The biggest failure of my tournament fishing career

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After putting up 101’’ for day 1 of the Yak-a-bass Gambler series at Salt springs valley reservoir, we’re in a commanding lead and control our own destiny going into Championship Sunday.
FULL CHATTERBAIT SETUP
Chatterbait (1/2 oz green pumpkin) - bit.ly/2ZMTfHj
Trailer (3.5’’ Green pumpkin) - bit.ly/4ahfaYL
Rod (7’5’’ MH-Fast) - bit.ly/3o2KRhS
Reel (6.7:1) - bit.ly/3Zss2GV
Line(17#) - bit.ly/3sqb6zP
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Other baits that caught fish
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KAYAK TOURNAMENT ESSENTIALS *USE CODE GREG10 FOR 10% OFF
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KAYAK ELECTRONICS
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Lakemaster Chip (Western States V2) - bit.ly/485ScTF
Dual graph mount (Captains bridge) - bit.ly/46QuKc1
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Previously
02:31 - Intro
05:51 - House tour
14:14 - Tournament day 2 begins
17:29 - Easing the tension
19:55 - Hearing voices
21:12 - Sadness
22:44 - Pep talk from O
24:00 - mid day update
26:12 - Glimmer of hope
29:01 - Rock bottom
31:39 - last minute of course
33:54 - Results
34:24 - Outro/recap

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@derekgroom8164 16 дней назад

Full blown epic melt down lol. Even the way you were talking to yourself. Very relatable. I appreciate you not hiding it and posting this video. It hit home for me personally 😂😂

@drewsims262 16 дней назад

It cracks me up how committed he is to not swearing on his channel. I respect the hell out of it, but I laugh every time he says god dang it all pissed off. Just let it out Greg😂😂

@andrewjacobson4587 16 дней назад

That was a tough one to watch, but anyone who’s tournament fished knows exactly how you felt throughout Day 2 and at the end. That mild, uncomfortable feeling building to near panic and frustration, then despondency and resignation. It’s so hard to slow down and dead stick when the anxiety meter is pinned, too. You’ll build from this, though. You’re an amazing tournament fisherman and videographer and this was a setback. You’ll recapture that mojo.

@derekgroom8164 16 дней назад

💯

@Yoitzjerry 16 дней назад

“Mrs. Chow, somewhere down the line that’s one of Greg’s ancestors” made me cackle in the office hahaha Tough ending to a tournament GB! Not the first and won’t be the last. Push through, fish on. Congrats to Mike and the rest of Dark Horse! Tight lines y’all! 🎣

@mikeensign1616 12 дней назад

Hahahhahahha

@jaredtanaka3554 15 дней назад

You were fishing wayyy too fast for a slow bite kind of day. Take 5, smoke a cigarette, drink a cold soda, and take it down a notch. This was actually a GREAT video dude. Thanks for owning it and sharing it.

@Flippincz 16 дней назад

I struggle everyday with depression. Fishing is therapy. Better than any medication or doctors chair. We all have good days and bad days, it’s life. Keep the videos coming Greg. Happy Friday everyone. Hope you all “make some time” to go fishing! Tight lines everyone. #flippincz #100bagger

@fiddlefishing 14 дней назад

Thanks for keeping it real Greg. The highs and lows of fishing. It happens to all of us. Just a reminder for me about the mental aspect of anything competitive. No apologies necessary. Shake it off, on to the next.

@dave_ske2482 16 дней назад

I know my last comment was about how your videos really speak to the “mateship” (to use an Australian term) of tournaments, but they also speak to the heartbreak at times. I think going in with confidence and not living up to your expectations of yourself is killer. Those ones really stick. Either way, good or bad, I love coming along for the ride. Thanks for posting.

