Twin Casters

Fifteen Year old  Crusey Twins from Sidney Ohio. Elmer Crusey Jr.  National Jr. Champion 5/8 Oz. and Sister Aunalee  National Jr. Champion 3/8 Oz. This photo shows the pair prepping for the 1941 Great Lakes amateur casting tournament at Lincoln Park Casting Club. Elmer proudly wearing his Casting Jacket adorned with his casting medals and patches including one for the All American Bait Casting Team. Sister Aunalee  who is also wearing her casting medals looks on as Elmer ties on his casting weight plug.   The twins were active casters for years. For a time Aunalee toured the US and Canada putting on casting exhibitions. She even appeared in a 1949 RayBan Sunglasses print ad.The ad listed her as Champion exhibition Fly and Bait Caster.