I have an older Ranger, whenever I see a kid or old man fishing with passion from shore, I offer to take them on the boat. It’s nothing fancy, but it is like Wally World to those that have nothing. I was that kid, I am that old man. Grateful for what I have, what the good Lord has blessed me with and always happy to share. Slice of the pie.
You should take him out in the boat. That would make his day and year. Life lessons are the greatest when you slow down enough to see them. Love all your videos GMan
@@chuckthecontractor so let a person that has little only know what he knows is your theory? Never experience something greater... ? What if 50 people decided to be nice to him?
I'm not a religious person, but this video hits home for me. It's a good reminder for us all to be grateful for what we have and not take anything for granted. Great video, a LOT of people needed to hear this.
I am not judging you but please pray to God. He will change your life and give you peace. Watch some billy graham videos and I pray the Holy Spirit will lead you. I was the same as you but if you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior you will be blessed. Hope you catch a bunch and like I said not judging God Bless
Some folks will just never understand. Great post G-man. For many of us, it's not about the catching. It's about the going! Thanks for this post. God bless!
Good morning, sir. I just started following you This video my partner and I used as motivation for our first high school fishing team tournament. We fish under THSBA. Our team's senior boat finished 1st out of 174 boats. My partner and I finished 11th. It was each of ours first ever bass tournament and this video echoed with us all day out on Lake Fork (10/01/22). I just wanted to say thank you for reinforcing and reminding us that fishing is more than just fishing. Fish on!
The good lord gave me the willpower and fight to stay alive. I am still struggling with a rare kidney disease and another disease I can't even spell. I've had over 40 surgeries and I'm only 32. Bass fishing is my life and passion.. I am a bank angler because it's all I can afford being disabled and on dialysis. My dream growing up was to be a professional like you! I have always looked up to you buddy. Just remember this... We may be sick and disabled, but our willpower and the good lord along with determination keeps us going.
Thanks G. This is the reason I watch you vids. You have a unique way of looking at life and you have the ability to say it like no other. Reminded me to be thankful every day for what I have. You made my day sir!
Can’t stop watching this video G. I’m 48 with a Bass Tracker 175 and seeing all these nice bass boats with 250 Mercs and Yamahas at the boat ramp and pass by my 17 year son and I while on the lake. I or we most of the time talk about how we wish we had and want one of those boats. I’m now just appreciative of what I do have. When it’s dark and I’m in the drivers seat saying I’m ready to go and my 17 yr old son is still on the bow casting, I realize and remember now why he’s casting, “thinking that next cast is the cast.” Next time on the lake I think I’ll just enjoy being able just to have a boat and fish and when it’s dark, I’m getting eat up by these Bama skeeters and I’m ready to go, maybe I’ll get back up on the deck and cast a few more times because that’s why I started fishing when I was young too. It’s the hope, heart, and determination that fishing brings out in us. Thank you for posting this G-Man.
Gerald, next time you see that young man in a wheelchair on the dock, why not invite him to fish with you for the day? Think about the thrill that it would be for him, he would no doubt never forget it
That lesson is just one thing I LOVE about God. God sends us His spirit (The Holy Spirit) ALL DAY, EVERYDAY to teach us a valuable lesson. We are the ones who don't listen (whether by choice or accident) nor take the time to acknowledge Him and honor Him. As a born again believer and DEVOTED man of God, I too fail to listen to Him as well. As the Men's director at my church, The Holy Spirit is always showing me things and teaching me things that I can use in devotionals, but I get so wrapped up in this busy world that I can 1,000,000% say I either miss His teaching or simply ignore it. GMan I would like to encourage you to really press in and see the WHOLE message God is trying to show you. I would agree with others comments about you taking that young man out for a day out on the water. I say that because God may have given that young man a deeper message for you, or God may use you as a message for that young man. This is the reason I'm encouraging you to press in to God. Thank you for sharing this video and your heart
I saw a quote on a wall of a restaurant I believe that was tributed to Benjamin Franklin the other day that resonated with me and something along these lines that said a lot of people miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work I read that several times as I was sitting there eating my food and for whatever reason it’s stuck in my brain and hasn’t gone away because of how true it is and I believe in what you’re saying that we should never take anything for granted and we should always just do our best and be grateful for what we have thanks G!
Thank you for that. We all need reminding of what it’s about Im gonna wipe the tear off and get to work. Thank you lord for allowing me to earn a living today and go fishing when I can. God bless us all!!! Later G.
amen G!! I just got back from the Potomac after enjoying time with our wounded warriors in the PVA Capital Clash......it was a great weekend....I learned a lot from those men and women!
