The Chapter would like to thank everyone who contributed to making the 2019 Icebreaker so successful. Through the efforts of our attendees, donors, speakers, conservation partners and fly tyers we raised more than $9,000 for cold water conservation in our region. We are particularly indebted to the efforts of Pat Hasburgh, Henry Nehls-Lowe, Amy Klusmeier, Mary Ann Doll, Drew Kasel, Tom Parker, Chuck Bayuk and John and Rose Schweiger for making the event run so smoothly and successfully.
– Ben Lubchansky, Icebreaker Chair
All raffle winners have been notified of their good luck! Here are some photos, courtesy Pat Hasburgh. Take time to view the full album. Read More
Sara Rigelman Wins State Council Award (and other updates from State TU)
Last Updated: February 8, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
If you trout fish locally, you’ve enjoyed the results of her work
Sara Rigelman, a land acquisition specialist and park planner for the Dane County Land and Water Resources Department (LWRD), received the Robert Hunt Award honoring a conservation professional for important contributions to Wisconsin trout resources. SWTU was happy to nominate Sara to recognize her achievements in protecting, enhancing and securing permanent, public access to many miles of trout streams. Read More
Newscasts – February 2019
Last Updated: March 8, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue has lots of great information, including:
LaFontaine Emergent Sparkle Pupa
Last Updated: February 8, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
If you were a self-respecting caddisfly, you would be justified to have a giant chip on your shoulder. Recognition of your importance by fly anglers was painfully slow in coming. Ever since that old goat Isaak Walton charmed everyone in 1653 with his sweet talk about “the country life”, those glamorous but feeble mayflies have been the darlings of the fly fishing world. The classic angling literature goes on and on about mayfly magnificence. ‘Mayfly this’ … ‘mayfly that’ … mayfly über alles. You’d think there wasn’t another insect in the trout stream! Thanks to some observant authors in the 1970s, however, you’ve been emancipated. Caddisflies today are recognized as an important – and often the most important – food source of trout. Educated anglers now watch your every move, tweet incessantly on your comings and goings, and fashion seductive flies to match your handsome appearance. Read More
Posted: February 7, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Oh how we LOVE Trout – Our Thursday, February 14 meeting
Join us Valentine’s Day for a Phenological Tour of Trout Stream Plants and Animals
Our monthly chapter meeting will host Michael Miller, DNR Stream Ecologist, UW Stream Ecology Teacher and avid trout angler. Read More
An Exceptional Icebreaker raises $9,000+!!!
Last Updated: April 4, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
The Chapter would like to thank everyone who contributed to making the 2019 Icebreaker so successful. Through the efforts of our attendees, donors, speakers, conservation partners and fly tyers we raised more than $9,000 for cold water conservation in our region. We are particularly indebted to the efforts of Pat Hasburgh, Henry Nehls-Lowe, Amy Klusmeier, Mary Ann Doll, Drew Kasel, Tom Parker, Chuck Bayuk and John and Rose Schweiger for making the event run so smoothly and successfully.
– Ben Lubchansky, Icebreaker Chair
All raffle winners have been notified of their good luck! Here are some photos, courtesy Pat Hasburgh. Take time to view the full album. Read More
Have fun helping out at the Wisconsin Fishing Expo
Last Updated: February 6, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Please sign-up to work at our SWTU booth at the 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
Our Spring 2019 Stream Team Workdays
Last Updated: March 7, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
The workdays sometime shift around with the weather or needs of the streams, but here is our current schedule for spring 2019. The work isn’t complicated and we can find a task for anyone. Get them on your calendar and we’ll see you on the stream. And remember that every workday you take part in will get you one entry into a drawing for the Streamkeeper Rod built by Jim Bartelt. The winner for 2018 was drawn at the Icebreaker: Zach Olufs. Read More
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Support flood restoration work at the Westfork
The Westfork, where we host both the Student PGT program and the SWTU Women’s Programs, could use more support – financial as well as skilled trades such as electrician, plumber, construction and equipment operators. Donations can be sent to: West Fork Sportsmans Club Inc., P.O. Box 52, Viroqua, WI 54665. You can also make a PayPal donation to Westforksportsclub@gmail.com (but note PayPal takes 3%). Have questions or want to offer your services? Contact Westforksportsclub@gmail.com or Tina Murray.
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New Members – February 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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Annual Chapter elections coming up
More details will be shared soon, but start thinking now about stepping up and into a leadership role with SWTU. We will need at least two new directors and a new Vice President. (The VP’s primary role is outreach to new members and organizing monthly chapter meetings.) If you have questions or recommendations, reach out to a Board member listed at the end of the newsletter. We’ll have a nominating committee formed soon and have the election at a spring meeting.
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