Angler Quest Podcast

We're headed to northern Lake Huron this time on the Angler Quest Podcast for a conversation with Captain Steve Hubert of Chumbucket Charters . Steve talks about his lifetime of fishing that unique resource and how it's changed over the years. He describes trolling for atlantic and chinook salmon, steelhead, walleye and lake trout. The veteran captain also discussess the challenge of targeting cry...

We're headed to northern Lake Huron this time on the Angler Quest Podcast for a conversation with Captain Steve Hubert of Chumbucket Charters . Steve talks about his lifetime of fishing that unique resource and how it's changed over the years. He describes trolling for atlantic and chinook salmon, steelhead, walleye and lake trout. The veteran captain also discussess the challenge of targeting cry...

We're checking in with the man himself this month on the Angler Quest Podcast...Brad Dupuie. "Mr. Angler Quest" talks about what it means to have that title, his vision for the brand and why he's committed to growing the new AQ. He also discusses the new Quad V model with dual outboards and their smaller lineup of Leisure Quest boats. Brad then previews the upcoming fishing season and describes hi...

The Angler Quest Pro Troll gets put through it's paces this month with Charter Captain Neil Miller of Walleye Hunter Charters . Neil talks about jigging the Detroit River for walleye from his 8526.  He says the boat is surprisingly nimble and stable in the strong current and springtime winds. Miller also talks about drifting for Lake Erie walleye...and of course, trolling those fish as well.  He s...

"Passion" is the theme for this month's Angler Quest Pontoons podcast as we talk with "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie. Brad describes his commitment to making the world's best fishing pontoons and why customization is a big part of the AQ business model. He then talks about a custom musky boat in production for a Lake St. Clair angler as an example of how the process works. Dupuie also has advice...

This time on the Angler Quest podcast, a conversation with a young angler breaking into the charter business. We're talking with Josh Keena of Golden Hour Outdoors Charter .  Josh recently started his Traverse City, Michigan based company using an Angler Quest. Josh describes fishing for northern Michigan ciscoes, salmon and trout...and why his boat is perfect for casting, jigging and trolling. Ke...

We're looking forward to the open water fishing and working our way through winter on this edition of the Angler Quest podcast with Brad Dupuie. "Mr. Angler Quest", talks about the boat show season and reaction from potential customers, the new Pro Family Fish RA, an upcoming road trip...and more. He also discusses some design changes...including a larger capacity fuel tank. Brad also talks about...

We're getting ready for Boat Show season this time on the Angler Quest Pontoons podcast. "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie talks about economic environment of the boating industry and how prospective buyers can save some money at a boat show. He also discusses the new LE line of boats designed for budget conscious anglers and why they could be a good choice for many families. Brad wraps up the conve...

We're talking about the importance of dealers this time on the Angler Quest podcast as Scott Szfranski of Linwood Beach Marina joins the conversation with Brad Dupuie. The  boating industry veterans talk about Linwood Beach as Angler Quest's first dealer and how LBM has become "AQ Central". They discuss the evolution of Angler Quest and the role dealers have played in that process. Scott and Brad...

We're talking about a new technique sweeping the fishing world this time on the Angler Quest Podcast with "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about the use of "Forward Facing Sonar", also called "Live Scope".  He describes how he's used that unit for different species of fish and why it can be a game changer for anglers. He also talks about the new Angler Quest Fish n Cruise FS, designed s...

We're looking into 2026 on this edition of the Angler Quest podcast with "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about two new models unveiled at the recent dealer show at Linwood Beach Marine.  Those include a smaller, inexpensive "Leisure Quest" line and a new T-Top model called the "Fish n Cruise". That center console boat is designed for a variety of fishing tactics, including the popular...

We're getting a good look at the new 2025 Angler Quest Pro Troll on this edition of the podcast as Mike Avery talks about his new boat with Brad Dupuie. Avery describes his experiences on the water with the new 8524 including ride, performance, the new work station...and fit and finish. The two long time anglers also discuss smaller design improvements like a new canvas material, better access to...

