2011 Southern Open #2 – Gerald Swindle

Follow Gerald Swindle as he competes in the 2011 Southern Open #2.

Gerald Swindle talks to co-angler Marlon Crowder before heading out on the final day of the Southern Open.
Gerald Swindle talks to co-angler Marlon Crowder before heading out on the final day of the Southern Open.
Swindle waits nervously in line at the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open on Lake Toho.
Swindle waits nervously in line at the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open on Lake Toho.
Swindle threw a crankbait for a big bag of 30 pounds, 13 ounces, and the Day One lead of the first Southern Open.
Swindle threw a crankbait for a big bag of 30 pounds, 13 ounces, and the Day One lead of the first Southern Open.
Swindle had his best day on Lake Toho as he sought his first B.A.S.S. victory.
Swindle had his best day on Lake Toho as he sought his first B.A.S.S. victory.
Swindle takes his bag to the scale.
Swindle takes his bag to the scale.
Swindle marks a spot he has been fishing offshore on Day Two.
Swindle marks a spot he has been fishing offshore on Day Two.
Swindle hooks up with a nice keeper bass and battles it toward the boat.
Swindle hooks up with a nice keeper bass and battles it toward the boat.
Swindle's co-angler scoops the fish into the net and another bass is in the boat for the tournament leader.
Swindle’s co-angler scoops the fish into the net and another bass is in the boat for the tournament leader.
Swindle, bringing in his big bag, did not have a B.A.S.S. victory.
Swindle, bringing in his big bag, did not have a B.A.S.S. victory.
Despite chasing victory, Swindle handles net duty for co-angler Marlon Crowder.
Despite chasing victory, Swindle handles net duty for co-angler Marlon Crowder.
Swindle lands a nice fish.
Swindle lands a nice fish.
The crowd surrounds Swindle at the Day Three weigh-in of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open.
The crowd surrounds Swindle at the Day Three weigh-in of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open.
Swindle calmly awaits his turn to weigh in.
Swindle calmly awaits his turn to weigh in.
Swindle, who won the AOY in 2004, claims his first B.A.S.S. victory.
Swindle, who won the AOY in 2004, claims his first B.A.S.S. victory.
Second-place Bobby Lane congratulates Swindle.
Second-place Bobby Lane congratulates Swindle.
 Swindle is interviewed by media after getting off the schneid.
Swindle is interviewed by media after getting off the schneid.