Fishing Lake McClure for the first time (Tournament Practice)

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  • @marcosortiz8683
    @marcosortiz8683 4 роки тому +41

    Who else just randomly discovered him and cant stop watching his videos?

  • @tommycapps9903
    @tommycapps9903 4 роки тому +10

    “Small largemouth”! “Smoked that one”! “Extra long hotdog”! “Great Kayak Bass”! Some of Greg’s best quotes.

  • @Smaulls
    @Smaulls 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Greg thanks for not doing the lame intro clips as if they’re a tv show like every other channel that I end up fast forwarding through. You go straight to fishing. Appreciate it.

    • @Westfielmug
      @Westfielmug 4 роки тому +1

      One of the best youtube fisherman out there, straight to the point and no bullshit tryin to sell shit.

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому +1

      You bet man. I'd be fishing just the same if I had the channel or not so try to reflect that

  • @Bowhunt
    @Bowhunt 4 роки тому +8

    Hell yes! You inspired me to buy a kayak and start tournament fishing. Appreciate what you do!

  • @CasualBassGuy
    @CasualBassGuy 4 роки тому +13

    I need a taste of that Cali Bass Fishing. I’m fed up with the ol shallow, dried up Kansas Rivers lol

  • @doster59
    @doster59 4 роки тому

    Really appreciate you taking us along. It's fun to watch the way you fish out there.

  • @chrisbrown8748
    @chrisbrown8748 4 роки тому +2

    Greg you are a legend🤟. So glad Extreme Philly Fishing recommended this channel to all his subs a few years back as I have been hooked ever since.

  • @matthewmabry5608
    @matthewmabry5608 4 роки тому +1

    Love the channel. You should do a video on how to use graphs to find offshore fish. Everything I find online is geared towards boats, and only fishing shallow is tough in the summer.

  • @timjustus7831
    @timjustus7831 4 роки тому +1

    Love your videos man.you and tactical bassin is just about the only stuff I watch anymore. Dam I have never had much luck with that popper but your killing it.. Thanks bro

    • @datruthhurts3984
      @datruthhurts3984 4 роки тому +1

      Those two and milikken fishing are the three best imo as well

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks man! Those guys have a lot more experience than I do but I have enjoyed learning since this channel started and sharing it. Thanks for watching mnan

    • @timjustus7831
      @timjustus7831 4 роки тому

      @@GregBlanchardFishing yea man it's been pretty cool to learn with you as well.i quit fishing when I had kids in my early 20s but just started back about 4 years and I'm glad I found your channel. Thanks buddy

  • @poststalone1496
    @poststalone1496 4 роки тому +1

    You’ve quickly become my favorite fishing channel. I don’t think I’ve missed a video since subscribing.

  • @joshuakrause2641
    @joshuakrause2641 4 роки тому

    One of the best lakes you will ever fish. Produces year round!

  • @Evilliboba
    @Evilliboba 4 роки тому

    Awesome to see my home lake on the channel. Grew up on it and still fish it regularly. Hope you do/did well in the tourney!

  • @davidmacias7276
    @davidmacias7276 4 роки тому +1

    I always enjoy watching you catch some fish 🎣

  • @deonnawilliams4903
    @deonnawilliams4903 4 роки тому

    I knew today would be the day. Nice video Greg. Can’t wait to see how we do tournament day.
    You got this.

  • @touxiong8844
    @touxiong8844 4 роки тому

    That Yamamoto shad shape worm is my go to drop shot bait for mcclure. One of my home lake where catching 50+ day is common. Hardest part is thinning through all the dinks to catch bigger fish. Good luck on the tourney can’t wait to see it.

  • @saephanfishing7618
    @saephanfishing7618 4 роки тому +7

    Senkos and drop shot are all you need at McClure, Greg!

