Jim and Lynda McLennan
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Here you will get a glimpse into our world of
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Jim and Lynda
What's Happening!
Gift Certificates Available for Christmas
Choose a specific school or let the recipient choose
2021 Fly Fishing School Dates Are Now Set
Weekend Writing Retreat with Jim McLennan info
What's Happening!
Gift Certificates Available for Christmas
Choose a specific school or let the recipient choose
2021 Fly Fishing School Dates Are Now Set
Weekend Writing Retreat with Jim McLennan info
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.
Writing Workshops with Jim McLennan
The Three “C’s” of Writing
Nov. 17 (part 1) and Nov. 24 (part 2)
7:00 pm Cost $40
A two-part workshop devoted to writing short non-fiction for magazines, websites and on-line publications.
We'll talk about both the why and the how of writing. Some topics will include how to start, how to stop,
writing an effective query letter, understanding your market,
the importance of re-writing, the importance of authenticity, and additional resources to use.
These sessions are for people beginning their writing journey, and seasoned writers who
would like to hone their craft.
Jim has been active as an outdoor writer for over 35 years. He is the author of four books on fly fishing and frequently contributes to numerous outdoor magazines. Send us an email to register or receive more information
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Writing Workshops with Jim McLennan
The Three “C’s” of Writing
Nov. 17 (part 1) and Nov. 24 (part 2)
7:00 pm Cost $40
A two-part workshop devoted to writing short non-fiction for magazines, websites and on-line publications.
We'll talk about both the why and the how of writing. Some topics will include how to start, how to stop,
writing an effective query letter, understanding your market,
the importance of re-writing, the importance of authenticity, and additional resources to use.
These sessions are for people beginning their writing journey, and seasoned writers who
would like to hone their craft.
Jim has been active as an outdoor writer for over 35 years. He is the author of four books on fly fishing and frequently contributes to numerous outdoor magazines. Send us an email to register or receive more information
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Fly Fishing Schools
2021 School Dates Now Set
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 2021?
Send us a note or call and we can arrange a perfect day for you.
403-558-2128 or [email protected]
New Article by Jim McLennan
New Article by Jim McLennan
strung magazine
The UPLAND ISSUE: now available
First and Last by Jim McLennan
Photos by Lynda McLennan
Living and Writing the Outdoor Life
Living and Writing the Outdoor Life
A weekend outdoor writing workshop
Aug. 20 - 22, 2021
Northern Lights Lodge Hosted Trip
Watch for 2021 dates. Will be the last week of September. Exact dates TBD.
Northern Lights Lodge Hosted Trip
Watch for 2021 dates. Will be the last week of September. Exact dates TBD.
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
Strung magazine: The Upland Issue
First and Last by Jim McLennan
Photos by Lynda McLennan
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.
