The Wisconsin Smallmouth Alliance (WSA) meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, will feature a presentation by Seth Underwood of the Missing Link guide service from Lancaster on “Southwest Wisconsin Driftless Opportunities”. The beauty of the Driftless Region combined with the multiple stream and river options make a day on the water chasing smallmouth bass and trout special. Seth will be covering baits, techniques, water fluctuations, access, and other points beneficial for fishing this area. All the complete details on Seth’s presentation can be found on the WSA website at this link. The presentation at the Thirsty Goat restaurant, 3040 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner available starting at 5:30 p.m. Visitors and guests are always welcome

John Schweiger died on January 1; his obituary is available online with details for services on January 25.

SWTU cherishes John as a great member and leader. He and Rose, his wonderful wife, were partners in organizing SWTU’s Special Fishing Day for Disabled Children, one of our most popular and worthwhile activities for many years. They were the folks who greeted and sold or took the tickets of guests at many SWTU events, including the Icebreakers. They were key organizers of many of the Meicher Auctions. John also served as our Treasurer.

John was a huge UW men and women’s basketball fan. Before he turned 18, he volunteered for the Army and served in Vietnam. He spent most of his professional career in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

John served and improved his nation and his community in many ways. SWTU was extraordinarily blessed in being one of John’s communities and the beneficiary of his kindness and good deeds.

Pictured: John and Rose in 2018 receiving SWTU’s prestigious Pass Lake Award honoring “A legacy of service advancing the conservation of our natural resource now and for future generations.”