Over the years, Gerald Swindle has provided some of the most motivational and informative bass fishing seminars at The Bass University. This seminar is no different. Gerald is known as a successful junk fisherman, but that doesn't mean he's running around the lake throwing every lure in his tackle box just hoping for a bite. Junk fishing is a skill that salvages a day when your gameplan didn't work out. It's a state a mind that keeps your eyes on the prize in the face of adversity. Sometimes it's slowing down, sometimes it's just observing, and sometimes it's trusting your instincts. Join G-man as he shares motivation, humor and instruction in this 1 hour+ bass fishing instructional video.

Gerald Swindle Junk Fishing Bass Fishing Class Chapters

  • 0:31 Why you should watch Tombstone the movie with Kurt Russell, Bill Paxton, Sam Elliot and Val Kilmer. How committed are you, and what are your goals?
  • 3:50 You're not going to be KVD
  • 5:17 Improve your game with junk fishing
  • 9:37 More options is also more distraction
  • 11:37 Staying motivated in the losingest sport
  • 13:22 Discerning what matters and tuning out the noise
  • 15:30 Junk fishing is a survival skill, learn to thrive in any situation
  • 17:13 Don't be "That guy" who should have won every tournament and every fish you lost was the winning fish
  • 18:43 Don't expect the worst in things, or look back at the bad all day
  • 24:20 Gerald's got a recipe for making chicken salad out of chicken crap
  • 27:47 The key to being a great junk fisherman
  • 33:35 Don't freak out and don't panic
  • 34:36 Survival junk fishing baits
  • 38:47 Don't get in too much of a hurry that you don't give your confidence bait a chance to produce a bite
  • 39:55 What it's like to be a junk fisherman
  • 41:44 From the outhouse to the penthouse
  • 42:48 Running around with a purpose and what you're looking for
  • 49:59 Do not lose with the gameplan you put together at home
  • 58:47 When all hope seems lost, the junk fisherman keeps trying
  • 1:02:37 When you set your goals in life, execute plan A until you execute plan A

Gerald Swindle Will Teach You

  • Gerald Swindle's bass fishing seminar emphasizes the art of "junk fishing," a strategic skill for salvaging tough days on the water.
  • The seminar covers motivation, humor, and practical instruction to help anglers set realistic goals and thrive in any fishing situation.
  • Swindle shares insights on staying focused, avoiding distractions, and discerning what truly matters in bass fishing.
  • The session delves into the mindset of a successful junk fisherman, highlighting the importance of patience, observation, and confidence in bait selection.
  • The seminar wraps up with advice on executing plans, maintaining composure in challenging situations, and persistently trying even when hope seems lost.

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