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
Have fun lending a hand at the 2020 Wisconsin Fishing Expo
Last Updated: February 12, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
February 28 — March 1 | Alliant Energy Center, Madison
Please sign-up to work at our SWTU booth at the 2020 Wisconsin Fishing Expo. The work is fun and easy, and a vital way for us to share our story and reach new members. Plus you get in for free and can wander the Expo before or after your shift. (You will have to pay for parking.) Read More
Newscasts — January 2020
Last Updated: February 7, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue has lots of great information, including:
2020 Icebreaker – schedule, raffle, directions and more!
Last Updated: January 26, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This is our biggest annual fundraiser, and a surefire way to warm your coldwater heart in the depth of winter. It will once again be at American Family Insurance on the east side of Madison! Join us for great speakers, conservation partners, and of course, a bucket raffle and silent auction featuring fabulous prizes!
You don’t want to miss it! Read on for the what, where, when and more … Read More
Women’s Pre-Icebreaker Social
Last Updated: January 3, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Friday, January 24, 6 p.m. – ???
Ale Asylum
200 Pankratz Street, Madison, WI 53704 Read More
Last Updated: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Intro to Fly Fishing Clinic for Women at State Council Meeting
Introduction to Fly Fishing Clinic opportunity for Women at the Wisconsin State Trout Unlimited meeting in Oshkosh on Feb 1, 2019, 9:30 -4:30 p.m. This clinic is taught by the women instructors of SWTU’s Wisconsin Women’s Fly Fishing Clinics in Avalanche, which is held in June.
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
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