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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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Dec 29, 2023
Dec 29, 2023
27 min
The turning of a new year is a perfect time to evaluate the year passed and the coming season as well. Host Chad LaChance puts a lot of stock in that concept and shares his thoughts on a making a better 2024.
Dec 22, 2023
Dec 22, 2023
26 min
Tis the season to celebrate with family and friends, reflect on the year passed and look forward to the coming year. Host Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on the season.
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
23 min
Freshly stocked trout may not be glamorous, but this time of year they are typically abundant and willing to bite. Host Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on simple, holiday time trouting in metro reservoirs.
Dec 8, 2023
Dec 8, 2023
25 min
Like it or not, boating season in the northern states is rapidly coming to an end. That means now is the perfect time to ensure your boat is not only ready for a long sleep, but also ready to launch the first nice day in spring! Please consider subscribing wherever you listen.
Nov 24, 2023
Nov 24, 2023
20 min
December is a month of planning...planning content, fishing trips and time with family and friends.Chad LaChance shares his light-hearted thoughts on this month and what the new year has in store.
Nov 17, 2023
Nov 17, 2023
24 min
Choosing gifts for outdoorsy folks can be tough; host Chad LaChance is here to help! Working at Sportsmans' Warehouse for five years gave him some insight into holiday season ideas and he shares them in this episode.
Nov 10, 2023
Nov 10, 2023
30 min
Testing fishing products in an official capacity requires a defined process, plus a bunch of experience. Here's how host Chad LaChance handles this responsibility.
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
29 min
The use of technology in fishing has always been hotly debated, but probably never as much as when live or forward facing sonar hit the scene. Love it or not, it's here to stay. Host Chad LaChance was an early adopter and gives his thoughts on the good, bad and ugly of FFS.
Oct 27, 2023
Oct 27, 2023
29 min
"Jigging" is a very common term in fishing, but the idea of working a jig is very broad. Two anglers, both jigging, may be fishing completely differently and with different results. Host Chad LaChance love to jig and shares his thoughts on the ways and means of multi-species jigging.
Oct 13, 2023
Oct 13, 2023
23 min
Love it or hate it, social media is changing the fishing game. Host Chad LaChance shares his thoughts on the positive and negative sides of social media in fishing.