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Daydreams and Plans
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Last Updated: November 3, 2026 by Drew Kasel
The local trout season ends and many of us turn our minds to our next cast … the bite, the fight, the net. Where and when will it be? November’s SWTU meeting will provide inspiration for great trips… Read More
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Posted: November 2, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Spring is in The Air; Time For a Fling
SWTU’s Spring Fling returns next year, April 3, 2027, at the East Side Businessmen’s Club. We’ll feature fun, food, drink, contests, bucket raffles, auctions and more. Best of all, the chance to connect with old and new friends…. Read More
Upper Yahara, Looking Good – Oct 10 2026 Workday Report
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Posted: November 2, 2026 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells SWTU returned to Dane County’s newest trout stream, the Upper Yahara River in Deforest on Saturday, 10/10. About two dozen of us decided to finish clearing the stream bank of invasives and unwanted vegetation. Today,… Read More
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Last Updated: November 3, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Trout Unlimited Fly-Tying Courses – 2027
Trout Unlimited invites you to learn fly tying or improve your tying skills this winter. Experienced SWTU instructors will teach both beginning and intermediate level fly-tying courses in Fitchburg starting Wednesday January 13, 2027. Both beginning and intermediate… Read More
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Posted: November 2, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Vets on the Fly Activities – Fly Tying Fall and Winter 2026
By Dyan Lesnik On WEDNESDAY November 4th we will be tying Dave Pinczkowski’s Bad Hair Day! We will go over where the pattern comes from and its many variations. It can be a quick, simple fly or an… Read More
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Last Updated: October 7, 2026 by Drew Kasel
To Serve Youth
Join our chapter gathering on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Please join us for a fun, informative and extraordinary meeting on Oct. 13, at Schwoegler’s on Grand Canyon Drive. PLEASE NOTE: THE MEETING WILL START AT 6:30 because we… Read More
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Last Updated: October 7, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Help Inspire the Trout Enthusiasts of Tomorrow
Tuesday, October 13, at Token Creek The Sun Prairie East High School Conservation Class will release their Trout In the Classroom trout in Token Creek on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Joshua Capodarco, their teacher, and his students have now… Read More
New and Old at Gordon Creek
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Posted: October 6, 2026 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells SWTU provided Gordon Creek and the DNR’s Justin Haglund and Lloyd Meng with 16 volunteers on our first work day of the fall on the easement downstream of Brue Road. The issues today were access… Read More
Join us! SWTU Workday on the Upper Yahara River, DeForest
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Last Updated: October 6, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Saturday, October 10, 2026 By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair The DNR has determined that the trout population in the Upper Yahara River, as it flows through DeForest, is healthy enough to be classified as a trout stream. With… Read More
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Posted: September 1, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Fall Fishing – Trouty Tips and Tricks
A casual, fishing focused chapter gathering on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Several chapter members are stepping up to share some tips to help you close out the 2026 trout season strong. From streams to flies to knots and… Read More
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