Fred Roumbanis
Professional Angler
Fred Roumbanis is a freshwater fisherman with a penchant for throwing giant swimbaits. On the 2011 FLW Tour, Roumbanis reeled in his heaviest bag at an astonishing 34 lbs, 5 oz. When not fishing competitively, Roumbanis can be found fishing for fun with his friends or listening to music, particularly hard rock.
Two First-Place Finishes
Four Bassmaster Classic Appearances
18 Top 10 Finishes
Fred Roumbanis
Nickname
Boom Boom
Music
Some good country/rock mix
Proudest Moment
Other than being a father, winning the Bassmaster American Major
If I weren't a professional fisherman, I would be …
There was never another plan!
Favorite Meal
Sushi
Favorite Movie
“2 Guns”
Favorite Lure
The Boom Boom swimbait by Optimum Baits
Favorite Boat Snack
A jar of peanut butter
Favorite Magazine
Bassmaster
Mentor
Yoda
Favorite Fishing Memory
Catching a 12-lb bass, at 13 years old, from the dock at Lafayette Res in California. That fish is what inspired me to chase this lifetime journey of fishing professionally.
Kid Goals
Exactly this!
Quote to live By
Dream it, work it, live it!
Fred’s Fishing Partner
Panoptix™ PS22-TR
“I love this sonar. It lets me see real-time fish movements, even when my boat is still.“Buy Now
