Jim and Lynda McLennan
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Jim and Lynda
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.
2019 Fly Fishing Schools
2019 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 2019?
2019 dates are now scheduled.
Send us a note or call and we can arrange a perfect day for you.
403-558-2128 or [email protected]
Hosted Trips to Northern Lights Lodge
Join Jim and Lynda in July or September at our favourite fishing lodge. Northern Lights Lodge was headquarters for a number of episodes of Fly Fusion TV, which Jim co-hosts with Derek Bird. We have reserved space for ourselves and our guests in two blocks of time in 2019. Click below for more details and contact us if you have any questions.
Hosted Trips to Northern Lights Lodge
Join Jim and Lynda in July or September at our favourite fishing lodge. Northern Lights Lodge was headquarters for a number of episodes of Fly Fusion TV, which Jim co-hosts with Derek Bird. We have reserved space for ourselves and our guests in two blocks of time in 2019. Click below for more details and contact us if you have any questions.
New: Couples Fly Fishing School / Retreat
New: Couples Fly Fishing School / Retreat
Join Jim and Lynda for a special weekend
immersed in the world of fly fishing.
Room for 3 couples.
Jim's latest Magazine Articles
Fly Fusion Magazine: Spring Issue now available
Water Marks Column: "It's Lonely Up Here"
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.
Fly Fusion TV
Fly Fusion TV
Jim is co-host of the popular TV series, Fly Fusion TV, broadcast on the
World Fishing Network. He and co-host Derek Bird fish some beautiful destinations throughout the northwest, but with Jim and Derek, there's
always more to the story than just the fishing.
Stunningly shot in 4K, the series is a visual feast.
Tune in and find out why people
think this is one of the best fly-fishing shows on TV.
Visit worldfishingnetwork.com for a broadcast schedule, or to subscribe.
To find out more about the series, visit flyfusionmag.com
2018 Jean-Guy Cote Award Presentation
Ruth Zinck
2018 Jean-Guy Cote Award Presentation
Ruth Zinck
The 2018 winner of the Jean-Guy Côté Award is the twelfth member joining a group made up of John Cuco, Paul C. Marriner, Paul Leblanc, Warren Duncan, Art Lingren,
Brian Chan, Bryant Freeman, Sheldon Seale, Denys Poirier, Jacques Héroux and Phil Rowley.
During their fly tying careers they have demonstrated a continuous contribution to one or more of the following as related to fly tying; teaching, very high quality fly tying, writing, creating significant new patterns and broad-spectrum public promotion. This is what the Jean-Guy Côté Award is all about!
Ruth began tying flies in 1970, the only female in the class. Her instructor was Ian Martin, 15 years of age at the time. Since then she has won fly tying awards and has been among the demonstration tiers at many of the Federation of Fly Fishers’ International Fly Fishing Shows. Ruth served as an International Director of FFF for six years including Senior Vice President for Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Western Rocky Mountain Council of the FFF. Ruth has written for various for FFF journals and books as well as for other publications.
Together with Joan Kirkham, Ruth founded the KW Fishers Club in Kitchener Waterloo. When she relocated to Calgary in 1981, Ruth became the first woman to join the Hook and Hackle Club and is now a life member. In 2011 Ruth was one of the original members of the Calgary Women Fly Fishers Club.
She has created many patterns, six of which formed
«The Royal Lady Series» tied specially for the
Casting For Life Association in Calgary.
Over the years Ruth has volunteered at schools, clubs, and community events, and fly tying expos to teach fly tying.
She has been recognized for her contributions to
the world of fly tying;
1984 «Tier of the Year-Senior Fly Tying» Hook and Hackle Club;
1998 «Fly Tier of the Year» Western Rocky Mountain Council; 2003 «Woman of the Year» FFF and
2012 «Ron Pike Award» Hook and Hackle Club.
What a contribution!
Jean-Guy Côté was the founding president of UNI Products sold throughout the world to amateur and professional fly tiers. Since his untimely death in 2006, the Canadian Fly Fishing Museum honors Canadians for their important life contribution to fly tying. The first Canadian to receive this honor was John Cuco from Montreal in 2007.
The Canada wide Jean-Guy Côté Award selection committee has chosen to present the 2018 Award to Madame Ruth Zinck of Calgary.The 2018 winner of the Jean-Guy Côté Award is the twelfth member joining a group made up of John Cuco, Paul C. Marriner, Paul Leblanc, Warren Duncan, Art Lingren, Brian Chan, Bryant Freeman, Sheldon Seale, Denys Poirier,
Jacques Héroux and Phil Rowley.
Congratulations Ruth!
