WHAT'S NEW?

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Schools in the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta

            Women's Schools
                         Introductory  -  July 12
                         Novice / Intermediate (the Next Step) - July 13,  Aug. 24

                 Listening to the River - July 12,  Aug. 23

                 Nymphing / Streamer Fishing - July 13

                 Casting Clinic - New, Review, Improve (all levels) Aug. 23

                         After the Cast - Line Management (all levels)  Aug. 23

                 Intensive - FULL  Aug. 24.

                                            For more information Click Here.

 

 

 

New for 2008

  Fly Fishing Youth Camp
A day for sons and daughters, a time for families.

July 20 , 2008                         9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Youth 10 - 16 years old.   Cost $100.00 + gst.    Maximum of 10 youth.
Parents can join their son or daughter for half price.  $50.00+ gst

                     The day will involved 
                                 kicking up dirt in the Sheep River to see what trout eat, 
                                 learning knots flyfishers use on the water 
                                 casting a fly line with your fly of choice  
                                 reeling in your own fish. (No promises but certainly possible!)

                             Location:  San Carlos Caffee and the Sheep River in Okotoks, Alberta
                             Join Lynda McLennan and guests for a fun summer day!

                             Register by sending an email to mclennal@telusplanet.

 

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Women's Anchor B Ranch 
Wilderness Fly Fishing School 
Beginner to Intermediate

                                           
                               Old Man River - Your Classroom!                                 Breakfast on deck!  

                        A Fishing Lodge,  a Holiday, a Retreat, a Complete Fly Fishing School.

             The Anchor B believes that a perfect day consists of great fishing in a spectacular                  setting, followed by an evening of first class food and refreshment.  
For a fly fisher, what could be better? 

 July 25,26,27, 2008          3 spots remaining
Click here for more information

 

New Dates for Listening to the Bow Intermediate Schools

click here for information

        

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Complete 2008 School, Trip and Clinic Summary
Click here.

 

         McLennan Library Available 

                                                                

 

Water Marks

Fly Fishing Western Trout Streams

Trout Streams of Alberta

Blue Ribbon Bow

 

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New for 2008:
McLennan Hosted 
Fly Fishing Get-A-Way

 Lower Bow River Fly Fishing Get-A-Ways
Sept. 13, 14 Lower Bow Get-A-Way is Full.
Have added Sept. 17,18. - 2 spots remaining

Our Fly Fishing Friends
We have many friends in different segments of the fly-fishing business.  We'd like to acknowledge them here, and thank them for their support of our efforts.  Please visit their websites.  We're sure you'll like what you find.

Bow River Shuttles  Michelle and Armand provide reliable shuttle service and a very informative electronic newsletter 

The Calgary Hook and Hackle Club  A great fly-fishing club in Calgary 

Flyfish Alberta   Dave and Amelia Jensen's extensive website featuring their photography, writing and guided trips throughout Alberta and to Fortress Lake, B.C. 

The Flyfishing Life.com    Rick Harding's and Russ Webb's fly fishing and fly tying videos delivered on the internet.  

Howard Hackle  John and Bonny Howard are producing premium fly-tying hackle in central Alberta. 

Northern Lights Fly Tyers and Fishers  A great fly-fishing club in Edmonton

The Reel Hooker's Club  A women's fly-fishing club that's more than just a club.  

Here are some of the various fly shops, lodges and 
guide services that help us present our schools:
Anchor B Ranch
Country Pleasures
Crowsnest Angler
Dave Brown Outfitters
Missouri River House
The Palmer Ranch
Silvertip Outfitters

The magazines that regularly publish our 
 writing and photography:
The Alberta Fishing Guide 
The Canadian Fly Fisher
Fly Fisherman
Fly Fusion
Outdoor Canada
Pointing Dog Journal

The Organizations that protect our 
favourite creatures' habitat:
Pheasants Forever
Trout Unlimited Canada
Western Sky Land Trust

 

 

McLennan Fly Fishing Video Brochure Available

We're pleased to now have a DVD produced by The Fly Fishing Life.com 
that shows video samples of a number of our schools and trips.  
Send us an email if you'd like to receive a copy.

 

See Jim's casting instruction on the Fly Fisherman magazine website.  Click here

Photography Instruction
Join Jim or Lynda  and explore the world of outdoor and fishing photography.

Click here for more information

 

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Guitar Instruction
Jim McLennan is accepting a limited number of 
guitar students.
Click here for more info

 

Dancing to the Rhythm of the River  

Great video footage of big brown trout, with music by Jim McLennan
http://flyfisherman.com/westerncanada/djreddeer/

 

 

Spirit of the West
Jim's brother Hugh, is host of the popular radio program, The Spirit of the West, broadcast on a number of radio stations.  He is also a speaker and entertainer, and Jim sometimes accompanies him on guitar.  

Visit Hugh's website for more information: 

Email Us

 

Jim and Lynda McLennan Represent Alberta at the Smithsonian Institution
In late June, 2006 we were honoured to represent the Province of Alberta at the Smithsonian Institution's annual Folklife Festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.  There were numerous Albertans showcasing their various skills at the festival, including Corb Lund, Ian Tyson, Cowboy Celtic, Sid Marty, Ben and Cia Gadd, numerous other artists, chefs, writers, musicians, dancers, storytellers, and poets.  Here is a selection of photographs from the festival.


Jim, Lynda and friend in their tent at the festival


The U.S. Capitol, seen from the site of the Folklife Festival


One of Jim's fly casting demonstrations in Washington, D.C.