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12/17/1969

Gerald Swindle

Info & Stats
Angling & Personal Stuff
Tournament Finishes

Info

Hometown	Warrior, Alabama
Age	55
Former Occupation	Carpenter
Height	6' 4''
Weight	195 lbs.
Injuries	Four back surgeries, shoulder problems

Stats

Years Pro	29
Top 10 Finishes (Wins)*	62 (2) As of 9/18/2019
Career Earnings*	$2.56 million As of 9/18/2019
Current World Rank	96
Current Bassmaster Standing	96 (100 points)
Best Finish in 2024	69 - Toledo Bend Reservoir, 2/22/2024
Best Finish in 2023	11 - Lake Okeechobee, 2/16/2023
Last 3 Finishes	72 - St. Johns River, 4/18/2024 82 - Harris Chain of Lakes, 4/11/2024 93 - Lake Fork, 2/29/2024
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won)	18 (0) As of 9/18/2019
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won)	4 (0) As of 9/18/2019
Titles/Honors	B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year (2004, 2016)

Angling Stuff

Angling Hero	Father - "He paddled me around for years."
Favorite Lake	Beaver Lake (AR) - "I like the fishing, I like the people and the money was good too."
Least Favorite Lake	Lake Okeechobee (FL) - "I stink down there, and I feel it's the most overrated lake in the world."
Favorite Technique	Skipping jigs under docks
Primary Fishing Strength	Adaptability, quick changes
Secondary Fishing Strength	Topwater
Biggest Weakness	Cold-water grass fishing
Boat	Phoenix
Motor	Mercury
Team	Toyota
Fishing Sponsors	Zoom, Lucky Craft, Sunline, Humminbird, Lew's (reels), Minn Kota, Oakley, Trokar, Odyssey Batteries, The Rod Glove, T-H Marine, Lure Lock, Rapala, Ark Fishing (rods)
Non-Fishing Sponsors	Toyota, Diet Mt. Dew, ATX Wheels, GoPro, Dude Wipes, Black Rifle Coffee
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor)	Toyota Tundra

Personal Stuff

Favorite Food	Any kind of barbecue
Favorite Music	Eminem, Fifty Cent, DMX
Favorite Book/Movie	Nutty Professor I and II, Blue Streak, Radio (movies)
When Not Fishing	"I really enjoy working out, and any type of archery hunting. I also like to spend time with my lady and show her my romantic side."
Why He Fishes	"So I can have enough money to hunt. Seriously, it's a passion."
Website	www.geraldswindle.com

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Tournament Finishes

(Only recent tournaments are included. Not necessarily a career listing.)

