Gerald Swindle

Gerald

Swindle

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Biography

Gerald Swindle has been fishing B.A.S.S. tournaments since 1995. His accomplishments include 18 Bassmaster Classic appearances and 55 Top 10 finishes. Swindle 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

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“I think a guy’s going to need two primary patterns and two styles of fishing to stay consistent for four days,” Swindle said. “You’re going to have to move around; there’s just not enough fish (in any given scenario) to sit on it and win it. And even if

A look at Lake Guntersville

Learn the outlook for this week's Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville out of Scottsboro, Ala.

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Big bass of Neely Henry

See the biggest bass landed during four days of Elite competition on Neely Henry Lake in Gadsden, Ala.

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Radio: Logan, Mueller and Swindle

Listen to the latest episode of Bassmaster Radio featuring interviews with Elite anglers Wes Logan, Paul Mueller and Gerald Swindle.

Swindle stayed engaged all week

By Steve Wright

Gerald Swindle made a key decision Sunday afternoon that got him into Monday’s top 10 final. He threw a crankbait around a bridge and caught two key fish, a 3-pounder and a 2 1/2. When he left...

LIVE: Gerald Swindle's kicker fish

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Swindle: "Now we're getting somewhere!"

By Steve Wright

Obviously, Gerald Swindle hasn’t gotten gun-shy about boat-flipping a 4-pounder. Swindle, who lost a 4-pounder that came unhooked during a boat flip attempt early this morning, successfully swung a...

Swindle talks NFL draft, white gravy and top lures at Neely Henry Elite

By Alan McGuckin

Gerald Swindle is clinging to his Positive Mental Attitude mantra as torrential rains and flooding washed most of what he learned in practice for the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Neely Henry...

Swindle’s three overlooked tools for Florida success

By Luke Stoner

Through the school of hard knocks Swindle has learned there are lots of overlooked tools in an angler’s toolbox.

Daily Limit: Predictions for 2021 Elites

By Mike Suchan

The Bassmaster LIVE team and B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer share their early thoughts on the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series season.

Swimming worms: To thump or squirm

By Mark Hicks

There are specific times when Elite Series pros turn to fast-action worming — here’s how they decide between the two most popular tail options.

Swindle signs with 13 Fishing

By Industry News

Elite Series competitor Gerald Swindle now fishes exclusively with 13 Fishing rods and reels. 13 Fishing’s unique combination of cool-factor and functionality attracted Swindle to sign with the...

The Bassmaster Angler of the Year award is considered by most anglers as the most prestigious title in bass fishing. It denotes the angler who won the year, not just one tournament. It's been that way from the start. While the rest of the world has change

See every AOY winner

Take a look at every winner of the Bassmaster Angler of the Year title – from 1970 to today.

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Daily Limit: Wendlandt’s fantastic finish for AOY

By Mike Suchan

Clark Wendlandt was proud to add a Bassmaster Angler of the Year title to his resume, which he said stands as the most special accolade in his career.

Swindles thinking about Classic cut and whitetail deer

By Luke Stoner

The Team Toyota fan favorite finds himself a few Bassmaster Angler of the Year points outside of the Bassmaster Classic cutline with only eight competition days left in the 2020 season.

Bro Series: Logan and Swindle

By Craig Lamb

Wes Logan and Gerald Swindle were born 25 years apart, and that is why their bro relationship exists.

Swindle: Woodpecker lips, extra mayo and punchin’

By Alan McGuckin

Team Toyota’s Gerald Swindle first fished for Guntersville’s largemouth bass 35 years ago as a teenager.

Daily Limit: Clark not counting any chickens

By Mike Suchan

It’s too early for Clark Wendlandt to seriously consider winning another Angler of the Year title, but the pro says it's nice to have the lead.

Tackle Tip Tuesday: Swindle's handy tube head

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In this Tackle Tip Tuesday video, Gerald Swindle shows how to modify a traditional jig head and turn it into a tube head for smallmouth fishing up north.

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Enter daily through Nov. 20, 2020, for a chance to win a fishing experience with a Team Toyota Bassmaster Elite pro, a trip to the 2021 Bassmaster Classic and a fishing prize pack.