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Planning a Bucket List Fishing Trip to Hecla Island? You Might Need a Backup Plan

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Sep 30th 2026

Fishing on Lake Winnipeg can be outstanding, but the weather doesn't always cooperate. Knowing some alternatives can make the difference between sitting in your hotel room and spending another day on … read more

How to Prepare for Your First Trip to Hecla Island | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Sep 28th 2026

I love talking with anglers who are planning their first trip to Hecla Island. Hecla is one of those special places that I absolutely love to fish, and over the years I’ve found that first-time … read more

What Worked for Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass & Pike in Ontario | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Sep 22nd 2026

On a four-day fall trip to Lower Manitou Lake in Ontario, we caught lake trout, smallmouth bass and northern pike using the same basic presentation: a 1/2-ounce jig paired with a dark-bodied 4-inch p … read more

How We Used 1/2 Ounce Jigs for Lake Trout in 80–100 Feet of Water | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Sep 22nd 2026

During our September trip to Lower Manitou Lake, we caught lake trout in 80–100 feet of water with a 1/2-ounce Silver and Black EyeCon Jig paired with a 4-inch Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ in Bad Shad. … read more

Jerk ShadZ vs. Paddle Tail: The Real Difference | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Aug 27th 2026

Sometimes the problem is not color. Sometimes it is not size. Sometimes the bait is simply doing too much. That is the difference between a DieZel MinnowZ paddle tail and a Scented Jerk ShadZ. DieZel … read more

How to Choose a Soft Plastic for Walleye and Lake Trout: Paddle Tail vs. Jerk Shad | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Aug 27th 2026

Choosing between a paddle tail and a jerk shad gets easier when you stop starting with color and start with the action you want. At Linn Creek Outdoors, we think about soft plastics in this order: Co … read more

How to Choose a Jig Color: Natural vs. Bright vs. Dark | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Aug 27th 2026

Choosing jig color gets easier when you stop asking, “What is the best color?” and start asking, “What do the conditions call for?” At Linn Creek Outdoors, we think about colo … read more

How to Choose an Ice Fishing Lure for Walleye: Jig vs. Spoon vs. Rattle Bait | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Aug 27th 2026

Choosing an ice fishing lure for walleye gets easier when you start with the conditions instead of the lure. At Linn Creek Outdoors, we think about the decision this way: Conditions → Depth and … read more

How to Choose the Right Walleye Jig | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Aug 26th 2026

Choosing the right walleye jig gets easier when you stop starting with color and start with the conditions. Depth, current, wind, water clarity, bait choice, and how you intend to fish should determi … read more