The Alabama Bass Trail announced that it's hired Luke Dunkin and Darien Craig as on-air personalities for the 2024 season. Dunkin will serve as on-the-water analyst and will be the emcee of the ABT Tournament Series and ABT 100 Series and Craig will host the organiaztion's TV show as well as provide on-the-water analysis.
“I am excited to welcome both Luke and Darien to the ABT team," said ABT program director Kay Donaldson. "They are no strangers to the ABT as both have fished with us and filled in on (broadcasts) as we needed them. Both young men are very knowledgeable of the lakes we visit and the overall fishing landscape in Alabama. I think their input will be extremely interesting as well as entertaining to our many fans tuning in each week."
A former FLW Tour and Bassmaster Opens competitor, Dunkin decided to combine his love of fishing and gift of gab to form the Low Budget Live (LBL) podcast. Now in its sixth year, LBL has become one of the top fishing podcasts in the country, with thousands of loyal “Low Lifers” tuning in every week. Dunkin is also a commentator for the National Professional Fishing League’s live coverage. When he isn’t fishing or talking about fishing, he enjoys spending time with his wife Marissa and their five children, hunting and playing music.
Craig, the winner of a 2017 ABT event at Lake Guntersville, is the driving force behind the company he founded, Y'all Sweet Tea. His on-the-water proficiency, coupled with authentic relationships among anglers, promises to bring a fresh and compelling perspective to the forefront of the ABT. Darien also finds fulfillment in his roles as a husband to Hannah and a father to Canon.
In 2024, the ABT will offer four hours of continuous on the water live coverage at each Tournament Series and 100 Series event. The coverage will feature three roaming camera boats on the water and one camera in the live studio. The livestream can be viewed on the ABT’s Facebook pages and website.
