Bruggeman reeled in the huge bass on Sept. 29 while fishing a "favorite spot" at Kiser Lake in Champaign County. He was ...

While we all like to catch fish, there is something special about landing a big one — a fish that represents exceptional size for its species. And, of course, “big” is relative. A 20-inch muskie isn’t ...

Last September 29 was an ideal Midwest autumn fishing day. So, retiree George Bruggeman, age 72, and his son went to ...