Awesome perspective! My father always told me when you feel like you are in the pits, just think about how someone else is more unfortunate than you are. People just need to open their eyes and look around. Once you see things like this, you don't know how good you really have it. God Bless that kid! He's a true fishing warrior. Thanks for sharing.
I see a man in my town in a wheelchair that does everything for himself. I've seen this guy wheel all the way across town to the laundromat and grocery store. He's not asking anyone for help. Every time I see him it resets my gratefulness.
You have good & very humbling stories Gman. But none are more humbling, none will ever speak to me (and hopefully many others) more than the Clay Dyer story. You will never convince me that anybody on earth wants anything more than he does. If anybody needs some motivation, please look him up. He is the most inspiring person ive ever seen, and ive had the great pleasure of meeting him too.
All the electronics can show and give us so much information . It takes us the good Lord to awaken and open our eyes to the countless blessings we are given . In that moment you recognized how hope and determination are so critical in fishing . We are all so blessed , we just have to stop and be more thankful sometimes . Great video GMAN . Good luck and God Bless us all , Amen Brother .
The sport that will teach you patience and perseverance ,& I am forever grateful for my Grandfathers and dad who took my when I most likely got on their nerves and they very well could have left me at home many times , but they made it a priority to take me and my brother every time !! May we never be ungrateful for the opportunity to enjoy Gods creations & blessings!! This one was reallllllllll Good G!! Thanks Hammer!!
I come off the football field one night hot,tired beat up. I thought to myself when’s halftime.Then I looked at the end of players sitting behind them was a boy in a wheelchair I played youth ball with. I’m getting choked up as I write this G.He would have give his last breath to play one more down!!! I started tearing up an people were like Burgess you aight? I said yeah I’m fine.So at halftime I give that speech.Play every down like it’s your last one,because Craig(The wheelchair guy) would give his last breath just to play one more with us guy’s.We went out shut them down an put up 42pts to come back an win!Sometimes we take for granted the abilities that god has blessed us with!From that night forward IVE not lived life the same.At 49yrs old now when I’m hot an tired from digging ditches I just think of Craig....Thanks G for reminding me that we’ve got it pretty darn good!👍🏼🤧
You are so right. I just bought a skeeter strada f90. People talk shit about my little boat but I got it to take my seven year old boy , wife and 84 year old dad fishing. Now I have a broken back and fuzzed back but I thank God every day for the money he gave me to buy this little boat. He guided me to sell my bike to get it because I'm the one fishing like it's my last cast and it will be for dad sooner than later. Thank you God for the 35O0 dollars and that you G for the positive vibes. God is going to bless you in 23 you will win the big one. God bless you.
Scenes like that always make ya appreciate. Walk down and speak to the ol boy - almost certainly he knows your name. Will make his day and probably will yours too!
G Man I've seen your fire coming up through the ranks, scratching and clawing to learn, get better and move forward. Been following some of my favorite old dudes from BASS and hey now I am one at 50 plus. Amazing story about how God gets our attention. Bringing up some young bucks to plant the fishing seeds and light a fire in them. And the Lord uses them regularly to help remind me to enjoy the experience, the fellowship and the moment instead of ruining it with expectations. Hats off brother you're the genuine article my man. Blessings
Gerald a lot of preachers stood in the pulpit this weekend and never reached the level of that ! Followed your career along time bc a knew you are a CHRISTIAN MAN! That messaged touched me and I’m sure alot of other people also!! I’m overwhelmed right now i I comment! Keep on keeping on and keep on preaching! Love ya bro! 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
I needed this, it’s when it comes full circle and you realize how blessed you are and then you get to share it, that’s why we fish. Find that stoke again. God is good.
PMA Fishing is a lot like life...Highs and lows...Ebbs and flows...but perspective like this is what WE ALL need. We get caught up in the Me,Me,Me world and G you just slapped me in the side of the head and for that I say THANK YOU...I needed that...
Gerald your perspective on life is reality, and that my friend is what keeps it real for so many. There’s a bunch on your level that take it for granted and that’s not reality. You keep doing you and like I’ve told you in the past your already a winner and have been your entire career. You ain’t got a blue trophy YET!!!! But you got what other Elites don’t have…… reality. You have inspired soooo many and that is our lord Jesus Christs mission for you so don’t change it will happen brother.🙏🙏🙏👊
G just wanna say that was amazing and this is why in my opinion you are the best fisherman on the planet,I have followed your whole career and you always amaze me with how you are off the water more so than on it,keep doin you and changing people's lives,thanks for sharing this,your awesome👊🙏
THIS is why I watch your videos. THIS is why I love to hear what you have to say. You have nailed it again and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for talking about this. I am 69 years old. I have been bass fishing for close to 40 years. Now tomorrow I am going to hook up my 21-foot Skeeter bass boat behind my 4x4 truck with all the fancy sonar and big Yamaha outboard and head to the Columbia River for some small mouth fishing, but this time I can assure you I will have a completely different outlook on things simply due to you. Mister Swindle you are, without a doubt, the best. Thank you.
