I WON a $300,000 Fishing Tournament - 2021 MLF REDCREST Championship Round

With so many changes to this event from the weather, the venue, and a tough bite. I am just blessed to be fishing on championship day. I have been able to find the right bites at the right time and I think I have something figured out that might give me a shot to really compete for this deal. I just need a little bit of magic and a lot of prayers.
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I WON a $300,000 Fishing Tournament - MLF REDCREST Championship Round
#RedCrest2021 #MajorLeagueFishing #DustinConnell

[@curtischavez3]

Nothing bette than his humility, I couldn’t be happier for someone. Gods speed DC!

[@mikegardiner3934]

super super guy!

[@WarmDikNCider]

have to admit, brought tears to my eyes too. you rock DC.

[@connert33]

I felt that watching it live, felt it again even now. Such an inspiration!

[@davidodom3549]

somebody choppin onions over here too. daggum

[@billyburton4487]

It happened to all of us

[@zackbunch4268]

Same here

[@josephduckworth503]

Love this so much

[@robertsinger9248]

the pure and raw emotion this man has for this sport is truly inspiring just a small town alabama kid living his dreams this is what all kids dream of is that feeling right there truly awesome to see and keep up the good work, uhhh ding 🔔🔔

[@nathanhershberger1980]

Right on man, absolutely awesomely badass!!!!!!!!

[@elianebarros6173]

@@nathanhershberger1980 🏚🕌🏘🌋🕌🙂🙄🙄🏡🏘

[@rtc1184]

The amount of times the marshal hit things on this lowrance touch screen would have drove me crazy

[@chaseringwald1377]

Ikr

[@ashtondickens2005]

Bro exactly what I thought, he was leaning all over his pan optics and crap

[@Jonathan-vl8dl]

Fr

[@timcarter9146]

Straight sitting on all that expensive shit hitting buttons he would of been back overboard

[@Zacht3]

Foreal I was thinking the same thing

[@Firedude-Matt]

"This ain't sweet baby Jesus, it's a dog" ~DC

[@nickdawsonfishing]

I laughed my ass of to that comment while I was on my break at work and I had 3 coworkers walk in the break area and ask me if I was okay😂

[@brandonbucks341]

He had to be drunk lol

[@jimoconnor8597]

Needs to be a t-shirt...

[@nickdawsonfishing]

@@jimoconnor8597 agreed

[@bassintime6879]

Lol hilarious 🤣

[@michaelhoward8744]

I don't know what impresses me more.. DC winning a well-deserved $300k or those HDS lives withstanding that cameraman's weight as he essentially sat on them several times.

[@macdaddyblues1]

The money gets spent, trophies get dusty.... those memories will last a lifetime....what a great day!!!

[@calebjones7905]

The way this man is not scared to share how he is feeling is awesome

[@royheape6872]

After he realized he had won and started tearing up, I teared up right along with him. Ok, I cried there I said it

[@paulwalleyefisher8983]

Lmao

[@johnnyweaver1300]

Something magical did happen all the stars lined up for you, I shed some tears with you, it's made my week! THANK YOU LORD

[@bigd3475]

“It ain’t sweet baby Jesus it’s a puuuuppppy” haha I’m dead

[@jackpeplow9850]

Man what an emotional video I'm a 68 year old over the hill Bass Fisherman.I know how hard you worked for this Dustin you are a blessed man. Keep your nose to the wind and your eyes on God..

[@ninijigs6804]

Amen

[@robinsonoutdoors6959]

Nothing was more funny than when he said “it’s gonna take something magical for me to win” he had no clue he was gonna win 😂😂but heck of a job DC!

[@bdub440]

That’s how you break in a new boat, DC! DING! Congratulations!

[@myronhigh3527]

Couldn't of happened to a better person!!!!! CONGRATS on the BIG WIN!!!!!!! And God Bless you and your family!!!!!!👍🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tommymanus9567]

Awesome brother!! I'm crying with ya man! Best video I've seen in a while. You da man!

[@dustindeese1697]

Not gonna lie, I got choked up at the end too! It’s your year DC. Just ding up!

