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Fly Fishers at The Crossing Missouri Men's Fly Fishing Fellowship Group. Dedicated to the art of fly fishing and building friendships. The Fly Fishers at The Crossing is a St.

Louis based, Missouri fly fishing community. Located in the West County area. The members of this fellowship are dedicated fly fishers. The "Fly Fishers 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, Yellowstone, many rivers in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, the North Fork of the White river in southern Missouri, Lake Taneycomo in Branson, and many nearby trips to Cardiac Hill, Montauk, Meramac Springs, Current River, and Bennett Springs.

New Graduate Takes Advantage of a Beautiful DayKirk Miles luckily picked a picture perfect day for his graduation from t...
10/10/2026

New Graduate Takes Advantage of a Beautiful Day

Kirk Miles luckily picked a picture perfect day for his graduation from the 2026 Spring Fly Fishing class. The temperatures started out in the mid 60s and ended up around 80 degrees. Kirk was joined by his good friend Darrel Durst, along with Ken Welter, Larry Mangels, Steve Baker, Christopher Beahm, Bill Byington, and Don Varner. Derrik Kassebaum who was already at Montauk State park camping joined us. Kenny Klimes was Kirk’s instructor and started the “graduation” with loads of questions for Kirk.

While the others spread out throughout the river. Kenny took Kirk to the usual spot for the morning graduation period. Here Kirk practiced his casting, stripping streamers, swinging wet flies and dead drifting techniques. He had a few hits but really got “rocking” when the two started the dead drifting techniques.

New Graduate Takes Advantage of a Beautiful Day Kirk Miles luckily picked a picture perfect day for his graduation from the 2026 Spring Fly Fishing class. Th

Come join us at our all membership meeting on Thursday, November 19th from 6pm - 9pm at the Dogwood Social House, 15682 ...
10/10/2026

Come join us at our all membership meeting on Thursday, November 19th from 6pm - 9pm at the Dogwood Social House, 15682 Manchester Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011. All members are asked to join us to discuss the future of our fellowship, socialize and partake in a few libations. Don't miss it!!!

Come join us at our all membership meeting on Thursday, November 19th from 6pm - 9pm at the Dogwood Social House, 15682 Manchester Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011. A

Come and learn how to tie your own flies at the first FATC beginners fly tying class. Show up and we will have our "expe...
10/10/2026

Come and learn how to tie your own flies at the first FATC beginners fly tying class. Show up and we will have our "experts" help you tie. We will go over all the equipment needed - what to buy and what not to buy. Show up at the Commons, Thursday, November 5th at 7pm - 9pm. PLUS our regular winter fly tying sessions will be Wednesdays at the Commons, December 2nd, 30th, January 20th, Thursday, February 11th, Wednesday March 10th and 31st

Come and learn how to tie your own flies at the first FATC beginners fly tying class. Show up and we will have our "experts" help you tie. We will go over all t

Submitted by Jim CraigSeptember 23-27, 2026What do you get when you start with meticulous planning then add expert instr...
10/05/2026

Submitted by Jim Craig

September 23-27, 2026

What do you get when you start with meticulous planning then add expert instructors, an outstanding curriculum, a beautiful location, enthusiastic participants, perfect river conditions, cooperative weather, hungry fish, and gourmet-level food—I can’t say enough about the food Thank you, Joann and Maureen! You get an unmatched fly-fishing learning experience! I am talking about the Comprehensive Euronymphing With The Experts school produced by Theflyfishingschool.org and generously sponsored by TFO Rods, High N Dry Fishing Products, Scientific Anglers, Zoetic Flies, and Loop Tackle.

Submitted by Jim Craig September 23-27, 2026 What do you get when you start with meticulous planning then add expert instructors, an outstanding curriculu

Where: Pere Marquette River, Baldwin MIWhen: September 23 & 24, 2026What: The King Salmon Spawning Run.Who: Bob Born, Ke...
10/03/2026

Where: Pere Marquette River, Baldwin MI

When: September 23 & 24, 2026

What: The King Salmon Spawning Run.

Who: Bob Born, Ken Welter, Bob Hassett, Steve Baker, Pastor Scott Hayes, and his son Asher.

Why: There are fish in the river.

Bob, Ken, Bob, and Alan had an incredible trip last year and got to go again this year, to fish and spend time in God’s creation. Fishing wasn’t the only thing on the agenda. Scott also led usthrough his inspiring retreat material. This year, our focus was DO LIKE JESUS.

Unfortunately, Alan Haughty had to back out of the trip this year, but for a good reason. He and his wife were on call, awaiting the arrival of their sixth grandchild. Alan informed me today that the baby was born this past Sunday, September 27nd. Lilah Annalise Hautly. Mom and baby are doing great. Congratulations to the Hautly family. Fortunately, Steve Baker was able to fill Alan’s spot.

Where: Pere Marquette River, Baldwin MI When: September 23 & 24, 2026 What: The King Salmon Spawning Run. Who: Bob Born, Ken Welter, Bob Hassett, S

I, Al Harper, joined Denny Garner, Alan Blair and Mike Dwyer for a trip to the Pere Marquette River in Michigan to pursu...
10/02/2026

I, Al Harper, joined Denny Garner, Alan Blair and Mike Dwyer for a trip to the Pere Marquette River in Michigan to pursue King Salmon moving inland from Lake Michigan to spawn. We were continuing a pattern that has worked well for previous FATC groups as well.

