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Welcome to "Flyfishers at The Crossing"
"Come follow me, " Jesus said, " and I will make you fishers of men"
Mark 1:17
The Flyfishers at The Crossing is a St. Louis based, Missouri fly fishing community. Located in the West County area, we are part of the sports ministry program at The Crossing Community Church.
The members of this fellowship are dedicated fly fishers and, more importantly, disciples for Christ. The "Flyfishers at The Crossing" fly fish not only in Missouri but throughout the United States. Our members have fished as far away as Alaska, New Zealand, throughout the Rocky Mountain states, and the great rivers of Missouri. Some of our group trips have included the San Juan River in New Mexico, the North Fork River in southern Missouri, Lake Taneycomo in Branson, and many nearby trips to Cardiac Hill, Montauk, Meramac Springs, and Bennett Springs.
Our Flyfishers grew out of the The Crossing's sports ministry's fly fishing class which started in the Spring of 2007. The fly fishing class, an all encompassing, month and a half long class, is taught by fly fishing instructor Kenny Klimes. This class is taught every Fall and Spring. For more information about the class, click on the email button at the top of the page and email us with your questions. But, if you are already a flyfisher and looking for some great fellowship and superb fly fishing, come join us today!
As the legend goes, the first class wanted to continue the new friendships they had made in class. So the "Flyfishers at The Crossing" was formed. This community of flyfishers is now over 70 members strong. Throughout the year, trips are planned to hone their skills and strengthen their friendships. One last thing... from this group a men's Bible study was formed, known as the "fishers of men. " These men meet the second and fourth Sunday nights of the month. They also meet for breakfast on the third Monday morning of each month. See our schedule below... So whether it be the fly fishing class, the flyfishers group, or the "fishers of men" Bible study, please come join us and He will make you "fishers of men."
"The Flyfishers at The Crossing"
First Class Trip
Lake Taneycomo March 2007
Jerry Lybarger, Kenny Klimes, Mike Meadows, John Walker, Jim Brickler, and John Bloss (not in photo)
In Memory of Ben Hynds
Flyfisherman and Friend
Kenny and Ben at Lee's Ferry
in the Grand Canyon
"Sunathleo"
"fishers of men" Wild at Heart study schedule:
This Study is Full
Wild at Heart Study
Sunday, February 12th
Session Seven - Spiritual Warfare
7-9pm
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For more information on being part of the "fishers of men" Bible study call or email Kenny Klimes @ 314-307-0777 / kennyklimes@aol.com
What's New on Our Web Site:
* Another Graduate and Last Trip on the Water? (Jan 30th) - See Trips Page
* Why I Catch More Fish Than YOU DO! What? Seriously? See Kenny's Korner on Our Page
* Seven Fish - One Graduates (Jan 16th) - See Trips Page
* Winter Fishing at Bennett (Jan 14th) - See Trips Page
* Montauk, 65 degrees, January???? (Jan. 6th) - See Trips Page
* Montauk Fishing Well (Dec. 30th) - See Trips Page
* Current River and Crickets?? (Dec. 29th) - See Trips Page
* Winter Fishing with Midges - Read this great article on the Life Cycle of the Midge - Info Page
* Winter Flies and Why - get ready for winter fishing! - See Our Page - Kenny's Korner
* Time to get ready for Winter - See Our Page for Tips on Winter Fly Fishing
This page was last updated: January 24, 2012
The Crossing at Chesterfield Community Church
We are located just west of Spirit of St. Louis airport and Spirit golf course off of Eatherton Road (Hwy 109).
114 N. Eatherton Road
Chesterfield, MO 63005
636-532-1212
www.wcrossing.org
Services:
Saturdays - 4:30pm and 6:30pm
Sundays - 9am, 11am, and 5pm
The Crossing at Fenton Communtiy Church
1800 Bowles Avenue
Fenton, MO 63026
636-449-6600
Services:
Saturday - 6:30pm
Sunday - 9 & 11am
*****The Flyfishers at The Crossing*****
Upcoming Events
Fellowship Dinner and Movie Night!!
The Flyfishers at The Crossing are having a fellowship dinner and movie night on Monday, February 13th from 6:30-9:30pm at Twin Oak restaurant in Brentwood. This should be a great night of fun. Email me if you would like to join us!!
Lake Taneycomo Trip March 16th - 18th. Check your email for details
The Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming back to STL. Last year we had a large group of our guys go to this fun night and had a blast (we won some great prizes too). It's scheduled for March 22nd at the Tivoli Theater. Get your tickets online at www.flyfilmtour.com for $15 or at Feather-Craft Fly shop for $12
Wild at Heart Boot Camp
with John Eldredge in Fraser, Colorado
Five of our Flyfishers attended the Wild at Heart Christian Retreat in Colorado from August 18th - 21st. The report is that it was an awesome but exhausting retreat for the WAH Five. John Eldredge personnally taught and the guys are excited about bringing back their "training" to you. Click on the Picture for a better View!!!
FlyPalooza 2011
Our annual FlyPalooza was Monday, November 7th at The Crossing. Over 30 men participated in this great night of fellowship and fly tying led by our own Terry Seaton. We had over 40 raffle prizes from our fly fishing sponsors: Feather-Craft Fly Fishing, Wooly Bugger Fly Co., River Run Outfitters, and Cabelas. We learned to tie three new flies and Terry taught us some new techniques. Also, our beginners had their special class with Terry on the previous Saturday. They enjoyed learning to tie several flies and had a fantastic lunch provided by The Seaton's. Here are some pictures (click them on to see) from the evening. A big Thanks to Terry for all of his instruction!!
HOT TOPIC
In the winter catch and release season here in Missouri we seem to use smaller flies; soft hackles and midges in sizes 18 - 20. Many of us, dead drifting and swinging small flies, have less hook ups and can't figure out why. Here is a great article "How to hook fish with tiny flies". Give it a read and it might just increase your catch!
