Our Trips

Here is some information about our latest trips…

Trips: Not As Cool……..

“Not as COOL as the Altar Trip to Montauk, but close to it” Overall Stats for the day: Ken, 15 in the net, 6 or 7 on the Headlight Caddis, the others on the House ofPayne (HOP), purple zebra midge and soft hackle. Scott, had four fish in net for … Read More…

Service: Altar/FATC Retreat

I am no longer amazed at the power of service. How service strengthens and repairs our hearts, minds, and souls. I saw it repeatedly this past week at the Altar Fly Fishing (AFF) pastor’s retreat as our men served the pastors who came out to Missouri for this fly-fishing retreat. … Read More…

Trips: It’s That Time of Year!

Local fishing venues Like many FATC anglers, I, Al Harper, enjoy grabbing a fly rod on a whim and getting in some casting when weather conditions are favorable.  I’ve found that if I’m willing to exercise some flexibility in how I go about it, I can augment longer trips to trout … Read More…

Trips: Norfork and White River Excursion

With the right water release and weather conditions, fall fishing on Arkansas tailwaters can be fun and very productive.  On November 9, 2023, I — Al Harper — met fellow FATC member Bob Hassett and Gassville, AR resident Mike Enger (also a FATC member) for some fishing on a couple … Read More…