A young teenager and budding fisherman from California capped off his summer in one of the best ways possible: by catching a pending world record with his family.⁠ ⁠ Julian Her, a 13-year-old 8th grader, landed the big sea bass on Aug. 10. At 63 pounds and some change, it stands to set a new IGFA world record in the junior angler category. Julian’s white sea bass also stands a good chance of beating the current IGFA all-tackle youth record. That fish was also caught off the California coast, only much further south closer to San Diego, and it weighed 59 pounds. Rinna, the dad, said he’s already submitted all the necessary paperwork to get the world record certified. The IGFA has some stiff requirements, however, and the fact that Julian’s uncle helped him hold up the rod white he fought the fish could keep him out of the record book. Julian clarified when talking with CBS that his uncle never touched the reel. But according to IGFA rules, no other person “may touch any part of the tack...