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Newscasts – May 2025
Last Updated: May 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue is filled with great information, including:
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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).
Some of us have worked with Kyle on our Sawmill Creek workday and met with him and the other fish biologists in this part of the Driftless Area. He’s a great guy – knowledgeable, communicative and approachable. We and the trout are lucky to have him caring for our streams.
Special Raffle of Tom Wendelburg Flies on Wednesday, May 14
The late Tom Wendelburg was Wisconsin’s most prolific fly-fishing writer. In a 35 year career Tom wrote over 200 articles in all the nation’s outdoor magazines, from Sports Afield and Field-Astream, to the Flyfisher and Fly Fisherman. His 2001 book, Catching Big Fish with Light Tackle, was published actually by our prestigious University of Wisconsin Press. (Check for copies on eBay – it’s filled with hard-core fly fishing strategies. for trout, bass, panfish, steelhead and salmon.) Read More
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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 (incumbent)
Board Member: Gabe Park
Board Member: Henry Haugley
Board Member: Mark Maffit
Board Member: Open (1-year term)
State Council Rep: Michael Williamson (incumbent)
We’ll also happily accept nominations for any office from the floor.
Here’s a bit more on the non-incumbent candidates: Read More
Last Updated: May 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
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 each newsletter. (Note that you may need to click the “Last Modified” header at the top to sort the list with the latest minutes at the top.)
Board Members learned more about the newly trout-designated Yahara River on the northeast side of Madison. Several DeForest officials led an informative and interesting walking tour.
SWTU will continue to learn about this local coldwater resource and look for opportunities to contribute to its success. Read More
SWTU Workday – Saturday, May 10, 2025 – Pleasant Valley Branch
Last Updated: May 18, 2025 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
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 Branch, which feeds into Kittleson Valley Creek, is located Southeast of Daleyville, near the T-intersection of Dane County Roads A and H. Here is a Google Map link for this location – https://maps.app.goo.gl/u1dwkidAZGGYHFXD6
A route from Madison:
Take Hwy 69 south to Paoli, at the roundabout turn right onto County Rd PB, go 2 miles to Cty Rd A, turn right on A and go 14 miles to Cty Rd H, turn left on H and the work site is on the left side of the road.
What: We are assisting the Dane County Land and Water Resources Dept in removing a large stand of invasive willows along Pleasant Valley Branch. Katie Nicholas and Shawn Esser with Dane County will be leading this workday. Read More
Two Great Workdays: Earth Day Planting and Conley Lewis Clearing
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By Topf Wells
Fun and Learning at the Riversmith Casting Clinic #1
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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 to reach a lot of people that we would not have contacted ordinarily. Thanks to our many volunteers we were able to offer basic fly fishing instruction to a lot of passersby. We owe many thanks to the following volunteers who were on hand to make the event a success. Read More
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A Light, Interesting and Important Volunteer Opportunity
By Topf Wells
The Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) is the regional planning commission for Dane County. Part of its mission is to share in the study and care of water quality in Dane County. Following the severe floods of the last few years in the Black Earth Creek watershed, CARPC convened a committee of local, state, and federal officials and concerned citizens to explore whether green infrastructure could mitigate floods and improve water quality in the watershed. SWTU participates in the study and its implementation. Read More
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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 page.
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Gilda’s Club + Lineworkers Could Use Your Help
The Lineworkers are partnering with Gilda’s Club Madison to offer a small group of participants a first fly fishing experience — a gentle introduction to a couple of simple casts, a few weeks of practice with loaner rods, and a chance to feel that first unforgettable tug when we take them out to fish for panfish.
We are keeping the group small (six participants) to ensure everyone has time and attention. Kalyn Hoggard and Seth Steinhauer will be leading the casting instruction and will also be on hand for the on-the-water day.
Event Details:
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