Big Issues in Bass Fishing (The Bilge Podcast)

Gerald Swindle joins Chris Zaldain and Trait Zaldain on The Bilge Podcast presented by Battle Born Batteries to discuss the current state of tournament fishing at the highest ranks.
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[@arthurpearson6973]

Wow, Chris and Trait, having Zona, KVD, G Man, on recent podcasts. You can see the momentum building and excitement to hear about the life of anglers.

[@nathanplumb1576]

For real , absolutely insane I love this podcast !!

[@Flippersflops]

They’re crushing the competition with good chats and really thoughtful, sharp discussions.

[@wolastoqcustomtackle5217]

The G Man is as real as it gets

[@taylorshiver3284]

Just stumbled across this podcast. Had NO idea who Mr. Swindle was, but I am an instant fan of his!

[@JRTFishing]

Oh buddy your in for a treat

[@michaeljimenez7354]

You guys are amazing!!! Enjoy your podcast so much!!

[@jeepernj99]

This was great! Thanks Chris and Trait!

[@bryand956]

Love the bilge content. Always some of the best complete fishing insight

[@johnnypoole7208]

Y’all have a great podcast. I have really enjoyed every one. Keep it up!!

[@martyaustin6545]

Such a great show Chris, Thank you

[@tylerkalishek1184]

Love this podcast more every time I listen. Need more of it

[@user-er9qi5tj6p]

Keep making your amazing podcasts and a good thanksgiving.

[@kyleheinz6785]

Awesome vlog!! Watched the whole thing

[@keithgott8755]

Chris, keep it up, love what you put out..!!

[@brandonwillcutt1099]

Keep up the awesome guests. Best fishing podcast out there!

[@tonytant5215]

I could Watch these types of podcasts all day. Great content 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@leonjefferson3331]

Absolutely! Lots of laughs but seriousness at the same time. Can’t wait!!

[@davidlanphere5817]

I've been waiting for this conversation. Of you are two of my favorite anglers on tour.

[@stevenjohnson9855]

Awesome awesome show, I just want to say Thank You

[@jasonbass2904]

This is THE episode I have been waiting for. Thanks to ALL!

[@ReelNorthernBass]

Another fantastic show with a phenomenal guest. Genuine conversations with genuine people, I enjoyed the hell out of this

[@bcm1892]

Another great interview. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@tomspence7777]

Good stuff! You and G Man are two of my favorites. Cause you keep it all very real about the grind of your profession. Thanks for great content!

[@paulcamp-zf6wi]

Absolutely awesome!

[@nickc8629]

Great show! Gotta love Gman! Chris and Trait the show is awesome! All the best with it!

[@harolddamron7279]

I love these two guys there are my absolute favorite pro anglers they are as genuine as it gets and g man cracks me up I could sit and listen to him all day he has help me tremendously with PMA 🤙 keep up the good work y’all are great

[@kennethpowchak1775]

I could listen to G all day! I share your words with my boys all the time. Great podcast!

[@patrickconnell6654]

Excellent job with this podcast, Gerald is such a down-home fun person to listen to Business, Family, Tournaments Y'all covered it all an explained a lot of what we don't see. Watched the complete podcast don't do that too often this was fun to listen to.

[@brettcreech3490]

That was an awesome interview. Thanks

[@mikeodonnell7350]

Great show!! Swindle is the best gotta respect the man says it like it is

[@bass_stache]

Wow! I mean what a podcast. So many great points but if I had only one worr to describe this episode… authenticity. Hands down great show. Mad respect to you both for putting together a great podcast. Tight lines!

[@mikefurness1598]

You and Trait are a welcome and fresh video. Great guests help but anything goes on the pod cast is the juice. Making it real is the key. Love the show!😂

[@jamesmims5850]

Wow what a podcast. That was awesome. G always a good time knows his stuff

[@lonniehendren9261]

great episode, great conversation

[@chuckkaleel9105]

The Bilge is the best pod cast in fish hands down. Thank you for all the amazing content ❤

[@ShaneJMcNair]

Chris & Trait, I don't know where this podcast is going, but it's definitely heading in the right direction. Love the Gman... Another Great Show 🍺🎣

[@BillQuick-qo6lp]

Gerald is the real deal man. Love listening to him and his life’s experiences. Bad ass!

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Poor Redneck form Alabama when u grew up like he did u appreciate things alot better and he had to work or his daddy would've kicked his ass😂

[@johnharvey4757]

Wow. Love G man this is so truthful

[@scottholland5046]

Love all of the videos! Enjoyed the realism of the pro life and the challenges and successes. New Nitro owner and fan of all you do. Thank you for Sharing!

[@LonestarPanFishing]

That's the best fishing podcast I've ever heard. G is awesome.

[@jeffwortham7768]

Great show!

[@blackbuck4real]

DEFINITELY LOVE G-MAN, and love what ya guys are doing!

[@randycasejr156]

Excellent! Enjoyed it!