  • @craigdahlin9529
    @craigdahlin9529 3 роки тому

    That water clarity reminds me of Michigan waters, I find super finesse works good for numbers but power baits moving fast seems to trigger the bigger bites. Great video and tight lines

  • @travismunster1751
    @travismunster1751 4 роки тому

    Why don't you have more subs? When I watched your first video I figured you'd have at least 500k. Definitely deserve more

  • @KGLex
    @KGLex 4 роки тому

    Greg, I fished that lake for many years growing up. Here's a little tip for you, fish there hit really soft and you will bearly feel or see it hit unless you use green colored line. Goodluck on the tournament.

  • @LiveBassFishing
    @LiveBassFishing 4 роки тому

    That looks like a cool lake to fish. Love the clarity.

  • @soulsic7731
    @soulsic7731 4 роки тому

    Love watching you fish dude ...when I’m done fishing for the day and catch nothing ...i get home and watch you catch everything 😁😁🐠🐠🐠🐟🐟...it gives a noobie like me hope..lol

  • @dredknot636
    @dredknot636 4 роки тому

    Boaters always bring back the big fish to the ramp to take pictures and release them there. Trick I learned watching Travis from LTB along time ago. Looked like a cool lake to fish.

  • @mikegardiner3934
    @mikegardiner3934 4 роки тому

    Awesome vid Greg! I love it when the day goes pretty much as planned. You definitely caught the numbers. The DS with shad shape worm is definitely a great fall back they’d for you. Are use Robo worms a lot, may pull out a few shad shape to try. Good luck on tournament day my friend!

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому

      Thanks Mike!

    • @mikegardiner3934
      @mikegardiner3934 4 роки тому

      Hey Greg, man I hate Siri. I just looked at my comment to you, and thinking how in the “bleep” did you understand what I was saying. Lol. I’m sure you get that a lot and try to make out what’s being said or meant. I meant fallback bait for you, I that I use Robos and some local Lanier

  • @garybaxter9466
    @garybaxter9466 4 роки тому

    Another good video thanks. And I liked the pop up bait identification, cool.

  • @92sadventure71
    @92sadventure71 4 роки тому

    Nice session brother, looks like a numbers game, gotta go through the dinks to get to the biggens.! Good luck!

  • @randymcgee9176
    @randymcgee9176 4 роки тому

    Great videos my fishing partner and I always start at the ramps we do very well

  • @Trentwebbfishing
    @Trentwebbfishing 4 роки тому

    Greg keeps it real! Good way to start a great Friday! Thanks for the vids,Tight lines 🤙🏻

  • @rthao2091
    @rthao2091 4 роки тому

    Greg, you're bad ass man!! Props!!

  • @tonylopez7649
    @tonylopez7649 4 роки тому

    I fish McClure a lot. The Ned rig has worked well for me in the past. Good luck on your tournament.

  • @randyrhyne139
    @randyrhyne139 4 роки тому +2

    Great vid brother. Some good pre-fish! Best of luck on tournament day.

  • @stacenhartland9777
    @stacenhartland9777 4 роки тому +2

    Looked like a relaxing morning.

  • @OhKee12
    @OhKee12 4 роки тому +1

    Good stuff buddy 🎣

  • @rafaelmercado307
    @rafaelmercado307 4 роки тому +2

    Dude, theres a town (you blink and you miss it kind of town) called Blanchard! Just a little east of Don Pedro Reservoir.
    Oh and we all don't need to say this but you the man Greg!

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому +1

      I think I need to visit it! lol

    • @rafaelmercado307
      @rafaelmercado307 4 роки тому

      @@GregBlanchardFishing let me know if you miss it! The legend has it that if you fart in that town, everyone hears it and you get arrested for assault.

  • @jchae35jc
    @jchae35jc 4 роки тому

    Good luck Greg on the upcoming tourney! 👊 hope you get 1st! 🏆

  • @ronaldmcdonald3965
    @ronaldmcdonald3965 4 роки тому

    Or try Bagby. The road is really steep and windy to get to the bottom. Approach from the Mariposa side since the approach from the North may have a damaged road.There are some sheer/steep rock walls. The river comes in at that point. Camping down there too. I would like to see you pull an 8 pounder out of McClure. I've never caught a big one there.