[@chadpro2005]

You owe us a jump in the drink! Congrats Dustin, watching it on live gave me the chills!

[@golfinathome8044]

Cried with ya on MLF live DC! Way to go man! Your time!

[@TheJTTaylor000]

A year later this video still gives goose bumps. The most popular win of 2021. Now we just need MDJ to get one. That will be another emotional/very popular win. Adrian also.

[@jaketomberlin8916]

I didn’t expect to be shedding real tears at the end of this. Good work DC we are proud of you.

[@zacyfn8137]

You deserve that 300k man keep grinding your heart out.

[@jaydenheinrichoutdoors]

this ain’t sweet baby jesus it’s our puppy🤣😭😭😭 funniest thing i heard all day

[@thereelaveragefisherman1964]

Hands down the best sports video ive ever seen. Raw emotion, heart on his sleeve. This Alabama Kid is my new favorite on tour. Wow.....Just wow.

[@justinnichols9501]

A year later and man still motivates and moves me, unreal man one of my favorite videos out there. Good stuff man

[@Ka13Bang]

That was the best 57 minutes of my whole day and it's a Friday so that's saying something. Congratulations man !!!

[@bds07tbss]

Congrats man! I wish I could like the the video 100 times!!! Great series

[@brettmontey8762]

Congratulations on your win. That was an amazing welcome home from your neighbors.

[@toasted9453]

DC! Congrats bro. I sat and watched the entire day! I thought it was beautiful, when they recapped with Wheeler, and all he talked about was your win. I cried with you bro. Well deserved.

[@jimk4267]

Yep. Real friends are happier when the other guy wins!!!

[@erichthompson1194]

This series was amazing! Great story and super inspirational! Also let's take a moment to appreciate the editing and videography in this series too

[@B_the_Cameraman]

😉

[@prestonmire5509]

I have watched KZbin videos for 3 years this video right here is the best one I have watched it probably 5 times i own my own company hvac work I have done it for 25 years this video shows hard work and dedication pays off congratulations Dustin you the man Ding!!!!!!

[@loricady950]

This is my moms account on KZbin but dude the way you thank the lord for each catch and anything and everything else. It was your time to shine buddy. Thank ya lord for letting him win!!!!

[@DavidMccallister65]

Man I'm crying!!! YOU DID IT DC!!!!☝️🙏🙌

[@kipbrandel4545]

Got tears rollin with ya!! Then to have that support from friends and neighbors... Congratulations!!!

[@DROPTINE]

Just AWESOME Got me crying at the end there. Congrats Dustin You deserve EVERY PENNY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@daronmccyza9661]

Love watching him have fun and cant stop laughing at when he caught that little bass and was like come on son i need ya grand daddy lol

[@southernsalt]

Man I felt the raw emotion and hard work that went into this, congratulations DC well deserved!!!

[@spacecoastadventures3456]

This one video has made me a fan for life! So pumped for you and your family!!

[@Danielfr123]

Seeing him hold up that trophy gave me goose bumps from head to toe. Great Job DC

[@Wmjones111]

Almost a year later and this video is still fantastic.

[@truetorq]

Love coming back and watching this, your a good man DC!

[@camronking7947]

I'm proud of you brother, well deserved!

[@bassinwiththeburtons239]

DC brother couldn't have been a better man who won. You DESERVE this and many more. We love ya big guy.

[@dianebridges6256]

I have watched this 4 or 5 times and I do the ugly cry every time. What a wonderful day to remember for Dustin. God Bless

[@rockytoptwizzy4226]

EARNED YOUR SPOT IN HISTORY, congrats bro! You got me into the sport a couple years ago, and it is amazing to watch you succeed.

[@rootsdresser]

Congrats on the win and cudos to your camera guy! This was a cool video to watch... the whole series leading up to the final. Well done!!

[@BrandonJones-qs2nt]

Way to go, DC!!! You deserved this and more to come! I love watching you and Jaycob Wheeler fish. Both of you guys are absolute legends.

