I love doing this. Fish the evening bite camp out and get up early and fish the next morning. Only need a few supplies and I sleep in the back of my grand Cherokee. With the seats down it fits a full sized air mattress.
Been fishing Melones since the 70’s…back in the late 70’s and early 80’s we had many 100+ fish days..and that was before spots took over the lake…it was amazing.
I think the camping idea is awesome - you can get the evening bite and the morning bite - plus you can sleep in a bit - you need to do that at Berryessa - those trees in the morning are calling you - or Trinity Lake for some giant smallmouths🎣👍👊
I'm actually a little shocked you've never done this type of trip! This is the routine for my family and I on a weekend getaway. Get to the campground late afternoon and set up camp, I go fish while the wife and kids hang out, I come back and make dinner, we sleep, I get up and fish the morning, I com back and make everyone breakfast, then we leave! I like that I get to see if the morning or evening bite is better at a body of water.
Greg... Thanks again for taking us along... When I fish the evenings , I'm on the water until the sun goes almost completely down.. I'm usually loading up in the dark.. The hottest fishing is just before dark for me...
One thing I would never tell anyone is night fishing at night on the delta is the best!! Really dark jigs and top water is the best.. Now I finally told the world 😂
You realize fish are blind right Half these colorful lures and baits they don’t care for so how would a fish see a dark jig especially at night lol unless you got lights right on it idk maybe some predator fish if the jig goes right infront of their face fish like smell better and how you present you’re bait
The best fishing on the delta is dawn and dusk early in the morning which half people ain’t awake they still sleeping in not me and right before the sun drops and goes black out
Greg, I love all of your videos❣️💯👍🏼They bring me back to when my 9 kids were younger and we’d camp out at Lake McClure. I have so many fond memories of teaching them how to fish the ponds for blue gills and release them back into the water ❤ As a child, my parents always took us to Lake Mohave and Havasu before they became “party lakes”😢which is when we went to NorCal where things were still “family friendly”. I was definitely a “River rat” kid back in the day;where campsites were not filled with raging parties, etc. I love the reservoirs in central Cali. Your videos bring me back to those special memories. My kids are all grown up now, so you help bring them back to life❣️sorry for carrying on about the nostalgia of it all 😬But your videos help me to bask in on those “Glory days” . Cherish every moment, Greg❣️Thanks so much for your quality videos AND the music 🎶 you choose❣️So much of your music choices remind me of George Benson. Yea, we were those obnoxious folk with speakers 🔊 on our wake towers. So sorry about that 😂
That’s the way to do it when it’s blazin hot! We’ve been doing Clear Lake like that for years. Launch @3-5 pm and fish until 11-12, sleep for a few hours and get up at 4 when it’s still dark and start rippin lips again. The frog bite at dusk is epic. Can’t forgot to stop for a burger and cocktails at Richmond Park either.
You should definitely do this again! It's the best of both worlds, you get to fish a late afternoon bite before dark and then you get to fish the early morning bite...You couldn't ask for much better! Truck camping isn't too bad for just one night, so I say it's definitely worth it! I wish I had a bench seat in my truck to lay on, or maybe a camper shell....
Idk why it took me so long to get the merch, I remember when you first dropped it, but better late than never. My order has been placed. You the man GB, if I see you out there, maybe you can sign it for me 😊
Greg thank you sir for sharing a really redone two days of fishing it’s amazing how differently fish behave when they don’t have a 100 anglers throwing baits at them! The weather although windy ended to give you a beautiful couple of days fishing! Tight lines take care and God bless!
Gotta give you a big thanks Greg! Got my first limit of the year and finished 6/39 at tournament this weekend. Been a very tough year for me this year. Trying to hold out from getting livescope and just learn the fish and I have to say watching you has been the biggest help outside time on water! Just seeing how you fish catching or not is so helpful. Watching you do it and get AOY without scope make is all that much better. Thanks for all the content over the years and helping us all grow and learn!!
I was on my way out the door at 5 a.m. to hit the local smallmouth lake when I noticed the new video. Been itching to get back to it all day. Good luck at the upcoming Delta tourney.
It can be tough to do in Northern California if you can only fish the weekends. Campsites fill up and a lot of places require a 2 night minimum. There are some places that will take first come first serve, but not enough allow a single night
Drew Gregory is running a national Kayak trail called the Kayak adventure series where they do just what you are doing only for a two day tournament. You fish the sunset bite on day 1, and then you fish the morning bite on day two.
