By Tina Murray and Team
Over a decade ago SWTU lead the nation in offering intensive women’s fly fishing clinics. In 2009 very few chapters or other groups across the nation could offer women clinics lead by other fisher women.  SWTU’s clinics were groundbreaking. TU National came to see how we do what we do and how we are so successful at it.  Almost 10 years later Orvis started the 50/50 on the Water movement and here we are today offering a spectrum of opportunities for women fishers to build confidence and competence.

Our clinics have been a catalyst and model for all other chapters in WI. It has also offered all chapter members across the state the opportunity to participate in the clinics and many members across the state who do share that it is the highlight of their summer.   The ripple effect of our clinics have brought scores of women into the sport from WI, IA, IN, MN, MI, IL the UP and beyond.   We are proud of our accomplishments and thankful for all who contribute to make the clinics highly successful and fun.  These women trust us to offer quality programming that is meaningful to their lives.

NOW it’s time for SWTU to take the lead again and model for the nation a pathway where women feel capable and can step into leadership roles. To our knowledge no other chapters are offering programming, let alone intensive clinics to build future women leaders. Read More