Episode #114--"Let's Go Fishing"
Angler Quest Podcast
We're kicking off the fishing season with "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie. Brad says the new 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 core angler then admits he hasn't had much time on the water lately but promises thats about to change very soon.
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Episode #113-"Part of the Family"
Angler Quest Podcast
We're talking about the "family side" of 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 trips. Hand also talks about the "Angler Quest community" and the new models for 2025. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the upcoming event and how anglers can get involved.
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Episode 112--"Checking In"
Angler Quest Podcast
We're checking in with "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie this time on the 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 in getting a rig ready for the water.
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Episode 111--Ice Ice Baby
Angler Quest Podcast
We're going ice fishing on this edition of the podcast with Captain Jason Graham of and . 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 with the new models. Graham also describes the relationship between Linwood Beach and Angler Quest. LBM was the first AQ dealer in the country and is still one of the biggest.
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Episode 110--Time to Sell Boats
Angler Quest Podcast
It's a another conversation with the man himself, Brad Dupuie "Mr. Angler Quest" on this edition of the 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 those smaller models. He also discussess a recent photo shoot and how the boats performed better than expected. Dupuie also talks about the new website, the upcoming boat show season....and more.
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Episode 109--The New Models
Angler Quest Podcast
This month, an update from "Mr. Angler Quest", . 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 customers.
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Episode 108--The Prototype
Angler Quest Podcast
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 customers can order those boats. For a complete walk through of this first prototype Pro Troll, click on the video link below.
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Episode #107--Dan is the Man
Angler Quest Podcast
This time on the podcast, we're talking with Dan Jordan of . 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 "Mr. AnglerQuest", Brad Dupuie.
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Episode #106--Things are Happening
Angler Quest Podcast
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 out of Linwood Beach Marina on Saginaw Bay.
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Episode #105--Back to our Roots
Angler Quest Podcast
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 for making the move and the challenges in launching a new boat company. He also gives a timetable on when anglers can expect to see those new models on the water.
info_outlineWe'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 with the new models.
Graham also describes the relationship between Linwood Beach and Angler Quest. LBM was the first AQ dealer in the country and is still one of the biggest.