More bite windows, and an opportunity to do some night fishing for some XL fish trout pattern glide baits or 8 to 10 inch purple worms, 6 to 8 inch spoons. big offerings at night pay dividends. Yup spending the night is more relaxing the drive home safer, you've rested up some.
Greg, that was a really awesome trip. It's nice to throw different baits like that and get bit. And the boat looks really good. Thanks for bringing us along bro. 💯 🛶 🎣
Love this video Greg, would definitely like to see more. I think its cool for you to because you can just get away kinda decompress ya know have some fun. But your not in a rush cause you have a long drive. Thanks for taking us along bro can't wait for the next one. Oh I almost forgot The Coffee Is AWESOME lol
That country side looks amazing, I’ve been to San Diego/Coronado and outside city (yuk) the country side desert looks cool, would like to see Northern California.
Luv Fishing Melones ...the A Rig is 1 lure i need to have tied on all the time and throw it more often to gain confidence using it .. but for some reason i rarely do ...I get stuck on stupid and keep throwing the Jigs I make the swimbaits & crankbaits I airbrush
@@GregBlanchardFishing Thanks !! dooly noted Mr Sir .. 👊( always enjoy your videos ) ... to share how much of a rooky A-rig thrower i was early last year I had all FIVE WITH HOOKS ... I didn't know any better and nobody really talked about how to properly set it up 🤦♂so i went off the looks of it .... kinda glad Mr Fish & Game Warden didn't pay me a visit while I had it tied on .... LoL
when you opened up that tackle box it looked like he barbs on those lures were bent back... use to do a lot of fly fishing and we'd have to flatten the barbs in order to fish the rivers in our area...
So I heard you say bug spray. Well, let me tell you, dryer sheets will keep mosquitoes away. I am a deet guy, it works and it smells great. And it's not a bunch of poison sitting on you
Dude definitely a good idea to do that haha. I’ve only done something like this from the bank, fishing early early and going back out in the evening. Great bites in those golden windows.
You know, i've never fished in Cali and I live in Vegas, i think it's time i make the move... I know there is alot of fishable areas in CA, what would you recommend to start as far as places with tent grounds? Also, in my opinion Spots are the most gorgeous looking bass species, change my mind... Big ups to Greg and this wonderful community ❤
Hard to beat this spot at New Melones! I'd say head there first. imo it's really well kept and even has security patroling around at night plus angels camp town is only 20 minutes away if ya need anything
If you ever "outgrow" slebites. eping in your truck you should look at small travel trailers. But, I get the minimal setup. You would definitely have more room. You could make longer trips with a camper for the late evening bite.
Dear Greg, Please don't forget about us Canadians. I have attempted to order some merchandise both this year and last, but there was no option for shipping to Canada. As a Canadian, I concluded that you might not appreciate our cool, chilled bass. The last time I caught a big bass, it seemed even the fish here know you, as it seemed to ask, "Where is Greg?" Can we get shipping to Canadian waters.? 😊
Instead of some west coast camping I think you should go back to Cayuga again this year in the fall since the new (unofficial as of now) state record was just caught there. 12 pound tank
You may need to consider changing out some trebles…the Berkley fusions are good but those fish should be hooking themselves. May need a lighter wire hook that grabs the fish itself.
✌️👍 Soldier I would have thought the low light top water would have been a lot better bite than what it actually appeared to be??? It certainly appeared to be a better bite out away from that shoreline??👍✌️
Definitely a great way to maximize time and check evening & morning bite. I think it would work well for practices. You’d have a close idea of a “24” hr span, and plenty of time for fires & beers/rigging/planning
Done a lot of early early early morning drives, now getting older if I figure a way not to? It ain’t happening, you leave at a decent hour and a have afternoon sesh? Sleep, morning sesh leave get home decent hour? Win win do more
I love doing this. Fish the evening bite camp out and get up early and fish the next morning. Only need a few supplies and I sleep in the back of my grand Cherokee. With the seats down it fits a full sized air mattress.
Been fishing Melones since the 70’s…back in the late 70’s and early 80’s we had many 100+ fish days..and that was before spots took over the lake…it was amazing.
I think the camping idea is awesome - you can get the evening bite and the morning bite - plus you can sleep in a bit - you need to do that at Berryessa - those trees in the morning are calling you - or Trinity Lake for some giant smallmouths🎣👍👊
I'm actually a little shocked you've never done this type of trip! This is the routine for my family and I on a weekend getaway. Get to the campground late afternoon and set up camp, I go fish while the wife and kids hang out, I come back and make dinner, we sleep, I get up and fish the morning, I com back and make everyone breakfast, then we leave! I like that I get to see if the morning or evening bite is better at a body of water.
that sounds like a great system!
