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Fishful Thinker is a state of mind that besets those who think fishy thoughts. It‘s respect for the quarry, environment and peers, the sharing of knowledge, and the understanding of an angler‘s place in the grand scheme, however humbling that may be. We thrive in that mindset!
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Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Treble hooks...love 'em or hate, they're very common on conventional fishing lures. They require maintenance and in some cases are not even legal. Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on all things treble hooks, including replacing them with single hooks.
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Fishing ain't cheap, but there are ways to save a few bucks in your angling. Host Chad LaChance is frugal by nature; here's how he manages some of expense of angling.
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
It may be mid fall and you're still fishing, but now is the time to start evaluating and inventorying your tackle, thus allowing plenty of time to take advantage of year-end deals and winter's free time. Host Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on the first steps towards next spring's fishing. #sportmanswarehouse #berkleyfishing
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Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Conventional tackle trout anglers have a strong tendency towards small lures, but host Chad LaChance believes they'd be well served to upsize their lure offerings, at least during the spring and fall seasons.
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Hyperphasia, or the fall feeding binge, is upon us and that is happy information for anglers. Host Chad LaChance loves fishing this time of year and shares his general thoughts on fall fishing for multi-species. Thanks for tuning in; please like,m share and subscribe if this podcast is of interest!
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Over nearly two decades of traveling around filming FTTV host Chad LaChance has focussed on one key thing...consistency. He shares his thoughts on keys that have helped him, and could help you, catch fish every time you hit the water.
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Somedays the fishing just doesn't go like you want it to...but how you deal with it defines your day. Host Chad LaChance just returned from a tough trip and shares his thoughts on keeping the wheels from falling off!
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
The dead-drifted fly, be it nymph or dry fly, may be classic and part of the sport's history, but host Chad LaChance believes moving flies can catch fish in scenarios that dead-drifts fail. From streamers to wets and even to dry flies, LaChance likes to make his flies move...and often they move really quickly!
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Early fall can be a tough time to fish due to a range of variables. Host Chad LaChance has filmed fishing shows and guided clients during this time of year for two decades and shares his thoughts on details to combat the finicky early fall season. Please share and subscribe...it's a labor of love!
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Host Chad LaChance loves to pursue trout, both rainbows and browns, in September through November. He fishes each species differently and shars those details and others in this episode. Please share and subscribe while your here!