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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: The MTFA Fly Fishing Expo

August 4, 2021,
The 2021 Missouri Trout Fisherman’s Association’s Expo was a success this year after having to been cancelled last year due to Covid19. Unfortunately, because of the outbreak of Covid19 in southwestern Missouri, the Expo was lightly attended. Forty fly tiers were scheduled to participate but only twenty showed up for … Read More…

Charity Dinner – You guys are Awesome!

March 1, 2021,
Our 10th annual FATC Charity Dinner was more than a success – it was awesome!  You guys amaze me every year but this year you blew it out of the water!  The Board of Directors were a little worried on how an auction on Zoom would go over but you … Read More…

Service: Bonhomme Creek Stream Team

December 17, 2020,
Our final Stream Team event of the year took place on Sat December 12th. We had 9 FATC brothers attend including a couple of new Stream Teamers, and were able to cover both of our Bonhomme Creek locations in a few hours. Heavy rains during the night had our normally slow … Read More…

Service: Stream Team on Calvey Creek

November 30, 2020,
On Saturday, Nov. 28th, six intrepid members of FATC’s Stream Team #4907 caught a beautiful morning to make the 1/3 mile hike through the woods of Robertsville State Park in Franklin County to visit our remote sampling site on Calvey Creek, at the southeast edge of the park.  This outing … Read More…