Greg... Thanks again for taking us along... When I fish the evenings , I'm on the water until the sun goes almost completely down.. I'm usually loading up in the dark.. The hottest fishing is just before dark for me...
Yessir! Man i really wish the wind laid down that first night and I would've been out there at dark
Good morning fellas
And gals❤
@@sandybowers5085 oops, good morning gals!
@@dylanschannel6275 Awh you’re so sweet 🥰
One thing I would never tell anyone is night fishing at night on the delta is the best!! Really dark jigs and top water is the best.. Now I finally told the world 😂
You realize fish are blind right Half these colorful lures and baits they don’t care for so how would a fish see a dark jig especially at night lol unless you got lights right on it idk maybe some predator fish if the jig goes right infront of their face fish like smell better and how you present you’re bait
The best fishing on the delta is dawn and dusk early in the morning which half people ain’t awake they still sleeping in not me and right before the sun drops and goes black out
@@DentSideDee71 morning and evening great anywhere
@RoyalLineageLLC dude before you gas light somebody make sure you know what you're talking about😂
That dusk bite always gives me a better top water bite regardless of the tide
Greg, I love all of your videos❣️💯👍🏼They bring me back to when my 9 kids were younger and we’d camp out at Lake McClure. I have so many fond memories of teaching them how to fish the ponds for blue gills and release them back into the water ❤ As a child, my parents always took us to Lake Mohave and Havasu before they became “party lakes”😢which is when we went to NorCal where things were still “family friendly”. I was definitely a “River rat” kid back in the day;where campsites were not filled with raging parties, etc.
I love the reservoirs in central Cali. Your videos bring me back to those special memories. My kids are all grown up now, so you help bring them back to life❣️sorry for carrying on about the nostalgia of it all 😬But your videos help me to bask in on those “Glory days” . Cherish every moment, Greg❣️Thanks so much for your quality videos AND the music 🎶 you choose❣️So much of your music choices remind me of George Benson. Yea, we were those obnoxious folk with speakers 🔊 on our wake towers. So sorry about that 😂
Thanks for sharing Sandy, that's so awesome to hear! Definitely motivates me to continue making fishing content and trips like this!
@@GregBlanchardFishing I will always be watching I so enjoy your videos❣️
That’s the way to do it when it’s blazin hot! We’ve been doing Clear Lake like that for years. Launch @3-5 pm and fish until 11-12, sleep for a few hours and get up at 4 when it’s still dark and start rippin lips again. The frog bite at dusk is epic. Can’t forgot to stop for a burger and cocktails at Richmond Park either.
oh man thats sounds fun and might have to be the next stop to do this sort of thing again
I LOVE THESE SHIRTS!!!! This the year I get one!
You should definitely do this again! It's the best of both worlds, you get to fish a late afternoon bite before dark and then you get to fish the early morning bite...You couldn't ask for much better! Truck camping isn't too bad for just one night, so I say it's definitely worth it! I wish I had a bench seat in my truck to lay on, or maybe a camper shell....
Idk why it took me so long to get the merch, I remember when you first dropped it, but better late than never. My order has been placed. You the man GB, if I see you out there, maybe you can sign it for me 😊
appreciate it Chris! haha I'd more than happy to
Yes you should do this again
Plannin on it!
Greg thank you sir for sharing a really redone two days of fishing it’s amazing how differently fish behave when they don’t have a 100 anglers throwing baits at them! The weather although windy ended to give you a beautiful couple of days fishing! Tight lines take care and God bless!
Gotta give you a big thanks Greg! Got my first limit of the year and finished 6/39 at tournament this weekend. Been a very tough year for me this year. Trying to hold out from getting livescope and just learn the fish and I have to say watching you has been the biggest help outside time on water! Just seeing how you fish catching or not is so helpful. Watching you do it and get AOY without scope make is all that much better. Thanks for all the content over the years and helping us all grow and learn!!
I like this form of video. Thanks Greg
I've always loved how much Greg respects the bass telling them that he is sorry for hurting them.😂🙂🍻👍
I was on my way out the door at 5 a.m. to hit the local smallmouth lake when I noticed the new video. Been itching to get back to it all day. Good luck at the upcoming Delta tourney.
Filling out those sleeves big greg!!!
It can be tough to do in Northern California if you can only fish the weekends. Campsites fill up and a lot of places require a 2 night minimum. There are some places that will take first come first serve, but not enough allow a single night
I do this all the time when I fish chickamauga in the fall. It’s now a 4.5 hour drive from where I live after moving away from Nashville.
