On July 8, 2024, Shawn Shapiro was fishing the Chesapeake Bay out of Norfolk, Virginia, when he hooked a massive 45.67 inch red drum. Using a live croaker aboard his father’s boat “Sea Mes,” Shawn managed to land this record red drum, setting the IGFA All-Tackle Length Junior World Record for the species. After measuring the length on his official IGFA Measuring Device and taking a few photos, he safely released the fish back into the bay.