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.
2018 Fly Fishing Schools
2018 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 2018?
We are booking daily. Book early to avoid disappointment.
McLennan Fly Fishing Schools at a Glance
McLennan Fly Fishing Schools at a Glance
Updated June 19, 2018
2018 Fly Fishing Schools
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Apr. 28 Free Casting Clinic Completed
May 5/6 2-Day Introductory Fly Fishing School Completed
May 5 1-Day Small Stream Intensive for 4 Completed
May 10 NEW: Stream Sense, An evening with Jim McLennan Completed
May 12 1-Day Introductory Fly Fishing School Completed
May 12 Befriending the Bow for 6 Completed
May 26/27 2-Day Introductory Fly Fishing School Completed
June 2/3 2-Day Introductory Fly Fishing School Completed
July 7/8 2-Day Introductory Fly Fishing School Just Added 3 more spots
July 7 Befriending the Bow 1 spot remaining
July 8 1-Day Small Stream Intensive for 4 FULL
July 12-16 Hosted Trip to Northern Lights Lodge FULL
July 27-29 Burmis Weekend Fly Fishing Retreat FULL
Aug. 25/26 2-Day Intensive for 4 2 spots remaining
Aug. 31-Sept. 6 Hosted Trip to Northern Lights Lodge FULL
Sept. 23 - Sept. 29 Hosted Trip to Northern Lights Lodge FULL
Although our scheduled schools are filling, we have a
few open days for private schools.
Schools for one or two people, for small groups of 4-6 and
for large groups up to 20.
Send us an email to discuss your private school.
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.
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!
Jim's latest Magazine Articles
Fly Fusion Magazine: Vol. 15 Issue 3 now available
Water Marks Column: Jim's 12 Rules for Fishing With Seniors
Alberta Fishing Guide 2018
Feature Article: Beginning The Bow
Page 21, Photography by Jim and Lynda McLennan
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