The river isn’t large but the salmon are and catching them requires angling skills different from those we’ve honed to land Missouri and Arkansas bows and browns.

But we each enjoyed success thanks to helpful tips from our hosts, Scott Hayes and his son Asher of “His Great Outdoors” ministry. FATC members who have fished small creeks and rivers where thick flora and fauna push in will have a good idea of the intimate nature of the Pere Marquette. Michigan has strict regulations about how much of the trees and vegetation can be cut back, even along riverbanks that are privately owned.

I, Al Harper, joined Denny Garner, Alan Blair and Mike Dwyer for a trip to the Pere Marquette River in Michigan to pursue King Salmon moving inland from Lake Mi

Submitted by Don VarnerSeptember 2, 2026On a scorching hot September day, Bob Palesch and Don Varner were the only two (...
10/01/2026

Submitted by Don Varner

September 2, 2026

On a scorching hot September day, Bob Palesch and Don Varner were the only two (foolish enough) to go on a trip fishing to Montauk. The weather hovered around 100 degrees, but with wet wading it was bearable. The water was clear and low. We were surprised that there were quite a few other anglers on the water, but it was by no means crowded.

We had reasonable success, catching trout on a variety of flies including Crackleback, chartreuse mop fly, white jig, cream egg pattern, cream cycle worm, and little white thing.

After a good day of fishing, we enjoyed a fellowship dinner at American Taco in Rolla and a good time visiting on the return drive.

Submitted by Don Varner September 2, 2026 On a scorching hot September day, Bob Palesch and Don Varner were the only two (foolish enough) to go on a trip

Submitted by Chris RothThe Stream Team Event was held Saturday, September 26th. Six FATC members—Mike Oldani, Ken Welter...
09/28/2026

Submitted by Chris Roth

The Stream Team Event was held Saturday, September 26th. Six FATC members—Mike Oldani, Ken Welter, Scott Dougherty, Frank Sanfilippo, Peter Rumbolo, and Chris Roth—met at Babler Park to check out water conditions at Bonhomme Creek, located outside Babler Park.

Weather was good, temps comfortable, and the creek was found to be in good condition. Despite the skinny water and low flows the team was able to identify three suitable locations for macroinvertebrate sampling. Caddis larvae were by far the most abundant insect found, but there were also good numbers of mayfly nymphs, scuds, waterpennies, and riffle beetles. We were even able to pick out one stonefly nymph and one damselfly nymph among the aquatic life. The score after adding the total of all the bugs gave the creek a “GOOD” rating.

Submitted by Chris Roth The Stream Team Event was held Saturday, September 26th. Six FATC members—Mike Oldani, Ken Welter, Scott Dougherty, Frank Sanfilipp

Submitted by John WalkerI was recently in Colorado to do some hiking and to watch the Cardinals play in Denver. As part ...
09/15/2026

Submitted by John Walker

I was recently in Colorado to do some hiking and to watch the Cardinals play in Denver. As part of that trip I spent a couple of days fishing on the South Platte river around Colorado Springs. One day, I got to fish Cheeseman Canyon and the second day I fished in eleven mile canyon. Based on the recommendation of FATC luminary Matt McClure, I hired a guide out of Anglers Covey, the largest shop in the Colorado Springs area and one of the few guide shops licensed to go to Cheeseman Canyon. The weather has been warm this time of year in Colorado and the water levels are lower than normal which has made the fishing a bit slow but still worth doing. The first day was Cheeseman Canyon and fishing amongst boulders and pocket waters. We hiked back about ~ 2 miles to our destinations. Because the water levels are fairly right now the fish are spread out and we did a lot of sight fishing for specific ones we could see.

Submitted by John Walker I was recently in Colorado to do some hiking and to watch the Cardinals play in Denver. As part of that trip I spent a couple of

Aleutian Island Chain, AlaskaHoodoo Lodge — August 22–29, 2026Submitted by Matt McClureEight members of the FATC brother...
09/11/2026

Aleutian Island Chain, AlaskaHoodoo Lodge — August 22–29, 2026

Submitted by Matt McClure

Eight members of the FATC brotherhood—Brian Ellis, Jim Craig, Sterling Short, Steve Darr, Bob Hassett, Ken Welter, Glenn Haake, and Matt McClure—traveled to the remote Aleutian Island Chain of Alaska for a week of fly fishing at Hoodoo Lodge.

Our primary targets were Silver, Chum, and Sockeye Salmon on the legendary Hoodoo (Sapsuk) River. The river was running a little lower than normal, but the water was clear and in excellent shape. The fishing was more challenging than our trip the previous year, largely because the Silver Salmon run was running late and was just beginning to arrive from the ocean.

Even with the tougher conditions, everyone in the group caught plenty of fish and experienced more than their share of memorable battles with hard-fighting Alaska salmon.

Aleutian Island Chain, AlaskaHoodoo Lodge — August 22–29, 2026 Submitted by Matt McClure Eight members of the FATC brotherhood—Brian Ellis, Jim Crai

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