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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 230 members strong and not only fly fish all over the state of Missouri but throughout the United States and the world.

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

  • FATC Charity Dinner

    Our biggest event of the year, our FATC Charity Dinner, will be Monday, March 30th at Andre’s West banquet hall in Fenton from 6pm – 10pm. All members, wives, and friends are invited to this gala night of dinner, open bar, raffles, games, videos, FATC awards and more. Sign Ups … Read More
  • Altar/FATC Fly Fishing Retreat

    Our fifth annual Altar/FATC Fly Fishing Retreat will be from May 18th – 22nd in the Minnesota Driftless area. Sign ups will begin January 31st. This life changing retreat includes lodging, all meals, guided fly fishing in the Minnesota driftless area near Lanesboro, MN, all retreat materials, and a few … Read More
  • FATC Fly Tying Sessions

    Our winter fly tying sessions will begin with the sessions on Tuesdays, February 17th, March 24th, April 21st at the Commons in Chesterfield. Come and learn the basics on how to tie your own flies. Our experienced fly tiers will be there to help all in learning this art form.
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

Recent News

Events: Fly Tying – Another Big Night

Last night (1-20-2026) was a blast, with a fantastic turnout. Twenty-one fly tyers learned to tie three highly productive flies that...

Trips: Montauk Trip Report – 01/12/2026

It’s hard to believe that it is only January and we are going catch and release fishing for the second...

Trips: A Beautiful day in January 

A Beautiful day in January  Monday January 5th was a beautiful day (start off cold, but warmed up in the...

2024 Year in Review

 

2024 FATC Awards

  • Lew Smith “Spirit of Fly Fishing” Award – Glenn Haake
  • Bob Chott “Servant Heart” Award – Sterling Short
  • Chairman’s Award “Going Above and Beyond” – Pete Drochelman