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Community Service

Community service and charity work in the St Louis area is a main goal of the Flyfishers at the Crossing (FATC).  The FATC is a community of men that have a passion for fly fishing, but we are so much more than that! The FATC is about vital relationships with other men. Relationships that grow in trust and integrity with one another. More than being successful in life, we want to be significant in the lives of others. The FATC serves our community in anyway we can by supporting local organizations like the Scouts, St Louis Children’s hospital, Ronald McDonald House and others. Also by giving to charities such as Casting for Recovery, Project Healing Waters and the Mayfly Project.  We believe in conservation of our land, waterways and fisheries.  Most importantly, taking care of our own members and their families are high on our list. We like to follow the “I am third” principle of God first, others second and I am third. Check out the many community service events and charity work that we participate in. Come join us when we do.

FATC: Beginner’s Fly Tying Class

January 15, 2018,
Our FATC beginner’s fly tying class was held Saturday, January 13th at Terry Seaton’s house.  Terry has led the beginner’s fly tying class since it was established. Now with so many new fly fishers joining the FATC, he has opened up the class to several times per year.  Terry takes … Read More…

Event: Let’s Go Fishing show

January 7, 2018
This year’s Let’s Go Fishing show at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, Illnois was another success for the FATC as we helped Cabelas with their fishing pond and fly tying booth.  As Chairman, I want to personally thank Jim Craig for his leadership in putting this all together for … Read More…

Service: Cub Scouts Launch day

October 7, 2017,
10 FATC members had the opportunity to participate in the Greater St. Louis Area Council Cub Scout Day One event at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This event is designed to give all new Scouts a chance to experience all the great activities Scouting has to offer. At Day One, Cub Scouts participate in a … Read More…

Stream Team: Training

May 20, 2017,
The Introduction to Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring is the entry level of monitoring.  This 8-hour workshop includes training for watershed mapping, site selection, stream discharge, and biological monitoring (for stream macroinvertebrates).  The primary emphasis is education about watersheds and biological monitoring.  Although most of the workshop is conducted in a … Read More…