Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young”
by Rusty Dunn
Wet flies were the mainstay of fly angling for hundreds of years. Dry flies appeared only in the mid- to late 1800s, when light wire eyed hooks became available. Whether introduction of light wire hooks enabled dry fly fishing or, alternatively, whether increased demand for floating flies in the late 1800s motivated inventors and engineers to improve hook manufacturing is uncertain. Whatever the reason, wet fly fishing was the method choice for hundreds of years. Read More
Crowe Beetle
Last Updated: January 3, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
A mid-summer day in the late 1940s begins like many others in Pennsylvania’s fertile Cumberland Valley. A young Vince Marinaro fishes the crystalline waters of Letort Spring Run. The day is brilliantly sunny, and as the heat builds, so does Marinaro’s frustration. Insects are seemingly nonexistent, yet many fine trout rise steadily in the creek’s weedy channels. Read More
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Get to know your SWTU – Our Thursday, January 10 meeting
Instead of one guest speaker, you’ll hear from a variety of SWTU leaders who will present and take your questions on focus areas like conservation, fishing programs, advocacy and how you can get involved. Need another reason to attend? How about the chance to win $100! Read More
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Attend the Badger Fly Fishers Spring Opener on Saturday, February 9
This is one of SWTU’s most important partner organizations, and their big all-day event is Saturday, February 9, 2019, at American Family Insurance – the same place as our Icebreaker. Pat Dorsey will be their guest speaker and they also have great activities, prizes, vendors, etc. Learn more at their website.
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New Members – January 2019
Welcome New Members
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Fly Tying Courses – 2019 (Last chance to register!)
Last Updated: January 18, 2019 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 16, 2019. Read More
Newscasts – December 2018
Last Updated: January 3, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue has lots of great information, including:
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Trout, bass, and bonefish: health and disease in sport fish and what we can do about it
Our Thursday, December 13 meeting — Somebody will win $100!!!
Fish get sick too! What can we as anglers do about it? This talk describes emerging health issues in highly prized sport fish from Wisconsin and beyond. Fish are susceptible to many infections. They can also succumb to environmental, genetic, and other stressors. Some of these issues well known and some are only beginning to be understood. Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is attempting to identify new infections and new stressors that threaten our most treasured sport-fish populations. Results show that anglers can play a big role in improving fish health – if we understand the issues and act accordingly! Read More
SWTU Icebreaker – January 26, 2019
Last Updated: January 3, 2019 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This brilliant flier tells you most everything you need to know about our Icebreaker event, but read on below it for even more details. You won’t want to miss it! Read More
Hare’s Lug & Plover
Last Updated: December 5, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
Wet flies were the mainstay of fly angling for hundreds of years. Dry flies appeared only in the mid- to late 1800s, when light wire eyed hooks became available. Whether introduction of light wire hooks enabled dry fly fishing or, alternatively, whether increased demand for floating flies in the late 1800s motivated inventors and engineers to improve hook manufacturing is uncertain. Whatever the reason, wet fly fishing was the method choice for hundreds of years. Read More
Last Updated: December 5, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Show me the money! Chapter Financial Update
This is your chapter and we want to be open about the finances. The first link below is a financial summary provided by Tom Parker, SWTU Treasurer. In addition to the summary, you can access a Statement and Balance Sheet.
If you have any questions, please contact Tom Parker at tparker23@charter.net
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