My name is John Thomas and I have been fishing the Snohomish River System for over 20 years. I am a very serious, dedicated, knowledgeable fisherman who believes confidence is the determining factor in reference to how many fish are caught. Luck plays a part if you happen to be lucky, but ultimately a positive attitude and a high level of confidence will bring about more fish on the line. I enjoy leaving the river after a day of fishing, particularly on fishless days, knowing that I have thoroughly fished a particular stretch of river to the best of my ability with confidence.

As your guide, I am determined to ensure that you gain valuable fishing knowledge that you can apply to your own fishing experiences. I am an elementary physical education teacher and am very willing to take the younger generation fishing and relieve them from the stresses of television, video games, ipods, and the internet.