Date	Tour	Event	Place
5/9/2013	BElite	Alabama River	53
9/17/2009	BElite	Alabama River	11
6/2/2004	E50	Alabama River	11
5/22/2003	BT	Alabama River	20
6/9/2011	BElite	Arkansas River	3
8/24/2006	BMajor-l	Arkansas River	6
2/12/2003	FLW	Atchafalaya Basin	53
9/18/2014	BElite	Bay de Noc (Lake Michigan)	25
4/17/2002	FLW	Beaver Lake	137
4/18/2013	BElite	Bull Shoals Lake	17
4/19/2012	BElite	Bull Shoals Lake	41
4/21/2016	BElite	Bull Shoals/Norfork Lakes	30
3/11/2010	BElite	California Delta	55
3/22/2007	BElite	California Delta	89
4/3/2003	BT	California Delta (San Joaquin River Delta)	51
6/23/2016	BElite	Cayuga Lake	10
8/21/2014	BElite	Cayuga Lake	83
2/9/2017	BElite	Cherokee Lake	26
8/13/2015	BElite	Chesapeake Bay	4
5/1/2008	BElite	Clarks Hill	24
4/19/2007	BElite	Clarks Hill	27
5/20/2010	BElite	Clarks Hill Lake	33
5/4/2006	BElite	Clarks Hill Reservoir	14
3/18/2010	BElite	Clear Lake	51
3/29/2007	BElite	Clear Lake	4
4/10/2003	BT	Clear Lake	17
9/11/2002	FLW*	Cross Lake	2
8/7/2014	BElite	Delaware River	45
5/3/2012	BElite	Douglas Lake	33
5/18/2006	BMajor-m	Eagle Mountain Lake	19
8/12/2005	Top Gun	Eagle Mountain Lake	9
3/21/2013	BElite	Falcon Lake	43
4/3/2008	BElite	Falcon Lake	27
3/26/2019	BPT	Falls Lake/Jordan Lake/Shearon Harris Reservoir	48
6/17/2010	BElite	Ft. Gibson	50
4/26/2018	BElite	Grand Lake	25
2/22/2013	BElite	Grand Lake	27
6/21/2007	BElite	Grand Lake	82
6/1/2006	BElite	Grand Lake	61
3/10/2011	BElite	Harris Chain	74
3/6/2008	BElite	Harris Chain	47
2/3/2005	BT	Harris Chain	62
4/11/2024	BElite	Harris Chain of Lakes	82
2/17/2022	BElite	Harris Chain of Lakes	53
1/29/2004	BT	Harris Chain of Lakes	59
1/9/2003	BT	Harris Chain of Lakes	4
5/17/2007	BMajor-a	High Rock Lake	10
5/4/2018	BElite	Kentucky Lake	31
6/3/2015	BElite	Kentucky Lake	18
6/9/2010	BElite	Kentucky Lake	20
6/3/2009	BElite	Kentucky Lake	9
6/12/2008	BElite	Kentucky Lake	25
6/15/2006	BElite	Kentucky Lake	22
5/14/2003	FLW	Kentucky Lake	98
1/29/2019	BPT	Kissimmee Chain of Lakes	36
3/12/2009	BElite	Lake Amistad	32
4/10/2008	BElite	Lake Amistad	95
3/8/2007	BElite	Lake Amistad	33
3/9/2006	BElite	Lake Amistad	13
8/17/2023	BElite	Lake Champlain	40
7/8/2021	BElite	Lake Champlain	64
7/30/2020	BElite	Lake Champlain	58
7/27/2017	BElite	Lake Champlain	37
7/12/2007	BElite	Lake Champlain	89
7/13/2006	BElite	Lake Champlain	38
6/19/2002	FLW	Lake Champlain	36
9/20/2018	BElite	Lake Chatuge	30
4/7/2022	BElite	Lake Chickamauga	30
10/16/2020	BElite	Lake Chickamauga	12
4/9/2019	BPT	Lake Chickamauga	48
6/11/2014	BElite	Lake Chickamauga	4
2/12/2019	BPT	Lake Conroe	46
3/24/2017	BElite	Lake Conroe	51
10/4/2013	TTBC	Lake Conroe	11
9/28/2012	TTBC	Lake Conroe	15
10/1/2010	TTBC	Lake Conroe	25
6/2/2017	BElite	Lake Dardanelle	31
5/15/2014	BElite	Lake Dardanelle	2
3/26/2009	BElite	Lake Dardanelle	39
8/23/2007	BMajor-l	Lake Dardanelle	14
4/14/2004	E50	Lake Dardanelle	28
5/18/2005	E50	Lake Dardanelle (Arkansas River)	15
7/31/2008	BElite	Lake Erie/Niagara River	42
7/19/2007	BElite	Lake Erie/Niagara River	45
6/10/2020	BElite	Lake Eufaula	29