This is my preferred fishing trip, but can't always do it. Looks like you had a very successful day. Great video as always
It always cracks me up seeing your 9 thousand dollar kayak setup and your zip lock bags for your baits lol 😂 love it
hahaha
A very successful trip.
I’d love to see more of this.
Clearlake, Shasta, Trinity, SSVR
I think it’s satisfying to go back soon to see if you at least had the right idea and maybe they were off during the tournament.
Just noticed the green heart sticker of the finger lakes!! I'm from Rochesterhave a hu ting camp in Naples. I love the finger lakes.
Nice folding chair. Gotta represent!
Only person that I'll stick around to watch the whole video. Amazing work and fishing man 🤙🏼
thank you sir!
I dig the heart fingerlakes sticker in the trunk!
Drew Gregory is running a national Kayak trail called the Kayak adventure series where they do just what you are doing only for a two day tournament. You fish the sunset bite on day 1, and then you fish the morning bite on day two.
Me and my 3 boys tent camp and fish. 12, 9, 7. A ton of fun.
awesome
More bite windows, and an opportunity to do some night fishing for some XL fish trout pattern glide baits or 8 to 10 inch purple worms, 6 to 8 inch spoons. big offerings at night pay dividends. Yup spending the night is more relaxing the drive home safer, you've rested up some.
Definitely more camo and fish videos!!
I’m digging this good job gregg
Evening on the delta sounds fire
Greg, that was a really awesome trip. It's nice to throw different baits like that and get bit. And the boat looks really good. Thanks for bringing us along bro. 💯 🛶 🎣
Invest in spotlock motor. Help on those windy days
Excellent day out camping & fishing always go good together.
Stayed in the exact same campsite about a month ago, same plan, except I get Mexican food in angelscamp for dinner!
Good trip Greg, Melones has a lot of action and looks like you had fun, that big spot was a nice one!
Love this video Greg, would definitely like to see more. I think its cool for you to because you can just get away kinda decompress ya know have some fun. But your not in a rush cause you have a long drive. Thanks for taking us along bro can't wait for the next one. Oh I almost forgot The Coffee Is AWESOME lol
for sure! love fishing tournaments and with the fellas but sometimes just getting out there by yourself is great
Yes That Windy MUD Line Is Grate In The Summer Time
used to do that all the time. I miss it!
Way to start my Friday a Greg fishing video love the content love the niners chair as well…. Go Niners 🏆
I noticed that you have a Finger Lakes heart sticker attached to the inside of the tackle storage box. Nice!
Yes do it more often! Fish till dark....most of us do that I'm sure...I know I do!
I like the format.
Always, another quality fishing video👍
That country side looks amazing, I’ve been to San Diego/Coronado and outside city (yuk) the country side desert looks cool, would like to see Northern California.
Great video Greg! Love your content
Glad I can watch your videos when it’s 110 outside and cant fish lol
This is the way!
Luv Fishing Melones ...the A Rig is 1 lure i need to have tied on all the time and throw it more often to gain confidence using it .. but for some reason i rarely do ...I get stuck on stupid and keep throwing the Jigs I make the swimbaits & crankbaits I airbrush
a rig has been a surprisingly good this summer around Norcal! get some wind in the mix and it could be a real fish catcher
@@GregBlanchardFishing Thanks !! dooly noted Mr Sir .. 👊( always enjoy your videos ) ... to share how much of a rooky A-rig thrower i was early last year I had all FIVE WITH HOOKS ... I didn't know any better and nobody really talked about how to properly set it up 🤦♂so i went off the looks of it .... kinda glad Mr Fish & Game Warden didn't pay me a visit while I had it tied on .... LoL
when you opened up that tackle box it looked like he barbs on those lures were bent back... use to do a lot of fly fishing and we'd have to flatten the barbs in order to fish the rivers in our area...
So I heard you say bug spray. Well, let me tell you, dryer sheets will keep mosquitoes away. I am a deet guy, it works and it smells great. And it's not a bunch of poison sitting on you
best tip i've heard in a long time and noted! thanks Mark!
Best sun hoodie I own
Great video
Man you need that kind of day during a tournament.... that was a lot of catches!
Dude definitely a good idea to do that haha. I’ve only done something like this from the bank, fishing early early and going back out in the evening. Great bites in those golden windows.
