Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young”
by Rusty Dunn
We take for granted the axiom that successful flies should imitate natural foods of trout. “Match the hatch” is, after all, a foundation of our game. But how far should we take the concept of imitation? Should we replicate every aspect of color, shape, and texture down to the minutest detail? Or, should we just slap some fur and feathers on a hook and let the trout figure out the rest? Many distinguished anglers through the centuries have concluded that flies need not replicate all details of a natural to be effective. Rather, an approximation of size, silhouette, color, and behavior is sufficient to fool a trout. Read More
Atherton Nymph Number Two
Last Updated: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
We take for granted the axiom that successful flies should imitate natural foods of trout. “Match the hatch” is, after all, a foundation of our game. But how far should we take the concept of imitation? Should we replicate every aspect of color, shape, and texture down to the minutest detail? Or, should we just slap some fur and feathers on a hook and let the trout figure out the rest? Many distinguished anglers through the centuries have concluded that flies need not replicate all details of a natural to be effective. Rather, an approximation of size, silhouette, color, and behavior is sufficient to fool a trout. Read More
Posted: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Ecologist Steve Carpenter talks Water Sustainability and Climate
Thursday, January 9 Chapter Meeting
Southern WI Trout Unlimited is pleased to have Steve Carpenter, the emeritus Director at the Center for Limnology of the University of WI Madison and Stephen Alfred Forbes Professor of Integrative Biology (formerly Zoology), speaking at our monthly meeting on January 9th. Read More
Posted: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Funding Appeal Update: Cold Cash for Coldwater Resources
Your support can help us do so much more
Our members recently received a letter about a funding appeal that will allow SWTU to continue and expand our work to protect and improve the trout streams we love to fish.
Many thanks to those who’ve already donated! We’re off to a good start and are still accepting your donations to fund our stream restoration and access work. Read More
Milum Creek Stream Workday – Ending the year in fine fashion
Posted: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Topf Wells
Jim Hess made sure we ended the 2019 work days on a high note. He arranged for perfect weather on Saturday, December 7, and about 30 SWTU members and friends showed up to continue brushing and clearing on Milum Creek. Read More
Fly Tying Courses – 2020: Last chance to register!
Last Updated: January 19, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Trout Unlimited invites you to learn fly tying or improve your fly tying skills this winter. Experienced SWTU instructors will teach both beginning level and intermediate level fly tying courses in Fitchburg beginning January 15, 2020. Classes consist of instructor-led demonstrations and hands-on tutorials. The courses are completely free of charge, and all materials needed in class are provided. You need only supply the tools and thread, a list of which is available at https://www.swtu.org/learn/flytying/flytying-classes/. Read More
Help out Project Green Teen
Last Updated: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Giving some great kids a special taste of the outdoors
Each year, SWTU is proud to partner with the Project Green Teen program at Madison’s Shabazz High School to introduce them to our sport and a special slice of the great outdoors. Mark your calendar for these events and consider spending some time at your vice this winter spinning up some flies for these kids. Read More
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Wisconsin Trout Unlimited Banquet to honor two from SWTU
Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Oshkosh
Dan Wisniewski and Mary Ann Doll, current SWTU Vice President, will be honored by our state council in February. You can attend and help celebrate these two amazing people! Get your tickets ($35) online or by contacting Amy Klusmeier at president@swtu.org. Also check out the event’s Facebook page. Read More
Posted: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Dan Wisniewski to receive WI TU Lifetime Achievement Award
“Fighting for Public Lands and Public Access”
For this service, WI TU will honor Dan in February with a Lifetime Achievement Award. (the second of these to ever be given out) Read More
Posted: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Attend the Badger Fly Fishers Spring Opener on Saturday, February 8
This is one of SWTU’s most important partner organizations, and their big all-day event is Saturday, February 8, 2019, at American Family Insurance – the same place as our Icebreaker.
Bob Clouser (!) will be their guest speaker and they also have great activities, prizes, vendors, etc. Learn more at their website and please plan to attend.
Last Updated: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Flies needed for Youth and Women’s Programs
‘‘Tis the season for tying”. Our chapter ties flies for both the PGT Youth Program and the Women’s clinics. Please give your donations to Dave Fowler dkfowler82@gmail.com (608) 513-0681. The flies don’t need to be fancy … your expertise in offering both groups a beginners set of flies (they all get a fly box too!) is greatly appreciated!
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