# E139 - Ben Olsen of Thorne Bros

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Podcast: [Muskies On Tap](https://stenobird.com/podcast/muskies-on-tap-6353821)
Published: 2026-02-05T07:33:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6499

## Resource

This week the fellas get on Ben Olsen, co-owner of Thorne Bros. Ben has a way of curing the winter blues with the way he tells his stories in this one! We get into details of some giant musky catches whether it was on the fly or conventional and also talk about some old school adventures Ben had on Keyes Outdoors! We also chat on the differences of Stealth and Predator series of custom rods. Another special guest/co-host joins us for the pod so tune in to find out who!!! Tap in! https://sugsfishing.com/ https://www.thornebros.com/ Dr. Evil gets his wish fulfilled to have sharks with fricken lazerbeams attached to their head.... COOL!!! Cold open comes from Austin Powers: Goldmember

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