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1 BROOKIE NEWS <<< Illustration One Last Look - Brook Trout courtesy of Bob White of Whitefish Studio Newsletter of The Central Wisconsin Chapter of Trout Unlimited (CWTU) August 2014 Prez Sez It has been a busy month for me, mostly away from TU activities. Vacation on the east coast, illness, injury, and new grandbabies. The summer and season has gone by so fast and here we are heading into the last month of Wisconsin Trout season. It is frightening that it seems to go by faster each year. In spite of some personal difficulties there were two significant events in the third week of August. My oldest grandchild, Collin, departed for college at USC, and my seventh grandchild, Sofia, arrived in DON T MISS THE CWTU ANNUAL CONSERVATION BANQUET, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014 WAUTOMA WWII MEMORIAL HALL this world. I think those are called milestone events. Here are a few announcements, some of which will also be mentioned elsewhere in the news letter. First of all, you should have received a large envelope containing information and raffle tickets for the fall BANQUET coming soon on Saturday, October 4. Please make your reservations ASAP. If you have not received this BANQUET packet, please call me or Laura right away at By the way, if the stamps look like they were placed on the envelope by a 3 year old, that's because they were. We needed all the help we could get. The September Board meeting is a week later than usual, on September 16. The Program after the meeting will include a panel discussion about Fall Fishing. It will be good, so please come.

2 We would like to have more women members in our chapter. Know of good candidates? Spouse, sisters, aunts, cousins, friends? Call our Membership Chairman, Mike San Dretto. The Board is considering adding a "Chapter Historian" position to research and capture important information before we lose it. More to come. Have some great Fall Fishing. Maybe this will be a better year for Hoppers! John Tucker Thank You, Yes, I Mean You! There are things we think about all the time but forget to say. THANK YOU FOR BEING A MEMBER OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN TROUT UNLIMITED. Your membership supports local stream projects and local Trout Unlimited volunteers along with National Trout Unlimited priorities. There are no paid employees in Central Wisconsin TU. Everything in the Chapter is done by volunteers. Nobody is complaining because we have a lot of fun. Getting out on area trout streams and making new friends. It isn t easy to describe what a CWTU volunteer does. While some donate many hours others may participate in one or two activities. Some have a special skill or interest and help in that area if needed. Would you be willing to donate 5 hours a year of your time to Trout Unlimited? I know you are busy and have responsibilities which sometimes keep you from getting in all the things you would like to do. I also know that you are actually reading the Brookie News and probably care a lot about trout streams. You might enjoy spending some time with people who have similar interests. Perhaps you have looked at stream restoration days or events put on by the Chapter with thoughts of helping out, but had questions or wasn t sure who to contact. We can help with that. Maybe you have thought of ways you could help CWTU but what you are thinking of isn t on the list. That might also work as we are always looking for new ways to meet the interests of our members. Current volunteers keep coming back because they like what they do and feel good about it. We want new volunteers to have the same experience on day one. If you are at a point where you may have a few hours to donate know you are welcome at any Chapter event looking for volunteers. If you would like more information or have ideas about new activities let me know. And of course, THANKS AGAIN, your TU Membership makes a difference. Mike San Dretto CWTU Membership Chair msandretto@aol.com

3 Minutes of Board Meeting; August 12, 2014 Home of Robert and Mary Haase, Eldorado, WI Bob and Mary Haase hosted a picnic dinner at their home in El Dorado prior to the meeting. The meeting was chaired by Vice President Mike Sandretto, in the excused absence of President John Tucker. About thirty members were present, including a quorum of the Board of Directors. The meeting began at 6:32 p.m. 1. Mike Sandretto, Vice President, called the meeting to order. Mike requested review and discussion of the draft minutes of the previous Board meeting of July 8. Following no discussion, it was moved and seconded and the minutes were approved unanimously. 2. Treasurer s Report. Mike Schaefers presented a written summary of the financial status of the Chapter. Discussion followed on the handling of the profits of the Fly Fishing School. Previous years accumulated net income was reported at $4100; of that amount, $500 was expended on the Youth Fishing Program, leaving a net of $3600. In addition, the net income from this years Fly Fishing School was about $2400. This total, about $6000, was presented for discussion. Following discussion, Dan Harmon moved that the amount of $6000 be donated to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh as donor advised funds with the intention that the amount be deposited in a trust account to serve as a source of tuition for students engaged in graduate degree programs focused on clean water fisheries. Dan Harmon noted that this scholarship program has assisted a number of scholars, some of whom have been hired by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. John Gremmer added that our Chapter helped these students launch their careers. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Motion to accept the Financial Report was made by Bob Haase and seconded by Linn Beck; the motion was passed unanimously. 3. Clean Water Act and Statement on Headwaters. Mike addressed a sample letter to be addressed to legislators

