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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 !!!

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!

Never seen DC so serious...Gattt allmightyyyy😂

Loved the show!!

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.

Great guy keep working hard on the water DC

DC the modern goat in bass fishing period.

My alabama boy DC!!!👊

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!👏 👊🏼

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

Dustin is the best

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

Best fisherman on the planet currently.

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

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

Dear Gosh. Please Quit talking after You ask the Questions

Let your guest speak without interrupting

Let Dustin talk without cutting him off so much

these hosts interrupting DC and themselves smh

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

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

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.

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.

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