Mid Northants is a welcoming, inclusive and active fly-fishing club. Centered around Northampton we are fortunate to have ready access to the Midlands Reservoirs. We have around 100 members with a wide range of fishing experience from novice to past England team members.

MNTFA is one of the oldest fly fishing clubs in the country having started in 1952 to improve trout fishing for local people. Our thriving club helps anglers of all experience levels catch more fish and enjoy the great sport of fly fishing.

We pride ourselves on helping anglers progress whether you are a beginner or experienced and desire to improve your skills. Should you choose to join with us in some of our matches, fun-days or simply mingle with the group we welcome you.

ACTIVITIES
We organize an impressive range of activities throughout each year:

Monday Socials – Chat & Fly-Tying
Most Monday evenings from 7:30pm a few members can be found in The Pioneer. Click here for details. Mainly a talking shop about fishing and sometimes including fly tying. Inevitably the Saints current successes and assorted soccer teams are discussed.

Tuesday Evening Boat League
Every Tuesday Evening during Daylights Savings Time, AW hosts a social boat league at each of their waters (Pitsford, Rutland, Grafham etc.). We meet up about 5pm and fish until dusk. This is a great time hook up with a new partner.

MNTFA Social Days
Typically, we arrive at a time that suited, and finished when we had had enough. The highlight of the day though is the “social” element: meeting up to have lunch together and share our successes or otherwise. All meetings are scheduled via our WhatsApp Group.

Members and non-members are welcome to join us. Just book a boat, make sure you have a ticket and turn up when you like at the published location. If you need a boat partner post a message on the club Facebook or WhatsApp Group a few days before.

Competition Fishing
We have a varied competition calendar with 9 events scheduled. These will be on the local AW reservoirs (Pitsford, Rutland, Grafham etc.) All competitions are listed in our calendar. We also enter teams in inter-club events.

Winter Programme
On the 2nd Thursday of November, December, January and February we hold a varied Winter Programme. The speaker’s details will be published here once available. A typical evening involves a speaker from the angling world talking tactics and techniques, answering questions from the audience and often tying a few flies. We also have a raffle and free chips during the break.

Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm at the:
Yeoman of England, 31 High Street, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6LP
Tel: 01604 762317

Coaching Sessions

MNTFA Outings
Our outings are informal with many venues lending themselves to an overnight stay. As one example, a trip to Lyn Clywedog fishery may require staying a few nights. We usually stay in Llanidloes, Powys and taking advantage of Lyn Clywedog’s 3 day fishing permit with boats.

Once a shortlist emerges, suitable lodgings will be identified and day ticket details obtained. Individuals will be responsible for their own day ticket and accommodation purchases. Hopefully some car-sharing will be possible. It is anticipated that any group of tourists will eat and drink together in a local hostelry and maybe stay in the same hotel, typically a Premier Inn or similar. Still water venues under consideration include:

Lyn Clywedog
Dever Springs
Ladybower Reservoir
Lechlade
Chew

Finally, if you are keen on fishing any venues with fellow MNTFA members and non-members, please use the WhatsApp group to generate interest.

Improver Sessions
Any club member can request a half or full day fishing with one of our more experienced members. This is limited to club members to provide insurance. Further information and contact details can be found here.

To read about our early history Click Here.