[@thejanitor113]

The boat ride back, fist pumping and then pointing to God….gets me every time. I think this is the fourth time watching this video in a year. DC you’re the man!

[@mikescott7029]

You have a good heart and an amazing work ethic. Congratulations, proud to follow you.

[@jimmyh4239]

Thats one awesome video!!! Congrats DC!!! Your emotion at the end says it all about you. Its in your blood Dude, and has always been in mine also. Your the Man!!!!!

[@tomstclair961]

The Father works in mysterious ways brother. You had me worried the night before.. Talking about fishing against them guys. Then you said ! But, you never know!! That told me you were still in it. This was tje best video ive watched in years.. all the way home to even the great neighborhood congrats as well.. You deserve it DC. 💪💪💪🏆🏆🏆🇺🇸 You stayed hungry all those years and now its time to eat . The reason your fishing against the best pros in the world is because your one of them. Congrats big dog!! ⚡⚡⚡🏆🏆🏆💰💰

[@johnosborne2021]

Watching this one live was something else. I didn’t really understand the magnitude of this win last year when he won, but now I see just how much this guy has put into this sport.

[@heathbiere1404]

Congratulations on the win DC! I believe this is going to be your year to get a couple more wins... Only thing that needs to said is Dinggggggggg

[@OffTheScalesFishin5696]

Way to go brother !!! Proud of you!!! Ever since I started bass fishing I have been following you cause I can tell your real!!! I appreciate ya brother

[@bassintime6879]

Thought I was done crying then u gotta end it with your neighborhood support. You know you are a great man when the neighbors take time to be so supportive. God has big plans for you DC

[@WallEyeGuy1160]

Man, I’d be lying if I said I don’t choke up myself. What a great video and edit. I unfortunately don’t get live television. But this was worth the wait. Proud of you buddy, hard work pays off and boy does this video get my hyped for open water! Congrats, DC!

[@ollieplayz8323]

Congrats dc and thank you for signing my shirt

[@brockrampey3242]

Awesome video and great job! The amount of emotion shows how deserving you are. Take the confidence forward and hoist many more. Been cool if you and wheels went 1,2 but close enough lol MDJ where you at bro? Mark’s turn now for a redcrest trophy. Congrats again DC!🎣

[@truthpurveyor8298]

I think the best part was at the end with your neighbors. Great job DC.

[@hookedonfishingoutdoors1241]

Congratulations man! The good Lord has definitely blessed you and your wonderful supportive family! I will never get to your level in Africa but you inspire me to keep dreaming!

[@chadmurphy4345]

Dude your gonna keep going on up my friend. Its the 1st win of the year with at least 2 more to go brotha

[@aaron9272]

“Thank you lord”

[@davidball6357]

Congratulations DC. I realize every other guy was using the same Peice of technology! Glad for a fellow Bama boy!

[@brianedgeman7549]

I have noticed when you are fishing and speaking to God you always have a nice fishing trip. It may not be always but you are having a great year despite COVID.

[@masontaylor9744]

Damm near made me cry. Dc your such a inspiration hopefully one day I will be half the fisherman you are

[@Mjones8383]

Brett's going to have to contact MLF and let them know the camera guys are blocking his shots. 🤣 Great work and good editing.

[@B_the_Cameraman]

Already on it big dawg.

[@jraysoutdoors8203]

Could not have happened to a better guy! Been watching you, Wheeler, MDJ, and Adrian from the beginning. You guys are my inspiration for chasing that dream you just achieved. Lord just blessed an Alabama hamma!! Congrats DC.

[@garywest2250]

I'm not crying, you're crying..... 😭 Couldn't have happened to a better person. Congrats, DC! This is so, so, so well deserved. You're an excellent ambassador for the sport.

[@woefman9467]

Dang, finished watching now you got me crying

[@mcfarland_will]

Congrats, when you getting a jerkbait signature rod? I think winning the REDCREST is a good enough reason to have one.

