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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.

Service: Smoky Mountain National Park Fishing and Altar TN Retreat-Part 2

June 17, 2025,
Part two of a 2 part trip report.. Part 1  After a few stops to pick up food and supplies for the week, Mike and Dave arrived at the Tailwater Lodge on the South Holston River to meet up with Steve Ebling, the Altar leader/facilitator. After getting the lay of the land, … Read More…

Trip/Event: 2025 FATC/Altar Fly Fishing Retreat

June 16, 2025,,,
It was that time of year again, our FATC/Altar Fly Fishing Retreat was scheduled for June 10th through the 14th. This year it would be in the Minnesota driftless area near Lanesboro, MN. John Muckerman and I (Kenny Klimes) had the honor of being asked again to be part of … Read More…

Service: Ronald McDonald House – and New Friends

May 8, 2025,
I arrived early and quickly organized the pots, pans, and other essentials in preparation for our volunteers. To my surprise, the kitchen was missing three or four of the large baking sheets we typically use for the meatloaf. I managed to find two, but a bit of panic set in … Read More…

Event: The Tri-Lake Fly Fishing Expo – or More Appropriately, Tying, Talking, and Eating

April 15, 2025
April 11 & 12, 2025 By Jim Craig Four of your FATC brothers proudly represented our fellowship at the Tri-Lakes Fly Fishing Expo in Clinton, MO, this past weekend. Steve Baker, Stan Patton, Mike Gomez, and Jim Craig departed from Stan’s house on Friday morning.  After a lunch stop at … Read More…