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to the atlantic current

We are entering our 3rd year of bringing our

needed food and other services to our friends in

A treat for your taste buds comes next as

community a free magazine that highlights

need. Next is the Holiday Gift Guide featuring the

we feature some of the top choices from one

our local culture and lifestyle. It’s been quite a

best of the best gift ideas from local and national

of our longtime favorites, Mississippi Sweets.

process to get here, and your support over the

companies, gifts that are both original and per-

Natalya Jones chats with the owner, Randy,

past two years has been unbelievable.

fect for our South Florida lifestyle.

and Ben Hicks captures some mouth watering

2014 has been a good one. Lucky for us, Novem-

Next up writer Cash Lambert brings us a great

ber and December are two of the best months all

story on 20 year old surfer Nathan Behl. Whether

Local fishing guru Tom Greene gives us the

year. Breeze is blowing, waves are bigger, fish are

it’s charging big barrels in Indonesia, planning his

scoop about bagging swordfish, the dolphin run,

biting, seasonal brews are flowing, the weather’s

next surf trip to Ireland or the Caribbean, or sim-

and since we’re in the start of sailfish season –

perfect, and our winter friends are beginning to

ply enjoying the smaller stuff here, this guy from

how, when, and where to land one. Those who

arrive – bringing more action to our local busi-

Tequesta knows his roots and loves coming back.

love fishing, pros and amateurs alike, travel from

photos of a couple house favorites.

ness partners. The Holidays are just around the corner. Things are good.

all over the world to fish right here this time of Alex Rendon presents our featured band,

year. So get the scoop and get your share.

Lavola. With vocalist and lead guitarist Julian Cires at the helm, Lovala has been making noise

Last, we wrap up with some snaps from our

Atlantic Current. We start with some important

in South Florida for awhile now, gaining a repu-

Issue Release Party at Two Georges at the Cove

events to get on your calendar. Namely, the 2nd

tation of making music like no one else around

and give you a sneak preview of our next issue,

Annual Delray Beach Surf Festival on November

with intense live shows. The band’s lineup

which hits stands in January.

15th and the Movember Mustache Party at Ka-

has changed and evolved over time but now

pow! and Dubliner on November 29th to support

includes Emily Dwyer on violin, adding a new

We wish all of our readers, supporters and

men’s cancer awareness. We also provide some

layer to the band’s sound. Pick up their album

contributors all the best this holiday season.

info on local organizations that can use your

“This Book Is My Cowardice” and keep an eye

We are proud to bring you this, our 13th edition

help and support as they work to provide much

on our Events Calendar for local show dates.

of The Atlantic Current magazine. Enjoy.

Photo: Ben Hicks

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14 14  Events Calendar

Here you’ll find some of the best local events to attend in the next two months. For more, visit theatlanticcurrent.com.

19  Holiday Gift Guide Need some gift ideas? Look no further than our annual holiday gift guide. We’ve searched locally and abroad to find the coolest gear to buy your loved ones this holiday season.

32  Nathan Behl Making waves in the surf scene, Nathan Behl has revamped his career and Cash Lambert brings us the scoop.

38  Lavola Join Alex Rendon as he takes us on Lavola’s journey to becoming one of the most promising bands to come out of South Florida

40  Album Reviews Check out the latest and greatest from Gravel Kings, Beach Day and The Drip Effect.

42  Feature Food Any time is a good time for some BBQ. See why Mississippi Sweets has been a local favorite for over a decade.

46  Fishing Forecast

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November and December will bring some choppy seas at times, but will also bring some of the most beautiful days of the year. It’s the perfect time to saddle up, hit the seas, and bring home dinner.

