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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: Michael Burgess, Expert Fly Tier

The FATC was honored to have fly tier, Michael Burgess, teach a class in fly tying on Tuesday evening. Michael is a renowned fly tier, and you can see his flies on his Instagram site ”getrealflytying.” Michael ties real life like flies and even ties those tiny size 28 – … Read More…

Events: Ronald McDonald House Work Day

For those that don’t know RMH is an American non-profit organization that creates funds and supports programs to improve the health and well being of children and their families. Here the St. Louis chapter provides comfort, care and a home-away-from-home for families of severely ill children.  Please get on line … Read More…

Trips: Fishing, Denver Fly Fishing Show, Birthday Celebration, Super Bowl and More

Wow, what a trip for your fellowship. Seven days in Colorado for fishing and the Denver Fly Fishing show brought more than expected. FATC member Greg Krochta invited a few of our FATC (Kenny Klimes, Jim Craig, and John Muckerman) to stay at his home and do some winter fishing … Read More…

Events: Ronald McDonald House

Matt McClure got a new assignment so Kenny wisely??? put me (Paul Jacoby) in charge of the meal preps (4xYear) for the Ronald McDonald House.  I’m no cook or meal planner or ….stupid so I reached out to Mike Bisaga who I worked under at the very successful Alter Fishing … Read More…