It's so easy to lose sight of the big picture and get lost in the details of fishing. Thankfully God uses moments like you described to remind us of what its all about. Happens to all of us. Thanks for the reminder this morning G, and God bless!
G , we need more Guys like you to remind us , God talks to ya, he tells ya, “ you are my creation and I’m for You always” ! People need messages like this. Thank G- Man.
G Man I just watched this video and man I tell ya it put tears in my eyes.. Videos like this is way I respect you so very much. Never change who you are and never change on how you stand. God Bless You, G...
Aman GMan my wife and I have always felt very thankful that people like your self are around to help keep us humble. Its easy to be an Ariguat person thanking only about you
Your my favorite fisherman because your a good person first and foremost and guy who loves to fish second !! Keep doing what your doing ,your teaching us way more than fishing my man!!
I watch on average 5 fishing videos a day. This was the best video I have ever watch on RUclips.😌. Tomorrow will be a different day on my boat. Thanks G-Man
That's right '' G '' -- most of us don't realize just how lucky we are. One day working as a substitute teacher during a huge recess I noticed there was this kid, the only one without arms, having just as much fun laughing and running around like all the other kids. Whenever I think of feeling sorry for myself I think of that kid and it works like a charm.
I just shared your video with my youth fishing club!! (San Joaquin Bassmasters) Always enjoy your style of keeping it REAL! There's something underneath all the glitz and glam, determination and hope!! We all need a reminder from time to time. Thanks for sharing yours! 👊👍
Dude thats awesome man. Reminds me of myself at 33yrs how last few yrs for me I fish ALOT less. Got my jetski boat built to perfection and the beautiful delaware smallmouth river, yet in my later growth I have come to find that its not the fish im fishing for and sadly that has left me fishing MUCH less. But in this confusional growth pattern im moving through, im finding much higher things about life and its slowly trickling the hope back in, just in a higher format now and nothing will ever be the same. Gratitude to you my friend, for sharing the wisdom!
G this is why I follow you and Lulu! Your story about the lady at the chicken place right after you signed with Phoenix was a gut punch just like this. Keep it up brother. Y’all have your heart in the right spot!
The moral of the story, it doesn’t just mean fishing, it’s a story of life, keep it real and be grateful 😇… thank you G, may God bless you, take the man fishing with ya !!!
Love ya brother!! Never met you, but I see you enjoying what Mother Nature gives us.. good and bad! Humble is a heavy word for most these days. Thank you for this vid and thank you for all you do my man. LIFE IS GOOD!! Just some of them moments when your watching ol blue heroine fish patiently, or osprey flying the sky…. Once u stop and watch and talk to Mother Nature!! Man o man how many tappy taps come from that
You have a big heart brother !! That made me a better man already hearing you tell that story thanks I needed to hear that !! We all need a little humble pie every now and then to wake us up that’s god talking to us
'G' great observation. Once again you have given this old man a fresh look on life. To say thank you seems small for what you have given me over the years.
G-man your the best God has a way of working and showing us things to let you know he is with us everyday and every step of the way I don't know what God has in his plans for you sir but he is showing you something special take notes he is up to something in your life sir. God bless you and your family tight lines my brother in Christ live each day to it's fullest
Amen G the lords give us lessons all the time We just have to open our eyes to see them. Glad you are a man that has the faith and trust to see them. Your best video yet there is a whole lot in what you saw and said God Bless You and Your Family 🙏
When you feel what a person says....that's powerful. I didn't just hear what you said....I felt it and it couldn't have come at a better time. Been a rough go for a while but that put things in perspective. Good stuff G!!!! love ya...mean it!!!!
Not gonna lie, this made me tear up alittle. We really dont know how good we have it sometimes until we see a glimpse of our former selves in others. Touching story, and changed my perspective on things as well.. i havent been catching them recently.
Whoa GMAN great words, people needed to hear that. And G, go talk to that man in the wheel chair, you will probably make a new friend and you may help that man in some way you may never know. God bless you and your family. Keep up the great work.
