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Community Service

Community service and charity work in the St Louis area is a main goal of the Flyfishers at the Crossing (FATC).  The FATC is a community of men that have a passion for fly fishing, but we are so much more than that! The FATC is about vital relationships with other men. Relationships that grow in trust and integrity with one another. More than being successful in life, we want to be significant in the lives of others. The FATC serves our community in anyway we can by supporting local organizations like the Scouts, St Louis Children’s hospital, Ronald McDonald House and others. Also by giving to charities such as Casting for Recovery, Project Healing Waters, Altar Fly Fishing, and the Mayfly Project.  We believe in conservation of our land, waterways and fisheries.  Most importantly, taking care of our own members and their families are high on our list. We like to follow the “I am third” principle of God first, others second and I am third. Check out the many community service events and charity work that we participate in. Come join us when we do.

Events: Chris Beahm Dominates Miles Meyer Tournament

February 10, 2026
After a year hiatus due to flooding at Montauk State Park, the 2026 Miles Meyer Memorial Fly-Fishing Tournament took place on what turned out to be a beautiful day in Missouri. After the FATC had to cancel their first attempt at the tournament on January 26th due to freezing temperatures, … Read More…

Service at Ronald McDonald House

February 4, 2026,
On Tuesday, February 3rd, we held our first dinner of the year. As usual, I (Ken Welter) spent a few hours on Monday hitting Costco, Walmart, and Aldi to gather all the groceries we’d need. I arrived early on Tuesday and began preparations, organizing groceries, pots, and pans in anticipation … Read More…

Events: Fly Tying – Another Big Night

January 22, 2026,,
Last night (1-20-2026) was a blast, with a fantastic turnout. Twenty-one fly tyers learned to tie three highly productive flies that you can only get by learning to tying them yourself. They’re not on the internet, not on YouTube, and not available for sale anywhere. A huge thank-you to the flies’ … Read More…

Events: Bennett Spring Killer and the Foam Beetle

December 19, 2025,
We had a great turn out last night, December 16, 2025, as Dan Staggenborg did an awesome job teaching us how to tie two of his go-to flies, the Bennett Spring Killer and the foam beetle.  He added a couple tricks not in the online videos that really enhanced these flies.  … Read More…