3/18/2004	BT	Lake Eufaula	38
3/6/2003	BT	Lake Eufaula	46
5/8/2002	BT	Lake Eufaula	13
2/29/2024	BElite	Lake Fork	93
5/19/2022	BElite	Lake Fork	3
4/22/2021	BElite	Lake Fork	39
11/5/2020	BElite	Lake Fork	56
5/23/2015	TTBC	Lake Fork	16
5/9/2014	TTBC	Lake Fork	37
5/20/2021	BElite	Lake Guntersville	37
9/30/2020	BElite	Lake Guntersville	38
4/9/2015	BElite	Lake Guntersville	26
2/21/2014	BElite	Lake Guntersville	53
10/20/2011	FLWT	Lake Guntersville	40
5/6/2010	BElite	Lake Guntersville	17
5/7/2009	BElite	Lake Guntersville	38
4/26/2007	BElite	Lake Guntersville	26
4/20/2006	BElite	Lake Guntersville	5
2/24/2005	BT	Lake Guntersville	9
2/26/2004	BT	Lake Guntersville	36
4/10/2002	BT	Lake Guntersville	131
5/1/2003	BT	Lake Hamilton	25
3/4/2022	BElite	Lake Hartwell	24
3/16/2018	BElite	Lake Hartwell	10
2/20/2015	BElite	Lake Hartwell	27
2/22/2008	BElite	Lake Hartwell	21
5/7/2015	BElite	Lake Havasu	74
9/12/2009	BElite	Lake Jordan	5
2/8/2018	BElite	Lake Martin	70
6/28/2012	BElite	Lake Michigan	52
4/20/2023	BElite	Lake Murray	75
5/12/2011	BElite	Lake Murray	33
5/15/2008	BElite	Lake Murray	105
3/12/2003	FLW	Lake Murray	35
3/17/2005	BT	Lake Norman	105
8/18/2022	BElite	Lake Oahe	19
6/29/2018	BElite	Lake Oahe	65
2/16/2023	BElite	Lake Okeechobee	11
2/23/2017	BElite	Lake Okeechobee	63
3/22/2012	BElite	Lake Okeechobee	25
1/22/2003	FLW	Lake Okeechobee	126
1/16/2003	BT	Lake Okeechobee	94
1/23/2002	FLW	Lake Okeechobee	72
8/7/2008	BElite	Lake Oneida	79
7/26/2007	BMajor-m	Lake Oneida	35
3/13/2002	FLW	Lake Ouachita	106
4/6/2011	BElite	Lake Pickwick	25
5/20/2016	TTBC	Lake Ray Roberts	22
2/23/2023	BElite	Lake Seminole	37
3/13/2014	BElite	Lake Seminole	19
2/6/2003	BT	Lake Seminole	108
2/6/2002	BT	Lake Seminole	108
7/27/2023	BElite	Lake St. Clair	22
8/20/2020	BElite	Lake St. Clair	49
8/24/2017	BElite	Lake St. Clair	65
8/27/2015	BElite	Lake St. Clair	94
8/22/2013	BElite	Lake St. Clair	82
8/22/2001	BT	Lake St. Clair	104
6/8/2016	BElite	Lake Texoma	3
3/13/2008	BElite	Lake Toho	50
1/27/2005	BT	Lake Toho	6
12/12/2001	BT	Lake Toho	33
9/13/2007	BElite	Lake Tohopekaliga	13
2/24/2006	BElite	Lake Tohopekaliga	25
5/17/2018	BElite	Lake Travis	49
6/16/2011	BElite	Lake Wheeler	29
4/2/2009	BElite	Lake Wheeler	83
6/5/2008	BElite	Lake Wheeler	26
2/13/2002	FLW	Lake Wheeler	15
6/25/2019	BPT	Lake Winnebago	50
6/15/2005	E50	Lake Wissota	8
7/27/2006	BMajor-a	Lake Wylie	3
7/30/2004	BASS	Lake Wylie	51
5/11/2023	BElite	Lay Lake	80
2/19/2010	BElite	Lay Lake	20
2/23/2007	BElite	Lay Lake	45
11/15/2006	FLWS	Lewis Smith Lake	3
6/1/2005	E50	Lewisville Lake	10
2/18/2011	BElite	Louisiana Delta	31
8/1/2003	BT*	Louisiana Delta	11
8/2/2001	BT*	Lower Mississippi	5
9/14/2017	BElite	Mille Lacs Lake	29
9/15/2016	BElite	Mille Lacs Lake	46
8/26/2022	BElite	Mississippi River	8
6/21/2018	BElite	Mississippi River	67
9/8/2016	BElite	Mississippi River	12
6/20/2013	BElite	Mississippi River	51
6/21/2012	BElite	Mississippi River	63
6/11/2009	BElite	Mississippi River	11
5/6/2021	BElite	Neely Henry Lake	3