G- man you damn sure right my brother. I fish the same section of the river damn near everyday catch them some days some days don’t catch a breeze but I love fishing and that’s what my wife don’t understand it never gets old of throwing new baits casting new reels though I Love it keep striving my brother
Awesome story! Always remember where you started because not every day is promised in your life! Take time out of your day and speak to other anglers at the boat ramp. Thank you for sharing GMAN, what a testimony. GOD BLESS
I'll tell you what these are some words of wisdom that a lot of people need right now. I was blessed to meet this awesome guy and he was so nice to myself and my daughter
Mighty powerful words G!! They will without question have a positive impact on more than just one person's life that watches this wonderful message from the heart with a certain Spiritual meaning in it. I'm sure many myself included Thank ya good sir. The Lord Blessed you with life altering wisdom through that young fella in the wheelchair and him thinking he's just simply fishing. Something that he undoubtedly enjoys doing very much even if from that little Pier casting to the left and the right in skinny water full of grass and with such a busy schedule you must keep if you could ever find ever how small of free time to take that young fella out with ya in better water not only would you make his heart Happy and full, but you will The Lords as well. What a wonderful impact it would have on his as well as your life. Lord works in so many ways and through so many people places and things. That Beautiful moment you had has and will benefit many including the young fella in the wheelchair when the time/schedule is right!! Wink Wink !!
I met that man a couple of weeks ago prefishing for the abt. One of the kindest men I have ever met and definitely thankful just to be sitting next to the water with a fishing pole.
G, I can still my 10 year old self walking the banks at Hickory Creek here on Beaver. Casting a Hubbs Chub top water at every bush and stick up within casting distance. Then switching to a Fliptail worm and hitting the same bushes. Mom would drop me off about anytime I asked, and then come pick me at dark; she always had to wait for my "one more cast". Most days I wouldn't have a bite, but the anticipation of the next blow up on the Chubs or the tap, tap on the Fliptail, kept me going; fifty years ago. I don't have that same passion, but my grandson does, and my youngest son, now 8 year old, is getting there. You're right, keep the Passion. Passion for God, spouse, kids, life, work and hobbies. Passion, Hope & Love will carry you through a lot of adversity. Now I need to go wash my face, someone has been cutting onions around here,,,,
GMAN you sir are an awesome guy love watching your videos love it that you dont take stuff for granted and realize how lucky you are to be able to do what you do im 59 been bass fishing a long time and i love it my partner and i got a local tournament in the morning and i still get excited about it i have been that boy on the bank we fish out of an old 17ft. tracker with a 40 hp. but we love every minute of it and are thankful we are lucky enough to get fish you a great fisherman keep it up keep videos comming.
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I have an older Ranger, whenever I see a kid or old man fishing with passion from shore, I offer to take them on the boat. It’s nothing fancy, but it is like Wally World to those that have nothing. I was that kid, I am that old man. Grateful for what I have, what the good Lord has blessed me with and always happy to share. Slice of the pie.
You should take him out in the boat. That would make his day and year. Life lessons are the greatest when you slow down enough to see them. Love all your videos GMan
Take em fishin G
Not only make his day/year… it would probably make Gman’s day/year!
Then he won’t want to fish the dock anymore. Leave him alone.
Do it G!
@@chuckthecontractor so let a person that has little only know what he knows is your theory? Never experience something greater... ? What if 50 people decided to be nice to him?
I'm not a religious person, but this video hits home for me. It's a good reminder for us all to be grateful for what we have and not take anything for granted. Great video, a LOT of people needed to hear this.
I am not judging you but please pray to God. He will change your life and give you peace. Watch some billy graham videos and I pray the Holy Spirit will lead you. I was the same as you but if you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior you will be blessed. Hope you catch a bunch and like I said not judging God Bless
Open your heart, seek the LORD God, you are sooo close!
John 3:16
Some folks will just never understand. Great post G-man. For many of us, it's not about the catching. It's about the going! Thanks for this post. God bless!
It takes a genuinely great person to notice things like this and be humbled and inspired! Great things are coming your way G man!
Well said!!! Thank you for that comment!!! Definitely well said!!!
I have already listened to this several times. Love this story! Thank you 🙏🏻
Good morning, sir. I just started following you This video my partner and I used as motivation for our first high school fishing team tournament. We fish under THSBA. Our team's senior boat finished 1st out of 174 boats. My partner and I finished 11th. It was each of ours first ever bass tournament and this video echoed with us all day out on Lake Fork (10/01/22). I just wanted to say thank you for reinforcing and reminding us that fishing is more than just fishing. Fish on!
The good lord gave me the willpower and fight to stay alive. I am still struggling with a rare kidney disease and another disease I can't even spell. I've had over 40 surgeries and I'm only 32. Bass fishing is my life and passion.. I am a bank angler because it's all I can afford being disabled and on dialysis. My dream growing up was to be a professional like you! I have always looked up to you buddy. Just remember this... We may be sick and disabled, but our willpower and the good lord along with determination keeps us going.
