70th ANNIVERSARY DINNER – 13th Oct 2022
Club members (limited to 38) are invited to an evening get together with a 4 course meal PAID FOR BY MNTFA. The venue will be ‘The Stag’ public house at Maidwell NN2 8LU. Date: 13th October 1900 hrs 2022.
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO PUB LIMITS, ONLY THE FIRST 38 MEMBERS TO APPLY WILL HAVE A SEAT.
This should prove to be a excellent evening and get together to talk about old times and your fishing exploits.
We are looking forward to a full turnout, so book your seat early and let’s celebrate your clubs 70th Birthday.
To reserve your place, please send £5.00 commitment deposit to the MNTFA. This money will be used to cover liquid refreshment at the table on the evening.
Cheques: payable to “MNTFA” and posted to :
John Mills, 7, Sycamore Close, Daventry, Northants, NN11 0TZ
The menu will be posted in the next few days.
Kind regards
Don Moore
Chairman.
2022 COMPETITION SCHEDULE, FORM & RESULTS
2022 Schedule13th March, Hector Woolnough Bank Shield – Pitsford
27th of March, Presidents Cup – Ravensthorpe
10th of April, Bruce Richardson Trophy – Pitsford
15th of May, Ashley Cooper Trophy – Eyebrook
29th of May, Jim Collins Trophy – Grafham
19th of June, Julian Davies Pairs Trophy – Pitsford
30th July, Summertime BBQ – Pitsford
18th of September, Chairman’s Cup (Ian Pow) – Draycote
2nd of October, Fur and Feather Shield – Pitsford
16th of October, Bob Church Trophy – Ravensthorpe
COMPETITION FORM 2022 – HTML
COMPETITION FORM 2022 – PDF
2022 Results
13th March, Hector Woolnough Bank Shield – Pitsford – Fraser Duffy Sr.
27th of March, Presidents Cup – Ravensthorpe – Andre Van Aardt
10th of April, Bruce Richardson Trophy – Pitsford – Grant Gibson & Mark Frost
15th of May, Ashley Cooper Trophy – Eyebrook – Grant Gibson
29th of May, Jim Collins Trophy – Grafham – Mark Frost
19th June, Julian Davies Pairs – Pitsford – Wayne Coleman & Les Yarnell
2022 Summertime BBQ – Pitsford – Hank Needham
18th of September, Chairman’s Cup (Ian Pow) – Draycote –
2nd of October, Fur and Feather Shield – Pitsford –
16th of October, Bob Church Trophy – Ravensthorpe –
2022 Full Results with pictures
2021 Results
18th of April, Bruce Richardson Trophy – Pitsford – Alan Harding
9th of May, Just Because We Can – Elinor – Hank Needham
16th of May, Ashley Cooper Trophy – Eyebrook – Hank Needham
6th of June, Jim Collins Trophy – Grafham – Terry Bayes
20th of June, Julian Davies Pairs Trophy – F Duffy Sr. & D Anderson
2021 Summertime BBQ – Pitsford – Barry Jones
19th of September, Chairman’s Cup (Ian Pow) – Draycote – TBA – David Keeble
3rd of October, Fur and Feather Shield – Pitsford – Simon Charter
17th of October, Bob Church Trophy – Pitsford – Fraser Duffy
2021 Full Results with pictures
Hinkley Shield 2021 Results
ABOUT MNTFA
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.
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.