Join us for an evening with Matt Supinski, author of "Selectivity", who will share his experiences and expertise, with a focus on how our local conservation efforts are helping to sustain steelhead and cold water resources.
Category: Membership
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New SWMTU board of directors elected
The SWMTU Chapter has voted in a slate of returning and new board of director members, and the board has elected new leadership for 2014-15.
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SMWTU helps out Project Healing Waters
Some of our SWMTU members were able to help Project Healing Waters by taking vets down the Muskegon River for an outing of trout and steelhead fishing.
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Fly Fishing Film Tour returns February 7
The original and preeminent exhibition of fly fishing cinema, The F3T (Fly Fishing Film Tour) is a one-of-a-kind experience. Each year fishy folk of all ages gather at premieres to soak up films from around the world, spin a few yarns amongst friends and dream about casts still unmade. If you’ve been, you know what...
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Brews & Bugs
From Nomad Anglers, here’s are a couple event that may interest you … Fly Tying Instruction at Schomhz Brewery (2600 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids). Cost is $20. All materials provided. Please bring your vise, tools and fly tying thread – 6/0 black & 100 g.s.p. Please contact the shop so they can get a...
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Recap of 2013 Holiday Party
In mid-December nearly 100 people came out for a wonderful evening of family fun to our annual holiday party. In the photo gallery you can seen the fun on the kids faces as they drew pictures of fish and enjoyed their gifts from Santa. We want to give a special shout-out to Ron Barch for...
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Jay Allen on the Muskegon River
Our February seminar will feature fishing guide Jay Allen and includes dinner. He’ll talk about fly-fishing on the Muskegon River. February 5, 2014 at Stonewater Country Club 7177 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Caledonia (map) 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm Cost is $30 per person and pays for dinner. Please pay via PayPal now or we can...
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A Season of Fly Fishing Michigan’s UP
Our February seminar will feature Capt. Brad Petzke of Riversnorth Guide Service and includes dinner. He’ll talk about “A Season of Fly Fishing Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.” February 15, 2013 at Watermark Country Club 5500 Cascade Rd., Grand Rapids (map) 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Cost is $25 per person and pays for dinner If you...
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Find the right fly with Ann Miller
Ann Miller, author of Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams Join us on January 17th to bring your fly selection skills to the next level. Ann Miller will be presenting “Understanding Hatches: The Key to Better Fly Fishing.” Would you like to be catching more fish? Start with the right fly! It’ll be a great...
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Great turnout for 2012 Holiday Party
We had more than 100 people show up for the 2012 holiday party, with lots of kids and families in tow. And who could forget about a special appearance by Santa Claus. Thanks to Jeff Edwards, Ellie Frey, Marc Montpetit, Rich Stekettee, Daver Smith and Tom Mundt for making it happen. We have a gallery...