48  Party Pix Pictures from our last Issue Release Party at 2 Georges at The Cove.

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Calendar 2nd Annual Delray Beach Surf Festival

Pros N Joes Wakeboard Competition

History of Surfing Exhibition Kickoff Event

November 7 The Funky Nuggets @ Guanabanas

8-9 3rd Annual Delray Beach Wine and Seafood Festival

Ray Cashman @ The Vintage Tap

ARTNADO

The English Beat

@ South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center—WPB

@ Culture Room — Fort Lauderdale

Lavola @ Propaganda

29th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 8 Pros N Joes Wakeboard Competition @ Okeeheelee Park — WPB

The Zoo Peculiar (CD release party) with Jangle Leg and Scarecrow Jenkins @ The Vintage Tap

Maria Muldaur

21 Roots Shakedown @ Guanabanas

Gravel Kings with Reverend Horton Heat @ Respectable Street

The Whiskey Gentry and Higher Choir @ The Vintage Tap

The God Damn Hustle and The Riot Act

16 Uproot Hootenanny

Spred the Dub

@ The Vintage Tap

@ Deck 84

@ Funky Biscuit

Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic

ZZ Top and Jeff Beck

Dirty Heads

@ Cruzan

@ Culture Room

@ Liberty Tree Park

Devon Allman Band

Sea Gardens Beach and Tennis Resort 4th Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament benefiting Ann Storck Center

—Delray

18 Dirty Heads w/ special guest Spred the Dub

@ Guanabanas

@ Culture Room

@ FIU Biscayne Bay Campus

@ Funky Biscuit

9 Heart

Future Prezidents

@ Hard Rock Live

@ Blue Anchor Pub—Delray

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15 2nd Annual Delray Beach Surf Festival

@ E.R. Bradley’s

11 Sevendust “Acoustic”

The Wholetones @ The Vintage Tap

@ Culture Room

Casting Crowns 12 Stokeswood

@ Cruzan

19 The Broadcast

@ Guanabanas

“An Evening in Austin” featuring The Band of Heathens & Mongo

@ Guanabanas

Fishtrap

@ Old School Square— Delray

Gringo Starr, Wake Up, Sweet Bronco @ Propaganda

—Fort Lauderdale

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@ Delray Beach Historical Society

James Taylor @ BB&T

Plantation Art in the Park

12-13 Jeb Bush Florida Classic Sailfish Tournament

@ Funky Biscuit

14 History of Surfing Exhibition Kickoff Event

@ Funky Biscuit

20-22 An Olde Fashioned Craft Show

21-23 Palm Beach Sailfish Classic 22 Moska Project

South Florida Brewfest

28th Annual Delray Beach Turkey Trot 22-23 CityPlace Art and Craft Festival —WPB

Annual Delray Beach Turkey Trot

Movember Mustache Party

26 Spred the Dub @ Blue Martini — WPB

Bryce Allen @ Guanabanas

December 5 JP Soars & The Red Hots @ The Vintage Tap

27 Boynton Beach Live

Funkin’ Grateful

@ Boynton Beach Arts District

@ Guanabanas

28 Uproot Hootenenny

The Otis Cadillac Band

@ Guanabanas

@ Old School Square – Delray Beach

10-14 Operation Sailfish—1st Leg of “Quest for the Crest” Sailfish Series

@ Guanabanas

@ Funky Biscuit

Trans Siberian Orchestra

15 The Black Keys

26 On The Roxx

@ BB&T

@ Old School Square — Delray

17 Dirty Bourbon River Show

@ Kapow! Noodle Bar and Dubliner

@ Grease Burger Bar — WPB

@ Old School Square — Delray

Perry Strait Band and Morning Fatty

Gladwell Lane and The Whiskey Wasps

Living Colour

@ The Vintage Tap

The People Upstairs

7 Dolphins vs. Ravens

FAU vs Old Dominion

@ Sun Life Stadium

@ FAU Stadium

29-30 15th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival @ Pineapple Grove

8 Spred the Dub @ E.R. Bradleys—WPB

10 Mike Mineo @ The Vintage Tap

@ Funky Biscuit

@ American Airlines Arena

12 Pink Talking Fish

Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways

@ Rhum Shack—Lake Worth

Usher

25 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from The Atlantic Current

