Angler Quest Podcast

It's a lesson in late season trolling for walleye this time on the Angler Qwest Podcast. Captain Lance Valentine says don't put the boat away yet, because some of the best open water action of the year is coming up. Lance describes his techniques for cold water trolling, including some ideas that might surprise you. Captain Valentine also talks about targeting trophy fish and why he believes a new...

It's a very exciting edition of the Angler Qwest Podcast as we unveil the new designs for 2022! "Mr. Angler Qwest", Brad Dupuie talks about changes for the new model year including an 8'6" beam, bigger tubes, an improved bimini system and lots more. Brad also describes the new rail system, redesigned transom (including a cantilevered platform) and new furniture package. It's the biggest redesign e...

We're heading west this time on the Angler Qwest podcast to talk with South Dakota fishing guide Josh Loebs .     Josh fishes trophy walleye hotspot Lake Oahe with an 824 Pro Troll...and he says it's the perfect boat for clients.   Josh describes how he uses the boat to search for big walleye, pike and even crappies.    

This month, we're talking with former walleye tournament angler, and recent Angler Qwest convert John Bergmsa of Great Lakes Fisherman's Digest TV. John describes his early days on the walleye circuit, his current relationship with AQ, the focus of his TV show and a recent health scare. He also explains why other pontoon companies have failed to capitalize on the success of Angler Qwest and he tou...

We're talking giant crappies on this edition of the Angler Qwest Podcast with Grenada Lake guide Jason Golding . Jason talks about the challenges of fishing on a lake where water levels can vary drastically from season to season. He also describes the difference between targeting black and white crappies, why trolling isn't as popular these days and how Garmin has changed fishing with their "Lives...

We're talking with Captain John Littlefield on this edition of the Angler Qwest Podcast. John is a hard core, multi species angler who also happens to teach Charter Captain classes. In this conversation John talks about trolling Lake Erie for post spawn walleye,  targeting river catfish, jigging for lake trout...and much more. He also hints at some Great Lakes adventures he has planned with his 82...

We're talking springtime fishing with Dan Jordan of Team Anglerfish on this edition of the Angler Qwest podcast. Dan is a hard core, multi species angler fishes more than 200 days a year on his 822 Pro Fish. Jordan talks about early season tactics for Lake Erie and Detroit River walleye. He also discusses springtime fishing for Lake Michigan coho salmon and brown trout. The veteran big water angle...

We're traveling to two very different warm weather fishing destinations this time on the Angler Qwest Podcast. First, Lake Powell fishing guide Jesse Romrell talks about that body of water and the challenges of navigating a giant impoundment with lots of waves and boat traffic. He also describes some of his favorite fishing techniques for bass, stripers and walleye. Then we head to the Florida Key...

A great story of selflessness and heroism this month on the Angler Qwest podcast. Joey Baird is a hard core angler and public servant who nearly drowned while saving an elderly lady trapped in raging floodwaters. He later went on to catch a new state record catfish and won $10,000. Rather than put that money toward his new Angler Qwest, Joey donated the winnings to the local fire department for a...

We're checking in with "Mr. Angler Qwest" this month on the Angler Qwest Podcast. AQ Product Manager Brad Dupuie talks about the state of the boating industry today and the impact of covid on production. He also talks about the growing demand for Angler Qwest pontoons and how that interest is spreading across the country. Brad then describes the evolution of Angler Qwest and hints at some new desi...

We're wrapping up the year with an interesting conversation with Lance Valentine this month on the Angler Qwest podcast. Lance talks about late season open water walleye action on Lake Erie, Saginaw Bay and inland walleye lakes.   He explains why this is a great time of year to catch big fish, if you concentrate on location, trolling speed and the size of your baits. Lance also discusses the diffe...

Monster catfish are the subject this time on the Angler Qwest podcast.   Virginia angler Dale Lowe  targets those trophy fish and caught one of the biggest blue catfish in the world...well over a hundred pounds. He describes the challenge of finding, and landing, the giant cats.   Dale also talks about the importance of running the right boat for those long hours on the water and says his Angler Q...

