Don Cox
There are definitely more ‘animals’ than people out where Don Cox lives, in the sandhills of western Nebraska. The region is also home to bountiful ice fishing waters, from shallow sandhills lakes to stock dams and farm ponds. Don and his sons are experienced ice anglers, having long ago embraced the modern ice fishing revolution. Don began traveling to fish in Trap Attack competitions back in 2002, which has allowed him to develop a perspective that only traveling can bring. Don has a gift for insightful problem solving that you will come to enjoy and learn from.
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Essential Basics
Especially if you are just getting started in modern ice fishing, this is for you. But even if you are already into it, you’ll find details worth discovering.
Plastics in Ice Fishing
Many ice anglers of today understand that winter’s fish live in water at its clearest. In such conditions, fish tend to locate and choose prey based on visual evidence. That might sound like mumbo-jumbo, but it means that what your bait looks like is more important under the ice than at any other time of year.
It also helps explain why plastics are coming on so strong in ice fishing.
Your Best Ice Season
Here’s a toast to your best ice season ever.
To help you get off to a good start, here are a few key things you can do.
They’re all important, and in no particular order.
Big Moves, Small Moves
Ice fishing mobility is multi-faceted. First, move as far and fast as necessary to find fish. Then, slow down and tighten the noose until you’re dialed in.
