For Anglers by Anglers
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, we strive to meet the needs of fly anglers by offering a very large range of equipment and products, employing knowledgeable and approachable staff, contributing to the local fly fishing community, and keeping up with the latest trends in the sport.
We saw the need for a fully inclusive shop that is welcoming and embraces all walks of life, with an incredible web store to service all of Canada, so we made it happen! We pride ourselves on our welcoming, and accommodating staff - people who educated themselves with expert knowledge of the sport, so that they can answer any questions that you might have. Whether you are just starting off, maybe just curious about the sport and want to know what its about, or you are a seasoned vet, our staff will be approachable with any and all questions.
Rob Cesta
Owner/operator & full time staff, Spey Casting Instructor
Born and raised in Toronto, Rob's beginnings as an angler started on a small brook trout stream just outside of Burk's Falls, Ontario at his family's farm property. Like most kids, a box of worms from the local gas station and a pocket full of red and white bobbers were his weapon of choice. His passion for angling carried forward through into his teen years, leading Rob to pick up his first fly rod to hit the lakes of Muskoka for smallmouth bass. Since then, he has never looked back.
In the summer of 2012, Rob attended the Clark Fork River Guide School just outside of St. Regis, Montana, gaining knowledge and skill in aquatic entomology, Mackenzie drift boat maneuvering, and principles of fly casting. After pursuing the guide life for a few years, Rob could not pass up an incredible opportunity to own & operate his own fly shop in downtown Toronto. From fly fishing for Atlantic salmon on pristine Quebec rivers, to targeting bones, permit and tarpon on the flats, Rob has done it all and is eager to share his passion and knowledge!
Chris Krysciak
Shop Manager, Custom Fly Tyer, Fly Casting Instructor
Chris started tying and fly fishing when he was 8 years old, since then he has fished everywhere from Cuba to Montana to British Columbia to Quebec and has developed a passion for not only the fishing but the history and art of the sport. Chris has been to the International Fly Tying Symposium as a demonstration tyer, featured in fly tying magazines and has won fly tying competitions abroad. For over a decade now he has been a commercial tyer and is now the proud custom tyer for Drift Outfitters. Whatever that effective pattern is that you've only ever found one of, he can tie it! Chris is also an avid competitive angler and loves all of the innovative new techniques the competitive world breeds, in 2022 Chris competed as a member of the Canadian National Fly Fishing Team at the World Championships in Spain.
Eric Cho
Full Time Shop Staff
Joining our team in 2019 Eric has become a very familiar face around the shop! Eric has a tremendous knowledge of fly fishing and fly tying, along with centrepin gear, techniques and fishing, and conventional angling. Having lived (and fished) in Alberta for a number of years his knowledge of the area has been a great asset for traveling anglers.
Scout - The Fly Shop Dog
Branch Manager
Scout joined out team in October of 2019. After an absentee period at retriever school he is back with us full-time! Scout loves long walks on the river bank, retrieving just about any object, and good scratches behind the ear. When you see him, feel free to say hi, but please make sure he is sitting before you give him a pet - we don't want him forming bad habits!
Not a dog person? No problem, let us know and we'll have Scout in his crate chewing on a treat during your visit.