First EVER 2-Time REDCREST CHAMPION - MLF Redcrest - Lay Lake- Championship Day

I have worked for over a year for this day. I have put so much pressure on myself to make it here. Now I have to go and just leave it all at the lake. I have a game plan for today but anything could happen. I am just really blessed to have a shot. A shot at history on my home lake, to be come the first ever 2-time MLF Redcrest Champion.
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First EVER 2-Time REDCREST CHAMPION - MLF Redcrest - Lay Lake- Championship Day
#dustinconnell #majorleaguefishing #redcrest
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:58 Period 1
00:20:20 Period 2
00:32:00 Period 3
00:45:22 it starts to sink in
00:55:03 Trophy Presentation

[@JasonSullivanBigBass]

You are a amazing person dude . Remember always love family care for friends and Put God first and keep catching them bass . DC I can see the big heart you have brother. Red Crest Champ here on KZbin

[@KrawlerKustoms]

Dude how do you manage to make us cry with you bro. You’re a blessing to the sport.

[@adzoutnabout8666]

Moral learned mate, “ Never leave fish to find fish “. This is the DC we love 💪

[@johnnysaechao6218]

DC u got every bassaholic in tears my guy! Congratulations again!

[@justinbird3843]

Congratulations, DC!! Couldn't happen to a more deserving person, best of luck the rest of the year and with fatherhood! 2- time Redcrest Champion, let's fricken go!!!

[@tonypascale7754]

I have been watching that clip over and over where you got tangled up in your mic cord…”dang train wreck son”😂😂😂 Absolute legend keep the hammer down big guy!!

[@bigrywhat]

Amazing story. Not the one you told. The one you’re making. You’re a legend, brother.

[@joedanner8684]

Grown man doing grown man things. The passion you portray is contagious and inspiring every single video. We are so blessed to have these videos, and we thank you all for creating such amazing content.

[@clintonvanrijsbergen5017]

I'm 4 years clean today and I wanna say thank u to u and Scott Martin for giving me passion for fishing i lost many years ago and now I fish every day and use all the tips and tricks u guys have to show love your passion and love for the sport pleaee keep going you got angler of the year this year thank u

[@failshot7125]

Congratulations and I’m proud of you for having the strength to stay clean for 4 years! I know we don’t know each other but I know hearing someone tell you there proud makes you feel great great sometime even if they don’t know the full story..!

[@chrismargarum6863]

Congratulations bro on 4 years clean, fishing and following these guys changed my life as well, been clean for 13 years now, I dedicated my 2 car garage to my fishing den, looks just like some of these pro anglers, it’s my hobby my life now 100% dedicated and a lot of money but it keeps me grounded and focused now that we are doing tournament fishing I wish I didn’t waste so many years and money. Congratulations man, don’t ever look back keep pushing no matter what happens or how bumpy the road gets!!!

[@G_lows]

Got da mighty he’s the 2 time!!!! Hard work pays off. Way to be a huge inspiration to all of us!

[@flop2river471]

Shout out to B for the editing. Right in the middle of DC's emotional story, a Febreeze commercial interrupts. I will not buy any Febreeze products now.😂 The few nights after Redcrest DC was probably dreaming, "SHOULD I go up to the dam? They've only got one turbine running, I think I will just stay here, or should I run up there?" 😂 Great job DC ... DING

[@charylstephens6875]

They pay the bills, without ads DC makes no money, you need to buy their products.

[@flop2river471]

@@charylstephens6875 I was joking. I just meant it interrupted a great story. Sorry for the confusion.

[@MichaelPFishing]

Nothing like the feeling of ripping across the lake first thing in the morning on calm water! Congratulations!!!

[@failshot7125]

I’ve been watching you for years now man, never ever rlly commented but just know your hard work and your editors hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. It would be an awesome video for you to make if you were talking abt how you came up an got into fishing the mlf. Your guys videos help me so much you’ve got no clue! Love y’all and keep grinding!

[@todddickinson3262]

There’s a video series called “The Circuit” that has several episodes on DC, MDJ, Wheeler, etc… that goes way into their early days. Can’t recommend it highly enough! I’ll try to post the link in another comment below.

