Back in March 2025 – Aquatic biologist and author Ann Miller had a big turnout for her “Understanding Hatches” presentation at SWTU’s Gathering on March 11th. We all were impressed by her stunning photography and in-depth knowledge of… Read More
On March 18th SWTU held a fly tying workshop at UW-Madison for the Hoofers and over 20 tried their hand at it for the first time, with several making fly earrings! From those with limited experience to others… Read More
It was another wonderful event that we’re proud to recap! First, Steve Born was acknowledged for all his work with the Council and being the MC at the Banquet. He stepped down during Covid and didn’t get a… Read More
By Topf Wells Jim Hess and Ted Swenson called for a big turnout of sawyers and haulers for our last ’24 work day. We needed everyone for the clumps of box elder lining Conley Lewis Creek upstream of… Read More
By Topf Wells The SWTU workday at Sawmill Creek on 11/9 was, per usual, successful and fun, with perhaps a bit more significance than usual. The mission was to clear honeysuckle and box elder to improve access, streambanks,… Read More
By Mary N-P My sister and I prefer to gift each other activities and adventures rather than stuff. In 2017, we hired a fly fishing guide for a half day river float, and I fell in love with… Read More
By Mark Maffitt Trout In the Classroom is a program that offers students a chance raise trout in a classroom setting and then release them into a nearby stream. As we all know, trout need cold water. To… Read More
By Topf Wells The SWTU work day crews don’t encounter invasive buckthorn as often as honeysuckle. Lucky for us because the thorns can be painful. Careful and undaunted, we eliminated truckloads from the banks of the Sugar River… Read More
By Topf Wells About 30 of SWTU and Nohr’s finest joined Justin and Jared of the DNR to improve Big Spring’s corridor downstream of the first bridge. By removing dozens, hundreds, thousands of willows and a few box… Read More
By Justin Haglund, Wisconsin DNR (with added stories by Topf Wells and Pat Hasburgh) During the dates of October 22, 23, and 24 DNR fisheries management staff partnered with TU chapters and other volunteers to conduct a brown… Read More
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Last Updated: April 1, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Chapter Gatherings: A Look Back & Ahead
Back in March 2025 – Aquatic biologist and author Ann Miller had a big turnout for her “Understanding Hatches” presentation at SWTU’s Gathering on March 11th. We all were impressed by her stunning photography and in-depth knowledge of… Read More
Hoofers Fly Tying Workshop
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Posted: March 31, 2025 by Drew Kasel
On March 18th SWTU held a fly tying workshop at UW-Madison for the Hoofers and over 20 tried their hand at it for the first time, with several making fly earrings! From those with limited experience to others… Read More
Awards and Honors at State Council Banquet
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Last Updated: February 5, 2025 by Drew Kasel
It was another wonderful event that we’re proud to recap! First, Steve Born was acknowledged for all his work with the Council and being the MC at the Banquet. He stepped down during Covid and didn’t get a… Read More
A Great End to a Great Season
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Posted: January 5, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Jim Hess and Ted Swenson called for a big turnout of sawyers and haulers for our last ’24 work day. We needed everyone for the clumps of box elder lining Conley Lewis Creek upstream of… Read More
History and the Future, Looking Good (November 9, 2024 Workday)
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Posted: December 3, 2024 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells The SWTU workday at Sawmill Creek on 11/9 was, per usual, successful and fun, with perhaps a bit more significance than usual. The mission was to clear honeysuckle and box elder to improve access, streambanks,… Read More
I attended the Wisconsin Women’s “On the Water” Fly Fishing Clinic’s, ………… it was FANTASTIC !
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Last Updated: December 3, 2024 by Drew Kasel
By Mary N-P My sister and I prefer to gift each other activities and adventures rather than stuff. In 2017, we hired a fly fishing guide for a half day river float, and I fell in love with… Read More
Trout In the Classroom: The Future is Bright
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Last Updated: November 4, 2024 by Drew Kasel
By Mark Maffitt Trout In the Classroom is a program that offers students a chance raise trout in a classroom setting and then release them into a nearby stream. As we all know, trout need cold water. To… Read More
Buckthorn is Well Named – October 12
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Last Updated: November 4, 2024 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells The SWTU work day crews don’t encounter invasive buckthorn as often as honeysuckle. Lucky for us because the thorns can be painful. Careful and undaunted, we eliminated truckloads from the banks of the Sugar River… Read More
Hard Work, Glorious Day – October 19
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Last Updated: November 7, 2024 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells About 30 of SWTU and Nohr’s finest joined Justin and Jared of the DNR to improve Big Spring’s corridor downstream of the first bridge. By removing dozens, hundreds, thousands of willows and a few box… Read More
Trout Creek Brown Trout Relocation Project
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Posted: November 3, 2024 by Drew Kasel
By Justin Haglund, Wisconsin DNR (with added stories by Topf Wells and Pat Hasburgh) During the dates of October 22, 23, and 24 DNR fisheries management staff partnered with TU chapters and other volunteers to conduct a brown… Read More
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