Cast Masters
Dick Fujita
Dick is a Member of the ACA Hall of Fame and the International Casting Hall of Fame. Dick has appeared 7 times on the ACA All American Team. He holds the ACA Senior Men's 7.5g Plug Distance Record and shares the ACA Senior Men's Trout Fly Accuracy Record with Zack Willson. Competing in his fifteeth consecutive National, he won All Distance Plug Senior Men in 2004 and 3rd in All Distance Senior Men in 2005. He was 80 years old in 2006 and is truly a master.
How long have you been casting? Close to 70 years.
Where do you practice? I started casting at the GGACC, but have spent most of my life practicing with the Columbus Club. Now I only practice distance on an athletic field or practice accuracy when I go to tournaments.
Favorite fish to catch: Tarpon. They're my most recent and elusive adversary.
Favorite rod: The rod that's working best for me "today". It takes me about three years to get used to a rod, and then a point comes when I find out one I think will be better.
Favorite reel: The one John Field gave me at Dundee. A Waterworks Purist. If they only made them bigger!
Advice for new casters: Join a local FFF or ACA club because it takes an experienced eye to help you correct your faults. Too many people like to catch "easy fish"; there is no easy way but by practicing and discipline.
Philosophy relating to casting: Start casting and fishing as young as possible and you will enjoy continuing them for a lifetime. You can also trade them off in their proper season.