The Fishful Thinker Podcast

Did you know that anglers catch more fish per hour on average fishing vertically than horizontally? Host Chad LaChance is a fan of vertical fishing and shares his thoughts. 

It's a very busy time of year for anglers everywhere, especially those in the fishing business. Host Chad LaChance has been "in the biz" for 20 years and shares his thoughts- and lessons - from a mid…

ICAST is the largest trade show in the fishing business and it's only open toe members of the media, manufacturer's, retailers and others in the fishing industry. It's closed to the public so host Ch…

In 20 years of fishing professionally, host Chad LaChance has heard a lot of questions and many of them are very common. He addresses the most commonlky asked ones in this podcast. 

Summer trout season is in full swing and lot's of folks are targeting "stockers". Host Chad LaChance discusses some simple things that will ensure you can catch - and safely release - lots of trout.

Reservoirs look beautiful at flood stage and it can be great for the long term health of the fishery...bvut it can make anglers' days very frustrating. 20 years of guiding on a lake that flooded almo…

Fishing's springtime party is over and the dog days of summer are looming. Fishing is getting trickier for all species and host Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on how to overcome the heat and crowd…

Winding a crankbait seems simple enough but like mostr techniques, there are details and nuances that separate great crankers from average winders. Bass, walleye, white bass, trout and others respond…

Bass are America's most popular sportfish but not many anglers fly fish for them. Host Chad LaChance does and shares his thoughts on this fun way to catch spring bass. Please share and subscribe if y…

Host Chad LaChance believes in the power of confidence in all aspects of life and feels it's especially important in angling success. He discusses ways to build your own confidence initially, as well…

If you fish much, eventually you'll get snagged. Host Chad LaChance shares his ideas for both preventing snags and freeing them when it happens. If this podcast is helpful, please subscribe wherever …

Being a co-angler in a tournament boat, or even fishing in your friends' boats, typically means you stuck in the back of the boat. That does not automatically mean you're at a disadvantage, it just m…

We all make mistakes as anglers...it's what we learn from them that helps us grow. Host Chad LaChance has made more than he cares to admit, and discusses the common ones here in an effort to help you…

Host Chad LaChance and guest Dan Swanson (former walleye pro and guide) discuss a whole slew of things they've learned from owning more than 30 fishing boats between them, towing all over the country…

Forward Facing Sonar may be controversial but it is here to stay. What has this revolutionary new technology taught us as anglers? Host Chad LaChance and retired fishing guide Dan Swanson have used F…

Fishful Thinker host Chad LaChance has been guiding anglers for 20 years and airing on TV for 16 years. Over that time he's received a lot of questions. This episode addresses emailing questions so t…

Largemouth bass are the most popular sportfish in the U.S. and most bassers carry tons of lures. But what if you only get one one lure to fish with...what do you choose? Host Chad LaChance loves bass…

Many anglers practice catch and release angling for at least some of their fishing, but are they successful in survival? Host Chad LaChance shares his thoughts and those of a fish physiologist in thi…

As part of the "Only One Lure" for a given species series, host and smallmouth guide Chad LaChance shares his choice if he only got to pick one lure for a day of targeting bronzebacks. Please subscri…

Host Chad LaChance addresses one of the most common question he gets..."if you only get one lure, which one do you choose?"...only his information is species-specific. Please subscribe while you're h…