6 Future Prezidents

The People Upstairs

@ Lyric Theatre

Page and Plant— Ultimate Tribute to Led Zeppelin

29 Movember Mustache Party

@ Guanabanas

20 Damon Fowler w/JP Soars and the Red Hots

Holidays With The Pops Orchestra

@ Culture Room

@ Hurricane Bar and Lounge — Delray

13 Cash O’Riley and The Gladezmen @ The Vintage Tap Seminole Hard Rock

Winterfest Boat Parade @ Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

@ Guanabanas

27 The People Upstairs @ Rhum Shack — Lake Worth

18 Joe Bonamassa

Spred the Dub

@ Hard Rock Live

@ 3rd and 3rd—Delray

19 Fleetwood Mac

31 Phish

@ BB&T

@ American Airlines Arena

For a complete listing of

New Years Eve Parties and the latest events calendar check out

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Newsworthy

Every day in South Florida there are thousands of individuals and families that are left hungry. The façade of our

Photo: Leon Legot

Give Back region deters the thought, but many people are struggling due to circumstances out of their control. Awareness of this issue seems to increase around the holidays as our spirit of giving is heightened, but providing to those in need is a 365 day a year project. Please take a moment and visit one of the following websites to learn how you can help, not just during the

2nd Annual Delray Beach Surf Festival Thanks to Delray Mayor Cary Glickstein, the An-

ber 14th with a kickoff event for a month long

nual Delray Beach Surf Festival to Benefit Ocean

History of Surfing exhibition that will be housed

Rescue birthed last year. This year’s surf festival

at the Delray Beach Historical Society, 3 NE 1st

kicks off at 8am on November 15th between

St. The exhibit will include historic surfboards

south towers 4&5. Registration for competition

and an extensive photographic history of surfing

is 30 bucks and you can register on the beach

in South Florida and other parts of the state.

the day of or register online at www.delray-

The kickoff event for the exhibit will run from

holiday season, but year-round through donations, volunteering, and more.

Feeding South Florida www.feedingsouthflorida.org This organization covers Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. 954-518-1818

United Way of Palm Beach County www.unitedwaypbc.org Click the tab for Project Thanksgiving. This great partnership with CBS Channel 12 is in its 24th year! 561-375-6600

beachsurffestival.com. Registration also gets you

5-8pm and will also feature outdoor activities

a free tee shirt, food, and an after party. There

including historic surfing films on an outdoor

will be all ages and divisions for surf, SUP, relays,

screen, music, free food, an adult beverage bar,

and more (depending on conditions). “It’s a great

and a surfing seminar by Jupiter’s Kristy Murphy,

event for our community and our families. All

the 2005 Longboard World Champ. Those want-

the competition is friendly and we even have a

ing to participate in the Surf Festival on Novem-

shark’s tooth hunt for the children” says James

ber 15th can pre-register at this event. For

Scala of Delray Ocean Rescue.

more info visit www.delraybeachhistory.

Keith Straghn Foundation

org or call 561-274-9578.

Provides Thanksgiving Dinner to those in need at Pompey Park in Delray. 561-272-8396

The Surf Festival will be preceded on Novem-

Movember Mustache Party It’s that time of year again to grow out that dirty Mo to raise awareness and funds for men’s cancer. While there will be many mustache parties, the Mecca of the Mo in South Florida will be in Mizner Park in front of Dubliner and Kapow! Noodle Bar. The event will be headlined by the infamous mustache contest, where celebrity judges will be scoring the contestants. This year’s judges include pro wakeboarder Steel Lafferty, Suzanne Boyd from CBS 12 News, and pro surfer Peter “Yeti” Mendia. There will also be live music, tons of amazing raffle prizes, and more. See you November 29th! 431 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton

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C.R.O.S. Ministries/ The Caring Kitchen www.crosministries.org Located in Delray Beach at 196 NW 8th Ave. 561-243-7634

