Prairie River Restoration Project, Late July or Early August
Saturday May 17, Women In the Outdoors - Wausau School Forest
We are in need of volunteers to instruct basic fly casting from 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. and basic fly tying from 10:15a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Volunteers stay for lunch.
Chapter Meeting and presentation 7:00 p.m.
Hexteria!
Tips, Techniques and Tales of Fishing the Hexagenia Limbata, Hex Hatch
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resented
by a Panel of Chapter Members Afflicted with the Madness
Learn the ins and outs of fishing the giant Michigan Mayfly (Hex) hatch; what to use, how to scout for likely spots, tips and precautions. This hatch, which occurs in north central Wisconsin almost one month from the day of the presentation, is an incredible experience that is not to be missed. We are fortunate to have in our area some of the best rivers in Wisconsin to experience this remarkable spectacle of nature.
Warning: Exposure to this hatch can cause the onset of extreme addictive behavior resulting in undo stress on jobs and marriages.
Join us as we explore fishing for trout that go bump in the night!
Chapter Meeting and presentation 7:00 p.m.
My Bois Brule - Studies, Stories and Song
Presented by Dr. Arne Salli UW-Professor Emeritus
Join Arne for this entertaining and educational presentation by a man who spent a lifetime doing cold water fisheries studies on the Bois Brule. From 1960 until his retirement two years ago Arne prowled the Brule studying "young of the year" trout. An expert on stream ecology and the legends of that most famous of Wisconsin trout rivers Arne will fill the evening with stories and possibly a song or two.
You may remember Arne's appearance on Michael Feldman's PBS radio program "What D'ya Know?" He wowed the crowd with a lurid tale of mating rainbow trout and a song he wrote about the river he loves. Arne and his wife Nancy even honeymooned in the Stewart's guide shack that became his home away from home for over 45 years.
Don't miss this one!
Thanks Everyone!
Memories Ballroom Highway NN Wausau
Special guests: Duke Welter, Chairman, TU National Leadership Council
and Bill Heart Chair of the Wisconsin State Council of TU
Herb Hintze will be presented the "Lee and Joan Wullf Conservation Leadership Award" for 2008 awarded by the State TU Council
5:30 p.m. Doors open with meal served at 6:30 p.m.
Great meal, lots of laughs, drawings, bucket raffles and prizes plus the great feeling you are supporting the good work of Trout Unlimited!
Click here for banquet and ticket order information.
Chapter Meeting and presentation 7:00 p.m.
Water Studies, Students and Trout on the Prairie River
Presented by John Heusinkveld
John's
presentation will share his insights of the Prairie River along with
techniques used during many years of work with students from the College of
Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point. John comes with a wealth of knowledge
and opinions as to the future of our cold water resources. He is
particularly interested in the recent regulation changes and their possible
effects on the Prairie fishery.
John earned a BA degree in Environmental Geography from the Univ. of Iowa and a MS from UWSP in Human and Community Resources with emphasis in adult & environmental education. He currently resides on the grounds at Treehaven, the UWSP/ CNR Field Station near Tomahawk, WI, where he is Assistant Director. There he is in charge of adult & youth programming, educational resources, marketing, & various administrative duties. John also teaches three weeks of Water 380 for the CNR Summer Session. John was recently recognized for his significant contributions to the field of environmental education by the Wisconsin Association of Environmental Educators (WAEE).
He enjoys all things outdoors, especially if he can convince his 8-year-old daughter, Julianna, to join him.
Chapter Meeting and presentation 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
(Notice the change in normal time due to amount of info to be shared)
Fly Fishing for Trout on Wisconsin's Stillwater
Presented by Jon Kort
Here is what Jon's friends have to say about him:
"Jon is a "Human Loon on a Toon. (The bird and inflatable pontoon I mean.) I have had the opportunity to watch him in action on a couple of spring ponds and he is by far one of the most knowledgeable stillwater fishermen I have seen. If you want to learn how to fish these little Northern Wisconsin gems, feed him a little Sprugeon Wine around a campfire with friends and keep your mouth shut and listen."
"masterful sage of the spring ponds and spirits."
"It still amazes me that one small wheelchair can hold a trainload of wisdom, courage and heart."
"darn finest Kentuck I've ever runned into on a trout stream…"
"Noted angler, fly tyer, font of spring pond knowledge, and possessor of extraordinary good humor and patience."
"Best source for Wisconsin spring pond info in the state. Period!"
"This presentation is a must see."
Responses from WFFF http://www.wisflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl
Chapter Meeting and presentation 7:00 p.m.
Wausau native Gary Borger will present:
"Sight Fishing with Nymphs from Top to Bottom"
"Learn these amazingly easy and highly successful new tactics for nymph fishing that makes the process totally visual—just like fishing dry flies."
Come and join fly fishing expert and former UW Marathon professor Gary Borger for this informative and fun presentation. Check out Gary's bio and work at www.garyborger.com
Chapter meetings are always open to the public so bring your friends.