Jim Martin
If a lake had only one fish in it and you had to bet on one person to catch it, Jim Martin would be a wise choice. He is a master at the fine points of presentation, having honed his skills on the ultra-picky sunfish of ultra-clear waters near his home in Brooklyn, Michigan.
Long ago bitten by the bug to compete, Jim (along with his father, Glen) has consistently distinguished himself in Trap Attacks and NAIFC tournaments. His chosen career allows him to dedicate much of the winter to his true passion, ice fishing.
You will learn much from Jim Martin, because he is meticulous with equipment, and willing to share his creative approaches to making fish bite under tough conditions.
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.