Yes sir that’s some advice I’ll take with me from now on I’ve been in those shoes and never thought of it that way but I will now thank you sir
Thanks G. This is the reason I watch you vids. You have a unique way of looking at life and you have the ability to say it like no other. Reminded me to be thankful every day for what I have. You made my day sir!
Can’t stop watching this video G. I’m 48 with a Bass Tracker 175 and seeing all these nice bass boats with 250 Mercs and Yamahas at the boat ramp and pass by my 17 year son and I while on the lake. I or we most of the time talk about how we wish we had and want one of those boats. I’m now just appreciative of what I do have. When it’s dark and I’m in the drivers seat saying I’m ready to go and my 17 yr old son is still on the bow casting, I realize and remember now why he’s casting, “thinking that next cast is the cast.” Next time on the lake I think I’ll just enjoy being able just to have a boat and fish and when it’s dark, I’m getting eat up by these Bama skeeters and I’m ready to go, maybe I’ll get back up on the deck and cast a few more times because that’s why I started fishing when I was young too. It’s the hope, heart, and determination that fishing brings out in us. Thank you for posting this G-Man.
Gerald, next time you see that young man in a wheelchair on the dock, why not invite him to fish with you for the day? Think about the thrill that it would be for him, he would no doubt never forget it
Can I just say...thank you Mr. Swindle. That really hit hard...in a miraculous way.
That lesson is just one thing I LOVE about God. God sends us His spirit (The Holy Spirit) ALL DAY, EVERYDAY to teach us a valuable lesson. We are the ones who don't listen (whether by choice or accident) nor take the time to acknowledge Him and honor Him. As a born again believer and DEVOTED man of God, I too fail to listen to Him as well. As the Men's director at my church, The Holy Spirit is always showing me things and teaching me things that I can use in devotionals, but I get so wrapped up in this busy world that I can 1,000,000% say I either miss His teaching or simply ignore it. GMan I would like to encourage you to really press in and see the WHOLE message God is trying to show you. I would agree with others comments about you taking that young man out for a day out on the water. I say that because God may have given that young man a deeper message for you, or God may use you as a message for that young man. This is the reason I'm encouraging you to press in to God. Thank you for sharing this video and your heart
I saw a quote on a wall of a restaurant I believe that was tributed to Benjamin Franklin the other day that resonated with me and something along these lines that said a lot of people miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work I read that several times as I was sitting there eating my food and for whatever reason it’s stuck in my brain and hasn’t gone away because of how true it is and I believe in what you’re saying that we should never take anything for granted and we should always just do our best and be grateful for what we have thanks G!
Thank you for that. We all need reminding of what it’s about Im gonna wipe the tear off and get to work. Thank you lord for allowing me to earn a living today and go fishing when I can. God bless us all!!! Later G.
amen G!! I just got back from the Potomac after enjoying time with our wounded warriors in the PVA Capital Clash......it was a great weekend....I learned a lot from those men and women!
Awesome perspective! My father always told me when you feel like you are in the pits, just think about how someone else is more unfortunate than you are. People just need to open their eyes and look around. Once you see things like this, you don't know how good you really have it. God Bless that kid! He's a true fishing warrior. Thanks for sharing.
I see a man in my town in a wheelchair that does everything for himself. I've seen this guy wheel all the way across town to the laundromat and grocery store. He's not asking anyone for help. Every time I see him it resets my gratefulness.
You have good & very humbling stories Gman. But none are more humbling, none will ever speak to me (and hopefully many others) more than the Clay Dyer story. You will never convince me that anybody on earth wants anything more than he does. If anybody needs some motivation, please look him up. He is the most inspiring person ive ever seen, and ive had the great pleasure of meeting him too.
All the electronics can show and give us so much information . It takes us the good Lord to awaken and open our eyes to the countless blessings we are given . In that moment you recognized how hope and determination are so critical in fishing . We are all so blessed , we just have to stop and be more thankful sometimes . Great video GMAN . Good luck and God Bless us all , Amen Brother .
God has a way of adjusting our perspective. Mine was adjusted in September 2012. I’m thankful for every day. Thanks for sharing G!
G GREAT Video. The young man was just enjoying the great outdoors the Lord has provided us. I just love that early morning sun rising on the lake.
The sport that will teach you patience and perseverance ,& I am forever grateful for my Grandfathers and dad who took my when I most likely got on their nerves and they very well could have left me at home many times , but they made it a priority to take me and my brother every time !! May we never be ungrateful for the opportunity to enjoy Gods creations & blessings!! This one was reallllllllll Good G!! Thanks Hammer!!