  • @kumaboyy.7443
    @kumaboyy.7443 4 роки тому

    I like McClure! I am rooting for you all the way! Nice video, Greg!

  • @kito1san
    @kito1san 4 роки тому

    Wow.. You beat all the locals at the delta tournament. Good job.

  • @tristanwood2512
    @tristanwood2512 4 роки тому

    Guess you will be throwing dropshot. Nice Greg. You got this mate

  • @coachluke85
    @coachluke85 4 роки тому

    Hot dog water 😆 Will be interesting to see what the standings look like come end of tournament day. Finally found some time to get out on my yak this week! Wasn't a great day, had a hard time finding my groove, but as they say, the worst day fishing is better than the best day at work! Wish I had half of your intuition!

  • @kenk331
    @kenk331 4 роки тому

    Great video can't wait to watch the tournament video.

  • @hankwilliams999
    @hankwilliams999 4 роки тому

    Seeing how that lake is a lot like Shasta I'd say you're gonna kick ass in this tournament

  • @scottreed5707
    @scottreed5707 4 роки тому

    You should get commission on Native Titan sales. I just bought a Titan 10.5 - only reason - watching you fish out of one for the last couple years. Great fishing kayak. Thanks

  • @donniewakemup8729
    @donniewakemup8729 4 роки тому

    Dude, you make me wanna go buy a kayak and go fishing! It WILL happen, someday. Keep up the great content, brother!

  • @odb233
    @odb233 4 роки тому +1

    Ned rig would probably do well there too. Good luck with the tournament

  • @aarondavis8224
    @aarondavis8224 4 роки тому

    I had good luck on that lake with stand up shakey heads and floating tail worms. Wish I could get up north more often. I live in LA and I fish Castaic a lot but its been crazy busy there.

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому +1

      Oh yes, castaic, i think we all wish we were there about 20 years ago!

    • @aarondavis8224
      @aarondavis8224 4 роки тому

      @@GregBlanchardFishing I think most of California was better to fish 20 years ago lol. There's still a lot of trophy bass in Castaic. I caught a 12lb 4oz bass there. But I haven't heard of 20 lb bass in there for a long time. It's not clear lake but it's one of the best in socal.

  • @luckyb408
    @luckyb408 4 роки тому

    was there a few weeks ago.... right off that boat launch is a deep drop off in the cove to the left. smashed chatter baits.

  • @Kosherdc
    @Kosherdc 4 роки тому +7

    greg, the drop shot is essential at mcclure

  • @polychris5961
    @polychris5961 4 роки тому

    I live maybe an hour from McClure and never fished there in my life. I need to get my drop shot game up to go it seems like. Awesome vid as always Greg. Would love to see another paradise point vid sometime soon. That’s where I’ve been hitting lately. Anyway hope you did well at the tourney, I’d bid you good luck but I’m sure it already happened. Cheers 🍻

  • @craigboone9377
    @craigboone9377 4 роки тому

    Yes! A Friday morning vid.

  • @Munkman
    @Munkman 4 роки тому

    ill be doing lake sonoma this weekend, it is too bad my kayak sank last weekend. good luck in the comp.

  • @59johnny
    @59johnny 4 роки тому

    Good kayak fish 🐠

  • @jeffw3776
    @jeffw3776 4 роки тому

    Thanks Greg. Not too bad on a new lake. Good luck! Looks like you favor drop shot over wacky worms on lakes? I was thinking maybe a shad swim bait might work also. Oh, you broke out the A Rig, haven’t seen that in awhile.

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Jeff! Yep for sure. These lakes are a lot deeper and fish are deeper at this point so I prefer the dropshot to get the bait down there faster

  • @fishingwithmagla4987
    @fishingwithmagla4987 4 роки тому

    Finally Greg You make a video I been waiting for.

