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New Members – April 2018

Welcome New Members

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

Will you step up and lend your talents and experience? (updated)

A number of vacancies coupled with a variety of illnesses means that we will delay our annual election until May. The Board discussed and approved this shift to allow time to put forth the best possible slate of candidates.

That means we still need you – or maybe you have an idea of someone to nominate – to step up! SWTU is a very active chapter, and the excellent mix of stability and change at our leadership level plays a big role in our success. Read More

Stream Workday — Saturday April 7, 2018

Join us April 7 along the Sugar River – Sarbacher Easement. No prior experience needed and you may well learn about some nice stretches of water in which to drift a fly. Read More

Newscasts – March 2018

This issue has lots of great information, including:

Little Red Sedge

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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

The hopes and dreams of most dry fly anglers rest on the shoulders of but two groups of insects, the mayflies and the caddisflies.  Admittedly, stoneflies, midges, and terrestrials have their moments of glory, but day in and day out, mayflies and caddisflies are the bread and but­ter of fly fishing.  But look inside your fly boxes.  Are the bread and the butter equally represented?  Probably not.  Read More

Make a difference by helping Project Green Teen

We have a great group of 13 students in Project Green Teen who could use a helping hand.  See below for how you can help out and contact Tina Murray with questions or offers of assistance! Read More

Save the date: Conservation Congress Spring Hearings

These important hearings will be held Monday, April 9, 2018, starting at 7 p.m. at the following locations: Read More

A Successful Fishing Expo!

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By Curt Diehl
I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped out at the SWTU booth during the 2018 Wisconsin Fishing Expo. It was a huge success. Saturday’s crowd was 11% higher than last year. All of the flies that were tied prior to the show were handed out to kids. Those flies put a big smile on their face and we reached out to a lot of people. Read More

In memory of Greg Ericson

It’s with sadness that SWTU reports the passing of Greg Ericson . Greg was a long-time chapter member, perhaps best known for the beautiful fly tying desks he donated to the Icebreaker. These desks are treasured by all who were lucky enough to win one. Greg’s kindness, generosity and talents will be missed. Learn more about Greg’s life. Read More

Special Orchard Pruning Workday at Neperud Easement

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By Topf Wells
This was one of the best outdoor experiences I’ve had. Lisa Johnson – Thank you, Lisa! – did an excellent job in teaching us pruning with a concise, helpful Powerpoint and with in- the- orchard examples and guidance.  Read More