@scottszczechowicz5699 16 дней назад

Congrats Mike..I love it when the whole gang is together 👏👏👏👏

@Philliefanisback 16 дней назад

If any tournament (Fishing, Pinball, anything) has taught me anything, it's that being able to mentally reset when bad shit happens, whether you're fishing bad or just stuff goes wrong is huge. Gotta be able to reset and not dwell. Like how players in sports say 'Don't get too high, don't get too low'. Always love the videos man, even if they are rough.

@noobfishing101 8 дней назад

@10:16 the bathroom comment had me dying hahahah

@fryeguy9939 16 дней назад

36:32 There is an old saying.... HERE TODAY, BUT GONE TOMORROW... This seems to be the case this tournament... It seemed like you were fishing at about 90 miles an hour.. Some times we just have to slow down... I know... Easy for me to say... Shake it off Buddy... I can't wait for the next video...

@JonGilGonefishing 16 дней назад

When I feel like that on the water I like to pull out the EMERGENCY JOINT. That usually takes the edge off and changes the rest of the day. You're there to have fun, all fun.

@KhookemB 15 дней назад

Hahaha blessing the water. You have no idea how many times I cast out and spark a cig up pick my rod back up and got one swimming with it.. or when I pack one and blow the smoke on the water always usually catch one after blessing it too

@JonGilGonefishing 15 дней назад

@@KhookemB haha! I’m taking this! It’s time to bless the water! For sure, taking that moment to take a breath makes a difference. Fish are chilling down there, need to slow down.

@KhookemB 15 дней назад

@@JonGilGonefishing bro I’m telling you it works.. been calling it that for years now. No bullshit it works so good dudes I fish with are like I hope you brought a bunch. Because we always catch something right after… at a few flws back in the day, I sware a couple of my boys who don’t do it , came by my hotel room in the morning before launch and told me to bless there boats 😂😂

@adrianriley8609 16 дней назад

That mental game on the water can really effect your fishing. I've been there where some days it just feels like every cast is inaccurate or your spinning reel keeps getting wind knots then to lose a fish on top of that will really get in your head. One of the hardest factors on the water is the mental side of it

@fishinthesticks8139 16 дней назад

A lot to learn from this video, thanks for posting it Greg. Congratulations on that century mark, epic 🤙

@PiperFishing 14 дней назад

Greg, bro, you need to set the hook. All these fish you lose on a Texas rig drop shot because the hook is still ok the plastic. That spinning rod and light line don't have enough power to drive the hook through by just reeling.

@juliustolentino4091 12 дней назад

Greg’s ancestor on the wall! Greg’s reaction was so good. 😂 as a fellow Asian, that was hilarious!

@johnnysaechao6218 16 дней назад

Gotta love Mike! He’s a character and love his coffee cup, we will get along fine lol 👍

@markphilippsjr 16 дней назад

Mike always there to lighten the mood😅

@donkswampey3874 15 дней назад

Love the format of your videos man. So fun to watch even when you’re struggling. I play fishing videos all day while I’m working and most of the time I am only half listening. For your videos I watch them during lunch so I can give them the attention they deserve haha. You the man, keep your head up!

@mitchellfishingadventures 16 дней назад

This video and the last video are a perfect representation of the highs and lows of tournaments. Sucks that had to happen for you but you'll crush them in the next one!

@doster59 16 дней назад

Great video, anyone who spends any time on the water knows the frustration of those days when we're in a funk. Love seeing the gang together, congrats to Mike.

@adamcawthon 13 дней назад

Love Mike's mug!!

@rvfishingyet 15 дней назад

Thanks for sharing the full Monty on both these 2 days. Class act and I felt for you. Keep rolling Greg!

@dne3142 16 дней назад

Man I wish I had tournament friends like that! So jealous lol

@gumslinger11 16 дней назад

Im with mike 100% on the rats nest extension cord. Cmon greg, get your act together 😂

@lizsmith9948 16 дней назад

We understand your despondent mood - I keep a magnet in my boat locker for the times things go overboard. I'm not sure it would have helped retrieve your Go Pro, but it's worth a try. Sorry Day Two didn't work out as we hoped; however, you'll always look back at Day One as a fond memory. Stay in the fight! 😊 Another thing, please don't apologize for being human. Who hasn't experienced the ups and downs in fishing tournaments? This too shall pass 😉 Thanks for the share - keep your lines tight!

