Watching Gerald Swindle fish this morning it's clear he has a lot at stake. He's moving with a sense of urgency. Moments ago he lost a fish, but didn't pause to ponder the reason, Swindle immediately went right back to casting.
The Alabama angler began the day sitting in 41st place with 402 points. Swindle fell 17 spots in the AOY standings at Lake St. Clair from 24th. He has been a yo-yo lately – 18th at Kentucky Lake, 94th at the St. Lawrence River, 4th at Chesapeake Bay and 94th again at St. Clair. Swindle must place at least 23rd here to reach the 480 points needed to get into the Classic.