[@fishingforpar]

10/10 would buy it

[@mcfarland_will]

@@fishingforpar me to

[@tannerlaitila1541]

You deserved to win that man . A humble man right there

[@JoseMartinez-su3xi]

Hey DC are you readings these comments? Tomorrow you are in the finals 2022 Redcrest Grand Lake, OK! You gonna go back to back! COME ON, LET'S GO!!!

[@mattmurray6696]

Just got done rewatching the rest of the series, perfect timing!

[@georgebrewster7861]

All I can say is "YOU DA MAN"

[@lavonodom5703]

I’m so proud for you!! I’ve watched every second!! Congratulations DC!!

[@randomheroat420]

The pure, real man, angler, human you are inspires me to keep fishing. This video is a great one. Keep pushing brother.

[@latwghonjo6595]

Dang man, had me crying also

[@Mjones8383]

You need to get Brett a follow boat now 🏆 👍😃🙏

[@shawnsutton2648]

This was awesome live and just as great re-watching here. I was pulling for you and couldn't of been happier to see you win. Great job!!!

[@foothillsfishing]

Congrats DC! Seriously amazing stuff. Awesome to have it all documented as well. Something you will have forever

[@redneckxperienceguideservi2547]

Special opps cameraman! #froggtoggs

[@collinaverett3669]

me and the camera man would be having a talk. leaning all up on the graphs and pressing buttons.. nahhhh

[@timheard8166]

To God Be The Glory. So touching watching a fellow Alabamian fulfilling his purpose and passion. Congratulations DC.

[@FATBASSTV]

It was amazing watching you live all week. So happy for you, I know we will see a lot more Ws from you this season! Congrats!!

[@chriswilson2417]

I watch a ton of fishing videos....this has to be my favorite. The dedication, time away from family and giving it your all...gives me chills my man, well deserved! I never seen a tournament look so fun! Congrats my man! Keep killing it! Keep inspiring! Congrats again!!!

[@MichaelBrown-mi5jl]

Congratulations DC!!! Great job sticking to your plan!!!

[@brandontaylor5324]

Nothing but love for this right here! Hard work and dedication are easy words to say but few ever live it! Congratulations DC ! One word sums it up....passion!

[@davidcardenas4525]

Congratulations on the win , this gave me chills . You can feel the pain of hard work ! Well deserved .!!

[@NickWitkowskiFishing]

Dustin, I was watching all week at home. You even got me "MISTY" and then you turn towards the camera and said "DING"! I LOST IT. Went from misty eyed to immediate laughter brother! Awesome man! Job well done! 👊🤙👍 $$"UHHH...CHA-DING"$$

[@stephenjackson714]

man I cried a little bit watching it live and I shed a few more tears watching it again here on youtube. Congrats DC man all of your fans here are so happy for you and so proud way to go! DING!

[@foggybottombbq2738]

Awesome DC. Love the emotion and as a fan, appreciate all your hard work, and the moments you share with us. So proud for you and your family.

[@jerrymarshall2095]

Son,you put the boys on the road.Congratulations.God bless you.

[@juniorcarmack8741]

That’s so awesome brother, glad to see you hold that trophy 🏆 . You deserve it, you’ve have been working your ass off All year. congratulations man

[@b1986z]

Big congrats to you DC keep doing what you're doing bro!! Love your stuff and your overall mentality towards not only fishing, but life in general!

[@dalecain1158]

Watching this video brought tears to my eyes! So proud you won the biggest tournament of the year and your so humble! Sorry I didn’t watch this when you first posted it. I’m subscribed to your channel now and I pray that you win another one soon!

[@bransonchriscoe1611]

Dustin went into the day with a positive mental attitude and came out with a $300,000 check, way to go bud

[@Realtrucker81]

Really cool to see you get the W DC!! I also shed a few tears with you watching this story unfold. Awesome job man

[@timlawrence7246]

So happy for you DC. You showed up and caught them big. This is humility, dedication and hard work. Keep it going

[@samboor3771]

Dustin congratulations man! So glad to see you at the top. Keep going with that same drive. Ding!

[@michaelboggs3379]

Awesome video , really enjoy watching you and Wheeler this past year !