Minutes from SWTU Board of Director meetings can be viewed in this Google Drive. If you have questions on what you read in them, reach out to one of the Board members listed on the last page of… 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 Mark Maffit The first of the two Riversmith Casting Clinics for 2025 was held on Saturday May 3rd at Zander Park. Since the clinic was held in conjunction with the Cross Plains Trout Days, we were able… 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
On March 18th SWTU held a fly tying workshop at UW-Madison for the Hoofers and over 20 tried their hand at it for the first time, with several making fly earrings! From those with limited experience to others… Read More
It was another wonderful event that we’re proud to recap! First, Steve Born was acknowledged for all his work with the Council and being the MC at the Banquet. He stepped down during Covid and didn’t get a… Read More
By Topf Wells Jim Hess and Ted Swenson called for a big turnout of sawyers and haulers for our last ’24 work day. We needed everyone for the clumps of box elder lining Conley Lewis Creek upstream of… Read More
By Topf Wells The SWTU workday at Sawmill Creek on 11/9 was, per usual, successful and fun, with perhaps a bit more significance than usual. The mission was to clear honeysuckle and box elder to improve access, streambanks,… Read More
By Mary N-P My sister and I prefer to gift each other activities and adventures rather than stuff. In 2017, we hired a fly fishing guide for a half day river float, and I fell in love with… Read More
By Mark Maffitt Trout In the Classroom is a program that offers students a chance raise trout in a classroom setting and then release them into a nearby stream. As we all know, trout need cold water. To… Read More
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Last Updated: May 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Learn What Your Board’s Been Up To – Including a Yahara River Tour
Minutes from SWTU Board of Director meetings can be viewed in this Google Drive. If you have questions on what you read in them, reach out to one of the Board members listed on the last page of… 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
Fun and Learning at the Riversmith Casting Clinic #1
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Last Updated: May 6, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Mark Maffit The first of the two Riversmith Casting Clinics for 2025 was held on Saturday May 3rd at Zander Park. Since the clinic was held in conjunction with the Cross Plains Trout Days, we were able… 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
Hoofers Fly Tying Workshop
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Posted: March 31, 2025 by Drew Kasel
On March 18th SWTU held a fly tying workshop at UW-Madison for the Hoofers and over 20 tried their hand at it for the first time, with several making fly earrings! From those with limited experience to others… Read More
Awards and Honors at State Council Banquet
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Last Updated: February 5, 2025 by Drew Kasel
It was another wonderful event that we’re proud to recap! First, Steve Born was acknowledged for all his work with the Council and being the MC at the Banquet. He stepped down during Covid and didn’t get a… Read More
A Great End to a Great Season
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Posted: January 5, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Jim Hess and Ted Swenson called for a big turnout of sawyers and haulers for our last ’24 work day. We needed everyone for the clumps of box elder lining Conley Lewis Creek upstream of… Read More
History and the Future, Looking Good (November 9, 2024 Workday)
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Posted: December 3, 2024 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells The SWTU workday at Sawmill Creek on 11/9 was, per usual, successful and fun, with perhaps a bit more significance than usual. The mission was to clear honeysuckle and box elder to improve access, streambanks,… Read More
I attended the Wisconsin Women’s “On the Water” Fly Fishing Clinic’s, ………… it was FANTASTIC !
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Last Updated: December 3, 2024 by Drew Kasel
By Mary N-P My sister and I prefer to gift each other activities and adventures rather than stuff. In 2017, we hired a fly fishing guide for a half day river float, and I fell in love with… Read More
Trout In the Classroom: The Future is Bright
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Last Updated: November 4, 2024 by Drew Kasel
By Mark Maffitt Trout In the Classroom is a program that offers students a chance raise trout in a classroom setting and then release them into a nearby stream. As we all know, trout need cold water. To… Read More
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