If you're planning on fishing it I would make sure you bring a chain anchor (always use chain for the river, it won't get caught as easily as other anchor types). I would also check the flow beforehand to make sure it's at the right levels before you plan a trip. While there's no major rapids or anything it does have a good pace to it and if you're not careful in higher water you can get yourself into a dangerous situation if you're not paying attention. If you contact Matt at Mainstream he can tell you when the best time to fish it is. He runs float trips on the river regularly and can help you pick out baits to try.
The put in was a public launch in Augusta and the take out was private property run by Mainstream Bait and Tackle in Galesburg. If you give them a call they can set you up on this float trip.
great vid
Really appreciate it!
I love mainstream. Just picked up a feelfree moken 12.5 from Matt
Matt is a great guy, love working with him.
Cool video been thinking about doing this stretch but mainly I stay to lakes. Is it a good stretch for a beginner
If you're planning on fishing it I would make sure you bring a chain anchor (always use chain for the river, it won't get caught as easily as other anchor types). I would also check the flow beforehand to make sure it's at the right levels before you plan a trip. While there's no major rapids or anything it does have a good pace to it and if you're not careful in higher water you can get yourself into a dangerous situation if you're not paying attention.
If you contact Matt at Mainstream he can tell you when the best time to fish it is. He runs float trips on the river regularly and can help you pick out baits to try.
Do you recall how many hours this float was? Thanks
About 8 fishing it. Thanks for watching!
Late to this comment. 2-4 hours depending on current and if you stop or got little ones with you at all. 4-8 if your fishing
Where did you start and stop at? I’ve been wanting to try this stretch!
The put in was a public launch in Augusta and the take out was private property run by Mainstream Bait and Tackle in Galesburg. If you give them a call they can set you up on this float trip.
I just realized I missed the last bit of the video haha! Thanks man I’ll be getting ahold of them for sure!!