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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Content

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.

Enter the Toyota Fishing with Champions sweepstakes

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.

Beginner's Tacklebox: Gerald Swindle

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle fills a tacklebox with a selection of baits ideal for young or beginning bass anglers.

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Fantasy Fishing: Southern experience will be critical at Eufaula

By Thomas Allen

What a rollercoaster life has been in America over the past two months. Really, it’s been a mess. I’m ready to reset 2020 and start over. But Hank Cherry wouldn’t like that after winning the...