4 supporting recognition of the headwaters of streams as vital to fisheries and that they be protected under the administration of the Clean Water Act. TU national agressively supports the initiative. Following discussion, John Gremmer moved to support the initiative, which was seconded and passed unanimously. 4. New Member Mailing. Mike indicated that the Chapter intended to send a package of materials to all new members. Often, people who join TU national are not aware that they automatically are included in CWTU if they are located in the area. The package included two license plate holders and materials on the Chapter. The costs of doing this were estimated at a total of $55 per year. John Gremmer moved and Bob Haase seconded a motion to carry out the plan, which motion passed unanimously. 5. Wisconsin Trout Unlimited 2014 Youth Fishing Camp. Linn Beck reported that 15 students attended the camp, sponsored by 12 TU Wisconsin chapters. This was the first year of the camp, and it was so successful that plans are already being made for next year. Linn specially thanked John Gremmer and Bob Haase for their leadership and Ira Giese, Dan Harmon, and John Erickson for their support and participation. Linn noted that 16 students was a good number given factors including supervision, training and transportation and that it was a fine experience for the faculty to see the interest and enthusiasm of the students. 6. Commemorative Bench Project. Dan Harmon reported that the four benches are now in place commemorating the contributions of four former CWTU members: Arling Erickson, Tom Sopkovich, Nash Williams and Richard Ozzie Osbourne. Dan praised the DNR s cooperation in finalizing the effort, including Scott Bundy and Kendall Kampke and specifically thanked members who contributed to the effort, including Rene Kerska, John Wilcox, Bub Burke, Dick Krause, Jim Sullivan, Jerry

5 Strom, Ray File, John Tucker, John Sullivan, and Russ Bouck. Dan was applauded for his organization and management of the project. Dan reported that each bench must be checked twice annually, during the spring and fall fishing seasons. There was a discussion begun by Bob Hasse on possibly adding benches for Bob Hunt and Elward Engel. Dan reported that he has hardware for four additional benches. Bob Haase said he could build two. New Business 1. John Gremmer reported on the September meeting noting that it is set for September 16 rather than the usual second Tuesday of the month. John said the program will be All about Fall Fishing, and will include ten specialists who will each have a three minute introduction followed by individual table conversations with each of the ten speakers. John also said he was thinking about a Bob Hunt Annual Lecture Series, and general discussion followed. 2. The next work day is Saturday, August 16, on the Main Branch of the White River. Following a request for any new business, which went unanswered, the Chair entertained a motion and vote to adjourn the meeting, which concluded at 7:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert Burke, Acting Secretary A Yellowstone Adventure This year, six intrepid CWTU fisherpersons set out for a week of fishing in Yellowstone National Park. Below are a few of the comments that they passed along to Ye Ed regarding this latest iteration of Western Trout Fishing on a Budget. David Seligman: This year s traveling trout bums included Mike San Dretto, Jim Murphy, Bob Rennock, Bob Burke, Ira Giese, and David Seligman. Linn Beck was unable to make the trip due to work schedule changes, and Bob Haase had health issues (now thankfully resolved) that kept him from traveling. Gary and Pat Herlache, traveling the West in their own camper, joined us at the site.

one time, I was delighted both with the pleasant company and the unerringly good fishing advice from Marcia that came along with the cabin, making for a truly

Two years ago, I made contact at the TU Annual Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, with Marcia Woolman, a TU National Trustee.

