November 7, 2026 | Brentwood Park, Missouri

Fly Fishers at the Crossing (FATC) was honored to participate in the inaugural Feather Craft Fly Fishing Festival held at Brentwood Park in Brentwood, Missouri. The event brought together members of the St. Louis fly fishing community, conservation organizations, industry representatives, filmmakers, outfitters, and outdoor enthusiasts for a day celebrating fly fishing, conservation, education, and fellowship.

The Feather Craft Fly Fishing Festival featured vendor exhibits, conservation organizations, food and beverage vendors, product demonstrations, fly fishing gear manufacturers, and the highly anticipated Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T). Throughout the day, attendees had opportunities to learn about new equipment, connect with fellow anglers, discover conservation efforts throughout Missouri, and support organizations working to grow the sport of fly fishing.

FATC members were pleased to host a booth and share information about our fellowship, outreach activities, and mission. Visitors stopped by throughout the day to learn more about Fly Fishers at the Crossing, our commitment to faith-based fellowship, and our efforts to serve others through fly fishing-related outreach opportunities. We enjoyed reconnecting with friends from across the St. Louis and Missouri fly fishing communities while also introducing many new anglers to FATC for the first time.

As a Christian fellowship united by a passion for fly fishing, FATC values opportunities to build relationships both on and off the water. Events such as the Feather Craft Fly Fishing Festival provide a wonderful setting for anglers to share experiences, promote conservation, encourage newcomers to the sport, and strengthen the community that makes fly fishing so rewarding.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Feather Craft, a longtime supporter of FATC and the St. Louis fly fishing community. Their commitment to promoting fly fishing, conservation, education, and community involvement has benefited anglers throughout the region for many years. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in this exciting inaugural festival and to spend the day alongside so many individuals and organizations who share a love for fishing and the outdoors.

One of the highlights of the event was a raffle sponsored by Skwala, which generously awarded 20 pairs of waders to festival attendees. FATC was well represented among the winners, with Jim Craig, Bill Keenum, and Scott Dougherty each taking home a new pair of Skwala waders. We are not certain whether skill, luck, or divine intervention was involved, but our congratulations go out to all three!

The Feather Craft Fly Fishing Festival demonstrated the strength and enthusiasm of the St. Louis-area fly fishing community. FATC was grateful to participate alongside conservation groups, manufacturers, retailers, guides, and fellow anglers who share a commitment to protecting our fisheries and introducing others to the sport of fly fishing.

Congratulations to the Feather Craft team on a successful inaugural event. We look forward to seeing this festival continue to grow and remain a gathering place for the Missouri and St. Louis fly fishing communities for years to come.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the FATC booth. We enjoyed the conversations, the new friendships, and the opportunity to share our faith, fellowship, and passion for fly fishing. We look forward to seeing you on the water soon.

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”
Psalm 133:1