The Fishful Thinker Podcast

If catching fish is fun and catching fish you can see ahead of time is even more fun! Whether it's trout in a river, cruisers feeding in shallow water or even fish guarding an area, casting to fish you can see takes...

Fishing tackle ain't cheap and the buying options are limitless; Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on choosing tackle to maximize your value and efficiency on the water.

Power and finesse are two very different approaches to fishing! Chad LaChance believes that combining the two concepts on any given day is a great way to maximize catching, regardless fo what you're fishing for.

Anglers typically gravitate to the newest lures, but many old school lures have plenty of merit in modern angling. Chad LaChance shares some classic lures he feels still deserve a spot in your tacklebox.

Heavy wind (not a breeze...real wind!) is a common problem anglers face, especially in spring and fall. Host Chad LaChance is no stranger ot fishing in the wind; his home lake sits in a valley known for its high winds...

For walleye anglers, early spring is a magic time to target them. Chad LaChance focusses his walleye fishing efforts around the late March- April timeframe and shares his thoughts. Please share and subscribe while...

Chad LaChance believes that small, hand-launchable boats may just be the way to have the most fun fishing. It's a huge trend in fishing these days, and he shares his small boat set-up experiences. Hope you'll subscribe...

Before you can catch fish you must locate fish and Chad LaChance believes in a systematic approach. He breaks down his approach to trout rivers in this episode. Please like, share and subscribe while you're here!

Did you know that the timing of your fishing trips will most likely have more affect on your success than all your fancy flies or lures will? Host Chad LaChance has built a career by planning his fishing trips around...

Like any sport, a little pre-season training and prep goes a long way towards a successful fishing season. Chad LaChance says it may be more important for serious anglers, but most casual fishermen could benefit from...

The ol' plastic tube was originally designed for bass, but Chad LaChance feels the versatile plastic shape goes well beyond what the designers may have imagined. Please subscribe while you're here...it's a labor of love!

Tailwater fisheries are just about the only open water option for a bunch of anglers this time of year adn while most folks target them with fly tackle, Chad LaChance will most often utilize spinning tackle on these...

Host Chad LaChance has developed a systematic approach to chooing colors based on generalities. It helps to reduce lure choices and builds confidence; he shares his thoughts in this episode.

Chad LaChance has had dozens of boats over his fishing career, ranging from full blown tournament fiberglass bass boats to 14 foot "tin" tiller boats. He shares his thoughts on key buying details, with the timing being...

Chad LaChance believes that if more anglers focussed on these five things, they'd catch more fish. It's a simple path to more catching!