Spawn Fly Fish is the #1 fly tying destination and fly shop, offering expertly curated supplies and unparalleled expertise to anglers of all levels.
About Us
Spawn Fly Fish is a fly shop that has evolved quickly over the years all thanks to the support from each and every one of you. The journey began in 2017, in a living room, with an idea that quickly evolved into a massive growth objective. We wanted to be the very best fly shop there is with the largest selection of fly tying and fly fishing materials! Over the following five years, the company moved from the living room to the bedroom, then to the garage, and finally to a brick and mortar fly shop. Today, Spawn Fly Fish is one of the nation's premier fly shops, located in Ilwaco, Washington, and offering over ten thousand fly tying and fly fishing products from all your favorite top brands.
One thing that sets Spawn Fly Fish apart from other fly shops is their commitment to giving back to the angler, community, and outdoors. This goal has been at the forefront of the company's mission from the very beginning. Spawn Fly Fish shares their aspirations, values, and community involvement with their customers, and strives to build personal relationships with each and every one. Despite being a small company, Spawn Fly Fish hopes to make a big impact by giving 2% of all profits back to conservation organizations. In time, they hope to give even larger contributions to the outdoor community. Not only do they make monetary donations to organizations they believe in, but they have also helped found and volunteered to teach a fly fishing class at a middle school they attended many years ago. This class is now a regular elective offered two periods a day, introducing dozens of children to this incredible sport.
When it comes to fly tying materials, Spawn Fly Fish offers an extensive selection of high-quality products from top brands, making it easy to find exactly what you need for your next fly tying session. With over ten thousand fly tying and fly fishing products, customers are sure to find everything they need to create the perfect fly. Spawn Fly Fish also has its own line of products which are extensively field tested and designed for the avid angler. In 2017, they had just five Spawn branded products listed on their website, but today they have over 200 products that are also available in hundreds of fly shops around the world. Each of these products is designed for a specific purpose but has a wide range of uses and possibilities. Their Spawn Heads, Football Beads, Jig Shanks, Bulk Shanks, Shank Banks, Twitch Shanks, and Simi Seal Dubbing create an outstanding lineup of products that have caught hundreds of species around the world.
Spawn Fly Fish is a unique and customer-focused online fly shop as well as brick and mortar. It has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the best fly shops in the nation through your support and our dedication. Their commitment to giving back to the community, combined with their extensive selection of high-quality fly tying and fly fishing products, makes them a clear standout in the industry. Their team is dedicated to providing customers with the best possible experience and vows to continue their goal of giving back to the angler, community, and outdoors for years to come. Help build this shop, brand and community today and make Spawn Fly Fish your go to shop for all things fly tying and fly fishing.
Spawn OWNERSHIP
JOSH
For over 30 years Josh has been surrounded by fishing. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, his father was a head fisheries biologist for the State of Washington. After graduating from High School in Olympia, Washington, Josh received an athletic scholarship to play soccer at Gonzaga University. During his four years at Gonzaga, Josh excelled both in the classroom and on the field, receiving All Conference Academic and Athletic awards.
After four years and graduating with a degree in Business Administration, Josh landed his dream job as a professional soccer player. While playing in 2017 Josh put a team together and launched a company in the fly fishing industry that you know today as Spawn Fly Fish.
With a foundation built on the same roots as his soccer experience, Josh knew he could lead a team, company, and community to success. Today you will find Josh continuing his relentless determination to bring Spawn Fly Fish to the front and center of this industry.
PETE
Born and raised in the Midwest, fishing has been integral in Pete’s life since the very beginning. With nature and the outdoors at the forefront, fly fishing, and especially fly tying, were a natural fit. Whether he’s leading a fly tying class or designing new fly materials, Pete is always eager to share his knowledge and passion with others.
If he’s not out fishing you most likely will find him in the dye room at Spawn’s headquarters. In his role as SVP of Operations, Pete leads all of Spawn's manufacturing and product innovation efforts as well as managing the day-to-day of our warehouse and fullfilment operation in Ilwaco, Washington.
LUKE
Luke grew up on the inlet waters of Puget Sound. He spent his childhood sailing through the San Juan Islands with his dad, crabbing and fishing along the way when it was time to eat. After high school, Luke moved to Los Angeles to study Architecture at the University of Southern California.
After college, Luke began his career at Amazon managing a P&L within Sports and Outdoors. Luke quickly moved on to various technology-focused positions at Amazon, and then departed to join an early stage re-commerce startup, Trove. He continues to work on the cutting edge of ecommerce technology, as the Director of Product & Partner Innovation at Trove.
Luke joined the Spawn team in early 2018, and then formally stepped into his role at COO & CFO in 2019.