To my delight, Marcia was able to arrange for our group to stay this year in July at her place and to do so at a discounted rate, as it would be just after the

Although I knew that Marcia and her husband, Hank, had operated a fly shop on the premises at Marcia Woolman s Cabin Among her suggestions was a booking for a

6 one time, I was delighted both with the pleasant company and the unerringly good fishing advice from Marcia that came along with the cabin, making for a truly memorable trip. Gary and Pat Herlache at Soda Butte Creek Photo courtesy of Mike San Dretto, our sixth. Two years ago, I made contact at the TU Annual Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, with Marcia Woolman, a TU National Trustee. Marcia had raffled off a week at her cabin in Yellowstone, and although I was not fortunate enough to win, I did indicate my interest in a possible future booking. To my delight, Marcia was able to arrange for our group to stay this year in July at her place and to do so at a discounted rate, as it would be just after the fishing had really opened up in the Park and just prior to her own family s use of the cabin. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance. Although I knew that Marcia and her husband, Hank, had operated a fly shop on the premises at Marcia Woolman s Cabin Among her suggestions was a booking for a horsepacking trip to the remote Third Meadow on the Slough Creek with the wranglers and guides from Skyline Ranch, which turned out to be one of the trip highlights. On the trail to the Upper Meadow Following a day on horseback, and recovering from the associated pains and aches, we took a day for sightseeing in the YP.

Ira Giese: The Yellowstone River Valley Dave

memorable part of our trip to Yellowstone N.

and I felt averaged about 1-2 inches larger

of buffalo that managed to snarl traffic as

7 Ira Giese: The Yellowstone River Valley Dave asked each of us to write about the most memorable part of our trip to Yellowstone N. P. Not the Cutthroat (which were beautiful, and I felt averaged about 1-2 inches larger than those normally caught on the North Fork of the Tongue River). Yellowstone Lodge Old Facefull Not the herds of buffalo that managed to snarl traffic as they moseyed down the highway in the Lamar Valley. Yellowstone Falls

Rush Hour Not the incredible views and vistas of the Beartooth Mountains or Yellowstone N. P. Not the horse trip back into the third meadow of Slough Creek.

What a contrast, in professions, tastes in food, fly fishing experiences, and lots of other categories.

I thank Jim Murphy for encouraging me to hike up to 14 miles/day to fish the upper meadows in Slough Creek.

Mike San Dretto gearing up for the hike with the help of Seligman and Murphy I thank Bob Burke for being such a culinary genius with the most basic of materials.

8 Rush Hour Not the incredible views and vistas of the Beartooth Mountains or Yellowstone N. P. Not the horse trip back into the third meadow of Slough Creek. No, as great as all those were, the best part for me was sharing the experience with 5 other CWTU fellow fishermen. What a contrast, in professions, tastes in food, fly fishing experiences, and lots of other categories. However, it was a great pleasure sharing the trip with these 5 other fishermen, all with a common goal of enjoying some time in the great outdoors. I thank Jim Murphy for encouraging me to hike up to 14 miles/day to fish the upper meadows in Slough Creek. I thank Mike San Dretto for joining us on the hike one day, and patiently explaining his work as a radiologist. Mike San Dretto gearing up for the hike with the help of Seligman and Murphy I thank Bob Burke for being such a culinary genius with the most basic of materials. I thank David Seligman for his TU contact with the owner of the home we stayed in, and for organizing the trip. And, I thank Bob Rennock for his sense of humor, and his most comfortable Ford pickup. What a good group of fellas from a great organization! Lunch at Yellowstone Lodge Bob Rennock: I can't say enough about how pleased I was as a member of the CWTU group that traveled to Yellowstone Park for fly fishing and a bit of

sightseeing. Everything from the excellent lodging, terrific companionship and the beauty of the park added to our adventure.

The fishing proved to be a bit challenging with the high and cloudy water in the bigger rivers but as all good fisherman, we finally found

Some members of the group (Ira and Jim) put on lots of miles of backpacking in received the benefit of amazing fishing.

At the Third Meadow Typical Cutbow Yellowstone cutthroat were are target but on the way to the river we experienced buffalo, lots of

9 sightseeing. Everything from the excellent lodging, terrific companionship and the beauty of the park added to our adventure. As each day arose, we were on a new and exciting venture. The fishing proved to be a bit challenging with the high and cloudy water in the bigger rivers but as all good fisherman, we finally found an excellent fishing area called Slough Creek. evening. Some members of the group (Ira and Jim) put on lots of miles of backpacking in received the benefit of amazing fishing. Some of the rest of us found our own secret spots. At the Third Meadow Typical Cutbow Yellowstone cutthroat were are target but on the way to the river we experienced buffalo, lots of buffalo, Anyway, this was one of my most satisfying and excellent fishing experiences and I cannot wait to go back to secret spot 2 with Bob Burke and to secret spot 3 with Dave Seligman as the fishing there was amazing. black bears, grizzly bears, antelope, badger and weather. Afternoon rain with hail became commonplace to us. We also encountered rainbows, cut bows and brown trout. We even had a taste of rainbow at supper one Bear facts

Heading out to the Triple Secret Spot Jim Murphy: Awoke on the morning of July 15th to a Montana Blue Sky with a few white clouds floating by.