6/16/2004	E50	Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee Rivers	21
7/29/2005	BT	Ohio, Monongahela, Allegheny Rivers	3
6/26/2008	BElite	Old Hickory	52
5/15/2002	FLW	Old Hickory Lake	45
8/23/2012	BElite	Oneida Lake	34
8/13/2009	BElite	Oneida Lake	9
7/6/2006	BElite	Oneida Lake	79
6/2/2022	BElite	Pickwick Lake	55
3/18/2021	BElite	Pickwick Lake	83
4/29/2010	BElite	Pickwick Lake	68
8/11/2016	BElite	Potomac River	10
8/9/2007	BElite	Potomac River	71
8/10/2006	BElite	Potomac River	7
2/24/2012	BElite	Red River	28
10/31/2001	BT	Red River	91
4/27/2017	BElite	Ross Barnett Reservoir	83
6/1/2023	BElite	Sabine River	82
4/8/2021	BElite	Sabine River	34
6/7/2018	BElite	Sabine River	2
3/19/2015	BElite	Sabine River	24
3/14/2013	BElite	Sabine River	43
4/30/2015	BElite	Sacramento River	74
5/17/2017	BElite	Sam Rayburn Reservoir	11
3/16/2006	BElite	Sam Rayburn Reservoir	26
3/20/2003	BT	Santee Cooper	112
4/27/2023	BElite	Santee Cooper Lakes	81
3/17/2022	BElite	Santee Cooper Lakes	17
10/8/2020	BElite	Santee Cooper Lakes	41
3/25/2004	BT	Santee Cooper Lakes	39
3/30/2006	BElite	Santee-Cooper	28
4/30/2019	BPT	Smith Lake	29
4/20/2005	E50	Smith Lake	13
2/5/2004	BT	Smith Lake	5
4/15/2010	BElite	Smith Mountain Lake	9
4/23/2009	BElite	Smith Mountain Lake	18
6/7/2007	BElite	Smith Mountain Lake	41
4/18/2024	BElite	St. Johns River	72
2/10/2022	BElite	St. Johns River	52
2/11/2021	BElite	St. Johns River	25
2/6/2020	BElite	St. Johns River	52
3/17/2016	BElite	St. Johns River	40
3/20/2014	BElite	St. Johns River	22
3/15/2012	BElite	St. Johns River	18
3/17/2011	BElite	St. Johns River	22
8/24/2023	BElite	St. Lawrence River	35
7/14/2022	BElite	St. Lawrence River	45
7/15/2021	BElite	St. Lawrence River	23
7/23/2020	BElite	St. Lawrence River	62
8/23/2018	BElite	St. Lawrence River	79
7/20/2017	BElite	St. Lawrence River	10
7/30/2015	BElite	St. Lawrence River	94
8/8/2013	BElite	St. Lawrence River	11
3/3/2005	BT	Strom Thurmond Reservoir (Clarks Hill)	125
9/17/2015	BElite	Sturgeon Bay (Lake Michigan)	37
5/31/2019	BPT	Table Rock Lake	47
5/17/2019	BPT	Table Rock Lake	11
4/3/2014	BElite	Table Rock Lake	44
9/14/2006	BElite	Table Rock Lake	60
3/31/2005	BT	Table Rock Lake	131
3/4/2004	BT	Table Rock Lake	3
3/24/2023	BElite	Tennessee River	44
2/25/2021	BElite	Tennessee River	34
3/15/2019	BElite	Tennessee River	35
5/19/2004	E50	Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway	14
2/20/2003	BT	Toledo Bend	80
2/22/2024	BElite	Toledo Bend Reservoir	69
4/6/2017	BElite	Toledo Bend Reservoir	20
5/12/2016	BElite	Toledo Bend Reservoir	34
5/1/2014	BElite	Toledo Bend Reservoir	44
6/7/2012	BElite	Toledo Bend Reservoir	51
4/14/2011	BElite	Toledo Bend Reservoir	2
5/2/2013	BElite	West Point Lake	28
5/5/2011	BElite	West Point Lake	22
4/28/2016	BElite	Wheeler Lake	10
6/18/2003	FLW	Wheeler Lake (Forrest Wood Open)	63
4/7/2016	BElite	Winyah Bay	7

*BASS events (all events because BASS does not report Tour and Open earnings separately) and FLW Tour.

Biographical data last updated: 1/10/2019

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