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
Green Tail
Last Updated: April 5, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
It is a glorious late April day in England in the early 1800s. Daffodils trumpet spring’s arrival, and songbirds sing in harmony. ‘Tis Shakespeare’s proverbial sweet o’ the year. Read More
Last Updated: April 5, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Wisconsin Conservation Congress Fish and Game Hearings, April 9
Each spring, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Fish and Game Hearings are held in all counties of the state. This year the hearings are being held on April 9, 2018, at 7 PM. Please take part! Read More
Free Casting Clinic on April 28
Last Updated: April 29, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
We are once again holding our Riversmith Fly Casting Clinic (named after Jeff Smith, who was the driving force behind it for many years). The clinic is free and available to anyone interested in learning how to cast a fly. Read More
Last Updated: May 1, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Accolades for Jim Hess
Jim Hess is SWTU’s Conservation Committee Chair and all around workday workhorse! At the Summit for Natural Resources Volunteer banquet, Jim was recognized for his outstanding achievement in citizen-based monitoring. (Updated with additional information.) Read More
Posted: April 4, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
What’s up with your SWTU? Our April 10 meeting
A grab bag of updates on Chapter activities and programs
We have a very busy and terrifically engaging Chapter on any number of fronts. This meeting will offer a great chance to catch up with others, talk spring fishing and hear about a number of important chapter-related items. Read More
Last Updated: April 4, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – April 2018
Welcome New Members
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Last Updated: April 4, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
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
Last Updated: April 7, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
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
Last Updated: April 5, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue has lots of great information, including:
Little Red Sedge
Last Updated: March 8, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
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
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