I was on my way home from another delightful afternoon of fishing Gordon Creek at one of its most popular access points, when I discovered a tick on my arm. Not your standard issue wood tick or the… Read More
By Topf Wells When Jim Hess and I visited the DNR restoration on Hefty Creek last year we were dismayed with the equipment the DNR crew had to use. They had lost days with broken equipment and faced… Read More
We take the occasion of July’s “Amazon Prime Day” sales event to remind you about Amazon Smile and SWTU – a partnership that has already generated $630.12 for SWTU. Amazon Smile is a website operated by Amazon with… Read More
By Topf Wells Justin Haglund, the DNR fish biologist for Iowa and Richland Counties, has just released a comprehensive assessment of trout streams in the Mineral Point Branch of the Pecatonica River Watershed or, more simply, trout streams… Read More
As many of you know, Tom Wendleburg passed away last year and his family is donating his vast inventory of gear and equipment to be used to raise money for projects on Black Earth Creek, Tom’s home waters…. Read More
Please see this news release from the DNR announcing that Black Earth Creek brown trout have a consumption advisory because of PFAF contamination. It has details of the advisory and links for more information about these chemicals and… Read More
D&S Bait and Tackle has been providing anglers on the north side of Madison, Dane County and beyond with the highest quality bait and traditional fishing tackle for over 40 years. As of March 1st, Gene and Sandy… Read More
Last year, we shared the opportunity for teens to submit an essay to National TU answering the question, ”Why are public lands and green spaces an important part of your life?”. Wyatt Kauth, a high school junior from… Read More
Bill Flader shares lessons learned from 75 years of fishing That’s actually the title of a book written by a Door County guide several decades ago. Back then carp were considered “rough fish” or “bottom feeders”, and looked… Read More
Bill Flader shares lessons learned from 75 years of fishing Keep your fly in the water, if for no other reason than that’s where the fish are, and you may be missing opportunities, as the following examples show. Many… Read More
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Posted: August 3, 2022 by Drew Kasel
Don’t Get Ticked
I was on my way home from another delightful afternoon of fishing Gordon Creek at one of its most popular access points, when I discovered a tick on my arm. Not your standard issue wood tick or the… Read More
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Last Updated: August 4, 2022 by Drew Kasel
SWTU Boosts Local Stream Restorations
By Topf Wells When Jim Hess and I visited the DNR restoration on Hefty Creek last year we were dismayed with the equipment the DNR crew had to use. They had lost days with broken equipment and faced… Read More
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Posted: July 6, 2022 by Drew Kasel
Make it a Prime Day – for SWTU
We take the occasion of July’s “Amazon Prime Day” sales event to remind you about Amazon Smile and SWTU – a partnership that has already generated $630.12 for SWTU. Amazon Smile is a website operated by Amazon with… Read More
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Last Updated: July 5, 2022 by Drew Kasel
“New” Trout Streams in Iowa County
By Topf Wells Justin Haglund, the DNR fish biologist for Iowa and Richland Counties, has just released a comprehensive assessment of trout streams in the Mineral Point Branch of the Pecatonica River Watershed or, more simply, trout streams… Read More
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Last Updated: March 10, 2022 by Drew Kasel
A Special Volunteer Opportunity
As many of you know, Tom Wendleburg passed away last year and his family is donating his vast inventory of gear and equipment to be used to raise money for projects on Black Earth Creek, Tom’s home waters…. Read More
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Posted: March 10, 2022 by Drew Kasel
Fish Advisory on Black Earth Creek
Please see this news release from the DNR announcing that Black Earth Creek brown trout have a consumption advisory because of PFAF contamination. It has details of the advisory and links for more information about these chemicals and… Read More
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Posted: March 10, 2022 by Drew Kasel
A Changing of the Guard in the Madison Fishing Community
D&S Bait and Tackle has been providing anglers on the north side of Madison, Dane County and beyond with the highest quality bait and traditional fishing tackle for over 40 years. As of March 1st, Gene and Sandy… Read More
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Posted: January 26, 2022 by Drew Kasel
Wisconsin Winner: TU National Teen Essay Contest
Last year, we shared the opportunity for teens to submit an essay to National TU answering the question, ”Why are public lands and green spaces an important part of your life?”. Wyatt Kauth, a high school junior from… Read More
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Posted: January 26, 2022 by Drew Kasel
Carp are Game Fish
Bill Flader shares lessons learned from 75 years of fishing That’s actually the title of a book written by a Door County guide several decades ago. Back then carp were considered “rough fish” or “bottom feeders”, and looked… Read More
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Posted: November 29, 2021 by Drew Kasel
Keep your fly in the water
Bill Flader shares lessons learned from 75 years of fishing Keep your fly in the water, if for no other reason than that’s where the fish are, and you may be missing opportunities, as the following examples show. Many… Read More
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