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during a MatchFishing match to boot!!!!
caught trolling a J13 Rapala, he offered it to his partner when it hit but his partner declined and said, "i've got 2 already, you take one." the fish stayed deep during the fight and when they saw it, his partner commented, "you should see your face right now. i've never seen a fish phase you before, and this one phased you!"
51.25" long x 24" girth released.
emphasis on released because the Utah state record was 49" x 24" so this undoubtably would have been the state record fish.
Sorno, you're an example to us all for doing letting that fish go.
he says he'll post pictures within the hour.
i'm soooo happy for you.
congrats buddy, you've earned it!
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | That is incredible! Way to go Sorno, I hope the picture is a good one!!!! |
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Location: Contrarian Island | Congrats! That is awesome....!
a true 24" girth!!
super fish!
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Location: Omaha, Nebraska | Congrats and good job on the release!!! |
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Location: Musky Tackle Online, MN | Awesome fish. Congrats, Sorno!
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Location: Chicago | Too cool. Great job. |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | Excellent Sorno!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those Tiger are very pretty in the 1st place, but a slob to boot.
Looks like Pointerpride 102 left too soon!  |
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Location: Brookfield, WI | If there's a guy anywhere that deserves something like this, it's Kent. Congratulations. Shows how always keeping a smile on your face can pay off.
Two questions, however.
1) Did you like catching one big one more than twelve to fourteen in one day less than 30"? LOL.
2) What flavor of home brew for the celebration?
Kevin
Sometimes nice guys finish first.
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| Way to go superstar, I can't wait to see the pic. I'll check flights on Northwest to
Salt Lake Int'l. Now go catch another one. Duff Thury |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | Only 3 fish today... 
27,27.5, 51 1/4
Man that feels good!
Lambeau pretty much hit the highlights of the story; I'm just trying to let it all sink in.
We were trolling just outside the 'no boats' area just off the most populated beach on Pineview. About 4-5' down over 20'.
And yes, she still swims.
Not sure if it would have been a state record (and I'll never know for sure), but is definitely in the ballpark and perhaps a bit out...
Sorno
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| Nice job Sorno !!!!!
gotta love a big tiger, |
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Sorno- That is just freakin'-> AWESOME!!!!!!! You ROCK!!!!! If those fish photo's don't win the Lax Big Fish contest - the judge folks are absolutely demented!!!!
Have fun!
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Location: On your favorite spot | Wow - that is a real sow - one of the most beautiful fish I've ever seen in my life - congrats |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | COVER SHOT!!! |
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Location: Bloomington, Illinois | Beautiful fish...Congrats!! |
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Location: Hugo, MN | WAY TO GO, SORNO!!!! What a Beautiful Piggie. That is one nice darned fish.
Good thing you got all that practice in Minnesota setting the hook on weeds. LOL. |
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| Holy @#$@#$@#!!!!
Way to go buddy!.
Couldn't you have gotten some mountains in that picture? |
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Location: The desert | I see how it is, you wait for me to be gone until you go to the good spots! That is truly an incredible fish, I wish I could have been there to net it! Congrats man!! |
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Location: Washington, PA | Holy #*#* Sorno! Congrats! |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Congrats, that's an awesome fish! |
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| HOLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats! |
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| Amazing. Simply amazing.
Congratulations.
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| niiiiice fish. way to go man. |
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Location: Chicago | Congrats..beautiful fish. That fish should definitely win the big fish contest. |
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Location: Sakatchewan,Canada | Beautiful fish man!! |
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Location: Eau Claire,WI | AWESOME!!! |
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Location: Stevens Point, Wi. | Congratulations Kent, couldn't hapen to a more deserving person. Pretty looking fish and a great release. |
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Location: The Yahara Chain | Great job Kent. A fish of a lifetime caught on your local pond. It doesn't get any better than that. What a sow!!! |
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Location: Neenah, WI | Way to go Sorno , That is totally cool !!!!
Can't wait til PI Bud
SAINT |
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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water | Pretty fish, Man! GOD! Is Utah going to replace LOTW as a destination or what???????????????????????????????????????????????? You deserve it, brother. |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Definately a cover shot, thrill of a lifetime to catch a tiger like that!! Congratulations Kent!! |
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Location: Germantown, WI | That is a beast. Well done sir.
