January 7th Meeting – Tim O’Connor on “Tactics for Targeting the Biggest Trout in the Creek”, Cordless Driver Drill Raffle and Membership Dues

Tim O’Connor works at Musky Fool Fly Fishing Company in Waunakee, WI.  Here is a link to the Musky Fool’s website for additional information on the fly shop and guided fishing trip services.  Tim has been fishing the Southern Wisconsin area for 20 years.  With roots in trout fly fishing and spring fishing for bass, Tim has grown to target pretty much anything that swims in Wisconsin.  You will often find Tim camping throughout the Driftless Area or running his jon boat on the Lower Wisconsin River for smallmouth.  The Driftless Area is home to a myriad of spring creeks loaded with trout, most of which are on the smaller size.  Yet, the big ones do exist and are quite prevalent if you know where to find them and how to approach them.  It takes a totally different set of tactics, gear, and mindset to catch the giant trout.  The techniques covered in Tim’s presentation are scalable to fly rods ranging from 4 to 8 weights and will help in building the fundamental skills of streamer fishing for all species.

Stuart Brandes, a Badger Fly Fishers member, has generously donated a Makita model 6213D cordless driver drill with a ML 120 rechargeable flashlight, two batteries and a high-capacity charger all in like-new condition.  All these items are stored in a high impact carrying case.  The driver drill set will be raffled off at this meeting.  Thanks Stuart for your donation!

The meeting on Wednesday, January 7th will be at our same meeting location, the Thirsty Goat restaurant, 3040 Cahill Main, Fitchburg.  Here is a link to the Thirsty Goat’s website.  The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner and conversation at 5:30 p.m.  Visitors and guests are always welcome.

The Badger Fly Fishers 2026 membership dues can be paid now.  Advance dues payments made now for 2026 count towards membership through December 31, 2026.  The dues of just $20 support the great speakers we have at our meetings and the club’s on-going operating expenses.  Here is a link to the membership form for you to complete and send in by mail.  The mailing address is at the bottom of the form.  You can also pay your dues at one of our meetings.  Thank you for your continued support of the Badger Fly Fishers!

See you at the January 7th meeting!

Cordially,

Buzz McFly