When Benjamin Knutson's fishing rod bent double recently on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake, “I knew right away,” he said. “This was the one I was hunting for; it was her!” The muskie measured 56.5 inches ...

DULUTH — On land, Karen McTavish is a mild-mannered quilt shop owner serving customers with a bolt of fabric and a smile. On the water, McTavish turns into a muskie maniac, bitten by the esox bug ...

PARK RIDGE – Central Wisconsin is now home to a one-stop-shop where guests can find musky tackle and adult beverages under the same roof. Taps and Tackle Co. opened Nov. 11 inside The Bottle Stop at ...

In a sport in which size really does matter, Ben Knutson has raised the bar to an almost unbelievable level. On November 25, 2020, Knutson, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, caught two 50-pound ...

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URBANA, Ill. — If you've had problems catching that trophy muskie of a lifetime, it may not be your fault. Scientists at the University of Illinois say they have discovered some of the reasons why ...

For muskie fanatic Benjamin Knutson of Inver Grove Heights, a good day on the water is locating fish and seeing fish. A great day on the water is catching fish. He's still searching for words to ...