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Location: Monee, Illinois | Just one question, any homes for sale in Utah GREAT FISH MAN AND GREAT PICTURE |
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Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin | Congratulations Kent!!!
Your a perfect example of a muskie hero. To catch a fish that big and most likely a NEW STATE RECORD and to set her free is simpily just awsome.
Your da man out there. We all know your top dog now.
Congrats, thats just so cool. Your my hero!!! |
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Location: Racine, Wi | SOOOOORNOOOOOO!!!!! Way to go buddy!!!!! Couldn't have been caught by a better guy. Great Job!!!!! Way to Chuck Norris that big dude. |
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Location: Lafayette, IN | There aren't strong enough adjectives to describe the fish or congratulate you, Kent. I don't even know you personally but have followed your experiences these last couple of years with enjoyment. I would hug you if I could. Great job my friend! A lifetime fish for sure!
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| Totally speechless. Congratulations, and so much more. That is, indeed, the fish of a lifetime. |
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Location: WV | Congrats, beautiful fish. jw |
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| What a hoss of a fish and mad KUDOS to you for releasing it!!!!!
LOOK HOW THICK THAT BEAST IS!!!!!!! |
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| i just got home to check out the pictures...WOW...amazing and beautiful fish.
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Location: LOTW every chance I get | That is fantastic!!!!!! You ARE the state record holder in my books. Congrats on a beautiful fish! Dave |
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| That is a great fish...If I tag out early on my deer archery tag here in colorado, i am coming to visit...Congrats on a great fish...hunting and hiking and biking the mountains out here is unreal...I can only imagine fishing in them...Ben |
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| Giant monster musky, and I hope to catch a tiger that big some day. Hopefully you have a replica on the way of that beauty!
Steve |
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Location: Iowa | Holy cow...that thing is huge!!!...CONGRATS...
Big Perc
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Location: Minneapolis,Minnesota | Wow!
Congrats Sorno...amazing fish! |
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Location: Bloomington, MN | Why didn't you let us know you were in town??? You were Match fishing against us today, and that has to be a Minnesota fish!! You actually have a cumcumber sticking out of your shorts!! Boy O Boy!!! You came to play!! "From the Valley of the Giant!!!..Ho Ho Ho ..Green & Striped Giant!" Remember to crop the photo before submitting it to any other sites, news organizations, fishing record keepers. They wouldn't understand the slightly twisted "yet, fun for the whole family!" sense of humor found at M1st!
(copied from the Match Fishing forum)
Bump Board Buddies Blanked!! If we broke the Minnesota Tiger record today by 2 lbs.+++???, we would of still been going home with our bananas/cucumbers stuck in inappropriate spots! Mr. Sorno...YOU ARE THE TIGER GOD!!! I've never seen such a good looking BIG fish. The noggin on that toothy critter is insane. You may not be an "official" state record holder, but when you catch "it" again you will be the holder of the World Record. What a well deserved and earned trophy. |
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| I think we all have a nice tiger on list of muskie goals , you REALLY achieved that goal. Congrats to the new Utah tiger king!
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Geez, you mis a day you miss a lot around here. Congrats on busting 50, you had to show off and break it with a tiger, didn't you. The best photo was that beast swimming away. very very nice. m |
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Location: Tomahawk, Wisconsin | Nice fish Kent!!! Beautiful!!!! Congrats!!! |
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Location: Madtown, WI | CONGRATS!!!! Glad to se your hard work out they paying off big time!!! Well deserved!
NOW THAT is what a 24 inch girth looks like! What a slob! Too bad its not thick all the way to the tail!!! NOT! Man...that just screams reproduction!!! Fittante does some amazing tiger repos!!
Cory
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | fish was free? |
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| Awesome fish sorno!! But did you win your matchfishing match?? :P
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Location: Madison, WI | Opps that was me, forgot to sign in. Congratz! |
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Location: Nowheresville, MN | Is that a cucumber in your pocket or are you a happy to catch one that big?
