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SWTU Clinics for UW Hoofers: Fly Casting on Sept 24th & Fly Tying on Nov 3rd
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Posted: November 2, 2026 by Drew Kasel
By Henry Nehls-Lowe It was a fine September evening when SWTU provided a Fly Casting clinic for the UW Hoofers Outing Club. Fifteen Hoofers attended with a similar number of casting enthusiasts making for a perfect 1:1 ratio…. 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
Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic Testimonial – and 2027 Registration
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Posted: November 2, 2026 by Drew Kasel
June 17, 2026 Wow!!! I just attended the 2026 Women’s Basic Fly-Fishing Clinic in Westby, WI and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning about this sport, this art form and this pathway to the… 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
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Posted: September 1, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Good Food, Good Times and Best News
By Topf Wells Thirty SWTU members and friends gathered for our picnic on Saturday, August 22. Don Golembiewski proved to be the master of brat grill, Linda Dorazio the queen of key lime and pecan pies, and Michael… Read More
Full Circles – Workday Report (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)
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Posted: September 1, 2026 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells SWTU showed up, Stihl showed up, Dane County showed up, TUDARE showed up, the WI Chapter of BHA showed up. All to improve the Sugar River at the County’s newest, 640 acre property on the… Read More
Gilda’s Club Casting Clinics
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Posted: September 1, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Several were held over the summer, including one on the water with many actually catching fish! Andy Morton was also able to give a brief history of fly fishing and a quick demonstration on fly tying. Many thanks… Read More
Vets on the Fly Activities – Summer 2026
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Last Updated: July 2, 2026 by Drew Kasel
By Dyan Lesnik Fishing every Wednesday night through the months of May, June, August and September, 6-8pm. All Veterans and their families are welcome. Never any cost. A different location each week posted on our Facebook site or… Read More
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Last Updated: July 2, 2026 by Drew Kasel
The Riversmith Clinic at Cross Plains Trout Days
By Topf Wells We think we may have had the most participants ever. The community advertised the event more heavily, more activities and more music were scheduled, and our booth was better situated. Our casting instructors were busy… Read More
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Posted: July 2, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Let’s Be Safe Out There
First Aid/CPR/AED & Life Threatening Bleeding training was a success. Ten chapter members attended the Red Cross training to learn these life-saving skills to help in the remote locations where we work. Our chapter purchased an AED that… Read More
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