PITSFORD BANK CLEARANCE DATES
Dec 16th, 28th | Jan 6th, 20th & 31st | Feb 3rd, 14th, & 24th
Meet in the lodge at 8:30 am.
Please bring along the usual hand tools.
WINTER LEAGUE SCHEDULE
| 2023/24 WINTER LEAGUE SCHEDULE |
| 28th October – Bank |
| 18th November – Boat |
| 3rd December – Bank – Cancelled due to weather |
| 16th December Boat |
| 14th January Bank |
| More Information |
| TUESDAY SOCIAL SCHEDULE | TUESDAY SOCIAL SCHEDULE |
| March to August | August thru December |
| March 21st – Ravensthorpe | August 15th – Ravensthorpe |
| April 11th – Pitsford | August 29th – Pitsford |
| April 25th – Ravensthorpe | September 12th – Draycote |
| May 9th – Rutland | September 26th – Ravensthorpe |
| May 23rd – Pitsford | October 3rd – Pitsford |
| May 30th – Grafham | October 17th – Ravensthorpe |
| June 6th – Ravensthorpe | October 31st – Pitsford |
| June 20th – Eyebrook | November 7th – Ravensthorpe |
| July 4th – Pitsford | November 21st – Pitsford |
| July 18th – Ravensthorpe | December 5th – Ravensthorpe |
| August 1st – Pitsford | December 12th – Pitsford |
| 2023 MATCH SCHEDULE |
| 12th March, Hector Woolnough Bank Shield – Pitsford |
| 26th of March, Presidents Cup – Ravensthorpe |
| 16th of April, Bruce Richardson Trophy – Pitsford |
| 14th of May, Julian Davies Pairs Trophy – Rutland |
| 4th of June, Jim Collins Trophy – Grafham |
| 25th of June, Ashley Cooper Trophy – Eyebrook |
| 17th of September, Chairman’s Cup (Ian Pow) – Draycote |
| 8th of October, Fur and Feather Shield – Pitsford |
| 22th of October, Bob Church Trophy – Ravensthorpe |
| COMPETITION FORM 2023 – PDF |
TRAINING DAYS
Monday Evenings – Coaching – Improver Session – Winter Program
OPEN AFTERNOONS
Most months from March to October we hold free coaching sessions on Saturdays at Pitsford Water Fishing Lodge, Brixworth Road, Holcot, Northampton, NN6 9SJ
Our 2023 dates are:
18 March
27 May
24 June
29 July
19 August
23 September
14 October
Slots start at 2pm or 3.30pm and need booking in advance through: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-fly-fishing-tuition-at-pitsford-water-tickets-477303035227.
We are coaching at Kelmarsh Show on 9 and 10 April (Easter Weekend).
For additional tuition outside of these dates including casting or boat handling, please email coaching@mntfa.co.uk
To request an improver session with an experienced member please email improver@mntfa.co.uk
New in 2023: there are informal fly-tying meetings once a month on Saturday mornings 11am to 1pm at Pitsford Lodge, hosted by Northampton Branch of the Fly Dressers Guild (18 March to 18 November). All are welcome; beginners to advanced. Tools can be provided.
Coach and Volunteer Training
Are you interested in volunteering at our events, e.g. teaching fly casting or fly tying and promoting the sport? Or in qualifying as an angling coach? If so, please email me for more information about courses and funding opportunities.
Tight Lines
Seumas Halliday
coaching@mntfa.co.uk
ABOUT MNTFA
Mid Northants is a welcoming, inclusive and active fly-fishing club. Cantered 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.
ACTIVITIES
We organize an impressive range of activities throughout each year (COVID restrictions permitting):
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 Socials – On the water
Every Tuesday in April, May, June, September, and October, we have a coordinated social visit to a fishery. All boats fish independently, and start and finish when they wish. The social part happens over an agreed lunchtime where tactics and flies are shared. Full details can be found here.
Competition Fishing
We have a varied competition calendar with 9 events scheduled in 2021. These will be on the local Anglian reservoirs of Grafham, Pitsford and Ravensthorpe plus Rutland, Draycote and Eyebrook. All competitions are listed in our calendar.
Winter Programme
In November, December, January and February we hold a varied Winter
Programme. The venue and speakers 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 sometimes free chips during the break.
Open Afternoons
Once a month between April and October we hold an open afternoon on a
Saturday in the Pitsford Lodge clubhouse. In addition to all members, we
welcome anyone interested in starting fly fishing or joining our club. Here we
offer fishing, casting, fly tying, rod building and boat handling tuition. Further
details can be found here.
MNTFA Outings
Coordinated visits to fisheries further afield are currently being planned. This
will include both reservoirs and rivers. Details here.
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.
Trout & Salmon Magazine Article – July 2022
CLICK IMAGE to read the full article