The Fishful Thinker Podcast

Carrying a small amount of well-chosen fishing tackle in your vehicle ensures you can fish at a moments notice. Host Chad LaChance calls it opportunity fishing and shares what he carries to be ready …

Using a leader in your fishing has several advantages. Host Chad LaChance uses leaders in much of his angling and shares his thoughts on their use for a variety of angling situations. 

It's late February and we have rare open water bass ponds around the region. Host Chad LaChance says they're catchable but it'll likely take some patience...   

On a recent vacation host Chad LaChance caught a slew of inshore slat water fish simply by focussing fundamentals learned in fresh water. He's shares the process in this episode...please subscribe wh…

Both anglers and hunters often find success on the edge, any edge. The concept of edges is key to locating fish and game. Host Chad LaChance always exploits edges in his outdoor pursuits and share sh…

"If you could only pick one lure..." is a very common question host Chad LaChance gets, and his answer varies by species. In this case, he'll break down the details of his "if you only get one lure" …

The two terms are often used interchangeably but they are not the same thing and understanding the differences will help you catch more fish. Host Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on defining the tw…

Lot's of people travel to the coasts at this time of year to soak up some sun and warmth and they might as well fish a it while they're there, right? Host Chad LaChance thinks so and here's his tips,…

A boat is a big purchase and if you have not bought many boats, the decision process can be tricky. Here's what host Chad LaChance, who has bought 20+ fishing boats and helped many others buy their o…

Western anglers are staring at the prospect of frozen waters for he coming months...unless you have access to some tailwater trout fishing! Host Chad LaChance shares his intel on both fly and spin fi…

The turning of a new year is a perfect time to evaluate the year passed and the coming season as well. Host Chad LaChance puts a lot of stock in that concept and shares his thoughts on a making a bet…

Tis the season to celebrate with family and friends, reflect on the year passed and look forward to the coming year. Host Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on the season.

Freshly stocked trout may not be glamorous, but this time of year they are typically abundant and willing to bite. Host Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on simple, holiday time trouting in metro res…

Like it or not, boating season in the northern states is rapidly coming to an end. That means now is the perfect time to ensure your boat is not only ready for a long sleep, but also ready to launch …

December is a month of planning...planning content, fishing trips and time with family and friends.Chad LaChance shares his light-hearted thoughts on this month and what the new year has in store.

Choosing gifts for outdoorsy folks can be tough; host Chad LaChance is here to help! Working at Sportsmans' Warehouse for five years gave him some insight into holiday season ideas and he shares them…

Testing fishing products in an official capacity requires a defined process, plus a bunch of experience. Here's how host Chad LaChance handles this responsibility.

The use of technology in fishing has always been hotly debated, but probably never as much as when live or forward facing sonar hit the scene. Love it or not, it's here to stay. Host Chad LaChance wa…

"Jigging" is a very common term in fishing, but the idea of working a jig is very broad. Two anglers, both jigging, may be fishing completely differently and with different results. Host Chad LaChanc…

Love it or hate it, social media is changing the fishing game. Host Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on the positive and negative sides of social media in fishing.