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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.

Branson Fly Fishing Expo – No Helios for Hoopty

Four members represented your fellowship at the 2019 Branson Fly Fishing Expo this past weekend (July 26th – 28th).  Jim (Salt Gills) Craig, Jeff (Hoopty) Layton and Kenny (the Sensei) Klimes drove down to Branson early Friday morning in order to tie flies for the Expo during the Friday afternoon … Read More…

Community: We’re on TV!!

Thread Up Ya’ll.  Well, your FATC finally made the big time as we were featured on the TV show “The Thread” this past weekend. You missed it? Say what????  If you want to watch us and the wacky Tim Ezell check out their Facebook Page link.. We are featured throughout … Read More…

Service: Ranken-Jordan Safety Pin Flies

I have to say, as your Chairman, I am so proud of this fellowship!! This past Wednesday, June 12th, four of FATC members headed off to Ranken-Jordan Pediatric Bridge hospital to tie some wild safety pin flies for the kids that are patients there  I even got words that some … Read More…

Event: 2nd Advanced Casting Class Complete

One of the newest “classes” offered by the FATC is the Advanced Casting Class. Although,they are more advanced casting session where the guys work together on a set of skills each session.  “Students” are provided resources they can use to learn the skills for each session.  The group then gets … Read More…