This is the official podcast of Angler Quest boats. Mike Avery Outdoors gets real with Angler Quest owners every month. They explores different lakes, fishing techniques and solidify how Angler Quest rigs are Built With Purpose.
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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…
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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 dea…
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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 …
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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 v…
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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 improvem…
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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…
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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 managemen…
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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 t…
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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…
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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…
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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 r…
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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 …
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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 f…
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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. …
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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 exciteme…
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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 Q…
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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…
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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 …
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This month on the Angler Qwest podcast....great fall fishing tips from "Mr. Angler Qwest", Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about targeting jumbo jellow perch on Saginaw Bay. He has great advice on where to find the fish and shares a secret on how to catch them. Dupuie also discusses fall walleye fishing on the big water, and in river systems, using an Angl…
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We're talking with a fishing industry veteran this month on the Angler Qwest podcast. John Bergmsa is a former walleye tournament angler and current host of Great Lakes Fisherman's Digest TV. He's also a big fan of Angler Qwest. He talks about the differences in tournament fishing and producing a weekly television show. John also describes the role…
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The new 2024 Angler Qwest models have been released and the company is moving in a slighlty different direction. Marketing Director Andrew St. Peter says the company is not abandoning it's fishing customers, but expanding the appeal of the popular pontoons. Andrew explains the new models are designed to include family activities as well as angling.…
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It's a special edition of the Angler Qwest podcast as celebrate 100 episodes with "Mr. Angler Qwest", Brad Dupuie. Brad is the guy who came up with that first design for Angler Qwest and has spearheaded the evolution and improvements along the way. Dupuie talks about his background as an angler and how that experience on the water has resulted in t…
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We're talking with the winner of the inaugural Angler Qwest Owners Tournament on this edition of the podcast. Scott Hand and crew, including his grandson Blake, took big fish and overall biggest weight at last year's event on Saginaw Bay out of the LInwood Beach Marina. Scott describes why he got an Angler Qwest and how it's proven to be the perfec…
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We're heading to Saginaw Bay on this edition of the Angler Qwest podcast to talk with Doug Ward of Xpress Fishing Charters. The retired teacher turned charter captain is on his fourth Angler Qwest and says there's no better boat on the water. In fact, he replaced his Lund and Triton boats with an Angler Qwest. Doug talks about the evolution of AQ a…
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We're headed West this time on the Angler Qwest podcast to talk with Jason Feldner of Perch Eyes Guide Service. Jason runs his 26 foot Pro Troll for walleye on Devils Lake, Lake Sakakawea and the Misouri River. He talks about how he first discovered Angler Qwest boats and why they're the perfect tool for his business. Jason also discusses the finer…
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We're talking with a fishing industry veteran this time on the Angler Qwest podcast. Michigan angler John Bergsma was a touring walleye pro for many years and now hosts the Great Lakes Fisherman's Digest TV show. John talks about his new 8526 Family Fish and compares it to his earlier Pro Troll. He also describes how to run a multiple rod configura…
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We're headed to the Heart of Dixie this month on the Angler Qwest podcast to talk with Captain Randy Cound of Hook N Up Guide Service. Randy fishes Lake Martin for stripers, crappies and bass from his 824 Angler Qwest. The lifelong angler talks about fishing that 45,000 acre impoundment, using live bait for big fish and the benefits of fishing deep…
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Some great tips on how to make a living in the fishing business this time on the Angler Qwest podcast. Captain John Littlefield of Littlefield Sportfishing is a fishing educator, charter captain and avid multi species angler. He talks about the similarities between hunting and fishing, why he's frustrated with ice fishing and he compares walleye fi…
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Two great guests this time on the Angler Qwest Podcast! First, "Mr. Angler Qwest", Brad Dupuie talks about the new tube design with thicker walls and sealed chambers for added safety. He also discusses the state of the boating industry and why you shouldn't wait to order your new Angler Qwest. Then, AQ Marketing Director Kristen Monroe talks her jo…
