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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, Current River, 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"
Bible
study schedule:
Off for Summer Vacations
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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:
* The Professor Checks Out the Meramac River May 15th) - See Trip Reports
* What a Difference a Day Makes! Meramac River (May 14th) - See Trip Reports
* Right Place at the Right Time - Meramac River (May 7th) - See Trips Page
* May's Video - 'River Dogs - His Church' - See Links Page
* Trout on The Watauga River in N.C. (May 1st) - See Trips Page
* FlyPalooza 2012 - Caddis Shack (April 30th) Success!! See Below
* Another Graduate!! But Fishing on a SATURDAY!!! (April 21st). See Trips Page
* Get in the Zone!! Increase your catch - See Our Page
* Great Fly Fishing Rods for under $150 - See Info Page
* New Hot Topic!!!! See Below
This page was last updated: May 17, 2012
The Crossing at Chesterfield Community Church
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 The Crossing at Mid Rivers
The Crossing at Mid Rivers1800 Bowles Avenue6000 West Geneva Drive
6000 West Geneva DriveFenton, MO 63026 St. Peters, MO 63376
St. Peters, MO 63376636-449-6600 636-449-6620
636-449-6620Services: Services:
Services:Saturday - 4:30pm - 6:30pm Sunday - 9am - 11am
Sunday - 9am - 11amSunday - 9 & 11am
*****The Flyfishers at The Crossing*****
Upcoming Events
Lots of Trips being planned! If you need a partner send me an email and I will pass it along to the guys so they can join you on a great day of fishing!
We will be working on a Casting Clinic put on by several Fly Fishing Federation casting instructors in the near future. Want to improve your casting technique then don't miss this class!
HOT TOPIC
Hey Gang, with Spring upon us this means we will be fishing at times during windy days. Don't be the flyfisher with the hook in his head or the fly line tangled around his neck. Here is a great video of how to cast on windy days. Be safe out there!! Click on Casting in High Winds
The Flyfishers at The Crossing (FATC) and the Wooly Bugger Fly Co. have partnered together to create our very own FATC Fly Fishing Kits. We hand selected the very flies that we use here in Missouri and put them into easy to buy kits. No need to visit several fly shops or online sites to find the flies that you need. We have developed kits for every occasion on the water. First our FATC Starter Kit (45 flies) contains all the flies that you need to get started on the water. We have also included a FATC Midge Kit (30 flies) to include our favorite Primrose & Pearl midge, Griffith's Gnats, and midge adult dry flies. Our FATC Dry Fly Kit (47 flies) includes the drys you need to fish the midge, caddis and mayfly hatches here in Missouri. We also have a FATC Terrestrial Kit (21 flies) which includes hoppers, ants, and more. If you have most of these flies then use their web site to pick up individual flies that you need to load up your fly boxes.
To order click on the Wooly Bugger Fly Co. logo above and it will take you to their site so you can order these FATC Kits. To get our 10% discount put the words "thecrossing" in the coupon code!!! And they even have included Free Shipping and a Free Wooly Bugger with each order!!!
Tip of the Month
The difference between a good nymph flyfisher and a great nymph flyfisher is usually about one split shot!!
from Lees Ferry Anglers
FlyPalooza 2012 'Caddis Shack'
Even though Rodney Dangerfield didn't show up for the FlyPalooza 'Caddis Shack', we did have around 30 flyfishers come out to learn to tie some new flys. Terry Seaton led this evening of 'everything you wanted to know about Caddis and were afraid to ask' night . The FATC flyfishers saw a short film about the life of the Caddis fly and then tied three different very effective patterns of the caddis. The guys found out early that these patterns weren't simple ones but deadly ones. Everyone did a great job as Terry taught both the experienced and inexperienced in the art of fly tying.
We also had the opportunity to sell a few Logo items (such as hats/shirts) and Kenny even hawked the FATC stickers to a few unsuspecting guys.
As always there were a lot of laughs and shouts of "oh no, I broke my thread!" The best part of the night was the fellowship. We met some new flyfishers and had the chance to visit with some we haven't seen in a while. Below are a few pictures of the evening:
