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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!

2018 fishing expo swtu

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

orchard pruning neperud march 2018

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

Our first workday of Spring 2018!

We’d love for you to join us at our first stream workday of the year: March 24 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

The Meicher Madness Auction: March 13

Auction

You never know what you’ll find … and win … at our annual Meicher Madness Auction. You can get great deals and get rid of some stuff (to make way for new stuff, of course). It’s a very fun night and you might walk away with:

  • Proven patterns tied by local masters
  • Beautiful fly rods
  • More proven patterns tied by local masters
  • Fabulous fly tying materials
  • Wildlife artwork
  • All manner of outdoor gear
  • And who can even guess what else?

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New Members – March 2018

Welcome New Members

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

Newscasts – February 2018

This issue has lots of great information, including:

  • Our February 13 Chapter Meeting (a very special fly fishing movie!)
  • Updates on a very successful Icebreaker
  • Spring stream workday schedule
  • Ways to help some great students and our Women’s Flyfishing Clinics
  • Action you can take to help preserve some very special land in Dane County
  • A fun Rusty column with one of his most beautiful flies yet!

Greenwell’s Glory, Tweed Style

Greenwell's Glory, Tweed Style

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

by Rusty Dunn

A time-honored Scottish proverb states, “There are two things a Highlander likes naked, and one of them is malt whisky“.  If that Highlander be a fly fisher, the other naked delight is a trout fly.  Read More