Pro Staff
Accomplishments:
• 2022 Lorain 1st out of 88 1st big fish
• 2022 LEWT Huron 9th out of 89
• 2022 Rossford Walleye Round up Bass Pro Event 1st out of 42
• 2022 OWF Lorain 4th out of 32
• 2022 LEWT Magee 14th out of 73
• 2022 MWC/LEWT Sandusky Tie for 5th and 7th place out of 167
• 2021 Walleye Slam 1st out of 7600
• 2021 LEWT TOY 11th out of 60 (149 total teams for entire year) 7 total tourneys • 2021 LEWT Geneva 1st out of 44
• 2021 LEWT Championships 1st out of 60. Both Divisions and Big Fish for both Divisions
• 2021 1ST annual S&C Walleye Conneaut 6th out of 42
• 2021 Poor Richards Bait and Tackle Erie PA 3rd 1st big fish Fri and 1st big fish Sat out of 46
• 2021 Fish Crazy Derby 1st out of 1481
• 2021 NWT Huron 28th out of 114
• 2021 LEWT Ashtabula 29th out of 68
• 2021 LEWT/BWWC Port Clinton 59th out of 81
• 2021 MWC Port Clinton 70th out of 119
• 2021 OWF Lorain 27th out of 32
• 2020 Vic’s Huron 2nd out of 39
• 2020 Vic’s Ashtabula 13th out of 38
• 2020 MWC Lorain OH 36th out of 86
• 2020 Erie Spring Walleye Bash Erie PA 15th out of 101
• 2019 Fall Brawl 12th
• 2019 WMT Geneva OH 4th
• 2018 GOTL Coldwater Cleveland OH 4th. 2nd Place big fish
• 2018 Vic’s Geneva 3rd
• 2018 GOTL Geneva 4th
Jake Runyan
My name is Jake Runyan and my love of fishing began when I was fishing with my Uncle Rick, Dad, and Papa Gomer. Sure, I loved fishing ponds and creeks with Papa or friends from school, but something drew me to Lake Erie like a magnet. I only wanted to reel in the biggest fish. I have been an Ohio native for my entire life, but I have traveled a bunch for work and pleasure. A change happened in me when I met Johnnie Candle. My Dad and Johnnie’s dad, Captain Frank were friends. Johnnie was guiding and chartering in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Niagara River. I became his side kick and I soaked up as much as I could from Johnnie while he began his pro career in 1994. He moved away to be a big time pro, and I grew up and started working. My passion for fishing was still there and I searched for water when I could. The next chapter started for me once I met a guy by the name of Joe Bird at work one day. We began fishing tournaments with his son and another fella named Jeff Skipper. We did well, and the bug grew in me to want more competition. A friend, Ben Cochran bought a boat and we decided to compete in two man tournaments. We did well, but there was this Chase Cominsky that kept beating us. Word had it that Chase was looking for a new partner and I jumped at the opportunity. We clicked quickly, although he will admit he thought I was crazy! Chase and I had a tough first year fishing together and didn’t have the finishes we wanted. Year two was historic to put it modestly and year three is going very well. In 2022 I went full professional and took the very scary leap into this chest deep. One thing I have gained over the years professionally is you want quality over quantity. Therefore, I chose RECON Fishing Systems products. Not only are they a company that knows me by name but anytime I need advice, an issue, or just want to talk, this team is always there for me.
