Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young”
by Rusty Dunn
A few dozen miles southeast of London lie peaceful valleys of the Hampshire countryside, where legendary rivers such as the Avon, Test, and Itchen flow to the sea through wooded meadows of magnificent beauty. Fed by mineral rich springs of a “chalk” (white limestone) aquifer, the rivers support immense populations of insects and trout. The area is steeped in tradition, and some of angling’s finest literature sprang from its gin clear waters. Read More
Last Updated: November 1, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Icebreaker: Donate to the Bucket Raffle
We would be pleased to accept anything from a handcrafted birdhouse to a guided fishing trip for the Icebreaker. Or consider donating new rods, reels, accessories, camping equipment, overnight lodging and especially sets of flies. Our vast array of raffle items adds excitement (and revenue!) to the event. Please deliver the items or make a commitment to Icebreaker Chair Ben Lubchansky. Thanks!!
Rusty Spinner
Last Updated: November 1, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
A few dozen miles southeast of London lie peaceful valleys of the Hampshire countryside, where legendary rivers such as the Avon, Test, and Itchen flow to the sea through wooded meadows of magnificent beauty. Fed by mineral rich springs of a “chalk” (white limestone) aquifer, the rivers support immense populations of insects and trout. The area is steeped in tradition, and some of angling’s finest literature sprang from its gin clear waters. Read More
Last Updated: November 1, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Icebreaker Speaker: Rich Osthoff
Learn about our largest annual fundraiser: January 26, 2019. Read More
2018 Nash Williams Awards Banquet recap
Posted: October 31, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
It was a wonderful evening with plenty of great music, laughter and plenty of honor for our incredibly worthy award winners. They are listed here with photos below. Many thanks to our honorees and those who made the evening possible, in particular Mary Ann Doll and Ben Lubchansky. See photos and more. Read More
Workday on Sarbacher Easement – Oct 2018
Last Updated: October 31, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
It was a great workday, with much accomplished and the rain was kind enough to wait until the end. Check out the pictures, courtesy Jim Beecher. Read More
Posted: October 31, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
November 2018 meeting — What’s happening with key local fisheries?
Our speaker is Justin Haglund, a Fisheries Biologist for the DNR with a focus on Iowa and Richland counties. Certainly areas where you may have drifted a fly or flipped a spinner! This meeting will also feature our first 50-50 raffle! Read More
Steiner Creek Workday Report – Brats and Brookies
Last Updated: January 3, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Topf Wells
Jim Hess, Workday Chair, continues to surpass himself. We had maybe our best work day yet. Read on for details and pictures! Read More
Our November 10 workday – Milum Creek, Dane County’s newest easement
Last Updated: November 27, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Our Stream Team needs you! Join us on Saturday, November 10, for fun, friendship and making a difference for our fishy friends. This is a new easement on a key stretch of water that you’ll get to improve and learn more about. Read More
Last Updated: October 31, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Help out: Donate flies for State Council spring banquet
Our State Council of TU does a great deal of good and one of the ways they do so is through their spring banquet. Each banquet features a silent auction with f fly boxes filled with a variety of tasty trout patterns. Responsibility for donating flies rotates each year, and the southern area chapters (including SWTU) are now up. (The Northeast chapters did an amazing job on the boxes last year and raised a lot of money.)
If everybody who ties could spend some time at the vice to spin out some flies to donate, we’ll have plenty of flies in no time and with no huge effort by anyone. Read More
Last Updated: October 31, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – November 2018
Welcome New Members
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
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