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“I Just Loved Fishing”—How a Local Kid Built Spokane’s Silver Bow Fly Shop

“I Just Loved Fishing”—How a Local Kid Built Spokane’s Silver Bow Fly Shop

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“I just loved fishing.” That simple passion sparked a journey that led Sean Visintainer from a Spokane kid casting in the backyard to the owner of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected fly shops—Silver Bow Fly Shop.


In this episode, Sean shares how he turned his love for the water into a thriving business rooted in community, curiosity, and calm leadership. You’ll hear about:


  • The early days of Silver Bow and how it grew into a 50,000-item fly fishing shop
  • Sean’s no-micromanage, no-burnout approach to running a business
  • The rhythms of life in Spokane and how they shape the shop
  • His philosophy on staying small, staying local, and staying true


Whether you fish or not, this is a story about following what you love, building something lasting, and letting passion guide the work.

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