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Posted: December 4, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Learn What Your Board’s Been Up To – December 2023
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.)
Posted: December 4, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
SWTU Comments on Renewal of Discharge Permit for a Quarry on Black Earth Creek
By Henry Nehls-Lowe
In November SWTU submitted comments, during a 30-day public comment period, on Wisconsin DNR’s intent to reissue the permit for discharging to Black Earth Creek by the Capitol Sand & Gravel quarry, at 8355 Stagecoach Road, which is east of Cross Plains. Read More
Last Updated: December 4, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Help our Trout Waters / Help Your Taxes
Posted: December 4, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
An Amazing Learning Opportunity for Youths 12-14
This well-rounded program ensures a balanced and engaging experience for young participants by combining casting practice with educational components. By covering gear basics, aquatic ecosystems, knot tying, and entomology, the program sets the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of fly fishing. The controlled indoor setting allows for a focused learning environment, preparing participants for potential future on-water experiences.
The work shop is organized by Katherine Ford with the help of other local conservationists and fly anglers. Read the application form to learn more about it.
Last Updated: December 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Join our Fox Valley Friends for their Cabin Fever Day
It’s always a great event and you can see the details in this image or visit https://foxvalleytu.org/.
Last Updated: December 4, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – December 2023
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Newscasts – November 2023
Last Updated: December 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue is filled with great information, including:
Last Updated: November 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Fly-Fishing Alpine Lakes: How to Catch the ‘Dumbest’ Trout in the World
Dale Osthoff will share fishing stories, photos and tips at our Tuesday, November 14, Chapter Meeting
He enjoys sharing trout fishing’s distinct appeal through photos and video, using images to create educational fishing presentations. We will all be treated to just such an event at our November 14 Chapter Meeting – Dale will cover successful strategies for targeting trophy goldens, cutts and brookies on alpine lakes (though many of these strategies work for stillwater trout fishing at any elevation).
Often, you’ll only get one shot at big cruisers, and Dale will help you streamline the process of fly selection, approach, and presentation during these anxious encounters. He will also provide tips for studying and reaching these lakes; some of the best bang for the buck DIY fishing destinations in the country.
The meeting is Tuesday, November 14, at Schwoegler’s Bowling on Grand Canyon Dr. on Madison’s west side. Dinner and drinks will start at 5:30 p.m. and presentations will occur about 7.
Schwoegler’s Lanes, 444 Grand Canyon Dr., Madison, WI 53719
Posted: November 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
SWTU Fly-tying Courses – 2024
Free of charge – Registration opens soon
Did the DNR and SWTU save the brook trout of Melancthon Creek?
Posted: November 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
We won’t know for a couple of years but we sure tried.
From a Monday through Thursday, a crew of DNR staff and SWTU volunteers captured and tagged brown trout in a long stretch of Melancthon Creek and then released them far downstream into the Pine River. Justin Haglund, the DNR fish biologist for Richland and Iowa Counties, hopes the removal of the brown trout will help the wild, native brook trout of the creek re-build their numbers. Read More
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