She's a bute Clark! |
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Location: South Portsmouth, KY | The girth on that tiger is unbelievable! Congrats! |
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Location: north central wisconsin | What a dandy!!! A big hybrid is a rare beast anywhere, and one I'd love to tame at some point. The 'square' bodies they possess in the bigger sizes is as striking as their barred appearance. Keep at it man! |
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Location: Des Moines IA | Wow Sorno!!!! That is truly AWESOME ........... Congrats .......... |
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Location: oswego, il | Congrats dude! You were due for a fish like that! |
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| Way to go buddy. Congratulations on such a momentus feat.
That is the largest fish ever caught by a "Castor Pro-Staff Member"....because you were the only one!!!
Great pictures by the way.
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Location: Davenport, IA | Incredible fish! Congratulations. I'm sure that'll be one of the biggest tigers caught in the country all year. Now....if they stocked naturals in Utah....what could happen? |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | First of all, thanks so much for all of the kind words. It means a lot coming from a peer group like you; because you all know what kind of hard work, time on the water and luck goes into an event like this. I also need to recognize my family for allowing that much time on the water in the pursuit of these beasts, they were nearly as excited as I was. And lastly, my netman and substitute matchfishing partner Larry Davis, a retired game warden who was unselfish enough to refuse the rod as I tried to hand it to him. Thanks a million.
To address a few of the questions and comments...
Hopeful - one big is much more gratifying than 10-14 small and I was out of homebrews, so it was a Labatt Blue that was the chosen celebratory beverage.
Rob - muskie destination? probably not since I've been trying for 11 years to get a fish like that before finally succeeding!
Reference to being a tiger king or god are wildly overblown you boneheads!
(It is however, quite flattering, but still makes my wife crack up)
I'm just a guy that puts in quite a bit of time on a single water, and you have to endure my 'same old same old' pictures and stories year after year! I'm just glad I finally got a chance to show you something a bit different this time.
As far as naturals, I'd probably never support them out here. First, there's a very narrow window of conditions in which they'd thrive in our waters. The biologists know what works best in those waters despite what the layperson may think or wish for. Second, we have an epidemic occurrence of anglers moving fish around from water to water; more often than not this results in a catastrophic failure of a fishery and a big black eye to those of us who do support our predator programs. Fertile fish are just too risky out here.
As far as releasing a big fish, or for that matter a fish that is almost unique...
In retrospect, it is somewhat odd that I never really considered keeping it. I mean, I have been involved in many discussions on this very site about 'what would you do if?' In each of those, I think I indicated that I probably would not keep the fish, but felt that the possibility was so remote that further discussion was basically unwarranted. Well, it happens. And it makes you rethink some of the notions you conveniently jot down on a message board. I'm glad I released the fish, but please don't think of me as some kind of a hero for doing it any more than you would have thought me a villain for keeping it. But I can tell you it's a good feeling to watch it swim away One can't choose to catch a 50" fish, those chances are ephemeral and all too infrequent, but you can choose to let one go that you have caught. Personal decision.
It was (and still is) a great fish, but if you guys really want to make me happy, send Jody Dahms a message thanking him for letting go one that was about 20 lbs heavier!
Sorno
p.s. Anyone out there handy w/ photoshop so I can have a copy of the fish w/o that silly cucumber? LOL |
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Location: New Berlin,Wisconsin,53151 | Nice fish......some great pictures of the release. I can't wait to get back out again.
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| p.s. Anyone out there handy w/ photoshop so I can have a copy of the fish w/o that silly cucumber? LOL
lol.
is this better?
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Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs | Great job, beautiful fish. Looks to be quite girthy and very clean. CPR !!!!! YESSSSSSSSS!!! Utah DNR also got it going on I see.
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| sorenson - 8/26/2007 6:19 P
One can't choose to catch a 50" fish, those chances are ephemeral and all too infrequent, but you can choose to let one go that you have caught. Personal decision.
Well said...............
okay you get to be hero of the day
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| Awesome fish Sorno congrats! |
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Location: Madison Wi. Chain | Great fish!!!!! |
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I bet weeding through all those sub 30"ers seems well worth the effort now. That things huge! |
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What a beautiful fish! Congrats, Sorno. |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | WOW!!!!
Now that's a fish of a lifetime!
