Bio—Jake Villwock, owner and head guide of Relentless Fly Fishing, has been a dedicated professional in the angling industry for over 18 years. Growing up in a commercial fishing family on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, fishing has been part of his life since day one—so it’s no surprise that he’s built a thriving career around his lifelong passion.

After earning a degree in Entrepreneurship from High Point University, Jake moved to Sitka, Alaska, where he began his guiding career as a fly fishing guide and mate for a single-party lodge. There, he developed an enduring love for fly fishing and spent his winters leading dog-sledding tours in Fairbanks, AK, and Deep Creek, MD.

In 2009, Jake returned to the East Coast and joined the team at TCO Fly Shop, serving customers at both the Reading and Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania locations. During his eight years with TCO, he spent much of that time managing the Reading shop before taking on the exciting challenge of helping launch and manage the Boiling Springs location in 2016.

After nearly a decade in the fly-fishing retail industry, Jake followed his passion for being on the water and founded Relentless Fly Fishing. Today, Jake and his team provide premier guided fly-fishing experiences targeting trout and smallmouth bass throughout Central and South Central Pennsylvania. Built on a passion for the sport, extensive local knowledge, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences on the water, Relentless Fly Fishing has grown into a trusted guide service for anglers of all experience levels.

The upcoming year marks an exciting milestone as Jake celebrates the 10th anniversary of Relentless Fly Fishing—a decade of sharing his passion, putting anglers on fish, and creating lasting memories on the water.

Jake personally guides in Pennsylvania and New York for trout, smallmouth, steelhead, and musky. In recent years, his work has expanded to include hosting both domestic and international trips—targeting species from redfish to peacock bass. With an extensive network of guides across the U.S., including Ohio, Montana, Michigan, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, New York, and Alaska, Jake connects anglers with exceptional fishing adventures nationwide.

Beyond guiding, Jake is the author of Smallmouth Bass Flies: Top to Bottom and Favorite Flies for Smallmouth. He is a Montana Fly Company Signature Tier, a contributor to Fly Fisherman Magazine and Eastern Fly Fishing Magazine, and a frequent podcast guest. His expertise recently earned him a feature on the cover of Fly Fisherman Magazine. Jake also serves on the pro-staff teams of several leading brands, including Hatch Reels, Scientific Anglers, Sitka Gear, LetmRun Drift Boats, Scott Fly Rods, Regal Vise, Riversmith, and Ahrex Hooks.