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.