John Wood
Growing up in rural North Texas I learned to appreciate the outdoors at an early age, especially fishing. From the time I was allowed to venture out every available hour has been spent with a fishing rod or a related book nearby. Over the years fly fishing has become a passion second only to the love of my wife Sharon.
A passion for fishing and traveling has allowed me to fly fish in 16 different states from Florida to Washington. The last 30 years have allowed me to average approximately 150 days a year on or near the water. Whether in a bass boat, a float tube or standing in a river or lake every one of those days has taught me something about the outdoors. A life-long study of ichthyology, entomology and aquatic environments has allowed me to view those days with a critical yet appreciative eye.
Currently living in Cody, Wyoming fishing is still a major focus while embarking on a career in writing and returning to college at the age of 51 to seek a degree in Secondary Education. I have published articles in Flyfishing and Tying Journal and Northwest Fly Fishing. I have been writing for Suite 101 since October 2010 and received an Editor’s Choice Award in February 2011.
I am an accomplished fly tyer and fly designer with many of my original patterns being successfully fished among an ever growing group of devoted fly fishers. Several of my flies, traditional and original, are featured on salmonfly.net a website devoted to salmon, steelhead and sea-run trout flies and fly tying.
Latest Articles
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Rocky Mountain Fly Fishing with Hoppers
Grasshoppers are a favorite food of fish in the summertime. Savvy anglers know this and use "Hopper" patterns to target big fish in the Rocky Mountains.
Aug 27, 2011
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Stillwater Fly Fishing Techniques Using a Strike Indicator
Of all the techniques available to stillwater fly anglers the use of a strike indicator to present a fly is one of the most effective in many situations.
Jul 22, 2011
- John Wood
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Take Precautions for Sun Protection While Fishing
Fishing on a sunny, summer afternoon is the best. Stay protected to avoid the harmful short- and long-term effects of the sun.
Jun 25, 2011
- John Wood
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The Secret Life of Midges: Chironomids as Stillwater Trout Food
These diminutive insects are among the most abundant in nearly all stillwater trout environments making them of substantial importance in a trout's diet.
May 19, 2011
- John Wood
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Why Fly Fishing as Opposed to Conventional Fishing Methods?
Although other forms of fishing tackle dominate most fishing, in much of modern fishing fly tackle can be more effective in many fishing situations.
Apr 28, 2011
- John Wood
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An Explanation of Fishing Line Properties
With the array of fishing lines available today it's easy to get confused about which one to use until the properties of each type are examined.
Apr 27, 2011
- John Wood
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A Guide to Understanding Fishing Rod Characteristics
Fishing rods come in many styles and sizes. Each one has been designed and given certain characteristics to perform best under certain conditions.
Apr 27, 2011
- John Wood
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Considerations for Selecting the Right Fishing Equipment
Selecting the proper fishing tackle can be laborious however that task can be eased with some careful consideration of the type of fishing to be done.
Apr 18, 2011
- John Wood
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Spring Trout Fishing in High Water River Conditions
As spring takes hold each year in the Rocky Mountains high water conditions change fishing conditions. Slight changes in tactics can keep you fishing.
Apr 15, 2011
- John Wood
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Tying the Brassie, a Simple Effective Midge Fly
Midges are one of the most often encountered insects by fly angler fishing for trout. The brassie fly pattern is one of the best all-around midge patterns.
Apr 9, 2011
- John Wood
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