What a great story, I always knew boom boom came up thru the school of hard knocks, I remember him winning his first elite and the emotions thank just can’t be held back when you accomplish something you worked so hard for This is what fishing is missing today, the molding of the anglers. Fred roumbanis, you will always be one of the greats!!!!
Very cool story! The trials and tribulations are always good to hear. We all struggle in life, some more than others, but not giving up and fighting on for what you love is a lesson that needs taught to many! Thanks for sharing Wheeler!!
Really good story. Thx. You might be onto a new series. Showcasing anglers we might know and their story. Using your platform to tell stories of other anglers. Really cool. Like to hear more stories.
Need a series like this JW - but I’m going to bet - it will be awful difficult to ever top this one. TON of respect for Boom Boom - now I realize why I always liked that guy - GREAT video!!!!! Thanks for sharing this!!!!
Really awesome hearing Fred tell us about his journey to becoming one of the greats , and let's be honest hearing a master tell stories of winning money throwing the frog an spinner bait was cool as heck boom boom thank you for sharing your experience man .
Thanks for posting Fred's story, It is truly inspirational. I can relate, I can't tell how many time my boat broke down, you think you've got it fixed and almost didn't get back to the ramp before the trolling motor battery died. I have had to wade and push my boat through shallow water to save the battery for deeper water just to get back to the ramp. Hard to make money when you are getting hit hard like that, but somehow you just keep trying, hoping and waiting until your break comes.
Really awesome video!! All of your stories are inspirational and we appreciate getting to hear them! Y'all aren't just great anglers, but great people too!! Keep up the good work!
Pretty dsmn good story Fred I used to like you but now it's a lot more of admiration, it takes alot of will power to keep going when your broke but you done it. Love this story thanks Jwheels.
At first I said who the buck is this guy probably pretty boring to watch but I watched the whole thing and I glad I did. What an incredible story. Was wishing he had more to tell.
Incredible story about perseverance, grit and passion. Really enjoyed this video Jacob. If you ever get back up to Indy I hope you’ll do another video on Geist and how to fish it. Maybe I’ll be able to out fish my brother should he take me there again.
Killer story! I remember my son and I meeting Fred at a weigh in. I also remember we were walking by Fred prior to weigh in and I told my son there is Boom Booom. Evidently Fred heard me say that and turned and nodded at us. Anyway we talk to him later on and such a great dude.
Great stories! You need to do a series of these with other pro's. Freddy? I met him at the Original Bassfest on the Chick- the one that Jacob won! Fred was one of the nicest pro anglers I've Ever met. He was enthusiastic about devoting his full attention to the fans. He deserves any success that may blow his way.
This should definitely launch a new series for your channel. I knew of Fred through his Dobyns sponsorship but didn’t know about him. New series ‘arriving with Anglers’ or something like that.
Ive really enjoyed this video. Cool to see someone from my hometown Bay Area joining the big leagues.
That was FREAKING AMAZING!!! Never really been a fan of Fred, but that changed today…
Sooo great to see. I loved Fred before, but even more now! Thanks for putting this up!
I definitely want to hear the whole story of the frog thing and Rojas. The whole story.
I would love to hear that story to Please
What a great story, I always knew boom boom came up thru the school of hard knocks, I remember him winning his first elite and the emotions thank just can’t be held back when you accomplish something you worked so hard for
This is what fishing is missing today, the molding of the anglers.
Fred roumbanis, you will always be one of the greats!!!!
Very cool story! The trials and tribulations are always good to hear. We all struggle in life, some more than others, but not giving up and fighting on for what you love is a lesson that needs taught to many! Thanks for sharing Wheeler!!
Thank You, Jacob and Fred! Great story! Another bay area native that made it as a pro angler!
Really good story. Thx. You might be onto a new series. Showcasing anglers we might know and their story. Using your platform to tell stories of other anglers. Really cool. Like to hear more stories.
Need a series like this JW - but I’m going to bet - it will be awful difficult to ever top this one. TON of respect for Boom Boom - now I realize why I always liked that guy - GREAT video!!!!! Thanks for sharing this!!!!
