James Smedley
Professional photographer and writer James Smedley’s contributions—more than 400 pieces and close to 1,000 images—to U.S. and Canadian books, magazines, and newspapers have earned him over 40 national and international awards. In addition to teaching photography workshops, James is the travel editor at Ontario OUT of DOORS magazine. James has fly-fished for brook trout and arctic grayling in far northern rivers and continues to cast for trout, bass, and steelhead near his home in the northern Ontario town of Wawa where he lives with his wife Francine and daughters Islay and Lillian.
Visit James at www.jamessmedleyoutdoors.com
More Articles By James Smedley
Family Fun at a Fishing Lodge
Family-friendly places to fish in Northern Ontario.
Algoma from the Air
Helicopter Provides Perspective
Canoeing the Coast of Lake Superior
4 types of coastal accommodations paddlers can expect on the Big Lake
North Shore Road Trip
Discover the Group of Seven Touring Route
Strike gold under ice
It's not just a 10-pounder on the line; it's a winning prize!
Path to Adventure
Experience Ontario's Group of Seven Driving Route.
Setting Foot in Group Of Seven Country
Observing and Creating in Algoma
Scratching the Surface
Landing winter walleye on Lake Abitibi.
A Whitewater Awakening
Teaming up on the Brightsands River
A Dryden Buck
Hunting Trophy Bucks in Dryden, Ontario
Spot and Stalk
Chance Encounter Leads to Exciting Hunt
Smoked Fish: A Do-It-Yourself Delicacy
Catching and eating fish from the cold, clear waters is one of the perks of living in Northern Ontario.
The Northern Ontario Moose Hunt
Much More Than Pulling the Trigger
Fly Fishing Basics
Learn Tips from an Avid Angler Towards Initial Fly FIshing Success
Unwinding in Obatanga
Obatanga Provincial Park provides accessible wilderness and established campsites.
Fly-in Fishing Vacation
The Time Has Never Been Better
Capturing the Northern Lights
A Father-Daughter Bonding Experience
Overnight Lake Nipissing Ice Fishing Trip
The Rut
Hunting for Deer & Moose in Northern Ontario
Turkey Tales and Turkey Fails
Anticipating what these tasty game birds will do is one of the most challenging aspects of the hunt.