Jim and Lynda McLennan
Welcome to our website!
Here you will get a glimpse into our world of
fly fishing, writing, music and photography.
Stay in touch.
Jim and Lynda
A Note For These Times
Our 2020 fly-fishing schools are underway. We have small groups and adhere to all social distancing and safety recommendations. Please have a look at our schedule of schools and
let us know how we can help.
What's Happening!
What's Happening!
On this page we will give you a quick glance at events that are coming up soon,
in all areas of our world.
You will find performance dates, school dates, and changes, last-minute opportunities and other information.
Check back often so you
don't miss anything.
Hey! Be sure to visit our new
"Fly Fishing Questions" page.
New question this week.
Stream Sense with Jim McLennan
We are happy to announce a replacement date for our evening session
that was postponed back in March.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Find the details here.
Fly Fishing Schools
Stream Sense with Jim McLennan
We are happy to announce a replacement date for our evening session
that was postponed back in March.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Find the details here.
Fly Fishing Schools
McLennan fly fishing schools are held at a number of different locations
in Southern Alberta, Canada.
(Unless we are invited to teach at a fishing lodge or
distant location we dream of going to. :) )
We can also provide corporate schools, and schools for private groups.
Let us know if we can help in planning your group activity.
Gift certificates are available for a school or a specific amount
to put towards the school of choice.
What would you like to learn in 2020?
Schools are booking up. Only a few spots remaining.
We have added some dates. Have a look.
New - Aug. 22 1-Day Small Stream Techniques
Send us a note or call and we can arrange a perfect day for you.
403-558-2128 or [email protected]
Living and Writing the Outdoor Life
Living and Writing the Outdoor Life
A weekend outdoor writing workshop
Aug. 21 - 23, 2020.
1 spot remaining
Held at York Creek B & B, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
Taught by Jim McLennan, this is an opportunity for new and aspiring writers
to spend a full weekend learning, talking, and writing.
Follow this link for more information:
Northern Lights Lodge Hosted Trip
Sept. 1 - 6, 2020
1 spot remaining
Perfect for novice to advanced fly fishers.
Join us for a wonderful time in BC's Cariboo Country, fishing for rainbows and bull trout that follow sockeye salmon into beautiful and wild tributaries to Quesnel Lake.
More information here
Northern Lights Lodge Hosted Trip
Sept. 1 - 6, 2020
1 spot remaining
Perfect for novice to advanced fly fishers.
Join us for a wonderful time in BC's Cariboo Country, fishing for rainbows and bull trout that follow sockeye salmon into beautiful and wild tributaries to Quesnel Lake.
More information here
Fly Fusion TV Seasons 1 and 2
Fly Fusion TV Seasons 1 and 2
We're happy to pass on the news that seasons 1 and 2 of Fly Fusion TV are airing once again on the
World Fishing Network. Join co-hosts Jim McLennan and Derek Bird on some of the West's finest trout water.
Click here to view the schedule.
Fly Fishing Western Trout Streams now available as e-book
Fly Fishing Western Trout Streams now available as e-book
Jim's book dealing with the types of fish, rivers, hatches and methods that are essential for fly fishing the rivers and streams of western North America in both the U.S. and Canada. It deals with freestone streams, tailwaters and spring creeks. There are hatch charts, fly photographs and discussions of essential tackle.
The print version has been unavailable for some time, but you can now get an electronic version. Visit your favourite source of e-books to get your copy.
For more information, send Jim an email.
Jim's latest Magazine Articles
Now Available
Fly Fusion Magazine: Volume 17 Issue IV
Water Marks Column: Memory and Selectivity
Fly Fusion Magazine: Volume 17 Issue III
Water Marks Column: "Grandparenting"
Alberta Fishing Guide 2020
Feature Article:
Things You Should Do...But Probably Don't
Cover Photo by Lynda McLennan
Looking for the Ultimate
Still Water Fly Fishing Boat?
Looking for the Ultimate
Still Water Fly Fishing Boat?
Our friend Joe Cunningham has designed the
best one-man fly-fishing boat for still water.
The Cunningham Chironomid is a trimaran boat, built around a canoe hull. Because of this It has the light weight and ease of movement through the water of a canoe, but with stability that allows the angler to stand while fishing. It is propelled by oars, rather than a
paddle and has the other things lake fly fishers
need, like a rod rack and double anchors. The boat is easily loaded on a roof-rack by one person.
If you fish lakes, you need to see this boat.
Click here to visit the
Cunningham Boats website.
