Bob Izumi – Bob Izumi’s Real Fishing Show

Bob Izumi – Host of Bob Izumi’s Real Fishing Show

Bob Izumi is Canada’s most popular fishing personality and one of the foremost spokespersons on the sport. For over 27-years his weekly Real Fishing Show has educated and entertained legions of anglers, both young and old, on the finer points of fishing. Bob’s infectious enthusiasm and approachable demeanour have made him a “TV-buddy” to millions of Canadians and, as anyone who has ever met him will agree, he’s exactly the same down-to earth guy in person.

Bob’s unmatched credibility in the fishing world is due in part to his incredible success as a tournament angler. In 1979 Bob Izumi became Canada’s first full-time professional fisherman and in over three decades of competitive fishing Bob has won more than 70 major events, far surpassing any other Canadian angler. He has won multiple Angler of the Year and Team of the Year titles and he is the only Canadian angler to win the Triple Crown of fishing; capturing the Canadian Open, the Classic Championship, and Angler of the Year title in a single season.

Along with his television show and tournament career, Bob is an award winning author, seminar speaker, conservationist, and radio show host. His Real Fishing television show and Real Fishing Radio program are Canada’s longest running syndicated series of any kind in the television and radio categories. Bob’s fishing seminars regularly sell out and his Real Fishing magazine and web site attract consistently huge audiences. His expertly polished presentation skills coupled with a deep passion for fishing have kept him in demand for over three decades.

All accomplishments aside, what separates Bob from his contemporaries are his amiable manner and genuine love of fishing, qualities that put him in a league of his own.

Bob Izumi
Date of Birth: May 2, 1958
Place: Chatham, Ontario

History

• Has fished competitively in derbies and tournaments for 35+ years
• Won his first fishing derby at the age of 8
• Became the 1st full-time fishing pro in Canada at age 20

Career Highlights

• Bob Izumi has won more than 70 professional tournaments in Canada
• In 1995 he became Canada’s only Triple Crown winner, capturing the Canadian Open, the GM Pro Bass Classic Championship and the GM Pro Bass Angler of the Year award
• He is the only three-time winner of the Canadian Open bass tournament
• In 2004 Bob again captured the Angler of the Year title
• In 2004, Bob and his brother, Wayne, won the Canadian Fishing Tour’s Team of the Year honours
• In 1998 Bob founded Fish For Ever, a non-profit organization committed to preserving and enhancing Ontario’s fisheries. He has acted as Chairman of the organization since its inception

Professional Profile

• Host of the nationally syndicated TV series The Real Fishing Show
• Co-host of The Real Fishing Radio Show airing on over 50 stations across Canada for over 20-years.
• Co-author of three books: Bob Izumi’s Big Bass Book, 101 Real Fishing Secrets, and most recently, Real Cooking with Bob Izumi
• Award winning journalist for Bob Izumi’s Real Fishing Magazine
• Multiple award winner in the video category for Bob Izumi’s Real Fishing Show