Bob Izumi

Background

Izumi grew up in a family of several children, son of Joe Izumi.

Career

He is most known for his success in bass fishing, and was awarded angler of the year in 2004. At a family picnic, a family member brought up the possibility of him starting a fishing television show. Izumi had been hired to do seminars before that time, and the thought of a television show intrigued him.

He filmed a pilot episode, and the show was soon picked up by various networks in 1983.

The show is still produced and runs on many networks, including WFN and CHEX-television

Achievements

• His brother, Wayne Izumi, is also a professional angler, and Bob and Wayne won Angling Team of the Year in 2004.