Boca Helping Hands www.bocahelpinghands.org Located at Remillard Family Resource Center, 1500 NW 1st Ct., Boca Raton. 561-417-0913

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The Backwater by Bogaert Boards A great all-around board with a rounded nose, the Backwater’s classic mid-century longboard template is stylish, stable and incredibly versatile. A great glider and wave catcher as well. Price: $1,450 Available at Bogaert Boards

SPARK by Sea-Doo Say hello to the new SPARK, the latest breakthrough watercraft from Sea-Doo. This easy to ride craft boasts the most fuel-efficient engine available and is light enough for most compact sedans to tow. With several color options and an exceptional starting price, you can’t go wrong. Price: $4,999 Available at Riva Motorsports

Honda CRF 450R

The Tash by Bogaert Boards The Tash’s extra-wide, ultrastable platform is designed for fitness enthusiasts interested in taking their yoga workout routines to the water. Surprisingly light given its width and volume, the Tash is designed to be easy to get to the water, and easy to get out after a workout. Price: $1,350 Available at Bogaert Boards

The Kid by Bogaert Boards The perfect Kid SUP for riders up to 150 pounds that are looking to catch small rollers or big waves. The Kid Surfer Model offers a stable platform but maneuvers easily, for beginners and advanced riders alike. This board is great in the waves but also performs well in flat waters. At only 11 pounds, the kids will be carrying their own board to the water. Price: $899 Available at Bogaert Boards

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This model features new intake and exhaust ports, a new Dual-Timing PGM-FI fuel injection setup, and redesigned muffler internals to boost torque and increase throttle response. The mass of the bike is also concentrated towards the center, making whipping much easier. There is no second place with this beast, unless the guy or girl next to you has one. Price: $8,699 Available at Riva Motorsports

Necklace by Limey Loves Looking to get that one of a kind lady a one of a kind piece of jewelry? Look no further than the beautiful handmade necklaces by Limey Loves. Price: $50 Available at Mora Surf Boutique

iGrill2 Ok, your friends are over to cook up some tasty steaks on the grill. Wanna’ cook everything just right, right? The iGrill2 has 4 probes so you can monitor cooking temps for 4 different meats and it will alert you when each is at the perfect temperature. No more over or under cooked meats! Just pair the free app (Bluetooth) with the iGrill2 and you’re all set. Price: $99.99 Available at www.iDevicesInc.com

Street Surfer by Fiik Electric Skateboards What was once a dream for skateboarders and surfers alike, has become a reality thanks to Fiik Electric Skateboards. The Street Surfer is engineered with high clearances for both on and offroad riding. A shorter wheelbase gets you in and out of tight turns, over tricky terrain, and back to a hard-surface to ride to your next destination. The wireless control has regenerative ABS braking, speeds up to 25 mph and has up to a 15 mile range. It also comes with LED head and tail lights for nighttime cruising. Price: Lead Acid: $830, Lithium: $1430 Available at Fiik.com

Key Lime Salt Scrub by Florida Salt Scrubs TUSA Black Series Mask and Snorkel & TUSA Sport RF-20 Fins The UM-31 Visio Tri-Ex mask is a revolutionary 3-window design that offers an ultra-wide 168° panoramic view. This amazingly wide viewing angle increases the field of vision dramatically over traditional masks. The USP-250 dry snorkel features TUSA Hyperdry Elite dry top technology (pat p) that stops water from entering into the snorkel, a drain chamber and purge valve for easy clearing, and hypoallergenic crystal silicone swivel and mouthpiece. The RF-20 fins are super thin with a lightweight design making it ideal for snorkeling and travel, yet it generates maximum performance and comfort. Price: $49.99 (Mask & Snorkel) $29.99 (Fins) Available at Force-E Scuba

If you do not already own a jar of Florida Salt Scrubs, it’s simply because you haven’t tried it. It feels great to use on hands and feet, leaves them smooth and replenished, and smells amazing. This flavor is made with 100% real Key Lime, with many other options available. Looking for a gift someone will use daily? This is it. Stocking stuffer? You got it. To top it off, Florida Salt Scrubs is based right here in South Florida. Price: Starting at $5.95 Available at Locals Surf Shop, Nomad Surf Shop, 2nd St Surf Shop, Blueline Surf, and Boca Surf and Sail.

