In June of 2025, longtime Wisconsin fishing guide Jeff Van Remortel caught and released a giant muskie in Green Bay that set a new state record. His 56-inch fish replaced a 53-incher and raised the ...
When it comes to Wisconsin's state fish, readjusting the record books was a theme in 2025. The live release musky record was broken on three occasions. Sam Becker of Mokena, Illinois, a firefighter ...
Sam Becker of Mokena, Ill., is a firefighter and paramedic by day. He also makes very good use of his time off work. An avid angler, the 25-year-old Becker has a special interest in fishing for the ...