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As promised, 2022 we are going to do better. We have fallen off on a lot of aspects of the company and we have decided that is not to the standard of what F5 is about. With that being said we want to start the year out recognizing someone in the Swimbait Community that stands out for the entire year of 2021. Again, this is not an award for the best anglers or the most money spent with us or anywhere else in the community. It doesn't require an extensive tackle box or the newest and fasted boat. This award is meant for anglers that devote their time...

       Johnny Ellis We all know him, and we all love him. The role model of all other role models across this entire community. I have personally known this man for quite a few years now, and one thing I can always count on is Johnny being real, honest, and endlessly generous. Not only to our company, but anyone and everyone he comes in contact with in our little niche world. The knowledge this man holds is indescribable. We all have those days of hang ups, break offs, and skunks. He doesn't seem to have a metaphorical kryptonite on the...

  Andres Pabon While we haven't known Andres an extremely long time, I knew right away that he was someone that is set apart from other anglers. Growing up in Connecticut fishing with his dad and uncle since he was 8 years old, Andres started his journey at a young age, like most. Difference being, Andres learned how to fish with a beer can and fishing line. There was no "hand me down" spinning rods for this kid. After many years fishing, Pabon made the jump into big baits 5 years ago. I can still remember his first F5. He...