Congratulations! |
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Location: Albertville, Minnesota | Sorno, congrats my man. As said 70 some times already, this is your fish and all you man, very well deserved. No tail pinch? Ha, kidding man. Congrats and simply awesome.
I'm going to Utah.
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Location: nationwide | What a Beast . . . .SUPER SUPER fish Sorno.
Wow . . . . and in Utah none the less, thatis awesome.
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Sorno, congratulations!! Fish of a lifetime there! |
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| Wow! Awesome fish Sorno! Nice job....very, very cool. You have yourself a nice slice of heaven over there in your neck of the country don't you? I believe...we're all pretty much envious. :thumbsup: |
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| K,
Just back from the latest Mille Lacs Oddysey and OMG, that is an incredible fish!!!!!!! Your call this am was awesome. I could still hear the excitement in your voice. Buddy, you've put a lot into the fishery out there and the rewards speak for themselves. Wait til a 10yr old catches one of those and FOLLOWS YOUR LEAD. It will all come full circle. I can't tell you how happy I am for you. Good things happen to good people, who work their butts off!!!!!! I sure hope those folks out there realize the asset they have in you. Are you sure that fish wasn't from MN. , 'cause I didn't see any mountains!!!!LOL. Steve |
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Good Job
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Location: Pelican Lake/Three Lakes Chain | Good things for good people.
WOW! |
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| holy cow! that fish is huge. hey sorno, do you think that fish was a state record? |
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Location: Muskoka Ontario,Canada | Truly one of the most beautiful fish I've ever seen. Congrats and thanx for the release pics too! |
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Location: Appleton,WI | Awesome to see the fish still swimming ! |
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| do you think that fish was a state record?
i talked to Sorno today, and he looked up the measurements on the previous Utah state record: 49" x 21" and 33 lbs.
the formula predicts a fish of those dimensions at only 27.01 lbs, but that was a carefully measured, weighed, and certified fish due to it being a state record and came in at 5 lbs heavier than the formula predicted.
my assumption is that the formula underestimates weight on tigers, possibly due to them maintaining their girth throughout more of their body length?
regardless, Sorno's tiger measured 51.25" x 24". the formula would put this fish at 36.9 lbs, almost 4 lbs higher than the current Utah state record. considering the underestimation on the other fish, Sorno's could have been even heavier than that.
for perspective:
if he beat the state record by 4 lbs on a 33 lbs fish = 12%.
to beat the current MN state record muskie of 54 lbs by 12% would require someone to go out and catch a 60 lb fish...
he didn't just beat the record, he demolished it.
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Location: Brookfield, WI | We should call him The Demolisher. I like it.
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Location: Belleville, WI | Congrats on a great fish - next up, beat that PB at the Presque Isle outing!
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Location: Not where I wanna be! | Congrats on an AWSOME fish!!!
Sounds like it is a well earned tiger!! |
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Location: Hayward, Wisconsin | Sorno:
Magnificent Tiger!! I wish you would have caught it just a little earlier so I could have gotten it into the "Lists" and "Catch Stories" sections in my Tiger-Hybrid chapter of my "Compendium" 3rd Edition due out soon. I will however try to squeeze the picture into the photo section of the Release chapter before final proofing and printing, and of course will "file" it for future use in a 4th Edition some day. Please send me full details, date, etc.
Your Tiger will take over the #9 spot in the Honorable Mention Hybrid List and will rank as #30 All-Time including kept Tigers! A truly great accomplishment!!
Muskie regards,
Larry Ramsell, Author
"A Compendium of Muskie Angling History" |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Larry,
That's really great, Sorno deserves to have that picture published. The book looks really good, by the way, and should be popular with the Muskie crowd and anyone interested in the history of this amazing sport. |
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Location: Hayward, Wisconsin | Steve:
I agree and that is why I will make a last minute change to Volume II to get it in if at all possible (and it should be).
Thanks for the kudo's on Volume I. Watch your mail the next couple of days as I sent the Advanced Reading Copy of Volume II to you today! If you liked Volume I, you're gonna love Volume II, which will complete the 3rd Edition "Compendium".
Sorno's fish is "new" history (hmmm, can I say that?) and hope there is a LOT more of it in the near future by other MuskieFirster's!!
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