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому +1

      lol, mcclure was cool, just really far away

    • @fishingwithmagla4987
      @fishingwithmagla4987 4 роки тому

      @@GregBlanchardFishing try Horseshoe Bend Park another point of McClure Lake top water there is Crazy. Check my channel out Greg but huge Fan and best Fishermen out ther. Thanks for the reply

  • @craignash4736
    @craignash4736 4 роки тому

    Thanks Greg I wish you the Best ...long time subscriber ...Craig. Pa. Guy

  • @bigtunafishing
    @bigtunafishing 4 роки тому

    Shaky head with a green punkin worm works really good there

  • @TheJacobb46
    @TheJacobb46 4 роки тому

    Awesome stuff buddy

  • @LillyLegacyWWOD
    @LillyLegacyWWOD 4 роки тому +2

    That clear water screams ned rig!

    • @Evilliboba
      @Evilliboba 4 роки тому +1

      Ned has always killed it for me on McClure. Coppertruce and Canada Craw colors!

  • @mikequilici9298
    @mikequilici9298 4 роки тому

    Good job! I fish there all the time.

  • @AM-we6en
    @AM-we6en 4 роки тому

    My home lake. Ned rig kills at that lake for numbers Greg. But finding a bign’ is tough.

  • @Gypsy-Bassman2020
    @Gypsy-Bassman2020 4 роки тому

    Hi Greg very enjoyable day on the lake be safe Alex

  • @newjayadventures
    @newjayadventures 4 роки тому +4

    You’re a pro! McClure is my home lake and l don’t even catch that much bass.

    • @slaunchs
      @slaunchs 4 роки тому +2

      You ain’t lying in from los Banos and this lake is rough on everyone! Lol

    • @eliaskruse6315
      @eliaskruse6315 4 роки тому +2

      What do you guys think is making the fishing so rough? The season maybe? I bank fished there once and completely skunked but that was a ways back. I've also heard of quite a few double digits coming out of there which is pretty rad

    • @Westfielmug
      @Westfielmug 4 роки тому +2

      Im a local too. Lets put it this way, lakes too big n too deep compaired to the fish ratio, you'll still catch em but you're better off on a boat or yak. And beside that if you are bank fishing you have to beat the older locals who sit n bait with crawdads and minnows.

    • @DoobSac
      @DoobSac 4 роки тому +3

      @@slaunchs You haven't fished Folsom in the summer yet lol.

    • @CommonSenseFishing209
      @CommonSenseFishing209 4 роки тому +2

      @@DoobSac You aint lying. That lake can be brutal!!

  • @derekbushnell1309
    @derekbushnell1309 4 роки тому

    Hey Greg. I sure would like you to do a video on how you have your RayMarine Element set up. I bought one on your recommendation and still just learning with it. Yep.

  • @datruthhurts3984
    @datruthhurts3984 4 роки тому

    I watched your kayak setup vid..ridiculous!that is one dialed in yak..I feel like a green eyed monster

  • @ronaldmcdonald3965
    @ronaldmcdonald3965 4 роки тому

    Try Barrett Cove next. I get bit most on 2.8" grey paddle tail on a drop shot

  • @brianmcquinn5897
    @brianmcquinn5897 4 роки тому

    Good luck!!!

  • @robertrodriguez4587
    @robertrodriguez4587 4 роки тому

    That’s why I got the cull tags that clip on. I hated ripping holes in there face.

  • @stonesAquatics
    @stonesAquatics 4 роки тому

    Hey greg nice video and goodluck out their. Try a walking style top water on wind blown points. That's how I get all my biggest bass their. My buddy recently caught a 12lbr this way

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks man! Tournament already went down but have another there next weekend and will try that!