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Big Cat T-Shirt by Flomotion Stay 100% fresh with the Big Cat T. A product of our Florida lifestyle, Flomotion is doing great things and representing our state in style with everything they do. Price: $24 Available at 2nd St Surf Shop

Goin’ Ham Skull T-Shirt by The Mad Hueys The Mad Hueys is a fishing and surf clothing company all about getting up in the morning, looking out the window and saying “I’m the maddest Huey in this joint.” Sound like someone you know? Price: $24 Available at 2nd St Surf Shop

Personalized LP

GoPro Hero4 Black

ED01-T by Electric This thin, light, and tough product from Electric is one of the best tide watches on the market for the money. The digital module has a simple tide and tide prediction, moon phase, calendar, alarm, countdown, light functions, and more. It’s also water resistant up to 300 feet. Other colors include bright pink, green, white and black. Price: $100 Available at Nomad Surf Shop

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Once you go black, you never go silver. The latest and greatest from GoPro features 4K30, 2.7K50 and 1080p120 video, 12MP photos up to 30 frames per second, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®, Protune™ for photos and video, and waterproof to 131 feet. In other words, it’s the most advanced GoPro ever with improved image quality, 2X more powerful processor, and 2X faster video frame rates. Price: $499.99 Available at Force-E Scuba, Ocean Magic Surf Shop, and Nomad Surf Shop

Sex Wax Candle There’s nothing like the sweet smell of a freshly waxed board. Bring that same scent into your living room with the Sex Wax Candle. Price: $9.99 Available at Ocean Magic Surf Shop

Great gift idea for that vinyl loving friend or family member. Your personalized LP by artist Jeff Davis is placed between 2 pieces of glass in a floating frame, making it look pretty sweet on your wall. Create your own label and list some favorite songs, or get crazy and make up your own. Price: $150.00 Available at www.uncommongoods.com/product/personalized-lp-record

SmartCharger by StrongVolt Never worry about keeping your gear charged again. Successfully funded by Kickstarter, the StrongVolt SmartCharger with SunTrack Technology keeps your iPhone, iPad and Android devices charging when others won’t. By harnessing sunlight, adventurers are able to stay constantly charged even through cloud or shade cover, making the SmartCharger different than anything on the market. Price: $49.99-$159.00 (depending on voltage/type of device) Available at www.strongvolt.com

Custom Shape by Ron Heavyside This beautiful shape by local legend Ron Heavyside is truly a work of art. When you examine his boards closely, it comes as no surprise that he’s been shaping since 68’. This board in particular is a 5’8” Fish with a 5-fin setup, which makes for a great match of retro design and artwork paired with a modern fin box. Price: Custom Boards Starting at $550 Available at Nomad Surf Shop

Remote Pole by SP Gadgets Using most extension poles in or around water can be a hassle. You usually can’t reach the shutter and don’t want to drop that remote in the water. Thanks to SP Gadgets and their 23” Remote Pole, this is no longer an issue. Simply clip your GoPro Wi-Fi Remote into the waterproof housing and you’re ready for some one handed telescopic filming. The pole extends up to 39” and now comes with a 360 degree swivel head. Price: $59.99 Available at Nomad Surf Shop

ANSR Alpha Air Keep your cool on the track with some stylish gear from ANSR. The performance fabric of the jersey wicks away moisture and even has fade-free sublimated graphics. The pants provide high strength nylon and mesh polyester for lasting durability and stretch panels for freedom of motion. Top that off with genuine leather knees to resist burning. We recommend the package offered at Riva that also includes a helmet, gloves, and boots. Package Price: $600 (Jersey, Pants, Boots, Gloves and Helmet) Available at Riva Motorsports

