Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young”
by Rusty Dunn
Trout feeding on tiny insects at the surface of glassy smooth water is one of the most challenging situations you’ll ever encounter. Trout at the surface are exposed to predators, and “spooky” barely begins to describe their cautious behavior. Trout vision is acute at the surface, and every aspect of your approach and presentation is scrutinized. If anything is amiss, trout simply refuse the offering or, worse, flee to the depths below for safety. Quiet wading, long leaders, fine tippets, good presentations, and flies that match the size of naturals are important. Such conditions can bring even expert anglers to their knees, literally as part of a stealthy approach and figuratively for the ensuing frustration of being unable to raise a single trout among dozens of risers. Read More
Posted: January 5, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Wisconsin Trout Unlimited 2025 Youth Fishing Camp
As noted in the latest issue of Wisconsin Trout, registration opens February 1 for the annual WI TU Youth Camp, which will be held August 14-17 this year. 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.
Each Wisconsin Trout Unlimited chapter can sponsor one applicant to the camp. If some chapters can’t find an applicant, other chapters can sponsor a second applicant if space is available. Contact Steve Musser (contact info at the end of this newsletter) if you know of a youth between 12-16 who is interested.
Thread Midge Larva
Last Updated: January 6, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
Trout feeding on tiny insects at the surface of glassy smooth water is one of the most challenging situations you’ll ever encounter. Trout at the surface are exposed to predators, and “spooky” barely begins to describe their cautious behavior. Trout vision is acute at the surface, and every aspect of your approach and presentation is scrutinized. If anything is amiss, trout simply refuse the offering or, worse, flee to the depths below for safety. Quiet wading, long leaders, fine tippets, good presentations, and flies that match the size of naturals are important. Such conditions can bring even expert anglers to their knees, literally as part of a stealthy approach and figuratively for the ensuing frustration of being unable to raise a single trout among dozens of risers. Read More
Posted: January 5, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Learn What Your Board’s Been Up To – January 2025
We received a nice certificate and note of appreciation from the DNR for a recent donation to provide them with some tools for stream monitoring and surveying.
Posted: January 5, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Continued Engagement on Badger Mill Creek
The SWTU Board has sent a letter to the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District regarding the likely harm that their planned changes will do to Badger Mill Creek. The letter is available here on our Google Drive. For more information, contact Topf Wells at topfwells@gmail.com.
Posted: January 5, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
2025 Wisconsin TU State Council Banquet Tickets
We have available to us a few free tickets to the Wisconsin State Council Banquet to be held in Oshkosh on Feb 1, 2025. This event is a lot of fun with some great auction items and also some inspirational presentation and wonderful food. If you have an interest in attending or want more info, please email admin@swtu.org.
Last Updated: January 5, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Fox Valley TU Cabin Fever Days
New location: Tanners Bar & Grill, Kimberly, Wisconsin
This is a tremendous TU chapter that has often supported our chapter and its events. This looks to be an amazing day of informational sessions, lunch, gear sales, auctions and a chance to go home with a stellar bamboo rod. Learn more and plan to attend: https://foxvalleytu.org/cabin-fever-day-2025/
Posted: January 5, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
It’s Looking Golden on the Blue
The Harry and Laura Nohr Chapter of TU published its 2024 Blue River Project Report. It’s well worth your time and filled with great pictures and information on some very important restoration work.
Posted: January 5, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – January 2025
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new member to our ranks! Read More
Newscasts – December 2024
Last Updated: January 6, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue is filled with great information, including:
Good News About Black Earth Creek
Last Updated: December 3, 2024 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Join us good food, good fun and good news at our chapter meeting on December 10
James Brodzeller, in charge of Dane County’s trout program, will share some good news about Black Earth Creek (BEC) at our Tuesday, December 10th meeting.
He’ll describe and illustrate the massive Dane County restoration of a large section of BEC in Mazomanie and the County’s Walking Iron Park. You’ll be pleasantly amazed at the scope and detail of this project, which the County completed this fall. Read More
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