@FishingWithFred 15 дней назад

Keep your head up and your lures wet. Always another day. Thanks for bringing us along

@mattbywater7347 15 дней назад

Hey Greg , keep your head high. It happens to all of us. No matter what happens you had 1 great day. I fished that lake back in 1988..and was full of big bass but the water level was low. Caught a few big ones and had fun. Thanks for all your videos.

@granvillej3316 15 дней назад

Greg today was by far the toughest day on the lake kits emotions came out today it started early and just compounded what I saw mental fatigue a point of reaching a certain low and not able to bounce from it. You have an amazing audience that really enjoy every part of your fishing journey we love the epic days on the lake, but we understand the low ones on another. We stand with our heels at every corner and watch them shine on the battlefield and feel all the emotions when it doesn’t work out right the way you want it to. I’m a Greg Blanchard fan for life watching every bit of your journey no matter where it takes us. You have to understand you’re an outstanding influencer out there with an amazing character which stands you way above the rest. Keep fighting, keep striving and keep battling to be the best cause you have come along way to be where you are. Continuous and never ending improvement it doesn’t stop after one experience it keeps growing and growing just pick yourself up dust off the dirt and keep moving forward. On a side note Obedie is an amazing friend when situations bring you down he just changes it and brings the positive responses “ keep fishing” a great competitive and great friend and serine job to your crew Mr. Mike Ensign who got second place awesome job!!! Until the next video take care brother and God bless!

@alexbosinger5507 16 дней назад

Aaron Martins is my favorite all time fisherman. When you pulled over to mess with camera it was a bad sign. 2 of my favorite AM are Havasu black bird jig bite and tidal river Maryland spinner bait bite. Both from elite series. He’s loosing his mind getting short strikes until the tide drops. Thanks Greg and it was great to see the whole team together❤️

@freeagentangler5159 16 дней назад

Sucks that day 2 didn't go your way but be happy for your bros who did well and made the Dark Horse Division shine.

@bmceowen2 16 дней назад

oh man, what a day. Sorry it didn't turn out the way you hoped, but good job powering through it. Was really nice to see the guys up on the board at the end and great job being happy for them! Get em next time Greg!

@Jack-ft8hv 13 дней назад

Great video Greg. Would love to see a video going over your current rod and reel combos!!

@adstross 16 дней назад

Not sure what power rod you were using for the weedless dropshot, but it looks like the same rod you use for nose hooked dropshot. I used to throw weedless dropshot on a ML and lost a decent percentage of fish. Powered up to a M rod and haven’t had near the issue. Might be something to look into. Love the content.

@derekbushnell1309 16 дней назад

Noticed it looks like you were fishing a bit faster than the day before. Not as relaxed. Really enjoy the content.

@fryeguy9939 16 дней назад

I thought exactly the same thing... Seems like Greg was fishing 80 miles an hour... Maybe even set the hook too soon..

@friendlyfishingguy9556 16 дней назад

Lol Greg ancestors, Mike did you dirty 😂

@mikeensign1616 12 дней назад

Hahahha its all in good fun

@martinw28703 16 дней назад

Honestly bro….the go-pro incident was total bad luck. It was as much your fault as it was coach’s…..it is completely understandable to want to go fish as quick as possible, especially after the day you had before, but if you would’ve watched your surroundings before full throttle, maybe the go-pro would’ve made it. Anyway…let this day go, and keep your head up brother! ❤❤❤

@keepemlo 15 дней назад

Shouldn't need to worry about that,bo ramming kayaks, not funny

@martinw28703 15 дней назад

@@keepemlo That wasn’t a ram….they are friends….it was a light tap at most. Just bad timing on both parts.

