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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.

Classes: Net Building Class Begins!

Once a year, our FATC member and Master wood craftsman, Gary Elliott, holds his very popular net building class. Gary takes his “students” through the art of making a beautiful, custom made fly fishing net. In the past many of our guys have created some gems. I personally think mine … Read More…

Classes: Learn Fly Tying

Our fly tying sessions led by Jim Craig have been going great. We meet twice per month on Tuesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm and learn not only how to tie certain flies that we use but how to fish them. This past week we even “geeked out” on using … Read More…

Event: I Know Bourbon

Our “First” bourbon tasting fellowship event was a smashing success. Forty-five FATC members and guests attended our bourbon tasting night at the Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey restaurant in Cottleville, MO. The guys were greeted by a friendly staff who led us to a large banquet room just for us. … Read More…

Classes: Beginner’s Fly Tying Session – We’re Off And Running

November 15, 2022   Submitted by Jim Craig   FATC kicked off its 2022 fly-tying season Tuesday night with a blockbuster beginner class at the Chesterfield Presbyterian Church Commons facility.  The class was taught by long-time FATC member Terry Seaton.  Ten enthusiastic beginners were mentored by eleven experienced tyers.  Our experienced guys sat … Read More…