Relentless Fly Fishing

Jake Villwock
Owner & Head Guide, Relentless Fly Fishing

With over 17 years of industry experience, Jake Villwock is a seasoned professional in the world of fly fishing. Born and raised in a commercial fishing family on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, fishing has been an integral part of Jake’s life from the very beginning. It’s no surprise that he has chosen a career dedicated to sharing his passion for the sport.

After earning his business degree from High Point University, Jake’s career took him to Sitka, Alaska, where he worked as a deckhand and fly fishing guide. His winters were spent dog sledding in both Fairbanks, AK, and Deep Creek, MD. In 2009, Jake returned to the East Coast and joined TCO Fly Shop, working at locations in Reading and Bryn Mawr, PA. His expertise and dedication to the sport played a key role in opening and managing TCO’s Boiling Springs location starting in March 2016. After 8 years with the company, Jake took the leap to launch his own venture, Relentless Fly Fishing, which serves as TCO’s contracted guide service.

Jake guides in Pennsylvania and New York, specializing in trout, smallmouth bass, steelhead, and musky. He’s also well-connected with a network of guides in Ohio, Montana, Michigan, New York, and Alaska, offering clients the opportunity to explore fishing in some of the best locations across the country.

In addition to guiding, Jake is a well-respected figure in the fly fishing community. He is the author of Smallmouth Bass Flies: Top to Bottom, a Signature Tyer for Fulling Mill, and a regular contributor to publications like Fly Fisherman and Eastern Fly Fishing Magazine. He also serves on pro-staffs for leading brands such as Hatch Reels, Scientific Anglers, Simms Fishing, Clacka Craft Drift Boats, Scott Fly Rods, and Regal Vise.

On the Relentless Fly Fishing website, you can find custom-tied flies by Jake, as well as branded gear. Be sure to check out his blog and access free instructional fly-tying videos on his YouTube channel, Relentless TV. If you're ready to hit the water, book a guided trip with Jake and experience firsthand the passion that drives Relentless Fly Fishing.