@MarkoMygun 16 дней назад

Wow what a wierd tournament, well I know you'll come back Greg. And yes the mental part plays a big roll. If you go back and study the videos, you can see the change. I know you will learn from this and come back man. Thanks for taking us along bro and good luck to you next time.

@KenWoodFishing 13 дней назад

"Come up your backside..." Didn't think that one through, did he? 🤣

@trevorstieger6762 16 дней назад

Fishing can be so good and so brutal. Well done to all the guys.

@JohnTowell 16 дней назад

Bro no need to apologize, that's why we are here because you are keeping it real.

@TH-1988 15 дней назад

Bro, gotta get some rest...the eye bag says it all. You did well, nonetheless.💯

@ronniecarlson4667 16 дней назад

That was so rough I had to watch the first day over again! With my coffee.

@mckeannaegle5407 15 дней назад

hell yeah greg, amazing job. most guys would have thrown a fit if they had a day like you did. these next tournaments will be just as big.

@FN_Davey 16 дней назад

Losing that Go Pro even makes me mentally upset :D This was a doosy :/ Keep your head up Greg that day 1 was still something to be proud of!

@claybaitsoutdoorchannel00 16 дней назад

Catching your video before my weekend Kayak tournament starts. (Lunker legends) just small series of weekend tournaments

@jrussell3873 15 дней назад

Greg when it’s blue bird sky’s the next day, slow down, stay in the same area. They didn’t leave, Carolina would have got em most likely.

@matthewshashy4079 15 дней назад

Heck yea buddy this tournament has been the most fun to watch since your 2019 KBF National Championship. Looking forward to seeing you crush it again next video 😎😎. Also, don't beat yourself up brother shit happens, and you can always have a worse day 😉😉.

@tyghtlines 15 дней назад

Awesome, love your content. Tyght lines, brother!

@KEZFishing 15 дней назад

Santa on my backside 😂

@Sublux1383 16 дней назад

Let’s go Mike! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

@mcbassinfaas7285 16 дней назад

Whoa. Just seemed like one of those days. Rough one man. Into the next one.

@CjJones713 16 дней назад

Love Mike’s coffee mug, curious how he ended up with such a Texan cup in California

@FishingWithLardAlmighty 16 дней назад

All I can say is, I've been there. Not in a tournament, but definitely going into a day of fishing with high expectations and completely spinning out. Tomorrow is another day. Looking forward to the next video.

@lynnebrown9149 10 дней назад

When you pulled to the bank I thought you had to poop.

@scottbaldwin5448 16 дней назад

Full blown anxiety attack…. Fishing crazy fast… I’ve been there. I think we all have 😢

@stacenhartland9777 15 дней назад

That looked like the night before program got the best of ya. Can’t blame ya, good fishing and awesome friends! Could be wrong but ya need to Shake it Greg.

@patdavis7786 16 дней назад

I'm at work wht you talking about lol . I know how you feel. Greg, you have a system and when something is out of wack, it effects the whole day. But still like your videos and you're a heck of a stick . Keep a tight line. Luck luck to 🎣 🎣 🎣

@jcann9632 16 дней назад

Those day are tough. It's the F*#kening effect. Too many things going right and then BAM! Not so right. The highs and the lows are what it is all about. Looked like a great time with your friends. Mike with the plaque. 👏 Well done.

@Frewsfishn 16 дней назад

Greg = still human!

@1RiceCrispy1 15 дней назад

We all ignoring the tissue box????😂😂 5:38

@josiahgaza4501 15 дней назад

Long time follower. That was the most relatable tough day on the water can remember seeing in a while. Thanks for posting as always! Might want to dedicate a couple fun trips to trying out a new drop shot setup or 2, maybe a new hook or rod action? Shouldn’t be losing drop shot fish like you have been last couple tournaments.

