Not much has changed with the Nebraska guys posting on MFF since the last time. I haven't been to Box Butte, but the pike almost always are willing to play there. There are also some nice gills there too, as well as some catfish, perch, crappies, and walleyes.
A friend once said to me: "If you wait to hear the news, you are too late!" I don't think it is ever "too late" at Box Butte.
Good luck,
Keith