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Penny 22” Fade Complete Great for cruising around town and small enough to fit in a backpack, this sprayed Penny 22” comes with matching A grade 356 cast aluminum powdercoated Penny trucks, black 59mm 78A super smooth Penny wheels, color coded high tensile bolts and Penny Abec7 bearings. Price: $120 Available at 2nd Street Surf Shop

Custom Surfboard Sock These handmade surfboard socks are a great way to add a little style to transporting boards from A to B. Choose from several materials and other customizable options, such as the pockets on the front for your wax and other gear. Price: $79 Available at Mora Surf Boutique

Salty Daze Spring LS by Billabong As part of the Billabong Women’s Surf Capsule Collection, this cutting edge shorty jane suit offers a hybrid design of a long sleeve spring suit with a one-piece bottom. Style points include a mix-up of tribal prints as well as an exposed zipper up front. Made from 2mm of top quality neoprene, it provides the perfect amount of warmth and rash protection for those “not quite cold enough for a full suite” days. Price: $105 Available at Nomad Surf Shop

Classic Premium Hat and Oh Snap Kiwi/ Aqua by Smile Share The Vibe

Hippy Chic Comfy Pants by Mora The name says it all. These pants by Mora are good for everything from hanging at the house to long walks on the beach. There are also other styles available at their shop in The Cove plaza. Price: $49 Available at Mora Surf Boutique

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Here we’ve got a couple of the favorite lids from the good people at Smile Share The Vibe, a company founded on the premise of sharing positive energy wherever their products go. Our readers will receive 20% off with the coupon code ATLCURRENT. #sharethevibe Price: $24.95 Available at www.smilesharethevibe.com

Portland Growler Co. Step up your cool factor with your own personal growler from Portland Growler Co. Made from a slip cast stoneware clay body that is thick to keep the cold in. Choose your color and glaze, add an English style bridal leather strap to tote it with, and you’re off to your fave local brewery. These growlers are absolutely beautiful. Price: $60.00 Available at www.portlandgrowlercompany.com

Sea Turtle Charm Locally flame worked borosilicate glass by Mariangela out of 2nd St Surf Shop makes a great gift for your animal loving friend or family member. Other products include starfish, sea horses, jellyfish, and more. A portion of proceeds from all sea life pieces go to The Sea Turtle Conservancy Foundation. Price: $65 Available at 2nd St Surf Shop

Pampa Hoodie by Mora Handmade in Deerfield Beach, this super comfortable hoodie is great for the cool winter days in South Florida, but not too heavy to wear other times of year. It also has some cool stitching and charms on the strings, making it a very unique item, typical to Mora’s style. Price: $49 Available at Mora Surf Boutique

American Oak Barrel Even if you’re not a connoisseur of fine spirits, The American Oak Barrel is a must have. Hand crafted from the finest American White Oak, your barrel features a medium toast char, ideal for aging whiskey, bourbon, rum, tequila and other spirits. Age store-bought products or make your own (which we highly recommend) by adding an Outlaw Kit---just add the right essence and toss in neutral rail vodka, grain alcohol, or ‘shine and age as long as you wish, based on your personal taste. Use over and over for years. Your barrel easily fits on a bookshelf, counter, or home bar. Price: $50.00 (Add $10 for Outlaw kit) Available at www.americanoakbarrel.com

Good Vibes Watches Locally based in South Florida, Good Vibes Watches are sure to stand out and fit perfectly with the laid back lifestyle of our coastal region. These stylish time keepers come in a variety of colors and patterns –also at a very affordable price. To top that off, the good people at Good Vibes Watches are offering 20% off for our readers! Enter in the coupon code CURRENT20 at checkout. Price: $110 Available at www.gvwatches.com

