Has anyone had a go on the Manifold? I haven't seen it mentioned recently. On Sunday I stopped on the bridge at Swainsley and saw a few mayfly coming off.

This bridge is the bottom end of the DCAC stretch so it would be nice to know if it's worth having a go.

Hi Gary

I have fished the lower (southern) section and managed a few very small trout and nothing to rave about, however when I've tried getting info previously on FFF and I got a similar result. Funny thing is many old timers swear by this little river and rarely venture away from it - only to tell me how good the Manifold is . I can only assume they are too old for pc's or its a top secret venue .
I'm considering trying it with a few friends tomorrow middle and top sections, if I can talk them into it, thats if it's not battered by the rain but I dont even know how badly rainfall affects the Manifold.

If we go, I'll get back to you

Mick

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I've not fished the DCAC Southern section yet this year, but the middle and some of the upper, no big fish to hand but a few small ones, most too fast on the take. There are a lot of long level sections and I'd have thought it would colour up heavily (it's not vary clear normally) after a few days like we've had. Worth a try and let us know how you get on.