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 come true.