Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young”
by Rusty Dunn
Some things turn out better when done in pairs. Lewis & Clark, Lennon & McCartney, Romeo & Juliet, Fred & Ginger, Batman & Robin, etc. The list is long. But where would each of these celebrities be without a creative partner? Probably a lot less famous. Fly fishing is inherently a solitary endeavor, and this is reflected in book authorship.
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Last Updated: July 4, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Save the Date and Nominate!
The Nash Williams Award Banquet and awards ceremony will be Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the Lussier Family Heritage Center, Madison. Award nominations will be accepted through July 31, 2018. Read More
Newscasts – June 2018
Last Updated: July 4, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue has lots of great information, including:
Honey Dun Flymph
Last Updated: June 7, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
Some things turn out better when done in pairs. Lewis & Clark, Lennon & McCartney, Romeo & Juliet, Fred & Ginger, Batman & Robin, etc. The list is long. But where would each of these celebrities be without a creative partner? Probably a lot less famous. Fly fishing is inherently a solitary endeavor, and this is reflected in book authorship.
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A Very Special Field Trip
Last Updated: September 6, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Report courtesy Topf Wells.
Our field trip and conservation mission at Neperud was a blast and productive, thanks to 22 wonderful 4th graders from Lincoln Elementary School, three of their teachers, Carolyn Byers, Education Coordinator for Madison Audubon, Dan Oele with his two wonderful techs, and a very nice and patient bus driver, whose name I did not catch. Read More
Posted: June 7, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Fly Rod Swap with Fontana
You got too many rods in the closet? Want to get the latest greatest fly rod, but need to make room in the quiver? Want to help SWTU with its veteran, youth, and beginner programs? Fontana sports has a solution to your dilemma and desires by offering a Fly Rod Swap the entire month of June. Read More
Last Updated: June 22, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Chainsaw Training Opportunity
For those committed to attending and chainsawing at our stream workdays … you can receive a full day of chainsaw use and safety training on Saturday, July 21. Read More
Last Updated: June 7, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Mark your calendar for the 2019 Icebreaker!
It will be Saturday, January 26, 2019 and once again at American Family Insurance, Madison.
Many more details to follow!
Supporting Nohr’s tremendous work
Posted: June 7, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Our May meeting featured a presentation from the Henry and Laura Nohr Chapter of TU presenting on their stream restoration efforts. At the meeting, Tom Parker, SWTU Treasurer, presented Tim Fraley of the Nohr Chapter with a check for $1,000 to support their continued restoration work. These are tremendously important trout streams that many from SWTU find themselves fishing. Here is a photo! Read More
Posted: June 7, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Your new SWTU Board of Directors
A new Board was elected at the May 8, 2018 meeting. The results! Read More
Posted: June 7, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
No June, July or August Meetings
Per usual, we are taking the summer off and not having regular chapter meetings in June, July or August. The busy, hot, travel-filled summer months are not generally conducive to large meetings. That’s not to say there aren’t things to do! Read More
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