Fred Roumbanis
Auburn, California
Fred Roumbanis is the latest addition to the Tabu Tackle team. Fred is a native Californian where he spent many of his 29 years fishing the West Coast big bass factories like the California Delta. Fred just completed his sophomore season on the Bassmaster Elite series, where he finished 12th in angler-of-the-year standings, won the Toyota Moving Forward Award, and won the Bassmaster American Major at High Rock Lake. Outside of his fishing abilities, Fred brings a wealth of knowledge of the fishing industry, where he was employed with some of the biggest names in the sport before he became a full-time pro. Fred’s knowledge of the industry, along with his big-fish catching abilities, make him a perfect fit with the Tabu Tackle Team.
Stats
| Hometown | Auburn, California |
| Age | 29 |
| Height | 5′10″ |
| Weight | 200 lbs. |
| Former Occupation | Sales assistant for Okuma |
Angling Stuff
| Years Pro | 3 |
| Angling Hero | “I have a lot, but probably Rick Clunn.” |
| Home Lake | California Delta (CA) |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Amistad (TX) |
| Least Favorite | Pickwick (AL) |
| Favorite Technique | Swimbaits |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Topwater |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Swimbaits or jigs |
| Fishing Weakness | Cold fronts |
| Boat (Sponsor) | Triton |
| Motor (Sponsor) | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Maui Jim, Okuma, PowerPro, Snag Proof, Reaction Innovations |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Personal Stuff
| Why He Fishes | “I’m real competitive. It’s in the blood.” |
| When Not Fishing | “I like to go fishing with my friends who don’t compete (fun-fishing).” |
| Favorite Food | A good steak (filet, medium-rare) |
| Favorite Music | “Just about everything, but probably hard rock like Metallica.” |
| Favorite Book / Movie | Fishing on the Edge by Mike Iaconelli (book)/40-Year Old Virgin (movie) |