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Terrific Tying Teaching Time
Posted: February 5, 2024 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
A few photos from our free fly tying classes, courtesy Henry Nehls-Lowe. Read More
Whirling Dun
Last Updated: February 5, 2024 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
“Match the hatch” is a cornerstone of fly fishing. Successful flies are those that imitate food of a feeding trout, but how exact must that imitation be? A crude approximation? A detailed facsimile? Opinions vary widely and are often strongly held. “Presentationists” maintain that the fly itself is of lesser importance, because success lies in how an angler presents the fly. They emphasize imitation of insect behavior over insect form (profile, color, size, anatomy, materials, etc.). “Imitationists”, on the other hand, maintain that flies should mirror the natural in detail. They assume that presentations are excellent but believe that trout are more often deceived when a fly closely mimics the natural. Imitationists emphasize insect form over insect behavior. Which group is correct? That’s for you to decide. Better start deliberations soon, however, because you may be puzzled and uncertain even after decades of thoughtful experimentation. Read More
SWTU Tentative 2024 Workdays
Last Updated: February 6, 2024 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair
We look forward to seeing you at one or more of our spring workdays. It’s a great way to meet new people, explore new water and make a difference for our cold water resource. Read More
Last Updated: February 6, 2024 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Veterans Fly Tying – All Vets and Their Families Welcome
Our veterans fly tying program is starting back up Wednesday, February, 7, at 5:30 p.m. at VFW Post 1318 (2740 Ski Lane, Madison). Brood X is the first fly of 2024!
There is never any cost, and we’ll plan to meet every Wednesday in February and March to tie new patterns. April will switch to fishing at various locations (dependent on the weather). Learn more at their Facebook page.
Posted: February 5, 2024 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Looking For New Place to Fish This Season?
By Topf Wells
The DNR lends a helping hand.
The DNR has recently published regional Wadable Trout Stream Reports for wide swaths of SW and NC WI – including counties such as Crawford and Vernon in the SW and Waupaca and Marquette in the NC. Read More
Posted: February 5, 2024 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Wisc. Smallmouth Alliance – Guided Trip Fundraiser
Last Updated: February 5, 2024 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – February 2024
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Hold the Date for the 2024 SWTU Spring Fair
Last Updated: February 5, 2024 by kgraeme Leave a Comment
We’re excited to announce that we’ve locked in the date and location for our 2024 Spring fair.
Saturday, April 20 at the East Side Club
Mark your calendars for fun and education. More details coming soon.
January 9, 2024, Chapter Meeting Canceled Due to Weather
Last Updated: January 27, 2024 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Like the schools and many other organizations, we are putting safety first and cancelling our Tuesday, January 9, 2024 chapter meeting.
We look forward to seeing everyone for our next meeting on Tuesday, February 13.
Thank you and be safe!
Newscasts – January 2024
Last Updated: February 6, 2024 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
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