    • @stonesAquatics
      @stonesAquatics 4 роки тому

      Awesome bud, goodluck sir

  • @dannyvelazquez3951
    @dannyvelazquez3951 4 роки тому

    Awesome vid. Fellow kayak angler here. Thumbs up.

  • @eddierivera1494
    @eddierivera1494 4 роки тому +1

    How long is your leader Greg?

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому +1

      I like a little less than 2 rod lengths. My leader knot connection sits just below my first guide

  • @donbetz9611
    @donbetz9611 4 роки тому +1

    Dude how close are you to all these lakes , it's like every time i watch your videos you on a different lake

    • @DoobSac
      @DoobSac 4 роки тому +3

      Motherload lakes. They are all within 2 and a half hours of each other.

    • @polychris5961
      @polychris5961 4 роки тому +3

      Central California man, we have the delta that has multiple marinas all around it, all the lakes in the Sonora mountains and near them, you can go north of the bay to berryesa or clear lake. Even drive a few hours north to Shasta. We’re blessed. A ton to choose from.

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому +1

      Depends but 1-3 hours, after 3 hours im not really interested in making that day trip

  • @stevekirst865
    @stevekirst865 4 роки тому

    Another good day!

  • @johnburgess6572
    @johnburgess6572 4 роки тому

    That cull tag caused a lot of damage, maybe why so skinny. Great video !!!

  • @skittles7001
    @skittles7001 4 роки тому

    With water that clear, why use the fish finder? Great show Mr NY. You’re one hell of a fisherman! 🐟 need to fear you!

  • @tonyxiong979
    @tonyxiong979 3 роки тому

    Wait for spring. You can catch fish on drop shot all day

  • @slaunchs
    @slaunchs 4 роки тому

    MCClure is 45 mins away last outing was rough. For me good luck Greg .

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому

      tough lake for sure, lots of small ones, thanks man, good luck your next time out

  • @thenumber1elite652
    @thenumber1elite652 4 роки тому

    There’s one part of the lake that’s super crystal clear. U can see all the schools of fish like if they were in a fish tank.

  • @bassingthrough
    @bassingthrough 4 роки тому

    Love this!

  • @andrewthao8835
    @andrewthao8835 4 роки тому +3

    This guy caught a dd there the like a few weeks back on a jig on rocks

  • @gianthuman3315
    @gianthuman3315 4 роки тому

    After the Don Pedro tournament you might want to pre-fish the Delta too

  • @MySpinner
    @MySpinner 4 роки тому

    To many of these central and northerm lakes got dinks outside of the delta and clear lake

  • @Hearst.Performance
    @Hearst.Performance 4 роки тому

    Hey, Greg. What is your chatterbait setup?? I’m hoping to purchase a new combo that would cover chatterbaits and lipless cranks. Thanks for the help. As always, great video!

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому

      Good timing! I just did a video on it going live at a later day but here's the gear:
      ***Use code “GREG10” for 10% off FishUSA orders)***
      FULL CHATTERBAIT SETUP *Denotes similar item
      Chatterbait* - fishusa.rv5k.net/L6a9a
      Trailer - fishusa.rv5k.net/3NVZd
      Reel (7.4:1) -fishusa.rv5k.net/9ZQ4Y
      Line (17 pound) - fishusa.rv5k.net/rYMdj
      Rod* (7’2’’ Rip N Chatter) - fishusa.rv5k.net/q7vm5

  • @BassandFurious
    @BassandFurious 4 роки тому

    awesome day!!

  • @marcol3756
    @marcol3756 4 роки тому

    Where did you launch and park

  • @shelbysgaming2335
    @shelbysgaming2335 3 роки тому

    that's usually a really good spot along that cement wall but i haven't been there since i was 13 years old

  • @OfficialParkit
    @OfficialParkit 4 роки тому

    Which lenses are those on the oakleys Greg?

