MLF Dustin Connell
MLF Dustin Connell Profile

Dustin Connell

Deatsville, AL

MLF Dustin Connell Profile Alabama angler Dustin Connell is an unstoppable force on the big stage as a three-time REDCREST champion. Connell claimed his first REDCREST title in 2021 at Lake Eufaula and he made MLF history in 2024 as the first two-time REDCREST champion, winning on his home turf at Lay Lake. He extended his reign in 2025 by winning REDCREST on Lake Guntersville. Connell was hot out of the gate in his pro career, claiming Elite Series Rookie of the Year honors in 2017. Winning Stage Three of the 2022 Bass Pro Tour pushed him to nearly $1 million in career earnings. He followed it up with a win at Stage Six of the 2022 Bass Pro Tour. This win made Connell one of the winningest anglers in Bass Pro Tour history as only Jacob Wheeler and Ott DeFoe had won three or more events on the Bass Pro Tour. He capped off the 2022 season with his fourth Bass Pro Tour win at Stage Seven at Mille Lacs Lake. Connell added his fifth Bass Pro Tour win to start the 2024 season at Stage One on Toledo Bend.

Stats

Career Wins
9
Top 10s
34
Total MLF Events
79
Career Winnings
$2,237,112

Sponsors

Rapala, Triton Boats, Bass Pro Shops, Realtree Fishing, Mercury Marine, Favorite Fishing, Lowrance, Power-Pole, Seaguar, Miller Tech, Sea Clear Power

Family

Wife: Victoria; Son: Trent

Did you know?

Dustin is an avid bow hunter, likes to play golf, and go turkey hunting.

Articles & Videos View All
Top 10 baits: Full gamut on display at Table Rock 1m • Tyler Brinks, Phoenix Moore • Bass Pro Tour
Birge tops 100 pounds to win REDCREST Qualifying Round; battle royal set for Championship Sunday on Table Rock 1m • Mitchell Forde • Bass Pro Tour
One reason to root for each REDCREST angler in Sunday’s Championship Round 1m • Justin Onslow • Bass Pro Tour
Birge Tops 100 pounds to pace Qualifying Round at Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2026 Presented by Mercury and Lowrance at Table Rock Lake 1m • MLF • Press Releases
Connell’s REDCREST run has demanded an “all in” mentality and the support of those closest to him 1m • Bass Pro Tour
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Bass Pro Tour - Redcrest
Year Place Bass Caught Total Weight Winnings Status
2026 10 39 93 - 00 $12,500 Pro
2025 1 73 217 - 05 $300,000 Pro
2024 1 71 199 - 03 $300,000 Pro
2023 7 25 64 - 06 $18,000 Pro
2022 4 31 90 - 15 $28,000 Pro
2021 1 25 77 - 02 $300,000 Pro
2019 22 29 57 - 03 $6,000 Pro
Bass Pro Tour - Heavy Hitters
Year Place Bass Caught Total Weight Winnings Status
2025 3 40 121 - 11 $20,000 Pro
2024 25 7 21 - 05 $4,143 Pro
2023 14 10 39 - 07 $4,000 Pro
2022 6 24 76 - 06 $14,500 Pro
2021 40 6 17 - 04 $3,000 Pro
2020 7 27 79 - 12 $10,000 Pro
Bass Pro Tour - Bass Pro Tour
Year Rank Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2026 7 5 182 1 0 $81,400 Pro
2025 29 7 237 0 0 $46,800 Pro
2024 4 7 341 3 1 $191,000 Pro
2023 15 7 98 0 0 $63,741 Pro
2022 13 7 254 3 3 $327,482 Pro
2021 14 7 177 0 0 $63,741 Pro
2020 6 4 100 1 0 $35,000 Pro
2019 8 8 475 3 0 $69,600 Pro
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2020 0 3 35 0 0 $31,500 Pro
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Bama
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2024 95 238 1 5 0 0 $307 Boater
2016 118 246 1 5 1 0 $778 Boater
2015 110 374 1 10 1 0 $2,628 Boater
2013 81 374 1 10 1 0 $2,366 Boater
2011 100 282 1 5 0 0 Boater
Columbia PFG College Fishing - Southeastern Conference
Year Place Bass Caught Total Weight Winnings Status
2012 4 15 29 - 01 Team
Columbia PFG College Fishing - Southeastern Conference
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2012 0 3 8 2 0 Team
2011 0 1 3 0 0 Team
Columbia PFG College Fishing - Championship
Year Place Bass Caught Total Weight Winnings Status
2013 4 13 32 - 15 Team