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Presentations, Elections and Raffles…

So Much Happening at Our WEDNESDAY, May 14 Chapter Gathering, Including Tom Wendelburg Fly Auction We will gather on WEDNESDAY, May 14 (as opposed to our usual Tuesday due to some scheduling with Schwoegler’s). We’ll elect officers at… Read More

2025 Chapter Elections

Another reason the WEDNESDAY, May 14, gathering is really important SWTU needs to elect new Officers and Board Members. The slate: President: Topf Wells Vice President: Dyan Lesnik Secretary: Josh Reilly Treasurer: Michael Westbury Board Member: Don Golembiewski… Read More

Streamer Fishing in the Driftless – Tips From Our Friends at the Musky Fool

You won’t want to miss our April 8 Chapter Gathering Learn tactics for targeting the biggest trout in the creek at SWTU’s April 8, 2025, Chapter Gathering. Presenting will be Tim O’Connor of The Musky Fool fly shop… Read More

Chapter Gatherings: A Look Back & Ahead

Back in March 2025 – Aquatic biologist and author Ann Miller had a big turnout for her “Understanding Hatches” presentation at SWTU’s Gathering on March 11th. We all were impressed by her stunning photography and in-depth knowledge of… Read More

SWTU March 11, 2025 Chapter Gathering: Understanding Hatches

Aquatic biologist Ann Miller will present “Understanding Hatches” at our March 11th Gathering, which she bills as, “Driftless area in Wisconsin gets buggy and insight into writing a hatch guide.” Ann has a lifelong passion for insects, fly… Read More

A Winter Remedy

Mat Wagner heads a fishy, friendly and warm chapter gathering on February 11, 2025 Tired of winter? Contemplating a new adventure? Eager for reports and photos of a spectacular freshwater gamefish? SWTU is at your service! Mat Wagner… Read More

Updates for Wisconsin’s Inland Trout Management

Join us for important and informative updates at our chapter meeting on January 14, 2025 Our 2025 meetings start with an important and timely topic, the future of Wisconsin’s early inland trout season– that’s the one many of… Read More

Good News About Black Earth Creek

Join us good food, good fun and good news at our chapter meeting on December 10 James Brodzeller, in charge of Dane County’s trout program, will share some good news about Black Earth Creek (BEC) at our Tuesday,… Read More

Join in the Fly Tying Jamboree

A fun and informal chapter meeting on November 12 The popular Fly Tying Jamboree is returning for our November meeting. Whether or not you tie flies, you’ll leave with some new ideas and ways to improve your fishing…. Read More

DNR Extravaganza: Two High-energy Presentations at our October 8 Meeting

See below for two great reasons to join us on October 8, 2024. First up: Interns on a Summer of Learning, Fun and Help For Our Streams The DNR Water Quality and Fish Biologists in this area needed… Read More