Ignoring the “normal”

July 24, 2023

Gerald Swindle plays to his strengths even when they don't necessarily fir the script of an event. Photo by Dalton Tumblin

Written by

David A. Brown

In 1955, James Dean worked that Rebel Without a Cause vibe like a boss, but Bassmaster Elite Series competition doesn’t leave as much room for such aimless defiance. That said, intentionally cutting against the grain, trying something unexpected or unconventional, going off-script — such bold moves often yield big results.