Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young”
by Rusty Dunn
Some things turn out better when done in pairs. Lewis & Clark, Lennon & McCartney, Romeo & Juliet, Fred & Ginger, Batman & Robin, etc. The list is long. But where would each of these celebrities be without a creative partner? Probably a lot less famous. Fly fishing is inherently a solitary endeavor, and this is reflected in book authorship.
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Have a seat while preventing the spread of invasives
Last Updated: July 4, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
The students of Project Green Teen built a bench to accompany the wader/boot cleaning station at the Westfork Sports Club. Many thanks to Tom Parker for donating the wood and lending a bit of knowledge to the build. The students were proud to make it, and we know it will serve fishers for many, many years to come. Read More
Last Updated: July 4, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – July 2018
Welcome New Members
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Last Updated: July 4, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Save the Date and Nominate!
The Nash Williams Award Banquet and awards ceremony will be Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the Lussier Family Heritage Center, Madison. Award nominations will be accepted through July 31, 2018. Read More
Newscasts – June 2018
Last Updated: July 4, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue has lots of great information, including:
Honey Dun Flymph
Last Updated: June 7, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
Some things turn out better when done in pairs. Lewis & Clark, Lennon & McCartney, Romeo & Juliet, Fred & Ginger, Batman & Robin, etc. The list is long. But where would each of these celebrities be without a creative partner? Probably a lot less famous. Fly fishing is inherently a solitary endeavor, and this is reflected in book authorship.
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A Very Special Field Trip
Last Updated: September 6, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Report courtesy Topf Wells.
Our field trip and conservation mission at Neperud was a blast and productive, thanks to 22 wonderful 4th graders from Lincoln Elementary School, three of their teachers, Carolyn Byers, Education Coordinator for Madison Audubon, Dan Oele with his two wonderful techs, and a very nice and patient bus driver, whose name I did not catch. Read More
Posted: June 7, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Fly Rod Swap with Fontana
You got too many rods in the closet? Want to get the latest greatest fly rod, but need to make room in the quiver? Want to help SWTU with its veteran, youth, and beginner programs? Fontana sports has a solution to your dilemma and desires by offering a Fly Rod Swap the entire month of June. Read More
Last Updated: June 22, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Chainsaw Training Opportunity
For those committed to attending and chainsawing at our stream workdays … you can receive a full day of chainsaw use and safety training on Saturday, July 21. Read More
Last Updated: June 7, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Mark your calendar for the 2019 Icebreaker!
It will be Saturday, January 26, 2019 and once again at American Family Insurance, Madison.
Many more details to follow!
Supporting Nohr’s tremendous work
Posted: June 7, 2018 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Our May meeting featured a presentation from the Henry and Laura Nohr Chapter of TU presenting on their stream restoration efforts. At the meeting, Tom Parker, SWTU Treasurer, presented Tim Fraley of the Nohr Chapter with a check for $1,000 to support their continued restoration work. These are tremendously important trout streams that many from SWTU find themselves fishing. Here is a photo! Read More
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