Accomplishments:
• 2022 Lorain 1st out of 88 1st big fish
• 2022 LEWT Huron 9th out of 89
• 2022 Rossford Walleye Round up Bass Pro Event 1st out of 42
• 2022 OWF Lorain 4th out of 32
• 2022 LEWT Magee 14th out of 73
• 2022 MWC/LEWT Sandusky Tie for 5th and 7th MWC place out of 167
• 2021 Walleye Slam 1st out of 7600
• 2021 LEWT TOY 11th out of 60 (149 total teams for entire year) 7 total tourneys
• 2021 LEWT Geneva 1st out of 44
• 2021 LEWT Championships 1st out of 60. Both Divisions and Big Fish for both Divisions
• 2021 1ST annual S&C Walleye Conneaut 6th out of 42
• 2021 Poor Richards Bait and Tackle Erie PA 3rd 1st big fish Fri and 1st big fish Sat out of 46
• 2021 Fish Crazy Derby 1st out of 1481
• 2021 NWT Huron 28th out of 114
• 2021 LEWT Ashtabula 29th out of 68
• 2021 LEWT/BWWC Port Clinton 59th out of 81
• 2021 MWC Port Clinton 70th out of 119
• 2021 OWF Lorain 27th out of 32
• 2020 Vic’s Huron 2nd out of 39
• 2020 Vic’s Ashtabula 13th out of 38
• 2020 MWC Lorain OH 36th out of 86
5-1st place WMT
2-2nd place WMT
1-4th place WMT
1st place OWF
3rd place GOTL
4th place GOTL
1st place Erie Spring Bash
5th place Erie Spring Bash
7th and 5th place MWC
Top 15 NWT
1st place Rossford Walleye Roundup
10th place Walleye Slam Derby
5-1st place LEWT
2-5th place LEWT
6th place LEWT
9th place LEWT
3rd place BWT.
Chase Cominsky
Hi crew, my name is Chase Cominsky, I’m 35yrs old. Born in Youngstown OH. I Currently reside in Hermitage, PA. Fishing has always been a huge part of my life since I was in diapers. It was on the brain 24/7 from when I woke up to when I went to sleep. My goal in life as a child was to become a professional angler. I grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida chasing saltwater species in the younger years of my life. Many days, I would take a fishing pole to school just so I could make a few casts in the canals chasing snook on the walk home from school. I then moved to Hermitage, Pennsylvania in the year of 2000. It was then that my love for chasing big water walleye began! Every chance I had I was on Lake Erie breaking down the science and trying different techniques to land that walleye of a lifetime. Nothing can beat the rush of watching that offshore tackle board get buried by a trophy walleye!! In the year of 2004, I took a step into the tournament scene, and it was game on from there. I was hooked!! I knew it was the road that I wanted to take and a goal I had set many years back. After having a lot of time under my belt with much success, I then knew it was time to take my career to the next level.
I began to fish full time professionally and work extensively in all aspects with my sponsors throughout the fishing industry.
JASON ZSEBIK
Hometown: Vermilion, Ohio
Hobbies: Fishing, Hunting, Spending time with my family.
Favorite Lure: Reef Runner 800 series
Favorite Way to Fish: Trolling with small planner boards.
Favorite Fishery: Lake Erie
Tournament Accomplishments: 1st place Masters Walleye Circuit 2016, National Team Championship top 25 2017, Multiple top ten placements in other Master Walleye Circuits and the Lake Erie Walleye Trail
Growing up on the shores of Lake Erie, in a small harbor town like Vermilion, fishing became a part of my life at an early age. When I was a kid, I remember going out on Lake Erie with my parents and enjoying the day catching Walleye and Perch. I also remember spending several days with my Dad chasing Steelhead in local creeks. The outdoors has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and that’s something I look forward to passing down to my children as they grow.
When I’m not fishing, I serve our community as a Sargent at a local Sheriff’s Office. I have been in law enforcement full time for the last sixteen years. I also work as a salesman at Erie Marine Sales in Sheffield Lake Ohio. Outside of work my wife and I are raising our two young children and keeping busy running them around to sports and other activities they enjoy.
Chad Posey – Leonard, MI
I am a Michigan native that spends most of my time chasing walleye around the State of Michigan. I have actively participated on the Michigan Walleye Tour since 2015 with multiple top 10 finishes, including a victory in 2019 on Lake Saint Clair and a 3rd place finish in the 2019 state championship. My favorite method for catching walleye is structure fishing in the northern waters of Michigan by either casting or trolling.
