2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou: Gerald Swindle

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of Gerald Swindle as he competes in the 2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

Gerald Swindle talks about his game plan for Day Four of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Gerald Swindle talks about his game plan for Day Four of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Swindle sits ready as his cameraman tests his equipment prior to the launch.
Swindle sits ready as his cameraman tests his equipment prior to the launch.
He hooks his first fish of the day.
He hooks his first fish of the day.
Swindle tries a jerkbait.
Swindle tries a jerkbait.
He quickly hooks his second fish.
He quickly hooks his second fish.
He separates jerkbait and bass.
He separates jerkbait and bass.
Swindle spent a good portion of Day Four fishing the windy main lake point.
Swindle spent a good portion of Day Four fishing the windy main lake point.
Swindle shows off his next bass to spectators watching from a boat just out of view in this photo.
Swindle shows off his next bass to spectators watching from a boat just out of view in this photo.
He makes another cast before deciding to make a move.
He makes another cast before deciding to make a move.
Swindle then makes his move to another location on Toledo Bend.
Swindle then makes his move to another location on Toledo Bend.
Like the other anglers, Swindle faced the challenges of locally low water levels, along with wind and waves on Toledo Bend.
Like the other anglers, Swindle faced the challenges of locally low water levels, along with wind and waves on Toledo Bend.
At 18-14, Swindle's bag weighs in the largest of Day Four.
At 18-14, Swindle’s bag weighs in the largest of Day Four.
He shows off two nice Toledo Bend bass as he takes the momentary lead in the Battle on the Bayou.
He shows off two nice Toledo Bend bass as he takes the momentary lead in the Battle on the Bayou.
Swindle tells emcee Dave Mercer what was on his mind on Day Four before taking the mic and revving up the large crowd in attendance.
Swindle tells emcee Dave Mercer what was on his mind on Day Four before taking the mic and revving up the large crowd in attendance.
Swindle sits in the hot seat as Dean Rojas prepares to weigh in. Rojas would soon put Swindle in second place by one ounce.
Swindle sits in the hot seat as Dean Rojas prepares to weigh in. Rojas would soon put Swindle in second place by one ounce.