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Newscasts – September 2018

This issue has lots of great information, including:

Join us for our first THURSDAY Chapter meeting

Hear a cool “stream success story” on Thursday, September 13

Different day, same friendly group, informative presentations and chance at prizes! As announced in July, all monthly meetings will now be held on the second Thursday of the month (not Tuesday as in the past). The location remains the same: Upstairs at The Coliseum Bar and Grill. Read More

Register now for the Nash Williams Award Banquet

workday

Amazing people, amazing meal, amazing night

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Lussier Family Heritage Center, Madison Read More

Flooding in the Driftless – too early to tell stream impact

Black Earth Creek - behind the Shoebox

For the most part, as of this writing, we have too many roads closed and streams completely submerged to give a very extensive report on how the recent flooding affected trout streams, their banks and structures. We’ll hope to share more in the future. Read More

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Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young”

by Rusty Dunn

Mention the name “Vince” to Wisconsin fly anglers, and you’ll hear stories of Vince Lombardi, the glory days of the Green Bay Packers, and a legendary leader who inspired others to greatness.  Mention the name “Vince” to Pennsylvania fly anglers, and you’ll hear similar sto­ries, but they will involve Letort Spring Run and Vince Marinaro, a creative genius who similarly in­spired those around him.  Each was a legend in his own arena.  Read More

Successful Women’s Flyfishing Clinics – 2018

It was an amazing, engaging and life changing series of days. Read on for some numbers, a personal story and some pictures.  Read More

Public meeting on Black Earth Creek Regulations

You can attend a public outreach meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on September 11 at the DNR office at the Fitchburg Service Center (3911 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711) to discuss a potential regulation change on the Black Earth Creek downstream of South Valley Road. Read More

Gateway to the Driftless

Check out Gateway to The Driftless, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to promote NW Dane County’s outdoor recreation, natural resources, and rural heritage, and partner with others to enhance our area’s quality of life. Read More

New Members – September 2018

Welcome New Members

We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More

Board Update – September 2018

Greetings from your new President, Amy Klusmeier! I hope to post regular updates on board activities going forward so stay tuned to the website for more information. Read More