Jake Runyan
My name is Jake Runyan and my love of fishing began when I was fishing with my Uncle Rick, Dad, and Papa Gomer. Sure, I loved fishing ponds and creeks with Papa or friends from school, but something drew me to Lake Erie like a magnet. I only wanted to reel in the biggest fish. I have been an Ohio native for my entire life, but I have traveled a bunch for work and pleasure. A change happened in me when I met Johnnie Candle. My Dad and Johnnie’s dad, Captain Frank were friends. Johnnie was guiding and chartering in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Niagara River. I became his side kick and I soaked up as much as I could from Johnnie while he began his pro career in 1994. He moved away to be a big time pro, and I grew up and started working. My passion for fishing was still there and I searched for water when I could. The next chapter started for me once I met a guy by the name of Joe Bird at work one day. We began fishing tournaments with his son and another fella named Jeff Skipper. We did well, and the bug grew in me to want more competition. A friend, Ben Cochran bought a boat and we decided to compete in two man tournaments. We did well, but there was this Chase Cominsky that kept beating us. Word had it that Chase was looking for a new partner and I jumped at the opportunity. We clicked quickly, although he will admit he thought I was crazy! Chase and I had a tough first year fishing together and didn’t have the finishes we wanted. Year two was historic to put it modestly and year three is going very well. In 2022 I went full professional and took the very scary leap into this chest deep. One thing I have gained over the years professionally is you want quality over quantity. Therefore, I chose RECON Fishing Systems products. Not only are they a company that knows me by name but anytime I need advice, an issue, or just want to talk, this team is always there for me.
Accomplishments:
• 2022 Lorain 1st out of 88 1st big fish
• 2022 LEWT Huron 9th out of 89
• 2022 Rossford Walleye Round up Bass Pro Event 1st out of 42
• 2022 OWF Lorain 4th out of 32
• 2022 LEWT Magee 14th out of 73
• 2022 MWC/LEWT Sandusky Tie for 5th and 7th place out of 167
• 2021 Walleye Slam 1st out of 7600
• 2021 LEWT TOY 11th out of 60 (149 total teams for entire year) 7 total tourneys • 2021 LEWT Geneva 1st out of 44
• 2021 LEWT Championships 1st out of 60. Both Divisions and Big Fish for both Divisions
• 2021 1ST annual S&C Walleye Conneaut 6th out of 42
• 2021 Poor Richards Bait and Tackle Erie PA 3rd 1st big fish Fri and 1st big fish Sat out of 46
• 2021 Fish Crazy Derby 1st out of 1481
• 2021 NWT Huron 28th out of 114
• 2021 LEWT Ashtabula 29th out of 68
• 2021 LEWT/BWWC Port Clinton 59th out of 81
• 2021 MWC Port Clinton 70th out of 119
• 2021 OWF Lorain 27th out of 32
• 2020 Vic’s Huron 2nd out of 39
• 2020 Vic’s Ashtabula 13th out of 38
• 2020 MWC Lorain OH 36th out of 86
• 2020 Erie Spring Walleye Bash Erie PA 15th out of 101
• 2019 Fall Brawl 12th
• 2019 WMT Geneva OH 4th
• 2018 GOTL Coldwater Cleveland OH 4th. 2nd Place big fish
• 2018 Vic’s Geneva 3rd
• 2018 GOTL Geneva 4th
Chase Cominsky
Hi crew, my name is Chase Cominsky, I’m 35yrs old. Born in Youngstown OH. I Currently reside in Hermitage, PA. Fishing has always been a huge part of my life since I was in diapers. It was on the brain 24/7 from when I woke up to when I went to sleep. My goal in life as a child was to become a professional angler. I grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida chasing saltwater species in the younger years of my life. Many days, I would take a fishing pole to school just so I could make a few casts in the canals chasing snook on the walk home from school. I then moved to Hermitage, Pennsylvania in the year of 2000. It was then that my love for chasing big water walleye began! Every chance I had I was on Lake Erie breaking down the science and trying different techniques to land that walleye of a lifetime. Nothing can beat the rush of watching that offshore tackle board get buried by a trophy walleye!! In the year of 2004, I took a step into the tournament scene, and it was game on from there. I was hooked!! I knew it was the road that I wanted to take and a goal I had set many years back. After having a lot of time under my belt with much success, I then knew it was time to take my career to the next level.
