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How to Choose a Clacker Spoon: When Sound, Flash, and Vibration Matter | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Aug 21st 2026

Some fishing situations require more than a visible target. In deep water, stained water, low light, or when fish are spread across a large area, the lure also needs to help fish locate it. The Compac … read more

Best Jig Weight for Walleye: 1/4 oz vs 3/8 oz vs 1/2 oz vs 1 oz | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Aug 20th 2026

Choosing the best jig weight for walleye comes down to one basic rule: use the lightest jig that still lets you maintain contact with the bottom and control your presentation. The correct weight can c … read more

How to Choose a Jigging Rod for Lake Trout | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Aug 5th 2026

How to Choose a Jigging Rod for Lake Trout Lake trout quickly expose the weaknesses in a fishing rod. Deep water, heavy jigs, repeated lifts and powerful fish place very different demands on a rod tha … read more

Catching Lake Trout at Lower Foster Lake, Saskatchewan | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Jul 26th 2026

Lake trout have a reputation for being difficult to catch, but our recent fly-in trip to Lower Foster Lake proved they don't require a complicated tackle system. Good electronics, solid boat control, … read more

Northern Pike Tackle Report: Lower Foster Lake, SK | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Jul 26th 2026

Lower Foster Lake, Saskatchewan Northern pike gave us some of the most exciting fishing of our week at Lower Foster Lake. Two classic baits stood out: Heddon Super Spook Len Thompson 5 of Diamonds … read more

How to Fish Stand Up Jigs for Walleye | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Jul 10th 2026

How to Fish Stand Up Jigs for Walleye: When They Outperform Traditional Jig Heads Most anglers have a handful of round jig heads in their tackle box. They're versatile, simple, and catch fish nearly e … read more

Best Jig Weight for Lake Winnipeg Walleye: 3/8 oz vs 1/2 oz vs 1 oz | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Apr 17th 2026

If you are trying to choose the best jig weight for Lake Winnipeg walleye, the goal is usually simple: stay in contact with the bottom, keep your presentation under control, and adjust as wind, curren … read more

Best Paddle Tail Size for Lake Winnipeg Walleye: 4" vs 6" | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Apr 17th 2026

Lake Winnipeg is a fishery where anglers need to balance control, profile, and visibility. That is especially true around Hecla Island, where wind, current, stained water, and aggressive fish can all … read more

Hecla Island Packing List for Spring Walleye Fishing | Linn Creek Outdoors

Posted by Randal Zimmerman on Apr 17th 2026

A spring trip to Hecla Island is not the kind of trip where you want to be underprepared. But that does not mean you need to bring everything in your garage either. Lake Winnipeg can be one of the mos … read more