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Corky by Nightmare Shapes Originally developed by Kane Barrie during down time between swells in Australia has crossed over nicely to the average Florida conditions. With a good amount of surface area throughout, this craft catches waves and skates over slow sections with ease but refined rails and rocker still hold when you want it to. This model comes standard with a 5-fin setup and “grab-rails”. Available in PU, Epoxy, CoreVac, Carbon BlackDart, or the pictured C3 (carbon/cork/composite). Available at 2nd St Surf Shop (contact for price) Visit www.nightmareshapes.com for details

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Cor Surf Tool Where’s my fin key? Where’s my wax comb? Screwdriver? Get it all in one with the Cor Surf Tool. Keep it in the glove box and be ready to go at all times. Price: $14.99 Available at Ocean Magic Surf Shop

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Make your superbike dreams come true with the latest and greatest from the Kawasaki Ninja series. This bad boy is about as close as you can get to a factory road racing bike and is sure to turn heads and perk up ears around town. Price: $15,299 Available at Riva Motorsports

Sunscreen Flask Dog Vest by Onyx Outdoor Want to put a pup on a SUP? Make the doggy paddle after a wipeout a little easier with the Dog Life Vest. Price: $23.99 Available at Ocean Magic Surf Shop

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pro Nathan Behl a’s rid Flo th Sou a, esi on Ind in ng rFi su of hs nt mo After rrage of publicity is Finally home. He brought back with him a ba try, and an us ind rf su the on ive ct spe per ing pir ins an , dia me in the surf rf trip ingrained work ethic that will pay for his next su The wave was empty. No

nesian barrel just to see

sleeve shirt. His light hair

time above the wave than

one wanted a piece of it.

if it would work - which it

is messy, and you can see

on it. Since then, he’s add-

Not even Nathan Behl,

would, in terms of size - I

in his eyes that he’s tired

ed contests from Hawaii

it seemed, who was sit-

wouldn’t recommend us-

- a combination of work

to Florida to his resume.

ting in a perfect take-off

ing Nathan’s truck. Chanc-

and car trouble, perhaps.

He traveled, scored, trav-

spot. As the blue wave

es are he wouldn’t either.

He looks up, and I do the

eled, scored…But in early

flawlessly peeled towards

An hour and half past the

same: there sits his quiver,

2014, the Behl camp was

him, he didn’t move. He

time when we planned to

lying in wood holsters,

quiet. Rumor was that he

just watched. Moments

meet at his family’s house,

hanging from the ceiling.

moved to Indonesia, tired

before the clean section

his white 2003 Toyota Tun-

He pulls out a 5’9” Webster

of Florida’s lackluster surf

clamped shut, Nathan

dra finally and surprisingly

shape, and the first thing

season. But then a flurry of

swung around and gator

roars back from the dead.

I notice is the Billabong

film edits began dropping,

crawled his way into the

At least enough to get

sponsor sticker on the

and he was ripping. Nearly

wave, standing up and

him home.

board’s nose. “This is one

every surf media outlet

free falling, but remaining

I rode in Indonesia,” he

picked up on it. Nathan

centered on the board,

It’s 9:30 p.m., Friday night.

says, while examining it

Behl was back, and better

like a crashing elevator

We’re standing in the Behl

for any wear or tear. “Well,

than ever.

somehow under control.

family garage in Tequesta,

one of the few that I didn’t

For a split second, his

surrounded by a beauti-

break. I snapped so many

“I remember that wave in

entire 5’10” figure stood

ful neighborhood. The air

boards there.”

particular,” he says, “be-

below sea level. Less than

is damp from the night

a second later, he pumped

rain, and Nathan’s wear-

This isn’t surprising, I think

and pulled back into a

ing black boardshorts

to myself, considering

blue Indonesian barrel

and a gray and black long

his elevator drop wave,

“How big was your

that looked so big that

seen on a released video

board?” I ask, expecting

you could drive a truck

entitled 2 Hours, which

him to say something

through it.