Anticipation was running high as we met Luke,the wrangler, and his daughter. The ride was exhilarating and the scenery beautiful.

Everyone caught "Cuts", some close to 20" and"football Fat". About 3:00 PM, a nasty storm rushed in over the mountain.

10 Heading out to the Triple Secret Spot Jim Murphy: Awoke on the morning of July 15th to a Montana Blue Sky with a few white clouds floating by. This was a day Mike, Ira, David, Gary, Pat and I had been looking forward to for months. A trail ride to the famed "Third Meadow" of Slough Creek. Anticipation was running high as we met Luke,the wrangler, and his daughter. The ride was exhilarating and the scenery beautiful. The horses we'll behaved except for Pat's sassy mule who made her ride miserable. Pat s sassy mule Once at the meadow the group split up and Ira and I headed down stream. Everyone caught "Cuts", some close to 20" and"football Fat". About 3:00 PM, a nasty storm rushed in over the mountain. Wind, rain, thunder, lightning and hail sent everyone scurrying for cover and sent the fish to the bottom. Hail and Farewell We rode back in an intermittent rain but no ones spirits were dampend as the stories of fish caught or lost began to flow and would continue well into the night. Definitely a day to remember. A day spent with friends, catching fish, swapping stories, and

Dodging buffalo pies, they hiked and horsed for miles While curiously maintaining their smiles, Double secret spots on Slough Creek and Soda Butte Creek they now know about. A CURIOSITY?

11 A celebrating my Birthday. Doesn't get better than that. That s my story, and I m sticking to it. A lot of bull Bob Burke: There once were six Wisconsin fishermen for trout and Yellowstone cutthroats they did seek out. Dodging buffalo pies, they hiked and horsed for miles While curiously maintaining their smiles, Double secret spots on Slough Creek and Soda Butte Creek they now know about. A CURIOSITY? From: Jim Voigt <norjim56@gmail.com> Subject: Goldfish! Hi John, Me again with another short story. The BW and I were coming back from our Wednesday of VA in King, when we stopped in the little town of Rural, just south of Waupaca on Hwy 22. We had an ice cream cone at the little 'General Store' and were chatting with the proprietor, when a elderly gentleman walked in. He appeared to know the owner very well as he sat down and started talking. After some local political bickering, talk got around to fishing. The elderly gentleman exclaimed that he been trout fishing last week. (As soon as he said trout fishing, my ears perked up!) He went on to say that he was on the Crystall River, and had caught one really nice 'brown'. Then he said he saw something he had never thought he'd ever see. When asked what that was, he exclaimed "Goldfish". (Now this really got my attention). He said he saw about a dozen of them, and they were all about a foot long or bigger. The man seemed to be sincere in what he was saying, and past the age where he would not want pass any gossip just for the sake of just that---gossip. Have you or any members ever heard of goldfish in the Crystall River, just off so Shadow Rd? As you know, goldfish are carp, and as carp can do great damage to any waters they inhabit. Not only that, but now with the damn out at Little Hope, these carp will be able to access the Chain of Lakes in Waupaca. The stream however was my concern, as I have spent many hours of my youth in its clear, cold waters. If the carp start multiplying, hard to tell how much damage they could do, where ever. Jim Voigt Mem# Brookie News Articles and Features Yes, there s an antelope in the middle ground and a bison herd in the background Members and friends of CWTU are encouraged to submit articles, notices, and photos for publication in the Brookie News. Contact the editor at Seligmand@gmail.com. Current CWTU Officers and Board Members are listed elsewhere on the CWTU.org Website

BROOKIE NEWS. Newsletter of The Central Wisconsin Chapter of Trout Unlimited (CWTU) April Prez Sez

BROOKIE NEWS. Newsletter of The Central Wisconsin Chapter of Trout Unlimited (CWTU) April Prez Sez BROOKIE NEWS