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We're heading south this month on the Angler Qwest Podcast to fish with Mike Gault of Time To Fish Charters. Mike uses his 826 Pro Troll to chase stripers and catfish on Lake Murray in South Carolina. The long time fishing guide talks about the challenges of fishing that lake, how he targets big fish using planer boards and live bait...and why wint…
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We're talking fall walleye fishing with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin this time on the Angler Qwest podcast. Lance describes the big fish bite on Lake Erie and says those fish can be easy to catch this time of year. The long time Charter Captain and AQ Pro Staffer says water temp, trolling speed and bait size can be factors in triggering a bite…
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We're checking in with "Mr. Angler Qwest" Brad Dupuie to learn more about the 2023 line up of Angler Qwest pontoons. Brad talks about modifications for the new model year, including the addition of a second livewell, the option for a trolling motor mount and some tweaks to the bimini system. He also highlights the new "squared off" rear wall that g…
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We head to the St. Mary's River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula this time on the Angler Qwest Podcast to talk with Jason Carstens of True North Guide Service. Jason describes that unique fishery and how he targets atlantic salmon with a fly rod. He also talks about the fall fishing for pink salmon and springtime action for smallmouth. The fishing gui…
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Episode 88--Walleye Fishing with "Mr. Angler Qwest"
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We're talking with "Mr. Angler Qwest" on this edition of the podcast. Brad Dupuie is a hard core angler and driving force behind Angler Qwest Pontoons. He designed the first prototype boat and spearheaded much of the subsequent models and improvements. In this conversation with Mike Avery, Brad talks about fishing for deep, mid summer walleye with …
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It's a conversation with long time Angler Qwest Pro Staffer Dan Jordan on this edition of the podcast. Dan is an avid multi species angler who travels the country in search of trophy fish. He talks about a recent striper fishing trip to Georgia that was filled with adventure. Dan also discusses trailering and launching the big triple tube boats, im…
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We're heading underwater this time on the Angler Qwest podcast with spearfishing expert Julie Higgs. Julie recently competed in the national spearfishing championship on Lake Powell in Arizona, where she finished first in that competition. The firefighter paramedic talks about that high stress career, her love for the water and why spearfishing is …
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Episode 85-Lake Michigan Trout and Salmon
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Great Lakes fishing advice this time on the Angler Qwest Podcast. Long time Angler Qwest Pro Staffer Dan Jordan of Team Angler Qwest talks about his recent walleye fishing adventures on Green Bay. Then he describes his upcoming trip to southern Lake Michigan off St. Joe to fish for coho salmon and brown trout. Dan describes why water temp is import…
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Walleye tournament veteran and fishing guide Chad Schilling is the guest this month on the Angler Qwest Podcast. Chad owns Oahe Wings and Walleye guide service on Lake Oahe. Schilling describes the family business and how they cater to pheasant hunters and walleye anglers. He also talks about what it takes to be successful on the tournament trail a…
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We're headed to South Carolina this time on the Angler Qwest podcast to talk with fishing guide Mike Gault. The retired Conservation Officer runs Time 2 Fish Guide Service for stripers and catfish on Lake Murray. Mike talks about fishing in a recent snowstorm, trolling live bait for stripers, using down rods for big fish...and proven techniques for…
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We're talking with Angler Qwest Pro Staffer Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin. Lance talks about the cancellation of many sport shows this season because of the continuing pandemic, and how he's dealing with it. We also discuss the 2022 AQ lineup and improvements made over the years. The conversation then turns to the versatility of Angler Qwest po…
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We're kicking off the new year with the man who started the Angler Qwest craze....Brad Dupuie. Brad describes the outstanding late season walleye trolling bite on Saginaw Bay. He talks about where to find those big fish and how to target them. The long time angler also talks about the importance of safety when fishing in cold weather conditions. Th…
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"Mr. Angler Qwest", Brad Dupuie returns to the Angler Qwest Podcast this month for a very interesting conversation. First, Brad talks about his passion for deer hunting, and why that activity is a lot like searching for big walleye. Then, the boat designer describes the continued growth of the Angler Qwest brand, demand for the boats...and how supp…
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We're headed to the St. Mary's River on the Michigan/Ontario border this time on the Angler Qwest Podcast as we talk with Jason Carstens of True North Guide Fishing. Jason targets salmon and a variety of other species...with an emphasis on getting kids involved in the outdoors. Jason says his 822 Pro Fish is an extremely versatile fishing machine f…
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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 abo…
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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 …
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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.…
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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 ca…
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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…
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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 …
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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 s…
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