I come off the football field one night hot,tired beat up. I thought to myself when’s halftime.Then I looked at the end of players sitting behind them was a boy in a wheelchair I played youth ball with. I’m getting choked up as I write this G.He would have give his last breath to play one more down!!! I started tearing up an people were like Burgess you aight? I said yeah I’m fine.So at halftime I give that speech.Play every down like it’s your last one,because Craig(The wheelchair guy) would give his last breath just to play one more with us guy’s.We went out shut them down an put up 42pts to come back an win!Sometimes we take for granted the abilities that god has blessed us with!From that night forward IVE not lived life the same.At 49yrs old now when I’m hot an tired from digging ditches I just think of Craig....Thanks G for reminding me that we’ve got it pretty darn good!👍🏼🤧
We ALL love fishing for THAT CHANCE! The magic of the unknown and surprise. G we love you for sharing this, always pulling for ya!
You are so right. I just bought a skeeter strada f90. People talk shit about my little boat but I got it to take my seven year old boy , wife and 84 year old dad fishing. Now I have a broken back and fuzzed back but I thank God every day for the money he gave me to buy this little boat. He guided me to sell my bike to get it because I'm the one fishing like it's my last cast and it will be for dad sooner than later. Thank you God for the 35O0 dollars and that you G for the positive vibes. God is going to bless you in 23 you will win the big one. God bless you.
Gman, Thanks brother, God is always with you, that puts you back to see how blessed we are Gerald, Thank you, love you brother, 2nd Amendment Outdoor
Scenes like that always make ya appreciate. Walk down and speak to the ol boy - almost certainly he knows your name. Will make his day and probably will yours too!
G Man I've seen your fire coming up through the ranks, scratching and clawing to learn, get better and move forward. Been following some of my favorite old dudes from BASS and hey now I am one at 50 plus. Amazing story about how God gets our attention. Bringing up some young bucks to plant the fishing seeds and light a fire in them. And the Lord uses them regularly to help remind me to enjoy the experience, the fellowship and the moment instead of ruining it with expectations. Hats off brother you're the genuine article my man. Blessings
This why we love ya G. The heart you ain't afraid to show inspires all of us bro. Thank ya
Gerald a lot of preachers stood in the pulpit this weekend and never reached the level of that ! Followed your career along time bc a knew you are a CHRISTIAN MAN! That messaged touched me and I’m sure alot of other people also!! I’m overwhelmed right now i I comment! Keep on keeping on and keep on preaching! Love ya bro! 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
Amen, brother. Solid. We are all SO Blessed. 🙏🙏🙏👍👊
Words to the Wise , G Swindle is a man with Heart and Conviction ! U the man G !!
Thank you for sharing Gerald.....that's what I call a God intervention.
Another legendary lesson from the G. Straight to the soul.
I needed this, it’s when it comes full circle and you realize how blessed you are and then you get to share it, that’s why we fish. Find that stoke again. God is good.
Thank you for sharing this story,what a sharing moment, brought tears to this old man,!
PMA
Fishing is a lot like life...Highs and lows...Ebbs and flows...but perspective like this is what WE ALL need. We get caught up in the Me,Me,Me world and G you just slapped me in the side of the head and for that I say THANK YOU...I needed that...
Gerald your perspective on life is reality, and that my friend is what keeps it real for so many. There’s a bunch on your level that take it for granted and that’s not reality. You keep doing you and like I’ve told you in the past your already a winner and have been your entire career. You ain’t got a blue trophy YET!!!! But you got what other Elites don’t have…… reality. You have inspired soooo many and that is our lord Jesus Christs mission for you so don’t change it will happen brother.🙏🙏🙏👊
G just wanna say that was amazing and this is why in my opinion you are the best fisherman on the planet,I have followed your whole career and you always amaze me with how you are off the water more so than on it,keep doin you and changing people's lives,thanks for sharing this,your awesome👊🙏
THIS is why I watch your videos. THIS is why I love to hear what you have to say. You have nailed it again and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for talking about this. I am 69 years old. I have been bass fishing for close to 40 years. Now tomorrow I am going to hook up my 21-foot Skeeter bass boat behind my 4x4 truck with all the fancy sonar and big Yamaha outboard and head to the Columbia River for some small mouth fishing, but this time I can assure you I will have a completely different outlook on things simply due to you. Mister Swindle you are, without a doubt, the best. Thank you.
