Illinois SUCKS for all things recreation. I grew up there and when I moved to Wisconsin it was mind boggling how much more efficient the state was. To answer your question, no you do not need an illinois license to use the launch or park there. The grass to the right of the launch is where most trailers park. The river is really shallow and rocky in that area so just be careful.

@@itbmuskie next time you drive by there check out those huge blocks they put around there seems now hardly no room to even launch or i should say yes maybe launch but park?

Yeah absolutely! I am no expert but I would imagine it's probably getting close to being good? It's hard to say. I only make it up every couple of weeks and when it gets hot, I stick around home and fish catfish and smallmouth. My biggest tip on Madison is to just keep chucking. They're there. White, purple, chartreuse. I have no luck with them anywhere but I hear good things about flaptails too.

Fielding grounders

Howie's a G! He's good on the net and he's a good stick too. Thanks for watching!

Beloit!

At first I thought this was Watertown. Yeah the Rock has a lot more musky than you would think now days.

You can try! Depending on river level. I left a clip out of my depth finder on the way up. It is not uncommon to go through 1.2-1.5 feet deep. I usually nick bottom a few times.

We were on a popular body of water in Oneida County. 😉 Not my spots, so I am keeping it under wraps. Lol.

Folbes. They are awesome and to top it off, Matt had an awesome experience with the owner when buying them. I'd look into them if your are interested!.

@@itbmuskie awesome, thank you very much! I am looking to upgrade my holders, I myself am getting into trolling more. Thank you again for your response and sweet video! Subscribed!

We also boated a 40 the next day! I was supposed to post that video yesterday morning but I was invited up north again for a couple of days. We have 4 in the bag so far since yesterday evening and looking like at least 2 more videos. Thanks for watching!

@@itbmuskie sweet!🎣tight lines. My next trip is in September looking forward to it!

Bigger than mine..

I would imagine it is a great place to test baits. If you ever need any help with that let me know... hahaha. Thanks for the view.

I understand the thought, but they still have to go there and catch fish. Also, I am more interested in growing the sport, which in turn hopefully gets more people involved with clubs and things like stocking programs, which is great for these bodies of water that have no natural reproduction. Tight lines!

I like the way you think.

It usually is when I am involved. Oof.

ITB Muskie all that matters is you got the job done ✅

His head is already too big.

I would have if we could locate it on side imaging. Diving into Lake St. Clair didn't seem appealing. Plus it wasn't waterproofed at that point with mics, etc. Oh well. Cut the loss and move on.

For sure. I am in the same, pardon the pun, boat. Luckily my good buddy has the ride that can handle it. Subbed and followed. Keep it up!

ITB Muskie thank you sir.

Hey we love your website. A bit too much sometimes...