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MTSFC and it's banner have an ineresting history. Originally founded by freemasons in 2004 with the formation of the Lodge of Opportunity. The banner itself represents a leaping Rainbow Trout against a blue sky and a sun indicating that the Charity brings happier times to those less fortunate than ourselves by introducing them to the sport of fishing. The initials of the club ‘MTSFC’ - Masonic Trout & Salmon Fishing Charity emphasizes the Lodge’s connection with the Charity, where the founders of the Lodge came from and the intention of the lodge to promote the work of the Charity in Masonic circles.

Over the badge is the slogan ‘In the Face of Adversity’, which has been modified from the Charity’s slogan, ‘Fishing In The Face of Adversity’, to indicate that the Lodge will work in bringing ‘Opportunities’ to all those who may be in need.

This is surrounded by arched trout fishing rods with the lines suspending the Masonic logo representing the roots of the Charity and the lodge which came from a group of Masonic Flyfishermen who formulated the concept of bringing an interactive fishing and countryside experience to those with ‘Special Needs’.