It's so easy to lose sight of the big picture and get lost in the details of fishing. Thankfully God uses moments like you described to remind us of what its all about. Happens to all of us. Thanks for the reminder this morning G, and God bless!
G, your a speaker like no other. Great story. We met at Bass u in 09 in Philly and I’ll never forget your PMA seminar. Thank you for your drive!
G , we need more Guys like you to remind us , God talks to ya, he tells ya, “ you are my creation and I’m for You always” ! People need messages like this.
Thank G- Man.
G Man I just watched this video and man I tell ya it put tears in my eyes.. Videos like this is way I respect you so very much. Never change who you are and never change on how you stand. God Bless You, G...
Aman GMan my wife and I have always felt very thankful that people like your self are around to help keep us humble. Its easy to be an Ariguat person thanking only about you
Very well said people take life for granted. You think you have it bad until you see something like that. Thanks G
God bless you G. This was real talk. God is good and when we get that tunnel vision we forget to thank him for the blessings in our lives.
Your an inspiration! You need to do mental health seminars. Or maybe some life coaching. You have such a contagious attitude.
Your my favorite fisherman because your a good person first and foremost and guy who loves to fish second !! Keep doing what your doing ,your teaching us way more than fishing my man!!
Really puts things in perspective. Brought me to tears, for sure. Thanks, G. YOU ROCK!!
I watch on average 5 fishing videos a day. This was the best video I have ever watch on RUclips.😌. Tomorrow will be a different day on my boat. Thanks G-Man
That's right '' G '' -- most of us don't realize just how lucky we are. One day working as a substitute teacher during a huge recess I noticed there was this kid, the only one without arms, having just as much fun laughing and running around like all the other kids. Whenever I think of feeling sorry for myself I think of that kid and it works like a charm.
I just shared your video with my youth fishing club!! (San Joaquin Bassmasters)
Always enjoy your style of keeping it REAL!
There's something underneath all the glitz and glam, determination and hope!! We all need a reminder from time to time. Thanks for sharing yours! 👊👍
So So POWERFUL G Man! You have always been and will remain my fishing hero....
Dude thats awesome man.
Reminds me of myself at 33yrs how last few yrs for me I fish ALOT less. Got my jetski boat built to perfection and the beautiful delaware smallmouth river, yet in my later growth I have come to find that its not the fish im fishing for and sadly that has left me fishing MUCH less. But in this confusional growth pattern im moving through, im finding much higher things about life and its slowly trickling the hope back in, just in a higher format now and nothing will ever be the same.
Gratitude to you my friend, for sharing the wisdom!
G this is why I follow you and Lulu! Your story about the lady at the chicken place right after you signed with Phoenix was a gut punch just like this. Keep it up brother. Y’all have your heart in the right spot!
Thanks G that really puts things into the proper prospective. We all take too much for granted and never look around and see how truly bless we are.
Well said sir. And thats why I have the utmost respect for you G, confident yet humble. Thank you.
The moral of the story, it doesn’t just mean fishing, it’s a story of life, keep it real and be grateful 😇… thank you G, may God bless you, take the man fishing with ya !!!
Love ya brother!! Never met you, but I see you enjoying what Mother Nature gives us.. good and bad! Humble is a heavy word for most these days. Thank you for this vid and thank you for all you do my man.
LIFE IS GOOD!!
Just some of them moments when your watching ol blue heroine fish patiently, or osprey flying the sky…. Once u stop and watch and talk to Mother Nature!! Man o man how many tappy taps come from that
You sir are amazing! Thank you for the reminder!
You have a big heart brother !! That made me a better man already hearing you tell that story thanks I needed to hear that !! We all need a little humble pie every now and then to wake us up that’s god talking to us
Thanks Gerald Swindle. This video helped me get redturmanted to fish with confidence and thankfulness and give back to others to spread the joy.
& ty to you too G, for keeping us informed & entertained for many years.
I Love Ya Uncle G.
Keep it pushing everyday boss👍👌🏻
Amen brother. It was a good reminder. Not only for fishing but life.
Always be grateful. Another great lesson from a great man.
'G' great observation. Once again you have given this old man a fresh look on life. To say thank you seems small for what you have given me over the years.
You hit the nail on the head. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
You're a good dude "G" love watchin your videos. Keep up the great work. Never take shit for granted!!!
Well said GMan! Thanks for the reminder, We ALL need that from time to time. My best bud always say, "Just one more cast" Tight lines!
G-man your the best God has a way of working and showing us things to let you know he is with us everyday and every step of the way I don't know what God has in his plans for you sir but he is showing you something special take notes he is up to something in your life sir. God bless you and your family tight lines my brother in Christ live each day to it's fullest
Amen G the lords give us lessons all the time We just have to open our eyes to see them. Glad you are a man that has the faith and trust to see them. Your best video yet there is a whole lot in what you saw and said God Bless You and Your Family 🙏
An awesome take! A great reminder of how far many us have come, simply because of passion and hope!
