Meet Our Team
Real anglers. Real captains. Real adventures. Our pro staff puts KYND Eyewear to the test on the water, on the ice, and outdoors across the country.
Captain Jerry Costabile
Jerry is a full-time charter captain on Lake Michigan out of Kenosha, Wisconsin. He owns and operates Resolute Sportfishing Charters, LLC. Wearing reliable polarized sunglasses is a must in his profession, and he chooses the Eclipse Line for wraparound protection and performance while clients battle salmon.
Jeff Fetters
Jeff is an avid fisherman from Colorado who chases just about anything that swims. He chooses the Eclipse Line because polarization, comfort, and wraparound protection are must-haves for long days on the water.
Captain Chad Burns
Captain Chad Burns owns and operates Burnsies’ Guide Service, LLC. He spends his days chasing walleyes and perch on Lake Winnebago and Green Bay with clients and friends. Chad chooses the Eclipse Line for polarization and protection while being on the water.
Goose Gutzman
Goose is from Minnesota and spends much of the year on the water or ice. Polarization, lightweight comfort, and floating bamboo construction are some of the main reasons he chooses KYND Eyewear.
Ray McBride
Ray McBride Jr. is a lifelong angler from Randolph, Wisconsin who found his passion fishing alongside his dad. He enjoys chasing anything that swims, with a special love for crappie. Ray values gear that performs, especially eyewear that enhances visibility and comfort on the water.
Johnnie Candle
Johnnie Candle has made his living in the fishing industry since the age of 17, beginning as a first mate on Lake Erie charter boats before earning his U.S. Coast Guard Master’s License at just 20 years old. After earning his marketing degree, he built a career as a professional walleye angler while continuing to guide.
Johnnie was crowned the 2010 World Walleye Champion, is an Honorary Lifetime Member of the National Professional Anglers Association, and was inducted into the North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame in 2018. Today, he guides full-time, splitting his year between Devils Lake, North Dakota, and the Gulf of Mexico in Carrabelle, Florida.
Andrew Batschelet
Fishing has always been more than a hobby for Andrew — it’s a passion that has shaped who he is. From Kentucky ponds to Missouri crappie and saltwater fishing along the Alabama coast, Andrew shares his experiences through AB Fishing to inspire anglers of all skill levels to get outside and enjoy the water.
He trusts KYND polarized sunglasses for comfort, clarity, glare reduction, and long days in the sun.