  • @thisfishing6552
    @thisfishing6552 4 роки тому

    Lots of giant crappie in there. Make sure you dont hook up too much of them while drop shoting

  • @slaunchs
    @slaunchs 4 роки тому

    Come to Los Banos Creek it’s my home body of water !

  • @bapppp7471
    @bapppp7471 4 роки тому

    I knew you had to try lake mcclure

  • @bpresl
    @bpresl 4 роки тому +1

    My name is on that lake

  • @TheSilverstonedwolf
    @TheSilverstonedwolf 4 роки тому

    Man I would have thrown a ned rig in some of those rocky spots :o

  • @Spaceshuttlegunner
    @Spaceshuttlegunner 4 роки тому

    How do you mount your transducer?

  • @amals51
    @amals51 4 роки тому

    Nice video Greg, question, is something wrong with your rudder? I saw at the end of the video there you were holding it to the right during your run... also, how do you combat water in the hull? I’ve been taking on a lot of water my last couple trips.??

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Andrew! For whatever reason the handle/rudder wants to go left when I use the torqeedo on runs so i have to hold it to the right a bit to keep it in line. I'd be willing to bet water is coming throughout your rudder cable exit points in the back of the kayak where it comes through the disc but probably water jumping up through the rudder hole/shaft itself. try changing out the gasket for the rudder and see if that makes a difference, i bet thats it.

    • @amals51
      @amals51 4 роки тому

      Thanks, I’ll give it a try. I’ve also covered the disc housing with plastic and duct taped it to see if it is in fact coming up through the rudder hole. I’m not sure the amount of water I had in the hull could’ve come in through the cable outlets... I’m also going to try using all scupper plugs, see if I can keep the deck dry at all.

  • @garrettsimon3130
    @garrettsimon3130 4 роки тому

    What kind of kayak is that ?

  • @limelemon721
    @limelemon721 4 роки тому +1

    Do you use a leader on your spinning set-up since you are using yellow line?

    • @Plee92
      @Plee92 4 роки тому

      He uses 8 # leader he mentioned it. Also usually uses the p-line tac flouro

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому

      What Peter said!

  • @josevelez8760
    @josevelez8760 4 роки тому

    Hey Greg saw that your sonar/depth finder was mounted on the side of your kayak. I just purchased a native titan 13.5 and wanted to ask what materials did you use to make it work like that?

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому

      Hi Jose, I use the ram swing arm transduer I bought off amazon

    • @josevelez8760
      @josevelez8760 4 роки тому

      @@GregBlanchardFishing Awesome, thank you.

  • @danielgoss168
    @danielgoss168 4 роки тому

    Hey Greg what bump board do you use ?? Curious about to buy one like yours

  • @dickiehoskins9835
    @dickiehoskins9835 4 роки тому

    I need to try the drop shot

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому +1

      it works man! I think it does really well in the summer and try a weedless presentation with it if you're fishing shallow or around a lot of grass

    • @dickiehoskins9835
      @dickiehoskins9835 4 роки тому

      @@GregBlanchardFishing I will brotha! Always loving the videos. Appreciate it

    • @dickiehoskins9835
      @dickiehoskins9835 4 роки тому

      @@GregBlanchardFishing will due

  • @grillPERSON
    @grillPERSON 4 роки тому

    Throw that Swaver 168 on points at McClure. They chew that bait pretty good.

  • @justincdn7631
    @justincdn7631 4 роки тому

    Hey Greg I looking for an arm like the one you have on the back of your kayak, where did you purchase it? Also Did you get a water proof case so you can have the usb c plugged in at the same time?or do you have the hatch open? thank you in advance and tight lines :)

    • @GregBlanchardFishing
      @GregBlanchardFishing  4 роки тому

      Thanks Justin! ram swing arm transducer i bought off amazon and the usb ports are installed into the side of my tackle trunk which I did not create so I cannot comment on the parts

  • @BradHix
    @BradHix 4 роки тому

    Wha your favorite dropshot lure to use?