - 6 years ago

hey Greg what kind of hooks are you using with the craw

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Hey Eric. 5/0 Trokar straight shank flippin hooks

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Jari Yang - 6 years ago

Second place is pretty good in my book! I'm pretty sure the other anglers are intimidated by your consistency! Good stuff!

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Jari! Good point! Haha, there are a lot of great fisherman in these tournaments so who knows!

lvl8hacker - 6 years ago

Congratulations Greg! Love your work and now I feel like I need a nap after that long day of fishing.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks man! Haha, it was a long day but definitely fun. thanks for watching!

Rich Harmon - 6 years ago

Greg I love ur vids man!! Don't those boots and pants get hot??

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

THanks, Rich! Ya know, I haven't really been bothered by the pants. The boots do at the very end of the day but nothing too crazy. I am going to keep a different pair of water shoes in the boat for this summer to change in/out of for sure.

Matt Zapala - 6 years ago

Congrats on a great finish. Do you plan on doing a review for the Slayer LT? As someone who is interested in making the jump to a peddle driven kayak I would be very interested in your thoughts on the kayak now that you have spent some time fishing it. For myself (and I am sure many others), the LT opens the door to a peddle drive while still being able to transport it the same way as my paddle yak. Thanks a lot, and great video as always.

Matt Zapala - 6 years ago

Thanks a lot, Greg! I can't wait to see it. Having never owned any yak other than OK Prowler 13 I am trying to get a sense of how much faster an LT would be at a "cruising" speed. There are lots of spots I found on Google Earth that have my name on them if I could just get to them at little more easily.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

THanks, Matt! Yep, just filmed the review, should be out soon!. This think is nearly the same as my slayer 13 and it's super light weight which I love. I have a CTUG cart to which i've used with it and could probably cart this boat for a mile without any issue.

Chris1223 - 6 years ago

This was a sweet video.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Chris!

Chase-N-Tail - 6 years ago

awesome video bro, 2nd place thats awesome man

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks man! I'll take it!

Koyote9mm - 6 years ago

Dwayne Mcguire n

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Dwayne! Just not met to be!

David Yang - 6 years ago

Quite a bit of Hmong people in the top 10. Congrats on the placing, Greg.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Yes there was David. Thank you!

Ed Lee - 6 years ago

Nice video. Nice quality fish!

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Ed!

Warren Hopkins - 6 years ago

Great job brother. Some nice fish. It's cool to see you try something new with that white swim jig. Like I told you before, it's a great one for me when nothing else works.

Warren Hopkins - 6 years ago

Greg Blanchard I also like the white chatterbait. It's a comfort lure for me.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Warren! That was the first time I had really gotten a good swim jig bite. Great bait.

Broken Weapon - 6 years ago

The first place person's name...

OrangeKou - 6 years ago

Hmoob represent

Brandon Kyle Mckibben - 6 years ago

Broken Weapon Lol right?! what kind of name is that.

Joe Bleaux - 6 years ago

Damn, so close buddy.

Keep up the great videos! I really love your format because it is teaching all of us how, when, and what to fish in certain locations at certain time and much more.
Thanks for all of your hard work.

Tight lines!

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Joe! Happy to do it, glad they help!

Huaj Lor - 6 years ago

question so when you punch do leave the reel at casting like you do in this video?does it help or what?

Huaj Lor - 6 years ago

+Greg Blanchard cool thanks. what kind of rod would you recommend for punching?

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

casting will very but with all casts I just maintain semi tension in the line to feel the bite which usually happens on the fall.

Crappie Catching Chris - 6 years ago

Enjoy watching your channel trying to come up would like you to subscribe

Nicholas Cordero - 6 years ago

Are you allowed to fish with a powered kayak in those tournaments

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Yep, trolling motors area allowed so long as they're registered.

cobbs - 6 years ago

I hardly watch bass fishing bc I'm a saltwater guy, but dude, these tournament fishing vids. are killer. Keep em coming!

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks man, I appreciate it! Will do!

Cade Griffin - 6 years ago

What size hook and weight do you use while flipping

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

1/ 2 oz weight, 5/0 flippin hook

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

THanks, Tommy!

Owen Stewart - 6 years ago

First time fishing from my kayak yesterday. Almost knocked my paddle in or every hookset

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

At least you're setting the hook!

keltonzac - 6 years ago

Owen Stewart man sounds like you're doing something right!

B U N G I E - 6 years ago

Do you make money out of these or its just for fun?

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

There is prize money but it's just for fun

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Dustin! Yessir! Just so many short fish to weed through. I am, I will see you there!

TheHolePakage - 6 years ago

Good tournament

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

THanks man

tri dao - 6 years ago

Congrats on 2nd place again dude.. just missed it!

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks man! an inch!

sozo v. - 6 years ago

Good day but dinks only. Keep up the good work

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Lots of small fish for sure. Thanks!

Cecap Fishing - 6 years ago

first world problems, Greg! A bunch of nice Fish not helping? what?
do you have some live feed of your competitors showing how many inches you need to Win? You are always spot on when you guess what you need to Win...

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

LOL. Yep, tourneyx is a live feed (so long as people upload therir fish) but I had a feeling it would be around 50'' based on my prefish and research of the area. Actually, I just went back there this morning and I know now that there was potential for a 60'' bag easy.

Youha Kim - 6 years ago

That was a close tournament, great vid

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks man! It was

Daniel Miller - 6 years ago

That 19 incher though! dang son!

Kansas Kayak Fishing - 6 years ago

Damn that lost fish was a toad man.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Yeah man, it jumped but the gopro didn't get it in frame but it was a solid fish that would've certainly helped. Oh well, it happens!

Xavier Angelo - 6 years ago

Greg, that's not a bad day man. You had a mix of quality and quantity haha. Keep grinding!!!

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Xavier! Yep, overall, can't complain. Fun day of fishing irregardless.

Old Lady Angler - 6 years ago

Great job Greg!! One inch!! Awesome video!

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thank you! Yep, so close yet so far! Maybe next time!

Sander F. - 6 years ago

Great tournament Video as always - but i liked the other camera behind u more

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Sander! Yeah, me too.

William Wilson - 6 years ago

Your vids are the best. Best of luck.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

THanks, William! Appreciate it.

carlos colindres - 6 years ago

Another nice video... enjoyed it!!

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

THanks, Carlos!

Mike Barkell - 6 years ago

Great day for sure Greg. I see you using braid on some of your rods. Do you tie braid directly to your hook or do you use a leader?

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Mike! I only use straight braid for punching/flipping and frogs. Only leader i used is with my spinning setups for dropshot/wacky rig with braid backing.

Jimdale Calvert - 6 years ago

great job bro..

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thank you!

BeyondTheBounds - 6 years ago

Man I'm always happy to see you catching them! Good job bro.

BeyondTheBounds - 6 years ago

Greg Blanchard when you coming!? I got storage for that Titan!

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

Thanks, Lou. appreciate it brother! When are you taking me on your new bass boat?!

Peter Yang - 6 years ago

My buddies took 1st and 5th on that tourney. You came in a tad bit shy.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

The "her's" dominated!

Houston Texas - 6 years ago

If I had a limit already of at least 50 inches, there's no way I'd give up on a "10 lb bass" if I seen it in the water, I'd throw my whole tackle box at it until it was time to head back in.

Greg Blanchard - 6 years ago

I fished for that bass for as quite awhile. Problem is it spooked off most of the time I made a cast for it darting back into the hyacinth probably 20 yards. After about 30 min I figured it was a lost cause