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.

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.

"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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 choice for many families.

Brad wraps up the conversation with thoughts on the importance of boat dealers on the buying experience.

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 dealers have played in that process.

Scott and Brad also talk about the future of the fishing pontoon and what customers can expect.

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 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.

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 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 boats designed primarily for inland lakes and rivers. These inexpensive boats feature the top quality design and construction of the Angler Quest line.

Brad also discusses his fishing and promotion plans for the upcoming fall season.