[@todddickinson3262]

I’m sorry but I couldn’t find the link. This is one tho that gets into a little bit of his story. I’ll continue to look for the series I mentioned.

[@failshot7125]

@@todddickinson3262 do you know who posted “ the circuit!” ? I have looked but cannot find the series

[@failshot7125]

@@todddickinson3262 there’s no link to another video if that’s what you posted, I will watch it if it pops up tho thank you!

[@kidkarma6931]

Let's go DC! Ain't even watch the whole video yet, and the title says it all! Crushed em as you do! Congrats, big dog! An inspiration to us all, truly!

[@stephensellers4986]

Unreal. Couldn’t happen to a better dude. Way to get it done DC.

[@scottfrost8956]

Mr Hover rig! Put us all in tears! What an asset to the greatest sport in the world. Congratulations Dustin

[@theonearmedbandit8631]

You need to get that classic trophy one year too DC!! Love the vids man congrats

[@chefbergsfoodadventures6531]

This was such an epic run. As I mentioned in one of the other videos since the second round on day one you just been an animal. Whether you are on your home lake or not this is just the intense roller coaster all fishermen go through. But seeing it happen over real time for such a meaningful win is truly incredible. I don't think anybody can simply deny a fact the DC's on top right now. Numero Uno. El jefe. Big papi. The Don Juan. El maestro. The Big cheese. The captain. Congratulations on your second win of the year. And I'm sure those few extra bucks are a nice addition to that trophy

[@gilly8966]

Ding! 🛎️ Ding!🛎️ Ding! 🛎️ let’s make it 3 DC get that Triple Crown 👑 let’s go congrats well deserved couldn’t be any happier for u this is amazing congratulations DC Dustin Connell !!!!🎉

[@scottwhughes]

Best video I’ve watched in a long time DC. The last 20-30 minutes and your story was gold. Just wait until that baby boy enters your life, because your stories will only get better. Congrats!

[@lastcastluy2004]

DC= Double Champ!!!

[@thehuntfamily2658]

Congratulations DC!! That was so awesome to watch and it is very very hard to win on a home pond but you did it! Shout out to Brett for the amazing camera and editing work! You two guys make a great Team! 🛎🛎

[@nmfishdude200]

Man shoutout to B and the blastoff video… Gave me chills watching it knowing DC was heading out first about to go win the dang thing…. 💪🏻

[@blakesmith6718]

The story about your brother is the best! Hopefully get him on the channel soon! Congrats man! Could not have happened to a better person!

[@brentrhodes3529]

Congratulations man. You deserve it and we all cry with ya lol LETS GO DC! Mr. 2 time.

[@user-ie1jp2qz1u]

I've seen you win enough tournament that it shouldn't make you cry anymore. Please shout out to the whole world LET'S FREAKING GO. Your the best in the world!!!!

[@ufcguruofficial]

47:08 😢 How awesome to go back and win on the lake you grew up fishing! Congrats bradda DC and shout out to your bro who took you fishing, I know he is proud. You will be a great Dad!

[@douggrant272]

It took me hours to get through the video, just because of life events. But every minute was a joy! Congratulations! And B, great video!

[@DJSherwoodAesthetics]

B…. I’m a 34 year old man who loves fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. I want you to know I just cried for an hour. This is ANOTHER masterpiece my guy. Amazing work dude. Hope i get to meet you one day sir.

[@paulirving4151]

Congratulations DC. Keep catching them bass. DC I can see the big heart you have brother when you fish these tournaments. Congratulations on your 2-time winning the MLF Redcrest bass tournament. Keep fishing them bass DC.

