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Angler Quest Podcast
by Mike Avery
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.
Episodes
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Episode #128--"Lake Michigan Salmon"
We're headed to Lake Michigan this time on the Angler Quest podcast to talk with avid angler Eric Traver. Eric talks about his 2026 24 foot Family Fish model, why he chose that boat and what he likes about it. He describes springtime sheephead fishing with his kids then switching over to salmon…
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Episode #127--"New Model Year"
It's time to unveil the new models for 2027 this time on the Angler Quest podcast. Company owner Brad Dupuie talks about the recent dealer show and some of the changes in store for the new model year, including the Family Fish RA...a combination of the popular Pro Troll and the family oriented...
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Episode #126--"Summertime Fishing"
We're checking in with the man behind Angler Quest this time on the podcast. Brad Dupuie talks about the decision to cancel this year's AQ Owner's Tournament, a recent "Wednesday Night Live" with the head of Michigan's Fisheries Division and the summertime walleye action on Saginaw Bay. He also...
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Episode #125--"Northern Lake Huron"
We're headed to northern Lake Huron this time on the Angler Quest Podcast for a conversation with Captain Steve Hubert of Chumbucket Charters. Steve talks about his lifetime of fishing that unique resource and how it's changed over the years. He describes trolling for atlantic and chinook salmon,...
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Episode #124--"Mr. Angler Quest"
We're checking in with the man himself this month on the Angler Quest Podcast...Brad Dupuie. "Mr. Angler Quest" talks about what it means to have that title, his vision for the brand and why he's committed to growing the new AQ. He also discusses the new Quad V model with dual outboards and their...
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Episode #123--"Detroit River Jigging"
The Angler Quest Pro Troll gets put through it's paces this month with Charter Captain Neil Miller of Walleye Hunter Charters. 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.…
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Episode #122--"Passion"
"Passion" is the theme for this month's Angler Quest Pontoons 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...
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Episode #121--"The Charter Business"
This time on the Angler Quest podcast, a conversation with a young angler breaking into the charter business. We're talking with Josh Keena of Golden Hour Outdoors Charter. Josh recently started his Traverse City, Michigan based company using an Angler Quest. Josh describes fishing for northern...
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Episode #120--"Moving Forward"
We're looking forward to the open water fishing and working our way through winter on this edition of the Angler Quest 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…
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Episode #119--Boat Show Season
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...
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Episode #118--Linwood Beach Marina
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...
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Episode #117--Forward Facing Sonar
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…
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Episode #116--New Models
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...
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Episode #115--The 2025 Pro Troll
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...
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Epoisode #116--"Fishing Machine"
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...
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Episode #115--"Skinny Water"
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…
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Episode #114--"Let's Go Fishing"
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...
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Episode #113-"Part of the Family"
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...
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Episode 112--"Checking In"
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...
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Episode 111--Ice Ice Baby
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...
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Episode 110--Time to Sell Boats
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...
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Episode 109--The New Models
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…
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Episode 108--The Prototype
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…
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Episode #107--Dan is the Man
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…
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Episode #106--Things are Happening
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…
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Episode #105--Back to our Roots
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…
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Episode #104--Teachin' Fall Fishin'
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...
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Episode #103--Fall Fishing with Brad
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…
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Episode 102--The Business of Fishing
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...
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Episode 101--A New Direction
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...
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Episode 100--Mr. Angler Qwest
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…
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Episode 99--Winner Winner Walleye Dinner
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...
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Episode 98--Down Rods and Crawlers
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...
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Episode 97--Perch Eyes
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...
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Episode 96--"Zone of Concentration"
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.…
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Episode 95--Trolling Alabama
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…
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Episode 94--Captain Littlefield
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...
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Eposide 93--Built With Purpose
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....
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Episode 92--Lake Murray Stripers
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...
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Episode 91--Fall Erie Walleye
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...
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Episode 90--2023 AQ Lineup
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...
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Episode 89--St. Mary's Silver
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...
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Episode 88--Walleye Fishing with "Mr. Angler Qwest"
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...
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Episode 87--The Georgia Adventure
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...
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Episode 86--Spearfishing
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...
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Episode 85-Lake Michigan Trout and Salmon
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…
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Episode 84--Oahe Walleye
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…
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Epiosode 83--South Carolina Stripers
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…
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February 2022
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...
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January 2022
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…
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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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