| Hometown | Warrior, Alabama |
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| Age | 43 |
| Former Occupation | Carpenter |
| Height | 6' 4'' |
| Weight | 195 lbs. |
| Injuries | Four back surgeries, shoulder problems |
| Years Pro | 18 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 37 (2) As of 1/25/2011 |
| Career Earnings* | $1.52 million As of 1/25/2011 |
| Current World Rank | 42 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 20 (321 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 17 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/18/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 15 - Lake Conroe, 9/28/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
53 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 28 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 17 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/18/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 10 (0) As of 1/25/2011 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 4 (0) As of 1/25/2011 |
| Titles/Honors | 2004 B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year |
| Angling Hero | Father - "He paddled me around for years." |
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| 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 | Triton |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Team | Toyota |
| Fishing Sponsors | Zoom, Lucky Craft, Arkie, Sunline, Lowrance, Quantum, 2 Handee Tools, MotorGuide, Oakley, Trokar hooks, Sealy Outdoors, The Rod Glove |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Toyota, Total Pain Solutions, MoonPie, Vault energy drink |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra (Toyota) |
| Favorite Food | Any kind of barbecue |
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| 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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*BASS events (all events because BASS does not report Tour and Open earnings separately) and FLW Tour.
Biographical data last updated: 2/8/2013
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