@ronhess3013 16 дней назад

Great job showing the good, bad and the ugly! Tell Coach “it’s always funny’ till someone get an eye poked out” 😆

@nicknackdaddyack 15 дней назад

Well....a boat bash to start out the day kinda set up the mood man. It was all in good fun because we know Dutch wouldn't want to do any damage on purpose....now Mike...he may be different lol😂

@mikeensign1616 12 дней назад

You know it lol

@brucepreston3927 16 дней назад

Have you thought about switching to a different style drop shot hook or maybe a different rod type? They really seem to be popping off the hook this year...I know it's heartbreaking to lose a lead that big, but thats just how fishing is sometimes, unfortunately...We will all be here watching either way, so keep the videos coming!

@RickStubstad 16 дней назад

Man what a tough day! You’re going to recover because you’re that good at what you do. As the old saying goes; you learn more from your mistakes than your successes.

@wheelb4973 15 дней назад

The storm on day 1 probably had the fishing biting from the falling barometric pressure but the flip side of that is the day after a storm when the bite can be difficult . Better luck next time and keep your head up . The camera was not that big of deal by the way .

@jeremyjames5368 12 дней назад

Hey Greg. Have you tried strike pro mini buzz bait? Best mini buzz, in my opinion, black color. Great lure to add. I caught sooo many bass with it. Majority of the big bass I catch is with it. In the morning, heat of the day, evening it's definitely a good try man.

@dammad77nj 16 дней назад

😂🤣coach shooting the middle finger @2:30

@JeffVonH 16 дней назад

Dude, fishermen are superstitious for sure! You let an unlucky break in the morning spin you out. Having your mind get in the way of success is the greatest danger in any competition. Still a cool video to watch. I'm a fan and your general positivity and ability to let the missteps roll off are one your biggest assets. We will be tuning in to your next episode watching for the big turn around. Congrats on the 101 bag day one! That's about a 24 pound sack, big day!

@kcoutdooractivities1338 16 дней назад

I think your mojo just went down hill, right from the beginning with loosing the GoPro. It threw you off your game. Glad you shared this experience. I enjoy fishing too much to stress about tournament fishing, so I just watch you do it 👍. Keep up the good work.

@dylanmcmurrey510 16 дней назад

Why the heck are people so negative in these comments? 1 semi - bad day and they're like "cry baby! Get over it, etc." People love to watch successful people fail. Makes them feel better. I get LOADS of negative comments on my videos. Even about stuff not related to the video itself. Keep grinding bro!

@WillSelby 16 дней назад

These dorks just need somewhere to type their lame words that's all. They actually think they make a difference but they don't. Greg will always keep grinding I'm sure he's used to this crap by now.

@dylanmcmurrey510 16 дней назад

@@WillSelby yep!

@sandybowers5085 16 дней назад

#TeamGreg

@hawjfamily321 16 дней назад

Coach gave you come bad juju in the morning. But man you have to start talking to Mike more often.

@kennethnelson1055 15 дней назад

If I were to give you any advice. It would be ditch the braid on your spinning, go with fluro or my preference coploymere, and lock that damn drag down a bit. Braid with leaders gives you very little to no flex in line, making you run a lose drag which in turn results in a weak hook set. Use the stretch of the line to your advantage.

@adammead8197 16 дней назад

Tough bites happen. You'll get em next tourney bud. Cheers

@AlexSaeteurn916 16 дней назад

Now that’s my kind of fishing 😅 very relatable and unfortunate after a huge bad the day before!

@fishingwithjett5373 11 дней назад

Regardless of how the tournament ended your day 1 was amazing as you stated it involved both skill and luck to do that. Day 2 well that's fishing don't be too hard on yourself & Coach sometimes worse days affect more than 1. I'm sure all that day he was beating himself up about what happened. As always I really enjoyed this one Greg.

