The Fishful Thinker Podcast

Lessons from a tough roadtrip...

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!

Fly Motion...

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! 

Combatting the finicky early fall bite...

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!

Fall rainbows and browns

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!

Reservoirs vs Natural Lakes

The difference in fishing reservoirs versus natural lakes is far more than simply the presence of a dam. Host Chad LaChance breaks down differences from water levels to weed growth to species mixes, nad talks about how it affects angling.

Road Trippin'...

Preparing for a long range roadtrip to fish somewhere fun can take some planning. After 20 years of running around the country chasing fish, host Chad LaChance has planned and packed for literally hundreds of fishing roadtrips and shares his thoughts on getting your tackle pared down to manageable amounts and transporting it safely.

Cook More Fish...

Host Chad LaChance loves to cook fish and game almost as much as he loves to fish and hunt. He shares his thoughts on some slightly different ways to cook the fish you harvest, from bluegills to trout. 

Lessons from the River

A quick trip to a local canyon reminded host Chad LaChance of the some of the key details for being successful on even low-key fishing trips. He shares his thoughts on this podcast; if you enjoy or learn from it, please subscribe while you're here!

Chasing the open water bite...

Late summer heading into fall means many sportfish chasing baitfish in wide open water, most often on main lake areas. Locating this baitfish/sportfish feeding frenzy is part of the battle, and getting good presentation is the other part; host Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on both. If you enjoy or learn from this podcast, please subscribe wherever you listen from!

The Venerable Spoon

Spoons may old school and simple looking, but there is a reason they are so popular with so many anglers...they catch fish! Host Chad LaChance believes spoons are under-rated and shares his thoughts on their use for everything from redfish to walleyes to lake trout to salmon. Please subscribe while you're here!