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Brad Smyth
Hometown: Oxford, Michigan
Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, and gardening
Favorite Lure: Blade baits
Favorite Fishing Technique: Casting or jigging
Favorite Fishery: Lake Saint Clair
I truly believe that I was born to be a sportsman. Growing up in Sterling Heights, Michigan I spent most of my weekend’s fishing, hunting, and enjoying the outdoors. Whether I’m in the woods or on the water, my motivation is to teach others what I’ve learned along the way and share my passion for the outdoors. I have been a fishing charter captain for over 14 years now. I own and operate the Detroit Outdoor Adventures company multi-species fishing and waterfowl hunting trips on the Great Lakes.
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.
Brian Zarembski
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Hobbies: Fishing, boating, spending time with my family.
Favorite Lure: Reef Runner Deep Diving Crankbait
Favorite Way to Fish: Trolling Crankbaits
Favorite Fishery: Lake Erie
Because I grew up in Michigan, the opportunities for outdoor activities were endless. My earliest memories are of fishing with my dad. Wire-lining for walleye at night on the Detroit River, ice fishing on Lake St. Clair for panfish, participating in musky tournaments on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River, chasing salmon on Lake Huron, and casting plastics around the rocks, break walls, and weed beds of local lakes for bass and pike are among these memories. After college I moved to Ohio, and I did not complain about living on the shores of the “Walleye Capital of the World”.
After a serendipitous meeting with Ali Shakoor at a walleye seminar, my tournament career began. Fishing has become an obsession, and, has allowed me to travel the United States to fish some of the best walleye fisheries in the country. It has also allowed me to compete against the best anglers on the tour. I enjoy the challenge of outsmarting the walleye, as well as outsmarting the other tournament fishermen.
When I am not out fishing, I spend my time building my marine dealership, Erie Marine Sales, where we sell boats catering to fisherman. When we are not working, my wife and I spend our time attending our four boys’ athletic activities or enjoying a nice night out on the town.