Love it! Thank you for sharing this and what's on your mind! Stay Humble and Keep the Faith!!!!!!
“G” you are my hero, keep being you my friend. God bless you.
Thanks G this is the reason I respect you as a person and a fisherman.
When you feel what a person says....that's powerful. I didn't just hear what you said....I felt it and it couldn't have come at a better time. Been a rough go for a while but that put things in perspective. Good stuff G!!!! love ya...mean it!!!!
Not gonna lie, this made me tear up alittle. We really dont know how good we have it sometimes until we see a glimpse of our former selves in others. Touching story, and changed my perspective on things as well.. i havent been catching them recently.
Whoa GMAN great words, people needed to hear that. And G, go talk to that man in the wheel chair, you will probably make a new friend and you may help that man in some way you may never know. God bless you and your family. Keep up the great work.
G- man you damn sure right my brother. I fish the same section of the river damn near everyday catch them some days some days don’t catch a breeze but I love fishing and that’s what my wife don’t understand it never gets old of throwing new baits casting new reels though I Love it keep striving my brother
Awesome story! Always remember where you started because not every day is promised in your life! Take time out of your day and speak to other anglers at the boat ramp. Thank you for sharing GMAN, what a testimony. GOD BLESS
Gerald thank u for bringing us this video it really has a impact on anyone that watches it. Thank U again
Yes always b grateful for what you have and thank God on the way
I'll tell you what these are some words of wisdom that a lot of people need right now. I was blessed to meet this awesome guy and he was so nice to myself and my daughter
Right on G ...ask him doez he wanna go out next time u see him and u got a few...talkin bout a blessing....u that man sir..✌️
Mighty powerful words G!! They will without question have a positive impact on more than just one person's life that watches this wonderful message from the heart with a certain Spiritual meaning in it. I'm sure many myself included Thank ya good sir. The Lord Blessed you with life altering wisdom through that young fella in the wheelchair and him thinking he's just simply fishing. Something that he undoubtedly enjoys doing very much even if from that little Pier casting to the left and the right in skinny water full of grass and with such a busy schedule you must keep if you could ever find ever how small of free time to take that young fella out with ya in better water not only would you make his heart Happy and full, but you will The Lords as well. What a wonderful impact it would have on his as well as your life. Lord works in so many ways and through so many people places and things. That Beautiful moment you had has and will benefit many including the young fella in the wheelchair when the time/schedule is right!! Wink Wink !!
Thank you G i needed some perspective today. Your such a genuine God fearing man.
I met that man a couple of weeks ago prefishing for the abt. One of the kindest men I have ever met and definitely thankful just to be sitting next to the water with a fishing pole.
Thanks G for the story setting here with my Grand babies got choked up
Sometimes you need a good slap in the face to remember what is really important in life. God, family and fishing. Great video Gman.
Puts it in a whole different perspective. Thanks G Man. You are the man
Amen G, God bless and thank you for sharing this incredible message
This is an awesome story
G, I can still my 10 year old self walking the banks at Hickory Creek here on Beaver. Casting a Hubbs Chub top water at every bush and stick up within casting distance. Then switching to a Fliptail worm and hitting the same bushes. Mom would drop me off about anytime I asked, and then come pick me at dark; she always had to wait for my "one more cast". Most days I wouldn't have a bite, but the anticipation of the next blow up on the Chubs or the tap, tap on the Fliptail, kept me going; fifty years ago. I don't have that same passion, but my grandson does, and my youngest son, now 8 year old, is getting there.
You're right, keep the Passion. Passion for God, spouse, kids, life, work and hobbies. Passion, Hope & Love will carry you through a lot of adversity. Now I need to go wash my face, someone has been cutting onions around here,,,,
Awesome video. That man upstairs can humble us pretty quick. We never know when I life lesson will hit us smack in the face.
GMAN you sir are an awesome guy love watching your videos love it that you dont take stuff for granted and realize how lucky you are to be able to do what you do im 59 been bass fishing a long time and i love it my partner and i got a local tournament in the morning and i still get excited about it i have been that boy on the bank we fish out of an old 17ft. tracker with a 40 hp. but we love every minute of it and are thankful we are lucky enough to get fish you a great fisherman keep it up keep videos comming.
Thank you for allowing us to be humbled, what a great experience. Be careful and good luck out there
Great video Gerald. Life lesson is to be grateful for your blessing.