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Escape the cold with a Costa Rica fundraiser

Amazing opportunity from (and for) Badger Fly Fishers Do you want to get away from the cold weather in Wisconsin this winter? Here is a fantastic opportunity to do just that! Bill Weege, a longtime Badger Fly Fishers member, has… Read More

Icebreaker: Save the date / Exciting presenters!

Your donation will make a difference Our daylong annual Icebreaker event will be held Saturday January 25.  We’re excited to announce that the Icebreaker will feature Carl Haensel and Jade Tomanson of Namebini Fly Fishing. The presentation topics will… Read More

Workday report 1: “It’s a jungle”

By Topf Wells With help from Justin Haglund of the DNR and his crew of most excellent assistants and the Gray Langfoss family, SWTU opened the fall work day season with extraordinary productivity.  We probably had 15-20 SWTU… Read More

Workday report 2: Snow in the air, oaks in the ground

By Topf Wells With Jim Hess providing leadership and logistics, SWTU had another successful work day on Saturday, 11/2.  About 15-20 of us  planted oaks and cut willows for different reasons but one purpose,  to improve the health… Read More

“Holy smokes! I can’t believe what I’m seeing.”

By Topf Wells That was pretty much the response of SWTU Board Members in October when we looked at the Dane County restoration of 2100 feet of the Sugar River on the Falk/Wells Wildlife Area below the Bruce… Read More

A great lineup of meetings!!

November 14 Chapter meeting – “Rusty Dunn” December 12 Chapter meeting – John Lyons January 9 Chapter meeting – Steve Carpenter January 25 daylong fundraiser – The Icebreaker February 13 Chapter meeting – Dan Oele March 12 Chapter meeting… Read More

Join the first Stream Team Workday of Fall

First one is October 19 — don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference!

Trout Angler’s Dream Sale to benefit SWTU

Saturday, September 7th, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM 1821 Camelot Dr., Madison, WI 53705 This sale by longtime member Gerry Campbell is a trout anglers dream! Lots of great deals on fly fishing gear, fly tying equipment and… Read More

Apps and Maps

Please join us for our September 12 Chapter meeting Learn how to get the most out of “Apps and Maps” at our Thursday, September 12 chapter meeting. Most trout anglers are familiar with using the DNR printed regulations… Read More