We're heading south this month on the Angler Qwest podcast to fish for stripers on Lake Cumberland, Kentucky with Lars Lyman of Lyman's Guide Service . Lars talks about the finer points of using live bait for the hard fighting fish, including the challenge of catching that bait. He also talks about his new Angler Qwest and why he says it's the perfect boat for his family and clients.`

We're heading to Northern Michigan this month on the Angler Qwest Podcast as we talk with Fishing Guide and Charter Captain Jim Chamberlain. Fish With Jim Outfitters  targets a variety of species on several  bodies of water including Grand Traverse Bay...plus Torch, Higgins and Mullett lakes.   Chamberlain describes his technique for catching ciscoes, lake trout and salmon in those waters with his...

Angler Qwest Product Manager Brad Dupuie is our guest this month the podcast. Brad is the guy behind the Angler Qwest concept.  He designed that first prototype boat and continues to tweak and improve the models today. Dupuie is also an avid angler Saginaw Bay walleye angler who spends lots of time there at the helm of an Angler Qwest. Brad describes his trolling tactics for walleye and how he use...

This time on the Angler Qwest Podcast, we're talking with a long time Saginaw Bay angler who is fairly new to the AQ family. Andy Gorske is third generation in the popular Frank's Great Outdoors store in Linwood. He talks about how Franks got started and the challenge of dealing with the recent coronavirus shut down. He also discusses his tactics for Saginaw Bay walleye and why he favors crankbait...

Dan Jordan of Team Anglerfish is our guest this month on the Angler Qwest podcast. Dan is a hard core angler show spends more than 250 days each year on the water aboard his Pro Fish. We talk about the exceptional spring king salmon fishery on Lake Michigan, tournament walleye fishing from an Angler Qwest, what makes a good fishermen....and lots more. It's an interesting conversation with an inter...

We're talking with Captain John Littlefield on this edition of the Angler Qwest Podcast. John is an avid multi species angler, Charter Captain and instructor at Great Lakes Charter Training . We talk abut the process of becoming a licensed Captain and the pressure of catching fish for clients. John also describes his technique for Saginaw Bay Walleye and why efficiency is important to maximize you...

We're heading to southern Lake Michigan this month on the Angler Qwest Podcast. Captain Mike Schoonveld talks about the early season coho action on that part of the lake. He says the action is hot...with quick, limit catches on most days. Mike has advice on where to find the fish and how to catch them. He also talks about his experience with Angler Qwest Boats and why he's convinced they're a grea...

We're checking in with boat designer Brad Dupuie this time on the Angler Qwest Podcast. Brad talks about his trip to Nashville for the Catfish Conference and AQ's lineup of Catfish Boats . He also talks about the versatility of Angler Qwest Pontoons and how they can be adapted and designed for many types of fisheries across the country. The veteran angler also discusses the role of marketing and w...

Big catfish and stripers are the topic this month on the Angler Qwest Podcast. Kaleb Page of Catch the Fever talks about the finer points of catching trophy fish, including how he targeted a 111 pound catfish using sidescan sonar on his Angler Qwest. Kaleb also discusses how stripers and catfish relate to each other in the water column and why Angler Qwest is the perfect boat for boat species.

We're heading to warm weather this time on the Angler Qwest Podcast with South Carolina charter captain Mike Gault. Mike owns Time 2 Fish Charters on Lake Murray.  He specializes in stripers, catfish and crappies. The retired Conservation Officer talks about the winter fishery for striped bass and how they troll live bait for big fish. Mike also describes why his Angler Qwest 824 Striper is the pe...

We're wrapping up the north country open water fishing season this month on the Angler Qwest podcast. Boat designer and avid angler Brad Dupuie talks about getting in some time on the water before it freezes up for the winter. His plans include chasing walleye on Saginaw Bay and the River.  Then, he'll turn his attention to some key southern fisheries for crappie, catfish and stripers. Brad also t...

We're talking fall fishing this month on the Angler Qwest Podcast. First, boat designer and avid angler Brad Dupuie talks about reaction to the new models and design improvements for 2020.   He also talks about the late season walleye bite on Saginaw Bay and Lake Erie...and explains why Angler Qwest is the perfect boat to explore those fisheries. Then, fishing educator Lance Valentine of Teachin F...

Late season fishing is one of the topics this month on the Angler Qwest Podcast. Brad Dupuie says fall is a great time for trophy walleye, and that's why he'll leave his boat in the slip as late as possible. We also talk about the recent Polar Kraft dealer's meeting and the reaction of Apex Marine dealers to the addition of Polar Kraft. The choice of outboard motors is also discussed, along with a...