Matt Johnson
Ice fishing season runs 12 months a year in Matt Johnson’s mind, something you might be able to relate to. Still a young man, Matt has been guiding ice anglers since 2003. His goal, always, is to share his knowledge with others, to help them gain a better understanding of ice fishing– not just to catch fish today, but to keep catching fish, consistently, from this day forward. This perfectly meshes with Ice Team's approach, and that’s why Matt
Johnson was chosen as Head Forum Administrator for iceteam.com.
Matt specializes in crappies and bluegills, but also targets catfish through the ice, along with bass, pike and walleyes as well.
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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
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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
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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.





