Episode #123--"Detroit River Jigging"
Angler Quest Podcast
The Pro Troll gets put through it's paces this month with Charter Captain Neil Miller of . 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 says the Pro Troll is the ultimate fishing machine.
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Episode #122--"Passion"
Angler Quest Podcast
"Passion" is the theme for this month's 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 on choosing the right size boat and why tubes are so important for maximum performance. Brad then talks about his excitemet for the upcoming fishing season.
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Episode #121--"The Charter Business"
Angler Quest Podcast
This time on the podcast, a conversation with a young angler breaking into the charter business. We're talking with Josh Keena of . 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. Keena talks about the challenge of catching fish in clear water, his use of electronics and some new species he plans to target in the future.
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Episode #120--"Moving Forward"
Angler Quest Podcast
We're looking forward to the open water fishing and working our way through winter on this edition of the 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 the importance of a print catalog and the opportunity to provide "on the water" demos to interested anglers. It's a great conversation with the man who made Angler Quest a reality.
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Episode #119--Boat Show Season
Angler Quest Podcast
We're getting ready for Boat Show season this time on the 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 conversation with thoughts on the importance of boat dealers on the buying experience.
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Episode #118--Linwood Beach Marina
Angler Quest Podcast
We're talking about the importance of dealers this time on the podcast as Scott Szfranski of 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 also talk about the future of the fishing pontoon and what customers can expect.
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Episode #117--Forward Facing Sonar
Angler Quest Podcast
We're talking about a new technique sweeping the fishing world this time on the 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 specifically for Live Scoping. The boat designer and hard core angler then has details on the new Leisure Quest line of boats and why his company continues to evolve and improve.
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Episode #116--New Models
Angler Quest Podcast
We're looking into 2026 on this edition of the 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 forward facing sonar (livescope). The center benches allow for 360 degrees of fishing access and is expected to be very popular in many parts of the country. The "Leisure Quest" line features small...
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Episode #115--The 2025 Pro Troll
Angler Quest Podcast
We're getting a good look at the new 2025 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 the running light and drains on the cup holders. The conversation also turns to Saginaw Bay walleye fishing and the upcoming Angler Quest Owners Tournament at the .
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Epoisode #116--"Fishing Machine"
Angler Quest Podcast
We're talking with the man behind the boat this month on the 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 as an option on all models. The long time Saginaw Bay angler then goes into detail about his walleye trolling program and why he has confidence in spoons and jet divers.
info_outlineWe'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 of color and cadence when casting for walleye, the challenge of being a mulit species angler....and why his Pro Family Fish Angler Qwest is the perfect boat for his family and fishing passions.