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 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.

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 customers.  

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.

https://youtu.be/nHoItDbiURw?si=EuCd4MWivxcsaIWw

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 "Mr. AnglerQuest", Brad Dupuie.

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.

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.

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.

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 Angler Qwest.

He also shares his thoughts on the evoltion of Angler Qwest and describes why the Pro Family Fish is a great option for many families.

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 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.

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.

You can learn more in this video as Andrew walks us through the Pro Family Fish model.

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 the "fishing machine" Angler Qwest has become.

He also discusses some changes in store for the Michigan based company and how they could improve availability of boats in the future.