Dustin Connell
Info
| Hometown | Clanton, Alabama |
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| Age | 29 |
| Former Occupation | Fishing guide |
| Height | 6' 2'' |
| Weight | 180 lbs. |
| Injuries | Bass thumb |
Stats
| Years Pro | 2 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 6 (2) As of 1/10/2019 |
| Career Earnings* | $316,398 As of 1/10/2019 |
| Current World Rank | 59 |
| Best Finish in 2019 | 9 - Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, 1/29/2019 |
| Best Finish in 2018 | 12 - Lake Martin, 2/8/2018 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
50 - Lake Conroe, 2/12/2019 9 - Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, 1/29/2019 47 - Lake Chatuge, 9/20/2018 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 1/10/2019 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 1/10/2019 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Bill Dance |
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| Home Lake | Coosa River |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Jordan |
| Least Favorite Lake | Lake Tuscaloosa |
| Favorite Technique | Deep water/Offshore |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Offshore |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Grass fishing |
| Biggest Weakness | Shallow cranking |
| Boat | Triton |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | 6th Sense Lures, Costa, NetBait, Phenix Rods, Lowrance, Power-Pole, T-H Marine, Triton Boats, AFTCO (apparel), Owner hooks, ZPI fishing, Airport Marine, Power-Pole, Mercury |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | McKinnon Toyota, Veneer Cast Stone |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Seafood
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| Favorite Music | Country/Eric Church |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Happy Gilmore (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Jesus Christ |
| When Not Fishing | Bow hunting |
| Why He Fishes | "I love the competition." |
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*BASS events (all events because BASS does not report Tour and Open earnings separately) and FLW Tour.
Biographical data last updated: 1/10/2019
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