[@DIRTEEBASSIN]

This podcast was absolute truth and amazing!!

[@rickmoore2854]

Great podcast…awesome content…again!

[@GhostTownBluesBand1]

all ready follow Gerald, and I'll be more in-tune from the honesty. thanks fellas. keep the honesty rolling...

[@mathewsarrowslinger2787]

Wheeler brought up Kentucky Lake - he self admitted that he made the mistake and that’s why it bothered him… So maybe the other 2 were gas lighting but Gman literally made Wheeler’s point for him.

[@emilyferguson5144]

Exactly

[@mikeswearngin9681]

Hell yeah.. just when I thought they couldn’t get better. You knock it outta the park…

[@howarddees6963]

The last 3 pods have been straight💥! LOve the G-Man.. Watson would be a hoot to hear on an episode.. no filter! Keep up the great work!

[@user-zc5ni7kq9s]

It's always a good podcast. You two are one of my favorites. I am a buzzbait guy, and I didn't know G had one out.

[@mattnorton702]

One of the best interviews yet

[@tylermims]

G-Man’s take on the rules is spot on! Any result of any sporting event should be determined by the skill of the participants. Pure fishing skill, interpreting electronics, boat control, knowledge of you boat (i.e.: fuel consumption running to remote areas), reading current conditions and adapting to them.

[@yallsweettea]

The one we've all been waiting for!

[@1bubinga]

Wow. You guys are killing it.

[@BartlettOutfitters]

Gerald is the GOAT. Podcast guests lately have been on the up! Easily the best podcast in bass fishing💪🏻

[@13thworker45]

By far the best show I’ve watched on utube. Gerald was a great guest. I love how he comes across to me. I know it’s either brown or black as he says. Please keep your show going. It is my favorite. Thank You

[@bamadondon0495]

How in the shit are y'all not at at least at 100k yet . 🤷‍♂️.. one the best pods out there . And I LOVE how Trait throws the heaters no matter what!!😅.. come on.. they deserve 100k plus for sure right now!! ✌️

[@JohnFriar-qk8ky]

I appreciate you guys for being honest and truthful I love ya, G Man you’re true I’ve always told my Son, if anything is worth doing right, it’s worth doing right the first time, and if you do it right you will never have to do it agin. Love ya guys Keep on keeping on

[@BillJacksonDesign]

The last 3 episodes have really elevated in production value. The lighting, camera angles and framing changes that were adjusted in the last 3 episodes have made a huge difference. Great work guys. I have watched 3 episodes tonight, and they were epic!

[@Zaldaingerous]

Charles has been editing it live using a switcher which is allowing everything to edit in real time instead of Trait going back and doing it one camera at a time in post. Been huge for us. We added another light for the Hackney podcast that goes up tonight to hopefully help with the hat shadows without ruining the overall lighting.

[@BenC-77]

This is truly an ELITE level podcast - Real feelings, real ideas, and real people. I admire the Zaldaingerous one immensely because even when things aren't going well, he represents his sponsors well and always gives the appearance of positivity, plus the "if I go down, I'm going down with the Swim bait locked on" mentality will eventually pay off in a Big Trophy!! Thanks to "The Bilge" for keeping us bass needs entertained and informed!

[@garykoller441]

Watched the Zone podcast and the Game podcast. These people sold me. You go with the Bilge Chris and Trey!!!!

[@bryanfranks6327]

G-man is the man. Love his 13 fishing meta rods & G2 reels. Love your swimbait too Chris, it is a monster fish catcher.

[@TheAverageAngler]

Gerald is a man of life experience. It’s real and I’m taking notes. Good stuff.

[@rickrobinson7032]

Get show, guys. It's one of my favorite podcasts!

[@sdurst411]

Gerald is unreal! Guy is the real deal - lots of life wisdom in this episode! 🙏

[@echails7900]

Love how real Gman is👍👍

[@stephenallen1237]

Awesome podcast!!!

[@brettlanglois8769]

Awe inspiring! Thank you…

[@331slash]

Best podcast in fishing, keep up the good work

[@Rooted_Outdoors]

Touched on a lot of good points! I have much respect for Gman. He tells it like it is and doesn’t shy away from who he is. Keep up the good work! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@martygillette3764]

That was a good one! Love the GMan! Ordered a Meta after I heard your comment Chris…TW appreciates you! Lol

[@brianrothrock8230]

1ST off great show. I believe Gman's message regarding the "careful throwing ROCKS in a glass house" was so spot on. The industry is relatively small. Always remember the anglers that paved the road before you. Who knows maybe in the future there is one large dominate league ???? (Note: Chris Zaldain is one of the most approachable & kind anglers you will ever meet in person) . Keep grinding Trait & Chris - your killing it

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Again, my hats off to you, Zaldain. You and Trait have such an incredible podacast! This would go over well on live television like ESPN2, FoxSports, and others that carry fishing programs. I mean seriously, they have discussion shows on Horse racing. I live and was born in Ky, and I know FAR many more anglers than Thoroughbred owners!