Really awesome hearing Fred tell us about his journey to becoming one of the greats , and let's be honest hearing a master tell stories of winning money throwing the frog an spinner bait was cool as heck boom boom thank you for sharing your experience man .
Wow - that was incredible. I still remember when Fred won the Major. Great story. Thanks!
Thanks for posting Fred's story, It is truly inspirational. I can relate, I can't tell how many time my boat broke down, you think you've got it fixed and almost didn't get back to the ramp before the trolling motor battery died. I have had to wade and push my boat through shallow water to save the battery for deeper water just to get back to the ramp. Hard to make money when you are getting hit hard like that, but somehow you just keep trying, hoping and waiting until your break comes.
Thank you !!!!!!!!
Thank you Jacob and Fred, I needed this story. I absolutely enjoyed Fred’s story. He seems like an awesome guy. Thanks a ton!!!!!
Thank you for sharing that story!!! S0 good!!
Awesome Story! Thanks for sharing.👊
Really awesome video!! All of your stories are inspirational and we appreciate getting to hear them! Y'all aren't just great anglers, but great people too!! Keep up the good work!
Such a fantastic story of grit and perseverance
Pretty dsmn good story Fred I used to like you but now it's a lot more of admiration, it takes alot of will power to keep going when your broke but you done it. Love this story thanks Jwheels.
At first I said who the buck is this guy probably pretty boring to watch but I watched the whole thing and I glad I did. What an incredible story. Was wishing he had more to tell.
😮Fred boom boom is a bass fishing legend! Great story
True west coast legend!! BOOM BOOM!
Fantastic story!! Makes me a little more of a Freddy fan!
Incredible story about perseverance, grit and passion. Really enjoyed this video Jacob. If you ever get back up to Indy I hope you’ll do another video on Geist and how to fish it. Maybe I’ll be able to out fish my brother should he take me there again.
I wish Chris Jones would come up to the MLF and do some announcing on TV for the live tournaments. I love that guy.
Great story! Thanks for sharing.
Killer story! I remember my son and I meeting Fred at a weigh in. I also remember we were walking by Fred prior to weigh in and I told my son there is Boom Booom. Evidently Fred heard me say that and turned and nodded at us. Anyway we talk to him later on and such a great dude.
WOW!!! New respect for Fred!! Idea for new series, Road Trips with J Wheeler. You interview more Pros while driving down the road.
Great stories! You need to do a series of these with other pro's. Freddy? I met him at the Original Bassfest on the Chick- the one that Jacob won! Fred was one of the nicest pro anglers I've Ever met. He was enthusiastic about devoting his full attention to the fans. He deserves any success that may blow his way.
Love the story Super inspirational
Fred is an amazing guy he married my cousin and is so nice to everyone.
Live close to Fred had a couple nice conversations with him he is a class guy for sure.
Incredible!
If anyone's curious, Huntington Beach to Ontario California is 45 miles. 2 hours is about right, so glad I left Southern California! 😅
Fantastic interview
Awesome stuff
This should definitely launch a new series for your channel.
I knew of Fred through his Dobyns sponsorship but didn’t know about him. New series ‘arriving with Anglers’ or something like that.
What a story!
I was at the lacrosse tournament that boom boom locked down to 9
Awesome video!
is it RAINING ????? Great story and interview!
Amazing stories....great to see you in my NEW country (retired from SoCal in 2021) ...where I'm finding my new bass (achigã) waters!
Great story but what's up the wipers? I don't see any rain.
Boom booooom!
Great stories
Awesome!
I watch his fishing videos and he is pretty cool
I started watching this fourth minute video with the idea that I would fast foreword through the boring parts. I didn’t hit the fast foreword once
Same
I was Fred’s official in Florida one year and he is fun to be around even if he did try to hit me in the head with a frog.
Most famous for the wonderful….”Frog Fur”.
Fred's from cal omg best fisheries
So the guy was alive when Fred saw him the first day? Then dead the next? Didn’t Phil Collins write a song about this?
I wonder if je ever thought about helping anyone out in the water in a storm?
Boom boom
👍👍👍👍👍
Insane lol.
WoW
FIRST!!!🎣💪🏻👋🏻
Turn off the wipers
Well dam
Real men don't say rirst