@angiespencer4156 16 дней назад

On the back of the jig pack directions say make sure to tighten your drag and set the hook and when things get slow throw a Senko #5ewg and a small carpet screw shoved up its Ars😊

@MTWasks 14 дней назад

We all wanted you to win after that epic first day bag. But none of us think you failed in any way. Despite tough circumstances you stuck it out and fought hard. Quitting would have been a failure. Not being perfect, not failure at all. Hanging in there is a great virtue and we can all learn from your perseverance.

@lisengxiong5408 16 дней назад

Dang, tough day. We have all had those day man. Keep at it tho.

@FlipNyak 16 дней назад

A 1am treat!!! Sleep

@toddolatheks.1328 14 дней назад

Hey brother, love you love you show and commented for a while cause I watch on my Roku anyway Greg Blanchard you’re a good fisherman if you could just remember that and those hard times I think you do a lot better. I think you’re one of the best fisherman that’s out there. You don’t trust yourself, you get upset you speed fish and I don’t know if that’s true because I’m watching a video but I’m trying to help. Awesome videos great productions keep doing it! Thanks 🙏

@SuperKyang 15 дней назад

So glad you forgave the coach! He looked really beat up at the end! But you’re still the greatest

@randall964060 16 дней назад

Mikes coffee cup is pretty sweet I must say.

@michaelbates8355 16 дней назад

Been killing them on the bladed jig up here in NY when you making your yearly trip up here greg?

@gregellingson7584 16 дней назад

Sorry Greg, you just never know what a day will bring. I still enjoy you videos make me realize all that stuff does not just happen to me, the line caught on everything😂

@tyrellmiller2789 16 дней назад

Who else is here watching while getting ready for work?

@roroteam8395 16 дней назад

😂🤣😆💀 Definitely me

@mainelyworthwhile5793 16 дней назад

Yup and having coffee

@morganvanschuyver 16 дней назад

With a cup of coffee. Tomorrow is Saturday tho, can't wait ready to get on the water. It's been a long week

@justjoe1995 16 дней назад

Watching at work

@redassassin3723 16 дней назад

Yup

@scottbostic6247 16 дней назад

I'm sorry brother. We all go through those unexpected, undeserved hassles sometimes. No need to apologize. Be proud of that 100 inch day. No one can take that from you.

@jackstein5486 16 дней назад

Really felt bad how the day started out with losing the camera. Then the Dow start got you spun out a bit. Tough to slow down but probably needed to do that. Loved the guys and place, not your day on the water. All the best Greg!

@sd_pescador619 16 дней назад

Watching while at work.

@damienbanks5945 16 дней назад

It's fishing we all have those days just got to keep grinding 💪

@joshhamilton4482 16 дней назад

Sometimes you take out on the water your negativity and it can ruin your day. I have been on the water feeling that before because my wife and I would argue about me going out on the water too much when chores were being ignored. I also have had tournaments when the weather or other fisherman at the ramp at the harbor causes issues and it feels like a dark cloud following me out there! You will make it up on the next one!

@cwg1313 16 дней назад

What was Mike catching them on? Would be cool to see hit setup and gear, he always be rigging up 😎

@mikeensign1616 12 дней назад

Day one all my fish were hooked one a Rico popper. Day two Drop shot 6" Xzone worm.

@cwg1313 12 дней назад

@@mikeensign1616 awesome Mike. What a finish in that tournament !

@jacquezghardy 16 дней назад

First 10 minute gang. Just got back from a fire and it’s 3AM where I am. Nice to have something to watch since I’ll be up all night

@jdowap13 16 дней назад

Going to discovery bay this upcoming week wish me luck. Can you give me any tips too it’ll be helpful!

@mouayang9346 16 дней назад

Give thanks to all them haters they no who they r we need people like them to help fuel r burning passion to make positive things happen u have a great team with u to see how u guys enjoy life that's all that matters!!!!!