… will occur at Schwoegler’s on Grand Canyon Drive, Tuesday, December 13, between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.
We’ll be hosting four local guides and fly shop, who have been good SWTU supporters. They’ll have some fun presentations and great gift ideas for family, friends and perhaps even you.
The lineup: Pat Hasburgh of D&S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop, Tina Murray of Shenanigans Guides, Wyatt Reeves of Black Earth Angling, and Craig Amacker of Madison Fly Fishing Co. These business owners are a precious local resource, and we’re excited to give them some time to shine and share.
Bring a gift to share
We’ll also have a gift exchange. Bring a modest fishing-related gift and, yes, use your wrapping skills. The gifts will go to Santa’s bag … or perhaps net … and everyone will receive a present. (We’ll have a few back up gifts … no one will leave with coal and ashes). Read More
Posted: January 2, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Wisconsin Trout Unlimited Youth Fishing Camp
August 17 – 20, 2023
Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles …
Wisconsin Trout Unlimited will be holding their annual Youth Fishing Camp, Thursday, August 17 to Sunday, August 20, 2021 at Pine Lake Bible Camp in Waupaca, WI. Youth must be 12 – 16 years old. The purpose of the camp is to provide the student with an introductory education of as many things possible related to trout fishing, sportsmanship, and conservation issue. Read More
Posted: January 2, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Wisconsin Trout Unlimited Banquet: February 4 in Oshkosh
Get your tickets now
This is a great event and fundraiser that you can attend … you’ll learn something, maybe win something and do a lot of good for trout in Wisconsin!
Find tickets and all the details here: https://wistrout.brownpapertickets.com/
Note that it will again feature a free fly fishing clinic for women (as noted above). Reach out to a member of the SWTU Board if questions.
Last Updated: January 2, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – January 2023
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Newscasts – December 2022
Last Updated: January 4, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue is filled with great information, including:
Posted: December 7, 2022 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
The first (and possibly annual) SWTU holiday party …
We’ll be hosting four local guides and fly shop, who have been good SWTU supporters. They’ll have some fun presentations and great gift ideas for family, friends and perhaps even you.
The lineup: Pat Hasburgh of D&S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop, Tina Murray of Shenanigans Guides, Wyatt Reeves of Black Earth Angling, and Craig Amacker of Madison Fly Fishing Co. These business owners are a precious local resource, and we’re excited to give them some time to shine and share.
Bring a gift to share
We’ll also have a gift exchange. Bring a modest fishing-related gift and, yes, use your wrapping skills. The gifts will go to Santa’s bag … or perhaps net … and everyone will receive a present. (We’ll have a few back up gifts … no one will leave with coal and ashes). Read More
Posted: December 7, 2022 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Sharing sad news
Some may have learned that our friend and longtime SWTU member and leader, Tom Thrall, lost his son, Tim Thrall, very unexpectedly. Tim experienced a sudden cardiac arrest in his home as a result of an asthma attack. Tim was married with five children and was the primary breadwinner for the family. Tim was an organ donor and several of his organs have already been translated to recipients on waiting lists. Read More
Posted: December 7, 2022 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Badger Mill Creek Threatened?
By Topf Wells
Badger Mill Creek may well face a serious threat in the near future. That risk occurs because of a complicated regulatory situation. Following is a highly condensed account of the situation. More information and recommendations for SWTU members and other friends of Badger Mill Creek (BMC) will be posted on our website and other media. See the information below and continue to tuned and prepared to act. Read More
Royal Wulff
Last Updated: December 7, 2022 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
Eleven months of planning have led to this moment. You’ve driven over a thousand miles and arrived in mid-July at a cold clear Montana river. The tent is pitched, the campsite set up, and it’s now time to go fishing. The weather is perfect … warm, cloudy, and little wind. As you step into the river, you notice pale yellow mayflies about size #16-#18 on the wing. You see several porpoising rise forms in and downstream of a riffle. You hit the jackpot on day one! With great excitement, you reach confidently for your Pale Morning Dun fly box. You are thinking, “This is what I live for” as you prepare to cast. Your dream-come-true situation, however, is about to turn decidedly nightmarish. Read More
The Help Poured In: An Amazing Last Workday for 2022
Posted: December 7, 2022 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Topf Wells
Jim Hess called for lots of help for our final workday of the year on Smith Conley. The job was big and little did we know how bitterly cold the day would dawn.
The day started like Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ended, Help came from all over the galaxy: Four students active in Hoofers at UW Madison. Justin Haglund, the fish biologist, and 5 DNR fish techs. Our good friends from the Nohr Chapter. And, of course, some great SWTU volunteers, both new faces and wizened veterans (handsome even with all the wizen-ness). At least 32 folks assembled to face the box elders. Read More
Posted: December 7, 2022 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Dan “Santa” Oele Delivers for Trout Anglers
By Topf Wells
Dan Oele, the DNR fish biologist for Dane, Green and Rock Counties, delivered wonderful holiday news for SWTU and local trout anglers. Thanks to his hard work and the generosity of Mr. Aagard, the landowner, the DNR has a sizable new permanent fishing easement on Fryes Feeder. Read More
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