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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.

Event: BJC Feather Fly Tying

February 6, 2023,
On Thursday 02/02/2023 four volunteers from Fly Fishers at the Crossing met at Children’s Hospital for a special event for some of the patients at BJC. We were met at the security desk by Melody DeWeese who is the Special Events Coordinator at the hospital. After checking in and being … Read More…

Classes: Advanced Nymphing Class

February 1, 2023,
Advanced Nymphing Class On January 31st we had our FATC Advanced Nymphing class for all members at the Chesterfield Library. Over 40 FATC members showed to ‘up their nymphing game’. The class took nymphing to the next level with how to prepare, approach the waters, techniques and more. The 1 … Read More…

Classes: Net Building Class Begins!

January 30, 2023,
Once a year, our FATC member and Master wood craftsman, Gary Elliott, holds his very popular net building class. Gary takes his “students” through the art of making a beautiful, custom made fly fishing net. In the past many of our guys have created some gems. I personally think mine … Read More…

Classes: Learn Fly Tying

January 9, 2023
Our fly tying sessions led by Jim Craig have been going great. We meet twice per month on Tuesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm and learn not only how to tie certain flies that we use but how to fish them. This past week we even “geeked out” on using … Read More…