Join B.A.S.S. and enjoy all exclusive content for Members.
Join Now

Different applications for soft stickbaits

Roumbanis says soft stickbaits have replaced traditional plastic worms in his fishing arsenal. Photo by Seigo Saito

Fred Roumbanis may reside in Oklahoma, but he remains the consummate Western pro. He was front and center when the influential waves of Japanese bait designs and presentations followed the prevailing westerlies from the Pacific Rim to the California coast, and he continues to explore and refine tournament tactics using new modifications to modern rigs.