Classes are filling up fast: As of publication on December 2, there is 1 open seat in intermediate and 10 in beginner! Trout Unlimited invites you to learn fly tying or improve your tying skills this winter. Experienced… Read More
[Workday report: November 1, 2025] By Topf Wells About 20 SWTU volunteers arrived at Dane County’s Duerst property on the Sugar River for the second of three work days to clear invasive brush, mostly honeysuckle, in Phase 1… Read More
[Workday report: November 15, 2025] By Topf Wells About 25-30 folks showed up at Deer Creek for our last work day of the year on November 15. This part of Deer Creek flows out of some improved sections… Read More
Two special guests headline the 11/11 SWTU meeting at Schwoegler’s on Grand Canyon Drive. Emily Wille is the intern SWTU helped fund to work on the DNR stream survey crew this summer and Tim Parks is the DNR… Read More
By Dyan Lesnik The special DNR/TU DARE workday on Wednesday, 15 October turned out to be very productive. I’m taking the liberty to call this workday “Revenge of the multiflora rose!” They were vicious. I think they were… Read More
By Topf Wells Our work day on the Upper Yahara in DeForest was a potpourri of goodness. Fifty seven SWTU members, Scouts, (WAY TO GO and thanks, Troop 104), paddlers and some wonderful folks from the Village of… Read More
By Jim Hess The winner of the 2025 fly rod drawing for those who participated in a workday was Noel Lambert. He is a member of Pheasants Forever and participated at our Duerst property workdays on the Sugar… Read More
Our crew has one more workday on December 15 – details TBD and will be shared via email – for the fall. It’s TBD because we finished our work on the Duerst property so no need to go… Read More
By Dyan Lesnik Veterans on the Fly start back up on November 5th for fly tying at The V (VFW Post 1318, 2740 Ski Ln, Fitchburg) Fly tying starts around 5:30 but come early and have dinner at… Read More
Plus updates on the Meicher Auction and Other Events We are pleased to welcome our speaker for Tuesday, October 14 – Kyle Zempel of Black Earth Creek Angling on trout fishing in Patagonia. It’s a legendary location with… Read More
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Posted: December 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Trout Unlimited Fly-Tying Courses – 2026
Classes are filling up fast: As of publication on December 2, there is 1 open seat in intermediate and 10 in beginner! Trout Unlimited invites you to learn fly tying or improve your tying skills this winter. Experienced… Read More
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Posted: December 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
DONE!
[Workday report: November 1, 2025] By Topf Wells About 20 SWTU volunteers arrived at Dane County’s Duerst property on the Sugar River for the second of three work days to clear invasive brush, mostly honeysuckle, in Phase 1… Read More
A Glorious End to an Excellent Year of Work Days
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Posted: December 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
[Workday report: November 15, 2025] By Topf Wells About 25-30 folks showed up at Deer Creek for our last work day of the year on November 15. This part of Deer Creek flows out of some improved sections… Read More
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Posted: November 4, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Double the Fun: Our Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Chapter Gathering
Two special guests headline the 11/11 SWTU meeting at Schwoegler’s on Grand Canyon Drive. Emily Wille is the intern SWTU helped fund to work on the DNR stream survey crew this summer and Tim Parks is the DNR… Read More
TU DARE … to Have an Excellent Wednesday Workday!
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Last Updated: November 4, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Dyan Lesnik The special DNR/TU DARE workday on Wednesday, 15 October turned out to be very productive. I’m taking the liberty to call this workday “Revenge of the multiflora rose!” They were vicious. I think they were… Read More
Eagles, Huge Trout, Great Folks, Money, Fun Food, Lots of Work
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Last Updated: November 4, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Our work day on the Upper Yahara in DeForest was a potpourri of goodness. Fifty seven SWTU members, Scouts, (WAY TO GO and thanks, Troop 104), paddlers and some wonderful folks from the Village of… Read More
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Posted: November 4, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Congrats to Our Workday Winner!
By Jim Hess The winner of the 2025 fly rod drawing for those who participated in a workday was Noel Lambert. He is a member of Pheasants Forever and participated at our Duerst property workdays on the Sugar… Read More
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Posted: November 4, 2025 by Drew Kasel
One More Workday To Go and More Reports in December
Our crew has one more workday on December 15 – details TBD and will be shared via email – for the fall. It’s TBD because we finished our work on the Duerst property so no need to go… Read More
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Posted: November 4, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Vets on the Fly Activities Starting Back Up
By Dyan Lesnik Veterans on the Fly start back up on November 5th for fly tying at The V (VFW Post 1318, 2740 Ski Ln, Fitchburg) Fly tying starts around 5:30 but come early and have dinner at… Read More
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Last Updated: October 8, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Patagonia Adventures: Our October 2025 Chapter Gathering
Plus updates on the Meicher Auction and Other Events We are pleased to welcome our speaker for Tuesday, October 14 – Kyle Zempel of Black Earth Creek Angling on trout fishing in Patagonia. It’s a legendary location with… Read More
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