From Bankruptcy to Bass Champion | Dustin Connell | Rick & Bubba University | Ep 198

Dustin Connell initially went bankrupt while pursuing his dream of becoming a professional angler. Through hard work and one massive gamble, Dustin Connell became one of the top professional fishermen in the world. Hear the story of how he became a Major League Fishing champion with over $1.7 million in career earnings on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"!
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[@stonehorn4641]

I left home at 17 with a ruck sack, a rifle, and a uniform. Spent 4 years in the military, did 2 full tours, saved ALL of my money from the 4 years. All I wanted was to fish for a living. My family wanted me to work at the local refinery while they were still hiring, guaranteeing 100k a year, my whole family worked there. Moved back to my hometown, bought a boat instead, started doing fishing charters. Put every penny into that 29’ Center Console fishing boat and all of the gear and electronics required. After two years I bought a Tuna license, allowing me to do big dollar tuna charters. Today, 22 years later, I own 9 charter boats with operations all around the Maritimes. My charters are booked a year in advance, and I’m looking at adding 10th boat in june. The refinery? It shut down 4 or 5 years ago. Some of my family now work for me (though not on the same boats, we’d kill each-other), and I make far, far more than I ever could have at the refinery. I have a business my son loves and wants to run someday, and I married an accountant who has managed our personal finances incredibly well. I also fish tournaments, but it’s just the MLF Canada and my provincial trail. But that’s because I’ve been successful enough to take the time off and travel around with my boat while managing the business from afar. Im only required for our short Tuna season, as the license is to me, not the charter boat

[@JakeBagwellFishing]

Awesome story sir. I am glad to see read that you pursued your dreams and made them a reality!

[@robertgallacher7214]

Living the dream, pays to dream big,well done.

[@finefishingfamily1902]

Nice

[@byrd5163]

DC is one of my favorite fisherman. Always watch his KZbin videos. Great fisherman and he is got a great sense of humor.

[@michaelmuncher34]

That's the Alabama GOAT when it comes to Bass Fishing

[@briandavis5414]

DC... great WIN 🏆 Congratulations on your new son... It was great to meet you and THANKS for the hat!!!

[@wvlongshooter3912]

I really appreciate DC praising the lord when he catches a fish. I’m a fly fisherman and when you fish lakes or ponds there’s always others nearby. I hear giggles when I praise the lord when I catch a good trout. When I catch a wild animal on a fly I’ve tied with my two hands I always feel like I need to praise god. Thanks !!!

[@Esuras98]

Are you serious? Have you listened to how many times he takes the Lords name in vain when he is fishing? He may "claim" to be a Christian, but he probably couldn't take a Bible and show you how to become one.

[@wvlongshooter3912]

@@Esuras98 you must be jealous of of DC. We are human. Not perfect. I haven’t seen what you are saying about him. But, just because one is a Cristian doesn’t mean you are perfect or mean that one doesn’t slip up and say something one shouldn’t say as a Christian. Jesus died on the cross because he knows we aren’t perfect and even the best Christian in the world isn’t perfect and even what you might consider to be a true Christian will slip up and say or do things that aren’t Christian in theory. This is why we can ask Jesus for forgiveness and he will forgive. This is a presious free gift that god has given you and me and everyone. I’m guessing you hate forward facing sonar too, right ?

[@edsmetaldetecting31]

We are always sinful!! Every single one of us one way or another. But Jesus paid the ultimate price for us.

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

​@@Esuras98he's never claimed to be perfect are you ??..at least hes does praise the lord i cuss all the time GD to but doesnt mean i dont believe in the good lord..all we can do is try to do better its a bad habit i understand though

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

Dustin is a fine young man and a heck of a fisherman.

[@jrhoops304]

As hosts, you interrupt too much and don't allow the guest to finish talking. You need to talk less and listen more.

[@desertdog1125]

They can't

[@Mjc103]

Came here to say same thing.

[@AverageTXAngler]

Yep, that got real annoying real quick. Stop talking over and interrupting and let the guy talk!

