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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!
Episodes

Dec 27, 2024
Dec 27, 2024
29 min
Chad LaChance, the host and producer of Fishful Thinker TV now in it's 17th year on cable TV, gives an inside look into how they plan and build a 13 show season of fishing trips.

Dec 20, 2024
Dec 20, 2024
30 min
Chad LaChance looks back at the lessons learned watching and editing 13 new Fishful Thinker TV episodes filmed over the last season. He discusses what went right, what went wrong and what he took away from the season.

Dec 13, 2024
Dec 13, 2024
25 min
It takes a whole fishing season for host Chad LaChance to gain confidence and trust in a new lure, and the new Berkley Finisher passed that long-term test with ease. LaChance shares his thoughts on tackle and presentation details for this super versatile lure.

Nov 29, 2024
Nov 29, 2024
21 min
'Tis the season and it's Black Friday...here's a few ideas for the outdoors folks on your list!

Nov 22, 2024
Nov 22, 2024
30 min
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.

Nov 15, 2024
Nov 15, 2024
37 min
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.

Nov 8, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
24 min
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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Oct 25, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
23 min
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.

Oct 18, 2024
Oct 18, 2024
25 min
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!

Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
28 min
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.
