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
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
By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair Below is information for our first workday of our spring season. It will be at the Duerst property on the Sugar River located at 7309 Riverside Rd. We are hoping for a big… Read More
Each spring, we hold our Riversmith Fly Casting Clinic (named after Jeff Smith, who was the driving force behind this event for many years). The clinic is free and available to anyone interested in learning how to cast… Read More
First annual trash pick-up on the rocks and the ON THE BOTTOM of the Yahara River. We are looking for volunteers, pickers, swimmers, wetsuits, trash bins and monetary support. View this poster for details and a signup link.
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
Watch for word of a workday this fall (most likely) featuring work by 8-10 professional sawyers using STIHL chainsaws to quickly cut down and buck up invasive trees for our crews to haul and stack. We’ll need plenty… Read More
By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair Still working on locking in all dates and sites, but here is an update as of 2.23.25 April 5 – Duerst Property on the Sugar River (7309 Riverside Rd). The county recently purchased… 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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Last Updated: April 1, 2025 by Drew Kasel
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
Join our First Stream Workday of 2025 – Saturday, April 5
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Posted: April 1, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair Below is information for our first workday of our spring season. It will be at the Duerst property on the Sugar River located at 7309 Riverside Rd. We are hoping for a big… Read More
Riversmith Casting Clinics: 2025
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Posted: April 1, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Each spring, we hold our Riversmith Fly Casting Clinic (named after Jeff Smith, who was the driving force behind this event for many years). The clinic is free and available to anyone interested in learning how to cast… Read More
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Last Updated: March 31, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Yahara River-Bottom Scrub-a-Dub
First annual trash pick-up on the rocks and the ON THE BOTTOM of the Yahara River. We are looking for volunteers, pickers, swimmers, wetsuits, trash bins and monetary support. View this poster for details and a signup link.
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Last Updated: March 9, 2025 by Drew Kasel
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
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Posted: March 9, 2025 by Drew Kasel
SWTU Receives STIHL Grant
Watch for word of a workday this fall (most likely) featuring work by 8-10 professional sawyers using STIHL chainsaws to quickly cut down and buck up invasive trees for our crews to haul and stack. We’ll need plenty… Read More
2025 Tentative Spring Workday Sites – March update
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Posted: March 9, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair Still working on locking in all dates and sites, but here is an update as of 2.23.25 April 5 – Duerst Property on the Sugar River (7309 Riverside Rd). The county recently purchased… Read More
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