You know, i've never fished in Cali and I live in Vegas, i think it's time i make the move... I know there is alot of fishable areas in CA, what would you recommend to start as far as places with tent grounds? Also, in my opinion Spots are the most gorgeous looking bass species, change my mind... Big ups to Greg and this wonderful community ❤
Hard to beat this spot at New Melones! I'd say head there first. imo it's really well kept and even has security patroling around at night plus angels camp town is only 20 minutes away if ya need anything
Def. Do this again, especially at the delta! Awesome vid tho, keep grinding!
delta would be cool but I'm only about 40 minutes so might not have to camp haha
@GregBlanchardFishing true, the way you talk about the delta it seems like it's huge.
If you ever "outgrow" slebites. eping in your truck you should look at small travel trailers. But, I get the minimal setup. You would definitely have more room. You could make longer trips with a camper for the late evening bite.
Greg was really cranking in hogs on day 2!
In clear water wind is your friend.
Anyone else having coffee before work right now?
I'm drinking warm nacho cheese. Still relaxing 😎
Redbull gives you wings!
Nope
What’s work? I’m goin 🎣
Just ordered my sun Hoody can't wait to get it!!
We need more of the Mug's back in stock! lol.
oh man I agree! workin' on it!
Greg bro lookin jacked up!! Chung Lee from Bloodsport jacked
you should definitely repeat this, but on some different water in NY!
Yo Greg awesome vids man did u hear about the 12 pounder caught in Cayuga 😳😳 crazy man
'Nuther great Vid, Greg! Like you, I love those top water blow-ups the most. Do it again, and we'll be watching, Fer Shore...!
Of course, do this again. On my lake, if the bats are flying, the bass are biting.
Dear Greg,
Please don't forget about us Canadians. I have attempted to order some merchandise both this year and last, but there was no option for shipping to Canada. As a Canadian, I concluded that you might not appreciate our cool, chilled bass. The last time I caught a big bass, it seemed even the fish here know you, as it seemed to ask, "Where is Greg?" Can we get shipping to Canadian waters.? 😊
Haha never forgotten just that shipping costs can be pretty crazy. Shoot an email to gyobait@gmail.com and we'll get something worked out!
awesome video do more!!
Think me and Ariel were just getting off the water when you got there. We did about the same. Got one 19in spot and a bunch of little ones
Come up to Shasta let’s fish brother the jig is killing it right now up here.
would love to get back up to shasta!
@@GregBlanchardFishing just let me know I’ll bring the brews
Instead of some west coast camping I think you should go back to Cayuga again this year in the fall since the new (unofficial as of now) state record was just caught there. 12 pound tank
You may need to consider changing out some trebles…the Berkley fusions are good but those fish should be hooking themselves. May need a lighter wire hook that grabs the fish itself.
✌️👍 Soldier I would have thought the low light top water would have been a lot better bite than what it actually appeared to be??? It certainly appeared to be a better bite out away from that shoreline??👍✌️
I was surprised to not get on some early morning topwater fish! Yep, but I think it was because there was a big group of fish out there
that lake is on fire right now
Greg did you see that other tuber's day on lake Trinity. Insane size fish. Lots of them.
Awesome video man 🔥🔥🎣🎣
Do it at trinity. Idk why you haven’t went out there yet. Check out whiskey town while you’re at it.
Greg, my wife and I both enjoy your videos.
Question: What is the brand name of the kayak dolly you use to attach to your truck for launching??
Do it again but go to East Park reservoir, Black butte or trinity.
Definitely a great way to maximize time and check evening & morning bite. I think it would work well for practices. You’d have a close idea of a “24” hr span, and plenty of time for fires & beers/rigging/planning
Shasta please
Late afternoon and evening bite is always better than mornings at Melone’s
Any more thoughts on a sprinter van for trips like this
sprinter van would be sweet. just gotta save up 50 grand or so lol
You ever consider any of the new Abu BFS options for when you're fun fishing like this?
Blue gill 🍽️
Any BFS gear in your future Greg? Thinking about getting a BFS setup and was wondering your thoughts on it compared to spinning gear!
It’s Friday my dudes!!!!
Greg, I want to see you fish lake Amador all at night. Challenging video conditions but thats ok, like to see how you would do night fishing
Where did you get that loading dolly-trailer? It would work perfectly for me.
it's seriously the bomb. Portable Trailer - amzn.to/3HDC40v
how 'bout a night fishin' trip with lights and shit?
Never gotten here so early 😮
Done a lot of early early early morning drives, now getting older if I figure a way not to? It ain’t happening, you leave at a decent hour and a have afternoon sesh? Sleep, morning sesh leave get home decent hour? Win win do more
Hey Greg my wife is from Louisiana and she would like to know if either one of your parents are from Louisiana since she knew a lot of Blanchards
Nope, from New York
I like it I vote Yes😅