[@colt110987]

How about the Lineup over the past three guests!! I mean good lord lol A few buddies and I were talking bass this morning and we all have a gut feeling that this upcoming year is gonna be stronger than 2019! Big Energy your way!!

[@saltysailor141]

UPS driver Billy, the bass slayer.... approved. Nice job as always Zaldain

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

This is such a good podcast!! g-man is awesome!

[@nawinchester]

G and Z are the best. Love their attitudes and outlooks.

[@SEGKBF]

Great podcast with GMAN! always a pleasure to listen to him speak.

[@jtrealfunny]

I'm 30 minutes in and this is a cool conversation, great guest and the insider perspective is solid. The guest will help you understand how things are way different for people depending on their particular situation and time. Excellent. 38:00 Discussing governance. I haven't heard you mention transparency. I think the fans deserve to know how stuff is controlled and dealt with and that the organizations want to do their stuff more privately. To me it's a sign of real sport that all that stuff is a 'story' like deflategate with Tom Brady. Transparency. Take it from the man. It's cool to hear a top competitor saying how he wants good rules and good governance. Strange you don't hear more people just saying that; it is a great indictment of the current situation and doesn't break any of the pros contract rules. 44:50 Gerald Swindle gets real on who succeeds in pro bass fishing, "It is a hustlers game."

[@timjonesfishing1590]

Always a class act!!

[@brandonleach3578]

I love the G-Man!!! Such a great a dude!

[@bigbassbum]

G-man! What a G. The bilge is down is heat🔥

[@CrankCaveBaits]

The Ding Queens😂😂😂😂I’m freakin 💀!!!! Trait is a BEAST!!!

[@saulzuniga7620]

Who are the ding queens? Been trying to figure it out 😅😭

[@noahstrother5972]

@@saulzuniga7620 he’s talking about the video Wheeler, DC and mdj made last week I believe

[@SemajNes]

Swindle is a real dude. Met em years ago at an outdoor convention at Rockland community college in NY. We got to talking about jig skipping and he ended up spending a lot of his seminar time on that subject. What you see is what you get. A cool brother

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Omg we need more G men!!! Being a southern man myself, hearing him talk about complete focus on goals and working for them with all you can muster, really hooks with me. And I think he hooks with most people who listen to him. His life and journey to fishing for a living is so relevant to achieving ANY success in ANY profession. A damn fine man that has done so much for our sport. One of the biggest inspirations I can think of is the one and only…G Man. God Bless you brother. Congratulations on 24!

[@Bassafornia]

Awesome! Awesome! And more Awesome! Love the g man!

[@jeremydodson303]

that was a great one, G is a legend!

[@quintinkale1242]

Such a great podcast

[@chrishampton8842]

Great show

[@codyhooser3333]

Great show Z an T. Good luck this weekend. I'll be watching you on Bass Live. Ronnie Moore picked you to win this 1.

[@jeremiahmcclure6782]

I watched the video with connell, wheeler, MDJ, and Avena. IDK if y'all just seen a short from the video or if your interpretation was wrong, but in there defense they said multiple times they're not bashing the anglers and wheeler admitted twice that he learned his lesson early in his career on Kentucky lake about having respect for anglers on the water during a tournament.

[@Zaldaingerous]

Points made in their video: 1) anglers can tell their sponsors no 2) anglers were fishing during our event Both points addressed by G in the podcast

[@josephakins2754]

A living legend 🙌🏽

[@tylerstrader3384]

Man I love your podcasts more than the fishing videos 🙈 keep all the content coming tho

[@IRON49ER1]

well done everyone !!!

[@bobbycolson1957]

Keep it up Chris and trait

[@swpinkard5600]

Dudes are awesome. My son started college this week. Busting his ass on Pickwick right now. Same as Ryan’s kid. Slicks kid. Love watching them both.

[@davidschell7784]

great interview

[@kylew7505]

If yall get some golden nuggets to implement in your life from GMAN And Chris and these guys on this show go back and watch it again. Great show! Yall should definitely have him on again!!!

[@Shawn_Lai]

Great hearing from G-Man and as always the double interview that you and Trait conduct. I love Bassmaster and MLF. Everyone is an angler trying to succeed. I dont think the issue is with the organizations, more with the companies that organized the conference. They know what is going on in both trails... if it was flip flopped, there would be people pissed at MLF. Just wish there was more positivity and support for the anglers, who ultamitely suffer.

[@jimmyjackson2361]

To be successful in any field you must put in the work. Period!

[@stevenj9251]

Love watchin these! Yall keep it real, G man, On'Em, BP....KVD.....this is legit as it can get!

[@Zaldaingerous]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@JRTFishing]

My absolute favorite Angler of all time , GMan is a hammer 🔨 and way more than a angler love this episode keep it going much love chris and Trait