By Topf Wells
That was pretty much the response of SWTU Board Members in October when we looked at the Dane County restoration of 2100 feet of the Sugar River on the Falk/Wells Wildlife Area below the Bruce Co. bridge. This stretch has been wide, shallow, featureless, with a sediment/sand bottom. Carp were the fish who enjoyed it the most and not many trout at all. SWTU contributed $5,000 to this major restoration and supported the County’s creation of its own stream restoration crew. This is the crew’s first project. Read More
Workday report 2: Snow in the air, oaks in the ground
Last Updated: November 6, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Topf Wells
With Jim Hess providing leadership and logistics, SWTU had another successful work day on Saturday, 11/2. About 15-20 of us planted oaks and cut willows for different reasons but one purpose, to improve the health of two trout streams. Read More
Posted: November 6, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
“Holy smokes! I can’t believe what I’m seeing.”
By Topf Wells
That was pretty much the response of SWTU Board Members in October when we looked at the Dane County restoration of 2100 feet of the Sugar River on the Falk/Wells Wildlife Area below the Bruce Co. bridge. This stretch has been wide, shallow, featureless, with a sediment/sand bottom. Carp were the fish who enjoyed it the most and not many trout at all. SWTU contributed $5,000 to this major restoration and supported the County’s creation of its own stream restoration crew. This is the crew’s first project. Read More
Last Updated: November 6, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – November 2019
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Newscasts – October 2019
Last Updated: November 7, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue has lots of great information, including:
Pass Lake Special
Last Updated: October 9, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
The Pass Lake Special. A local legend. A hometown hero. Created by Badger ingenuity. Or was it? The tangled web of fly pattern genealogy is lengthy for this mainstay of Wisconsin fly boxes. Like all great flies of today, the Pass Lake Special was borne of great flies from yesterday. Read More
Last Updated: October 8, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – October 2019
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Last Updated: October 8, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
A great lineup of meetings!!
Join the first Stream Team Workday of Fall
Last Updated: November 6, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
A fun, friendly, fishy way to make a difference
We could use your help Saturday, October 19, at Kittleson Valley Creek in Iowa County. Read More
Time is running out! Help celebrate SWTU’s Golden Anniversary
Last Updated: November 6, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Reserve your seat by October 13
We’re celebrating SWTU’s 50th year with a special Golden Anniversary Banquet and Celebration on Thursday, October 24. It will be at the Lussier Family Heritage Center and feature a tasty meal from 608 Community Kitchen.
Get your ticket online now or make a simple RSVP by emailing swisconsintu@gmail.com. We need your RSVP by October 13 to put together the amazing planned menu!
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Posted: September 20, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Links from Oct 2019 “Apps and Maps” meeting
Many thanks to all who attended our October Chapter Meeting! Below are some websites you’ll want to explore and bookmark, as shared in the meeting. Read More
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