[@along44ride]

They really arent listing to DC, They are just concentrating on their next question. The problem with that is, we the listener don't get to hear what we want to hear from DC

[@team-fishaholics9549]

Exactly I been following DC for years.. and he doesn’t look like himself in this podcast

[@bubba8388]

Love you guys. I’m so glad you had DC on the podcast.

[@ryderoutlaw9941]

The guy has got it going on and his results show it. The lord is continuing to bless him everyday Great guy and the way he takes time for his fans means a lot and is a big part of his success!

[@ufcguruofficial]

Never seen DC so serious...Gattt allmightyyyy😂

[@billmcnabb1037]

Great conversation guys. I lived on Lay Lake for over 10 years and loved watching these guys fish that lake. Thx for another great podcast.

[@drmichellethomason]

Great interview!! Love watching DC & I love Rick & Bubba!! I’m sure he will have another trophy soon to bring in & tell you guys about!👏 👊🏼

[@garysanderford1572]

Great guy keep working hard on the water DC

[@cross_fire_]

Best fisherman on the planet currently.

[@stonehorn4641]

Eh, I don’t think he would be nearly dominant in a 5 fish tournament. Neither would Wheeler. Im still a big fan, but I don’t think they are up against the best in MLF anymore

[@Esuras98]

MLF is the G league of fishing. Look how many left BASS only to come back. He would be in the middle of the pack on the ELITE series.

[@terriwilson5574]

Definitely the funniest and most personable..

[@chrishampton8842]

@@Esuras98😂

[@finefishingfamily1902]

DC the modern goat in bass fishing period.

[@HellaBass]

Similar story, Justin Hamner just won Bassmaster Classic in March, couple years back he had to dig for change in his truck seats to get home and cutting grass between events

[@curtischavez3]

DC is a back to back champion in a much harder field Justin is a bass master classic champion in the 2nd best field of fishing. Not only is Dustin a back to back champion he is a multi stage winner for back to back years. Those two are not similar. Dustin is moving into elite territory with the best to ever do it. Jacob wheeler is not as comfortable as he was last year before Dustin won redcrest.

[@HellaBass]

@@curtischavez3 I was comparing the story of them both being broke and winning a Championship

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

My alabama boy DC!!!👊

[@justifiedfan98]

Loved the show!!

[@judgetoogood1033]

Dustin is the best

[@bassnbuckbillyb824]

Rick you got a good last name bro!Seams mighty familiar

[@johnm2617]

Great interview** D/C is awesome! Funny as Hell with the stuff he comes up with ! PEACE

[@gigino780]

I like dustin he’s a good fishermen and a good dude

[@desertdog1125]

Dear Gosh. Please Quit talking after You ask the Questions

[@chrisballenger4519]

He was wayyyy more humble when he won Ross Barnett in 2017, he seems to forgotten humbleness!

[@Tylerhoward2]

Let your guest speak without interrupting

[@tbone5911]

Let Dustin talk without cutting him off so much

[@jonathanvela8057]

these hosts interrupting DC and themselves smh

[@along44ride]

These guys need to shut up and let Dustin talk,,,, geeeeezzzz

[@mattjohnson1333]

MLF is lame with FFS, it’s not a “sport” anymore.😂. It’s still fun, but a sport, not at all. It’s nothing to respect, I think we’ll look back on it in the future as a dark period.

[@db9818]

😂okay

[@d-rocky615]

DC is an awesome fisherman… One of the best….but, he’s arrogant and he’s a “ ding queen”!

[@crysd6944]

They need "lawyers and attorneys" when they have no assets? Ok girl. Jasmyn looks sickly. If she says overwhelmed one more time I'm gonna jump through the screen. This girl just cannot deal with everyday life. Why does she feel like its a good thing to showcase her inadequacies on the world wide web. Bring back shame.

[@Mjc103]

Worst host I’ve ever watched: I came to watch DC and he spoke 30 percent of the time.