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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: May 9th RMH Dinner

As Mike Bisaga and I stood looking out at a packed dining room ( I counted 34 men, women and children) he said first “isn’t this great” and then in the next breath “isn’t this sad”.  This was by far the biggest crowd we had to sit down and eat … Read More…

Events: Tri-Lakes Fly Tying Expo

Your FATC had the privilege of participating in the Tri-Lakes Fly Tying Expo in Clinton, MO this past weekend. Four FATC fly tiers, Kenny Klimes, Dan Staggenborg, Steve Baker, and Brett “Gabby” Heath went to Clinton, MO for this expo. This was our first time here since Covid prevented us … Read More…

Events: The 2023 FATC Charity Dinner!

Our 2023 annual FATC charity dinner was more than a success, it was fantastic (at least the latest reports say that). Our 12th annual FATC charity dinner was held last Monday, March 6th. We had a record number of attendees (117), and we brought in a record number of donations … Read More…

Events: The Denver Fly Fishing Show (and Fishing)

Before I tell you all about the Denver Fly Fishing this past weekend and the great fishing we had afterwards, I want to personally thank Greg and Michelle Krochta for hosting me the past week. I have known Greg for several years (he was also a SWA pilot) He is … Read More…