Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young”
by Rusty Dunn
The path to greatness in fly fishing is quite simple. A tried and true formula transformed the angling unknowns of Skues, Sawyer, Gordon, Leisenring, and Marinaro into fly fishing legends. If you aspire to greatness, you too can follow the plan. Read More
Polly Rosborough’s Fledermouse
Last Updated: May 2, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
The path to greatness in fly fishing is quite simple. A tried and true formula transformed the angling unknowns of Skues, Sawyer, Gordon, Leisenring, and Marinaro into fly fishing legends. If you aspire to greatness, you too can follow the plan. Read More
Casting Clinic Recap – Laughs and learning
Last Updated: July 9, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Many thanks to all the SWTU members that came out to help with the Riversmith Casting Clinic. About 30 novice casters (and hopefully new TU members!) attended, had some fun and learned a lot. We were fortunate to have more than enough volunteer instructors from the chapter, which was great because we may have had even more students and we had the instructors to handle them. And of course we also want to thank everyone who came out to learn. Here are some photos, courtesy Ric Genthe. Read More
Join our next Stream Team Workday
Last Updated: June 12, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Saturday, May 11, 2019 – Sugar River (Davidson Wildlife Unit)
We’d love for you to join us. It’s rewarding work that makes a difference. Read More
Make a difference for some great kids
Posted: May 2, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
It’s our 15th year of Project Green Teen (PGT) and, as usual, we need plenty of help with guiding the kids this year. For those of you who have helped out in previous years, you know that the guides are a huge part of PGT’s success. Leading up to the week in Avalanche, the students have been taught fly tying and casting. The guides are critical in order for the students to connect all the fly fishing “dots.” Read More
A look back at the last Stream Team workday
Posted: May 2, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Topf Wells
Jim Hess celebrated his retirement from the Board with another great work day. As just about every active SWTU member has said lately, “Thank goodness he continues as Conservation Committee Chair! Read More
Posted: May 2, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Sugar River landowner dinner
By Topf Wells
Let’s hope 13 is the Sugar River’s lucky number. Thirteen landowners on the Sugar River and some key tributaries attended a dinner sponsored by SWTU, the Dane County Land and Water Resources Department, and the DNR, on the evening of April 16 at the Verona Public Library. The purpose was to acquaint the landowners about the County’s trout stream easement program and the status of the fisheries in those streams. Our hopes are that some (what the heck, we hope all) the landowners will consider selling the County easements that permit public fishing and stream restoration. Read More
Wisconsin Women’s Fly Fishing Clinics: 2019
Last Updated: May 2, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
The MOST popular women’s fly fishing clinics in the Midwest
The clinics are coming up fast and guide helpers are needed! Read More
Last Updated: May 2, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
An update on the Westfork Sports Club
By Tina Murray
A look at restorations and repairs for the club and stream at Westfork. Read More
Posted: May 2, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Your input needed on the draft Inland Trout Management Plan
You will have an opportunity to review and comment on a draft statewide Inland Trout Management Plan at a series of upcoming meetings (including June 4 in Fitchburg). Learn all about it on the DNR website.
Last Updated: May 2, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – May 2019
Welcome New Members
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
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