We're talking with the man behind the boat this month on the Angler Quest podcast, "Mr. Angler Quest"...Brad Dupuie. Brad describes his experience on the water with the new design.  He say's it's more robust and solid with the ride and performance AQ is known for.   He talks about a couple of prototype items including bigger tubes and a "steer by wire" autopilot system that will likely be offered...

We're kicking off the summertime fishing season on the Angler Quest podcast with Tom Block of Eye Got It Charters . Tom is a Saginaw Bay charter captain who targets walleye with his 8526 Pro Troll . The recent AQ convert talks about why he switched to an Angler Quest and the camaraderie of the Angler Quest Family. Tom describes planer board management and how he can run 8 boards off each side with...

We're kicking off the fishing season with "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie. Brad says the new Angler Quest company is doing well and response to the upgraded boat design is positive with anglers and dealers. He talks about getting ready for the upcoming fishing season, the difference between the 8524 Pro Troll and the bigger 8526 version, reaction to the smaller panfish models and more. The hard co...

We're talking about the "family side" of Angler Quest this month on the podcast. Scott Hand is a hard core AQ angler and winner of the first Angler Quest Owner's Tourney a few years ago. He talks about how he uses his Pro Troll for Saginaw Bay walleye.  Scott describes why he put a full canvas enclosure on his boat, the importance of tube mainenance and why his boat is perfect for family fishing t...

We're checking in with "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie this time on the Angler Quest podcast. Brad talks about the process of bringing his new 2025 models to market and the progress made so far. He describes reaction to his boats at fishing shows this winter and why these new models are the best AQ's yet. Dupuie also talks about the steps in buying a new boat and why dealers play an important role...

We're going ice fishing on this edition of the Angler Quest podcast with Captain Jason Graham of Send it Charters and Linwood Beach Marina . Jason talks about ice fishing on Saginaw Bay and has great tips for anglers targeting walleye there. Then the conversation turns to the new line up of Angler Quest.  Jason has lots of experience in selling and rigging AQ's and he's looking forward to working...

It's a another conversation with the man himself, Brad Dupuie "Mr. Angler Quest" on this edition of the Angler Quest podcast. Brad has an update on how things are going with the new company. He says the 2025 line up is complete, dealers are signing up and response to the new Angler Quest is positive. Brad talks about the Pro Troll, Family Fish and new Panfish versions of the boat, and why he added...

This month, an update from "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie . Brad talks about the recent AQ dealer meeting and a new lineup of smaller panfish models designed for inland lakes. Brad discusses reaction to those new models and the updated Family Fish tritoon for big water fishing. The hard core angler turned boat designer also describes the schedule for getting these new boats out to dealers and cus...

We get our first look at the new line of Angler Quest fishing pontoons this time on the podcast. Host Mike Avery talks with "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie about the prototype 8526 Pro Troll. Brad discusses changes in the design...including a new work station, lockable rod storage, stronger binary walls....and improvements to the chassis and tube. He also talks about additional AQ models and when...

This time on the Angler Quest podcast, we're talking with Dan Jordan of  Team AnglerQwest .     Dan has spent thousands of hours on an Angler Quest while fishing for many different species across the country.   Dan talks about why he loves the fishing pontoon, trailering the boats, exploring new fisheries on an AQ...and more. He also describes his excitement about the company's new direction under...

It's time for an update on the evolution of Angler Quest and we're getting that info from the man himself....Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about the status of his new company, including progress on the new Angler Quest design. He describes the process of building prototype boats and how long it will take to get production models to dealers. "Mr. Angler Quest" also announces the year's AQ Owner's Tourney...

This is a very special edition of the AQ podcast as "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie announces a change in the direction of the company. Brad is starting a new company to produce the boats under a new name....Angler Quest Pontoons (with a U instead of a W).  He's going to concentrate specifically on fishing boats, namely the Pro Troll and Family Fish models for now. Dupuie talks about the reasons f...

Fall is a great time to target trophy walleye and Lake Erie is one of the best places to do it.  That's why Captain Lance Valentine of Teachin' Fishin' does a fishing education weekend there each year. Lance talks about the event, including classroom discussion and on the water experience.  He also has great advice cold water trolling, where to find fish this time of year...and much more.