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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

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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.“
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