Eric Swackhamer (aka Swack) is a kayak bass angler from NW Pennsylvania. He is a member of KAWPA (Kayak Anglers of Western Pennsylvania). His favorite body of water to fish is Lake Erie from the shores of PA. Whether it's chasing large and smallmouth bass, jigging for perch or trolling for walleye he knows how to catch em'. Eric specializes in finesse fishing, and is a firm believer in using straight braided line for all techniques. His primary tournament kayak is a Kaku Zulu with the pedal drive system.

Eric's go to hardware includes Shimano, Quantum, Dobyns, Zoom, Strike King, River2Sea, Owner, Garmin and YakMonster.

1 of 5 AOY qualifiers for the chapter.
Where: Presque Isle Bay
Date: Saturday - May 11th, 2024
Limit: Longest 5 bass in inches

2 of 5 AOY qualifiers for the chapter.
Where: Pymatuning Reservoir
Date: Saturday - June 8th, 2024
Limit: Longest 5 bass in inches

3 of 5 AOY qualifiers for the chapter.
Where: Allegheny River, French Creek
or Clarion River
Date: Friday - July 19th, 2024
Limit: Longest 5 bass in inches

4 of 5 AOY qualifiers for the chapter.
Where: Lake Arthur, Keystone Power Dam,
and Wilmore Dam
Date: Saturday - August 17, 2024
Limit: Longest 5 bass in inches
(12-inch minimum)

5 of 5 AOY qualifiers for the chapter.
Where: Lower Allegheny River & Kiski River
Date: Saturday - September 14, 2024
Limit: Longest 5 bass in inches
(12-inch minimum)