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53-Pound Red Drum Caught From Kayak On Fly

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Rob Choi and a potential world record red drum; image courtesy of IGFA

The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is currently reviewingthe world record application for a red drum caught by Rob Choi while fly fishing on a 20-pound tippet. This catch, if approved, will far surpass the existing world record of 41 pounds.

Choi is a kayak-angling enthusiast based in Richmond, Virginia. A lifelong obsession fuels his fishing ventures in local waters. He even makes Gyotaku art out of caught fish. He pursues speckled trout, musky, striped bass, sheepshead, and flounder. READ ARTICLE

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