Gerald
Swindle
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Biography
Elite pro Gerald Swindle has been fishing B.A.S.S. tournaments for more than 20 years, and his accomplishments include 17 Bassmaster Classic appearances and 52 Top 10 finishes. He won Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles in 2004 and 2016.
Personal Info
Hometown
Guntersville,
Alabama
Birthdate
December 17, 1969
Family
Le Ann (wife), Whitney (child)
Hobbies
Deer hunting, archery hunting, hot rods
Content
State of G: What is sportsmanship?
State of G: What is sportsmanship?
Gerald Swindle shares his thoughts on the importance of sportsmanship in the sport of bass fishing.
AOY Championship: Every AOY winner
AOY Championship: Every AOY winner
See every winner of the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title – from 1970 to today.
Fantasy Fishing: Spots vs. largemouth at Chatuge
Fantasy Fishing: Spots vs. largemouth at Chatuge
It’s hard to believe that we are already near the end of the 2018 season. There have been more curveballs this season than basically any other season I can recall. With canceled events, date...
AOY: The most respected title in fishing
AOY: The most respected title in fishing
Previous winners explain what makes the year-long quest to land a Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title so challenging.
State of G: The Tokyo Rig
State of G: The Tokyo Rig
Gerald Swindle talks about a new technique that has been producing a lot of fish for him during late summer. The Tokyo rig presents a bait in a unique fashion that keeps fish pinned down after the...
The big ones that got away
The big ones that got away
Did ya miss a big one?That’s a question I get a lot at tournaments, especially events where I just miss the Top 12 cut or come close to winning.I also get that question a lot at sport shows.Have...
State of G: Late summer cranking
State of G: Late summer cranking
Gerald Swindle talks about how he fishes in late summer with a deep crankbait. We’ve partnered with Mountain Dew and Gerald Swindle to bring you the State of G throughout the Elite Series Season.
State of G: Heart of a puppy
State of G: Heart of a puppy
Gerald Swindle's dog spent half of its life on the road, and the dog's forgiving, loving heart inspires Swindle to look at the world with the heart of a puppy. If you had one thing you could really...
Fantasy Fishing: Stick with what works at Chesapeake
Fantasy Fishing: Stick with what works at Chesapeake
So far this year, I’ve picked Justin Lucas for every event, aside from the Classic. Before the season kicked off, I guessed that he would be the most likely pro to make a strong bid for the coveted...
Daily Limit: LiveScope takes Best Overall
Daily Limit: LiveScope takes Best Overall
ORLANDO, Fla. – Everything is better live, which Garmin discovered Thursday when its Panoptix LiveScope took the ICAST Overall Best of Show award.A crowd of more than 100 gathered in the New...
When no info becomes too much info
When no info becomes too much info
I love to talk about fishing. It’s part of my job. Whether I’m doing seminars, working boat shows, doing promotions or just listening to a cool fish story from the older gentleman wearing a ZOOM...
State of G: Don't live life in the rearview mirror
State of G: Don't live life in the rearview mirror
Gerald Swindle recaps his Mississippi River performance and talks about how he's preparing for South Dakota.We’ve partnered with Mountain Dew and Gerald Swindle to bring you the State of G...
State of G: I'm no hero
State of G: I'm no hero
Gerald Swindle shares his most memorable catch from the 2018 Elite Series, a gift from a soldier.We’ve partnered with Mountain Dew and Gerald Swindle to bring you the State of G throughout the...
Fantasy Fishing: Hackney was best choice at Sabine River
Fantasy Fishing: Hackney was best choice at Sabine River
ORANGE, Texas — The Sabine River is known as a stingy fishery, but as they always do the best bass anglers in the world showed it off for all to see. Greg Hackney of Gonzales, La., produced a four...
Fantasy Fishing: Sabine, part deux
Fantasy Fishing: Sabine, part deux
The weather forecast looks pretty typical for Orange, Texas, during early June. Hot, muggy and still. It’s going to be a cooker for sure, but not only in regards to temps — also in hot, sweaty...
Fantasy Fishing: Shallow grass anglers will play at Sabine
Fantasy Fishing: Shallow grass anglers will play at Sabine
It’s hard to believe we are almost half way through the regular Bassmaster Elite Series season for 2018. I’m proud to say that after a dismal start, I’m getting close to the top 20 percent....
State of G: Tribute to Ed Chambers Sr.
State of G: Tribute to Ed Chambers Sr.
In his second State of G vlog, Gerald Swindle discusses his 25-year relationship with Ed Chambers Sr., the founder and designer for Zoom Bait Company who passed away on May 8, 2018.
Fantasy Fishing: Full steam ahead at Lake Travis
Fantasy Fishing: Full steam ahead at Lake Travis
This is an exciting tournament, even more so than most regular-season Elites. The 2018 Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest Benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on Lake Travis is sure to produce...
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