Jerkbait Around Brush Was The Key For Connell
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
By John Johnson
BassFan Senior Editor The first Top-10 finish that Dustin Connell posted as a tour-level angler was his victory at Ross Barnett Reservoir during his 2017 rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. His résumé since then shows that he s been more consistent than spectacular.
He produced five single-digit finishes in 13 regular-season outings over the first two years of the MLF Bass Pro Tour s existence, but was left wondering when that second win might arrive. It occurred last week when he dominated the final day of the REDCREST Championship at Lake Eufaula in his home state of Alabama.
Connell Exploits Piles To Cop REDCREST Crown
Friday, February 26, 2021
By MLF Communications Staff Some days out on the water, its like you can do no wrong. Fifth-year pro Dustin Connell had one of those days Friday.
Connell, of Clanton, Ala., caught 12 fish weighing 36-15 to win REDCREST 2021, the Bass Pro Tour championship, and earn the top prize of $300,000 at Lake Eufaula in his home state. Connell grabbed the lead in the second period and never looked back, winning by a 5-11 margin over 2nd-place pro Michael Neal of Dayton, Tenn., who caught 10 bass totaling 31-04, good for $60,000.
I still cant believe this, I really cant, said an emotional Connell after being awarded the REDCREST trophy. This is truly what dreams are made of. I look around and I see guys like Jacob (Wheeler), (Bryan) Thrift, Ott (DeFoe), and I am just so blessed to be fishing against these guys. Its an honor just to be here and compete. To come out of here with a win, this is a dream c