[@mikejohnson4233]

DC, I stay3d off all bass fishing channels so I could watch you get it done again, without knowing the outcom3. I was not disappointed, you did great and well deserved. Get the next one. Mime

[@bl8221]

Impossible to be more excited about someone winning a bass tournament. I follow you all the time every chance I get. For the simple reason of the person that you are. Down home, God-fearing, family man, and it shows in everything you do. I enjoy your channel and all your content absolutely elated that you won this for the second year in a row.!! Best of luck the rest of the year. Best of luck with the new baby. God bless you and yours. DC Fishing LETS FREAKING GOOOOOOO!!!!!! ☮️ ✌️

[@adzoutnabout8666]

Boooooom baby 💥🤙🇦🇺😎 Loved the start, so much emotion, and the holeshot made me tear up. Extra edit. Sensational edit B 👌 I was tearing up with every minute DC. Your whisper voice will come in handy next 6 months.

[@corywoodman-fq6bm]

Congratulations DC!! Let’s freaking gooooo!!!! Dad gum it!!!! What an incredible day of fishing!!! And what an incredible human being you are!!!

[@chadnikolich3734]

DC not only are you A Hammer, but best off you are Godly, you are positive and such a gentleman. It's so important for you to keep bringing the positivity to the younger society of kids Role models like you and Jacob are so important ❤️ congratulations on your win at Redcrest but most of all congratulations on your awesome attitude and Position in life to help produce a fine society of young Anglers 🎣🔨🔨🎣

[@jeremyerno4589]

Congratulations DC put on a clinic today. DING DING. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@colt110987]

This was the results of what hard work and determination can achieve & we are all excited for you DC! The hometown deal is what gets me worked up! Winning the title anywhere else is just not the same. It’s almost a hometown derby fill

[@matthewlindsey7717]

DC you absolutely slayed. If anyone deserved this win it was you. I have a feeling this won't be your last Redcrest win. Love the content as always. DC is the champ!!

[@michaelsanchez3659]

Man this video ALONE deserves 100k! "Let's freaking go!"

[@U.P.FishPAN]

That's it man! Was waiting for that WHOOOO!!! WELL DESERVED! Way to grind it out brother! That 2nd spot... blew them up.. YALL come to party!! Great stuff! Here we go!! 3peat!

[@youknoit1980]

Dustin thanks for being yourself I’m a walleye fisherman from up north this is the only bass fishing I watch and I really enjoy it.. god bless you

[@myronhigh3527]

BAM!!!!! BACK TO BACK BABY!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Couldn't of happened to a more deserving person!!! You have DEFINENTLY earned it again! BEST OF LUCK, with the rest of this season, and with the new addition to the Family coming soon!!!! GOD BLESS ALL!!!!!👍😊🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@JasonSullivanBigBass]

That last one you really looked at that bass and said you grew up catching them lake Mitchell and lake Jordan I could see the passion you have for spotted bass dude you earned it brother God is just blessing you DC because you earned it . Awesome 💯

[@j74juan]

Hell yeah brother!!! You deserve it man. You are a great fisherman.

[@charlesmartin4386]

Congratulations man you just made a great memories and a great win . You can’t ask for anything better than this

[@zandersipes9576]

Best Fisherman in the world and best cameraman in the world, the videos are top notch! Congrats to the 2 time, DC DUSTIN CONNELL!!

[@devonsutherland781]

Man congratulations! The passion and love you have for the game is truly soooo fun to watch!

[@GunnslingerTV]

Congrats DC You earned it !!!

[@GunnslingerTV]

Hope to meet you one day !!!

[@battlebasstv3312]

to see this payoff for you being a long term fan just really is so awesome to see and makes me happy seeing your year start this way! go make history this season!! lotta fishing to do yet!!! hell yeah congratsssssss dc!!!!

[@scottbamasime4338]

I've loved your attitude and commitment to the sport. You've never seen a 57 yr old man act like a kid as I did last year you came through Mobile Alabama and I pulled up to a light in front of your favorite chicken place in the drive thru,. I honked and waved at you in line and that my my year after you waved back..

[@alanschuler6511]

Congratulations Dustin and I watching our videos very day and I live in Tucson Arizona.