I began to fish full time professionally and work extensively in all aspects with my sponsors throughout the fishing industry.
Accomplishments:
• 2022 Lorain 1st out of 88 1st big fish
• 2022 LEWT Huron 9th out of 89
• 2022 Rossford Walleye Round up Bass Pro Event 1st out of 42
• 2022 OWF Lorain 4th out of 32
• 2022 LEWT Magee 14th out of 73
• 2022 MWC/LEWT Sandusky Tie for 5th and 7th MWC place out of 167
• 2021 Walleye Slam 1st out of 7600
• 2021 LEWT TOY 11th out of 60 (149 total teams for entire year) 7 total tourneys
• 2021 LEWT Geneva 1st out of 44
• 2021 LEWT Championships 1st out of 60. Both Divisions and Big Fish for both Divisions
• 2021 1ST annual S&C Walleye Conneaut 6th out of 42
• 2021 Poor Richards Bait and Tackle Erie PA 3rd 1st big fish Fri and 1st big fish Sat out of 46
• 2021 Fish Crazy Derby 1st out of 1481
• 2021 NWT Huron 28th out of 114
• 2021 LEWT Ashtabula 29th out of 68
• 2021 LEWT/BWWC Port Clinton 59th out of 81
• 2021 MWC Port Clinton 70th out of 119
• 2021 OWF Lorain 27th out of 32
• 2020 Vic’s Huron 2nd out of 39
• 2020 Vic’s Ashtabula 13th out of 38
• 2020 MWC Lorain OH 36th out of 86
5-1st place WMT
2-2nd place WMT
1-4th place WMT
1st place OWF
3rd place GOTL
4th place GOTL
1st place Erie Spring Bash
5th place Erie Spring Bash
7th and 5th place MWC
Top 15 NWT
1st place Rossford Walleye Roundup
10th place Walleye Slam Derby
5-1st place LEWT
2-5th place LEWT
6th place LEWT
9th place LEWT
3rd place BWT.
JASON ZSEBIK
Hometown: Vermilion, Ohio
Hobbies: Fishing, Hunting, Spending time with my family.
Favorite Lure: Reef Runner 800 series
Favorite Way to Fish: Trolling with small planner boards.
Favorite Fishery: Lake Erie
Tournament Accomplishments: 1st place Masters Walleye Circuit 2016, National Team Championship top 25 2017, Multiple top ten placements in other Master Walleye Circuits and the Lake Erie Walleye Trail
Growing up on the shores of Lake Erie, in a small harbor town like Vermilion, fishing became a part of my life at an early age. When I was a kid, I remember going out on Lake Erie with my parents and enjoying the day catching Walleye and Perch. I also remember spending several days with my Dad chasing Steelhead in local creeks. The outdoors has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and that’s something I look forward to passing down to my children as they grow.
When I’m not fishing, I serve our community as a Sargent at a local Sheriff’s Office. I have been in law enforcement full time for the last sixteen years. I also work as a salesman at Erie Marine Sales in Sheffield Lake Ohio. Outside of work my wife and I are raising our two young children and keeping busy running them around to sports and other activities they enjoy.
Chad Posey – Leonard, MI
I am a Michigan native that spends most of my time chasing walleye around the State of Michigan. I have actively participated on the Michigan Walleye Tour since 2015 with multiple top 10 finishes, including a victory in 2019 on Lake Saint Clair and a 3rd place finish in the 2019 state championship. My favorite method for catching walleye is structure fishing in the northern waters of Michigan by either casting or trolling.