By Dyan Lesnik Vets on the Fly activities are free for all Vets and their family members. All equipment is provided so just show up for their events for socialization and fishing fun. Learn more at their Facebook… Read More
By Topf Wells Are Trout in Black Earth Creek? Of course they are, although sometimes I wonder with my lack of success. See for yourself on Tuesday, July 29, at about 2 PM at Zander Park in Cross… Read More
Last year saw the return of the Meicher Madness Auction – one of SWTU’s most fun and profitable events that got held up by COVID for a few years. After raising more than $4,000 least year, we’re doing… Read More
By Topf Wells About 15 of SWTU’s finest gathered at Dane County’s Duerst property on the Sugar River as the first stage in a restoration of part of that river. We were stage 1. Our job was to… Read More
Local fly casting instructor Kalyn Hoggard has been selected to represent our country on the U.S. Fly Casting Team at the 2026 World Fly Casting Championships in Italy. To help Kalyn cover the costs of international travel, equipment… Read More
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
By Jim Hess (note updates to remaining workdays) Time: 9am to 12 noon (sawyers that have completed a chainsaw safety course please arrive at 8:30, if needed we can provide a chainsaw and safety equipment). Where: Pleasant Valley… Read More
By Topf Wells The first was on Earth Day, 4/22. About a dozen of us joined with Justin Haglund’s great DNR crew to help the 4th and 5th graders of Hollandale plant oak trees along Gordon Creek. The… Read More
By Dyan Lesnik Vets on the Fly activities are free for all Vets and their family members. All equipment is provided so just show up for their events for socialization and fishing fun. Learn more at their Facebook… Read More
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
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Posted: August 31, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Vets on the Fly Activities
By Dyan Lesnik Vets on the Fly activities are free for all Vets and their family members. All equipment is provided so just show up for their events for socialization and fishing fun. Learn more at their Facebook… Read More
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Posted: July 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Fishy Summer Fun!
By Topf Wells Are Trout in Black Earth Creek? Of course they are, although sometimes I wonder with my lack of success. See for yourself on Tuesday, July 29, at about 2 PM at Zander Park in Cross… Read More
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Posted: June 30, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Meicher Madness Auction again set for September 9 Membership Meeting
Last year saw the return of the Meicher Madness Auction – one of SWTU’s most fun and profitable events that got held up by COVID for a few years. After raising more than $4,000 least year, we’re doing… Read More
The Work Was Hard But Satisfying
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Last Updated: June 30, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells About 15 of SWTU’s finest gathered at Dane County’s Duerst property on the Sugar River as the first stage in a restoration of part of that river. We were stage 1. Our job was to… Read More
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Last Updated: June 30, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Cast Your Support for Local Fly Caster Heading to World Championships
Local fly casting instructor Kalyn Hoggard has been selected to represent our country on the U.S. Fly Casting Team at the 2026 World Fly Casting Championships in Italy. To help Kalyn cover the costs of international travel, equipment… Read More
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Last Updated: May 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel
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
SWTU Workday – Saturday, May 10, 2025 – Pleasant Valley Branch
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Last Updated: May 18, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Jim Hess (note updates to remaining workdays) Time: 9am to 12 noon (sawyers that have completed a chainsaw safety course please arrive at 8:30, if needed we can provide a chainsaw and safety equipment). Where: Pleasant Valley… Read More
Two Great Workdays: Earth Day Planting and Conley Lewis Clearing
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Posted: May 6, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells The first was on Earth Day, 4/22. About a dozen of us joined with Justin Haglund’s great DNR crew to help the 4th and 5th graders of Hollandale plant oak trees along Gordon Creek. The… Read More
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Posted: May 6, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Vets on the Fly Activities
By Dyan Lesnik Vets on the Fly activities are free for all Vets and their family members. All equipment is provided so just show up for their events for socialization and fishing fun. Learn more at their Facebook… Read More
Streamer Fishing in the Driftless – Tips From Our Friends at the Musky Fool
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Posted: April 1, 2025 by Drew Kasel
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
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