The Fishful Thinker Podcast

Get your lures on a diet...

Spring means shallow fishing and shallow fihsing can often be maximized by using lighter lures. Host Chad LaChance believes in getting the lead out and shares his thoughts on this episode. Hope you'll like, share and subscribe while you're here!

Fishing the Holiday

Memorial day is a great tiem to be outside near water, but can frustrate anglers. Chad LaChance lives overlooking a lake and public campground and shares his thoughts on dealing with the crowds and still catching a few fish. 

Fishing is Going to the Birds...

Birds can be a angler's best friend...if you are observant and know when they're relevant to the bite and when they're not. Host Chad LaChance believes the powers of observation, especially as it pertains to fishing birds, are an easy way to improve yoiur success and shares details in this podcast. 

Being guided...best practices

Taking a guided fishing trip is a great way to advance your skills and enjoy time on the water...if you book with the right guide. Doing that is part of what Chad LaChance discusses in this podcast, as well as how to get the most out of the day once you're there.  

When conditions go against The Book

Fish and fishermen love stable conditions, but what do anglers do when the weather is not cooperative...how does an angler adjust? Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on the topic, learned from 20 years of guiding and filming. 

Sight Fishing Success

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 skill and nerves. Host Chad LaChance loves to sight fish and shares his thoughts. 

Tackle Buying Intelligence...

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.

Fishing's One-Two Punch

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.

Old school lures that still catch 'em

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.

Windy Day Lure Choices

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. He shares his thoughts on what to throw when the windy really blows!