[@lesliekennedy2409]

Congratulations DC and thanks for taking us along with you for the win

[@chrismoreno589]

DC you’re such an inspiration man congratulations on the big win and can’t wait to see you as a dad!! And B you’ve been killing the videos man I appreciate all the work you do!!🔥🛎️

[@stormiedugan1349]

I think it’s great you always praise and thanks to the man upstairs! I pray God keeps blessing you

[@derekdoodahnickells5376]

A Big Shout out Champ ! DC on To Dale Hollow for a good time a Win!🤠🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@steveg1596]

Congratulations DC. Been watching you and JW for several years. I hope and pray for a safe delivery for Miss Victoria and little “TC”. Being a dad is the best job in the world. You will see.

[@Skeeta56]

Just had to take a moment to Congratulate the Bama Hammer!!! You’re the best DC and I love to watch you in action!!! Brett’s editing is always enjoyable and his side comments make me smile. Keep slamming the door in 2 thousand 24!!! Ding Baaaby . . . Let’s FREEEEEEAK’n Go!!!!!!!

[@LeonStjames]

THAT MAN DOIN IT BIG> lets not get emotional and dramatic yet. it isnt over. KEEP THE FOOT ON THE GAS. this is your year, continue to elevate.

[@gregnettles3677]

How can you not love this guy?Congratulations DC!!!

[@nichardenfishing]

Great job DC!!! I was proud to be there watching it. It’s an experience I’ll never forget.

[@joshcrouch8348]

What a story you told at the end. It was meant to be bud. Always fun to watch you fish. Keep it up man

[@afcop13]

Stud! Don’t know the guy but watching videos for so long I feel like I do. From his first win, to this. I absolutely love to see it. Congrats DC.

[@rogerglasco5941]

Way to go DC.. Very proud of you. Remember, 4/8/24. The big day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jaredspear8140]

Great job brother. Your little boy Trent was riding with you all day big dog! Words can’t describe how damn proud I am of you. And Brett, thank you so much for busting your butt day in and day out for us brother. I/we appreciate all you do. Awesome job. Thank you for the inspiration!!!

[@djlouyang98]

Congratulations DC. Couldn't have happen at a better time, just before your son gets here. 🎉🎉🎉

[@kurtisrogerson]

No way, let's freaking go dude

[@ethanday5144]

From the start DC you have been my favorite angler to every watch. When I seen the way you fish the technique, style, passion, and even your energy towards the sport and the way you work on the water is just amazing and every time I watch motivates myself to push and work harder to see how far I can go in this wonderful sport. Great work DC keep on smashing the door down on em! Ding!

[@bucksbassnbeards1296]

Your Gonna be an amazing Father Dustin!

[@GoneFishinTV]

a true inspiration DC - I knows there's thousands more like me who dream to be in your shoes fishing for a living. I can't thank you enough for making these videos and letting us all live out our dreams through you. Never stop man, next up 3 time Redcrest champ. A legend in the making

[@scottburrow8717]

Great job Dustin. You are the man. You keep the attitude in check and look what happened!! WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!!!

[@MarkSmith-qk2rl]

CONGRATULATIONS ! An amazing job ! The big dog showed out ! You earned it ! Got Da Mighty !!

[@atamagashock]

No better man to win this, not once, but twice, and at home where it all started. I don’t get emotional often, but every damn time you pull of something special, you find a way to choke me up bro. 🍻

[@trentmann6770]

Ladies and gentlemen we are watching a legend in the making. Been following you since you won on the Ross Barnett in 2017! Been awesome watching your journey. Congratulations DC it’s well earned. And What a bad ass video B!

[@brettbarber9517]

Congratulations DC! This couldn’t have come to a more humble hard working guy! Best of luck the rest of the season, angler of the year is within grasp! Can’t wait to be able to meet you and the boys in Richmond on the James this June.

[@Sovaboi]

Big dawg DC !!!!!!

[@davyknight5423]

Congratulations DC! You’re one of the most humble guys around! You dang sure deserve it brother!

[@Fishin-mission1]

Always love that moment it all starts to sink in.... well done brother! Amazing watching you fulfill your dream!

