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Our Fly Fishing Trips

The FATC takes many fly fishing trips in Missouri and throughout the U.S. each year. Our fishing trips in Missouri include the Current river, Meramec river, North Fork of the White River, Little Piney, Lake Taneycomo and more. We regularly fish all of the State trout parks in Missouri too. Our “out of State” trips have included Yellowstone, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Alaska, Virginia and more. Our fellowship has also gone out of country to fish to include Belize, Iceland, Christmas Island, New Zealand and more. Here are reports from our most recent trips. All trips are open to all fellowship members. To see all past trips use the search bar and check this page. Interested in attending a trip? Check the FATC calendar for upcoming trips and contact the trip organizer.

Trips: A Trip to the Orvis Fly Shop!

My Trip to the Orvis Rod Shop When my wife suggested a road trip to several New England states in early September, my answer was, “Uh, yeah, sure.”   I DID try to sound as enthusiastic about the trip as I could. But to be honest, September and October are a … Read More…

Trips: September Drift Boat Float

For many, September is a preferred time to float and fish Missouri’s excellent rivers and creeks. The high heat and humidity has mostly abated and party floaters are pretty much absent.  Many outfitters are grateful to pick up a little late season cash by providing shuttles. Subtle changes in the hues … Read More…

Trips: Alaska Silver Salmon

In August 2025, four FATC brothers—Matt McClure, Jim Craig, Sterling Short, and I, Brian Ellis—embarked on a long journey to the Last Frontier: Alaska, in pursuit of the legendary silver salmon.  The seeds of this adventure were planted in February 2024, over lunch with Matt McClure after a casting session. … Read More…

Trips: Float Down the Current River

Harold Bate, Jim Craig, Glenn Haake & me (Matt McClure) recently embarked on a 3 day/night camping trip to the Current River. We rented a cabin at Pinecrest Campground.  1st day we fished Cedar Grove below the low water bridge early evening due to the high daytime temps.  We were … Read More…