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Welcome to the Flyfishers at the Crossing

Missouri fly fishing is one of the best kept secrets in the fly fishing world! We welcome you to our Missouri fly fishing community, the Flyfishers at the Crossing (FATC). The FATC is a fellowship of men with a passion for fly fishing, helping them grow in their faith through community service, charity and brotherhood while working to make better husbands, fathers, sons, brothers and friends. We are a not-for-profit (501)(c)(3) organization based in the St. Louis, Missouri area but have spread to many other states through our membership.

Our community of fly fishers is now over 240 members strong and not only fly fish all over the state of Missouri but throughout the United States. During the year, trips are planned to hone our skills and strengthen our friendships. Our motto “It isn’t just about the fly fishing” means we are more about being a brotherhood of men. If you are into fly fishing or want to learn, please contact us, you won’t regret it.

Two roads crossed in the woods, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. 

Are you at the “crossing” of two roads in your life? Take the one less traveled and come join the Flyfishers at The Crossing.

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Mark Your Calendar

  • St Louis Children’s Hospital

    Our safety pin fly tying session at the St Louis Children’s hospital will be Tuesday, October 8th from noon until 3pm. We NEED VOLUNTEERS. If you tie your own flies, you would LOVE this event. Contact Steve Baker at swbaker50@gmail.com.
  • FATC Fly Fishing Class

    The 2024 Fall FATC fly fishing class is now open for sign ups. St Louis area classes are now full. Classes in Springfield, MO still have spots available for our fly fishing class October 15th, 17th, 19th (Casting), 22nd and 24th from 7pm – 9pm at Wesley UMC. Interested contact … Read More
  • Stream Team Event

    Join us on our Stream Team events. The next Stream Team event will be October 5th at Bonhomme Creek and October 19th at Black Creek. Contact Harold Bates to attend (malibuhbdb@gmail.com). Great way to learn the aquatic insects and all about stream flows.
One thing becomes clearer as one gets older and one’s fishing experience increases, and that is the paramount importance of one’s fishing companions.     

John Ashley-Cooper

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