Dale Osthoff will share fishing stories, photos and tips at our Tuesday, November 14, Chapter Meeting
Dale Osthoff is a guide and fly tyer with twenty years of fly-fishing experience. Based out of Madison, he specializes in active presentation techniques for the spring creeks of the Driftless Area, frequenting dozens of streams throughout the season. Dale has also fished the Rocky Mountain high country extensively, chasing the lofty benchmarks – trophies caught and miles tramped – set by his dad and mentor, Rich.
He enjoys sharing trout fishing’s distinct appeal through photos and video, using images to create educational fishing presentations. We will all be treated to just such an event at our November 14 Chapter Meeting – Dale will cover successful strategies for targeting trophy goldens, cutts and brookies on alpine lakes (though many of these strategies work for stillwater trout fishing at any elevation).
Often, you’ll only get one shot at big cruisers, and Dale will help you streamline the process of fly selection, approach, and presentation during these anxious encounters. He will also provide tips for studying and reaching these lakes; some of the best bang for the buck DIY fishing destinations in the country.
The meeting is Tuesday, November 14, at Schwoegler’s Bowling on Grand Canyon Dr. on Madison’s west side. Dinner and drinks will start at 5:30 p.m. and presentations will occur about 7.
Schwoegler’s Lanes, 444 Grand Canyon Dr., Madison, WI 53719
Who Had the Better Day: SWTU or the Badgers?
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By Topf Wells | Workday Report: December 2, 2023
Maybe the Badgers – beating #3 ranked Marquette is pretty good. Our last work day was pretty great, too, for lots of reasons:
Turnout. On a day that started cold and blustery and with the nationally televised basketball game waiting at home, folks had good reasons to stay there. A wonderful mix of 20 or so volunteers showed up to help a farmer, Dane County’s stream program, and a wonderful trout stream. Veteran and new members arrived, young and old, Board Members and Officers all pitched in. We were joined by the farmer, Ken Hefty, and his grandson Levi Reeson. Ken operated a skid steer – increasing our efficiency 10-fold and Dane County’s James Brodzellar and Katie Nicholas. Carol Murphy, Nohr’s star president, joined the crew.
The Project. We were on the first Dane County easement downstream of Kittleson Road on Kittleson Creek. This begins a stretch of great and permanently eased water down to STH 78. The goal today was to remove some invasive willows. Read More
Adams
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by Rusty Dunn
You are a beginning fly angler, and the moment of truth has arrived. Today is your first day of fly fishing for trout. You bought the equipment, read several “how to” books, stocked the fly box, and consulted stream access maps. You’re at the river, and it’s time to tie on a fly. But what fly? Those books made it seem so complex. Dry fly, wet fly, pupa, emerger, terrestrial, nymph, spinner, cripple, and on, and on. So many choices. So many decisions. Remembering advice of some ‘expert’ author you’ve never heard of, you pick up and examine river rocks. Yes indeed, insect looking critters are scattered about. Some creepy crawly things. Some wormy squirmy things. Some snotty knots that may or may not even be alive. Trouble is, you don’t know a mayfly from a house fly down there among the rock and rubble. You’re thinking, “For Christ sakes! I don’t want to speak Latin or be an entomologist. I just want to catch a trout.” You open the fly box, and your hand hovers with indecision. What fly? At that moment, an elderly gentleman with a kind face emerges from the path. You inquire, “Anything hatching?” The gentleman replies, “I did well with an Adams”. There you have it … wisdom of the ages. You tie on an Adams, catch a few trout, and have a grand first day of fly fishing. You now feel wise and confident. Read More
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Learn What Your Board’s Been Up To – December 2023
Minutes from SWTU Board of Director meetings can be viewed in this Google Drive. If you have questions on what you read in them, reach out to one of the Board members listed on the last page of each newsletter. (Note that you may need to click the “Last Modified” header at the top to sort the list with the latest minutes at the top.)
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SWTU Comments on Renewal of Discharge Permit for a Quarry on Black Earth Creek
By Henry Nehls-Lowe
In November SWTU submitted comments, during a 30-day public comment period, on Wisconsin DNR’s intent to reissue the permit for discharging to Black Earth Creek by the Capitol Sand & Gravel quarry, at 8355 Stagecoach Road, which is east of Cross Plains. Read More
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Help our Trout Waters / Help Your Taxes
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An Amazing Learning Opportunity for Youths 12-14
This well-rounded program ensures a balanced and engaging experience for young participants by combining casting practice with educational components. By covering gear basics, aquatic ecosystems, knot tying, and entomology, the program sets the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of fly fishing. The controlled indoor setting allows for a focused learning environment, preparing participants for potential future on-water experiences.
The work shop is organized by Katherine Ford with the help of other local conservationists and fly anglers. Read the application form to learn more about it.
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Join our Fox Valley Friends for their Cabin Fever Day
It’s always a great event and you can see the details in this image or visit https://foxvalleytu.org/.
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New Members – December 2023
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Newscasts – November 2023
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This issue is filled with great information, including:
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Fly-Fishing Alpine Lakes: How to Catch the ‘Dumbest’ Trout in the World
Dale Osthoff will share fishing stories, photos and tips at our Tuesday, November 14, Chapter Meeting
He enjoys sharing trout fishing’s distinct appeal through photos and video, using images to create educational fishing presentations. We will all be treated to just such an event at our November 14 Chapter Meeting – Dale will cover successful strategies for targeting trophy goldens, cutts and brookies on alpine lakes (though many of these strategies work for stillwater trout fishing at any elevation).
Often, you’ll only get one shot at big cruisers, and Dale will help you streamline the process of fly selection, approach, and presentation during these anxious encounters. He will also provide tips for studying and reaching these lakes; some of the best bang for the buck DIY fishing destinations in the country.
The meeting is Tuesday, November 14, at Schwoegler’s Bowling on Grand Canyon Dr. on Madison’s west side. Dinner and drinks will start at 5:30 p.m. and presentations will occur about 7.
Schwoegler’s Lanes, 444 Grand Canyon Dr., Madison, WI 53719
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