[@ryanholeman680]

The FIRST 2 Time Redcrest CHAMPION!!!!! Glad for you man!! I’ve followed ya from your first Elite and your hard work and the love of bass fishing is awesome to watch

[@kenmcdaniel2134]

Thank you for the great video DC! I also grew up fishing Lay, Mitchell and Jordan. I love all three lakes, Jordan and Lay being my favorites. I joined the Navy in 1981 and retired in 2006. I came home and fished them as often as possible. Still do. Fished tournaments in my younger years, now just for fun. Love Lay this time of year! Congratulations on the win sir! Really a great video. Lots of wonderful memories watching you fish!

[@henrystanislawski591]

Congratulations Dustin! Stay blessed, stay humble, and love that wife and baby like there's nothing else!!! Let's go for 3!!!!

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Congratulations!!!!! And, thank you for this video, you have no idea how much I enjoy watching you guys catch bass with the forward facing sonar!!!!

[@tompindell4243]

CONGRATULATIONS DC, on a great win, and one of the best videos too, pretty cool to see KVD come up, and Skeet in there too, a long with the traveling brothers, what a great win!!! And I don't even chase Bass, I chase the good eating fish!! 🤣

[@lusterou812]

Gottamighty hes a double dingin redcrest trophy swingin beast!!! Atta boy DC!!!!!

[@gabrielhaggard7333]

LETS FREAKING GO MY DUDE!! Anotha one for the champ! Way to bring it home! Historic year for DC!!

[@TimSparks-yg5vi]

Great Video work and editing. DC congratulations. My ole man fished the classic when I was a teenager. That was over 40 years ago. Their is a lot of sacrifice that your wife has put in……way to go giving her some credit and your support system. Stay humble and grounded Dad to be. Keep stacking those trophies. You da man!!

[@ronniewhite6449]

Congrats on becoming a DAD theres nothing more precious or worrisome and comgrats on winning Redcrest AGAIN,man was pulling for you all the way! It's a pleasure to watch your videos. Keep em coming BIG DAWG!

[@bucksbassnbeards1296]

Told you it would happen Heck Yeah my Dude ! Your on top of the game right now God is good brother 🙏

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Congratulations DC your definitely a future legend, proud of ya man..catch'um up..

[@theboss_hoss660]

Couldn't be more deserving, such a humble and inspiration to the sport! Been a huge fan and love to see you on top!!

[@user-uf8yq1md2f]

I’m so happy for you dc congratulations your the best to do it 2x Redcrest champion this video was super special at the end when you held up the trophy made me emotional I was so happy to see you win you’ve inspired me so much

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

I should've rode down to lay and met you when y'all was here I'll catch ya one day ..keep rolling DC 👊

[@graceabounds2381]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! So happy to see you winning in such a big way!! My husband and I love watching you and the rest of the guys. Much love to you and your beautiful wife and upcoming new baby boy!! GOD Bless you always!

[@toddmccollum8075]

#1 Bass fisherman in the world in my book! And a Great Human Being too! Congratulations again brother! Put GOD out front and continue to climb DC! Congratulations on becoming a dad too! Nothing like it! GOD BLESS YALL!!! #LETSFREAKINGO #DING

[@badbass101]

Absolutely nobody deserves this more than you! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@josephvillalobos09]

Our boy DC done found the fish and CAPITALIZED! Congrats to you man. Very happy for you and I'm glad to have witnessed it. Great video brother. Keep up the great work.

[@Phillysil41]

Congratulations DC! We learned one of the top rules in fishing this episode. Never leave fish to find fish.

[@donbeasley6539]

I couldn’t wait for this video to come out. All I can say is wow 👏👏👏👏 congratulations big guy.

[@Jefeblaksta]

Damn son you got me over here crying man with ya ! You’re everything I want to be and are as a person !! Hope to meet you someday ,, from Wisconsin hope they have a tourney this way one day …

[@thomaslillie8164]

Greatest out, watched score tracker everyday been waiting for this video. Got the win and soon gonna get the greatest win of your life surely gonna be an idol to your son like you are to all these kids that watch you or see you at the tourneys.

[@toddsherry4433]

Congrats DC! You are an inspiration. Going to be an amazing dad very soon!