features his exploits. The

above a 6’0”.

cause everyone was just screaming at me to get it.”

wave stacked double Figuratively, that is. But

overhead, and broke over

“My 5’9”, he replies,

if you were thinking of

a reef of knives. The drop,

nonchalantly. “Catching

literally attempting to fit

the stance, everything

it on a shortboard isn’t

a truck through an Indo-

was second nature to

a problem. The waves

Nathan. The 20-year-old

in Indo are so perfect,

Floridian first surfed on

so catchable. They have

the nose of his father’s

power, but they hold back

surfboard as a child, and

for you. Most of the drops

it’s been muscle memory

are pretty manageable.”

ever since. I watched him compete in regional East-

I’m surprised that the

ern Surf Association (ESA)

screams of the locals

contests years ago, where

pushed him to go on that

he seemed to spend more

wave, albeit late. theatlanticcurrent.com 33

He doesn’t seem fazed by

made mac and cheese.

decades of surfing

nationally known

any pressure. Nathan walks

The rain continues to pour

meshed in with his per-

Surfing Magazine posted

tall and confident, speaks

outside in the darkness.

sonality - he’s full of warm

on Nathan, which included

slowly and makes every

Nathan’s quietly eating

smiles. “We didn’t have

a photo and about 75

word count - all manner-

beside me, so I ask his

a choice. We couldn’t

words, mentioning his

isms that look entirely de-

parents, facing me, first.

say no.”

endeavors in Indo.

cided by him, not adapted

“How did you let your

from others. Whether that’s

son live in Indonesia?”

I look at Nathan. He grins.

“I did actually,” I say,

faith, or his innate nature,

“He raised all the money

“Did you see the short

my personal passion:

it’s noticeable.

by himself,” Greg Behl

article Surfing Magazine

surf magazines. Since

answers. It seems like

did on Nate?” Greg asks.

first impressions can

Dinner consistes of chick-

the sun that turned

He’s referencing a weekly

last for hours though, I

en, salad, fruit, and home-

his skin dark through

photo blog that the inter-

decide to play it cool.

enamored to speak on

because of his family’s

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I used to think that I had to be pro. But now I know I’m going to surf no matter what, and I’m going to have fun no matter what, even . if it’s pushing a kid into a wave. It’s a win win

“I follow the magazine

I hear Nate’s fork hit the

was even asked to be

airports. Instead of school-

more and more to live in

somewhat closely.”

plate. His turn for an ex-

a surf guide.”

books, roadmaps have

the moment but not be

been his lesson guides;

completely blind about

planation on the Indo trip: “Did you look at the com-

“A close friend, Justice St.

He spends the next few

safety has counted as his

what’s going to happen in

ments under the article?

John, has a filming com-

minutes animated. He

pass or fail grade. I want

the future. So many things

Someone mentioned

pany called FTR Films, and

talks about the waves

to know more.

used to matter to me:

something like ‘well mom

he’s been helping out the

(perfect), the food (don’t

and dad must have paid for

Kandui Resort, promoting

try fast food upon return-

He’s now leaning back in

My view of what people

it’. I jumped on there quick,

it. He told me if I came we

ing to America after being

the chair, full and content.

thought of me, along with

defending him against

could make some videos,

out of the country) and the

He pauses. Then begins:

that materialistic view,

those guys. Because he

surf the best waves in the

waves again (perfect).

“We’re always so worried

left. I used to worry about

saved all the money him-

world. So I worked and

But it’s not just the trip to

about material things, like

that, but now it’s all good.

self. He lives with us of

saved and went for it. It

Indo that I came to talk

what if I had no money, or

Seeing other cultures, ap-

course, but he pays for a

was a 20 day trip, but I

about. He’s spent his teen-

if I could do this or that.

preciating them, that made

lot of his own things.”

kept extending it, and

age years on the road, in

By traveling, I’ve learned

me happy.”

type of car, nice clothes.

theatlanticcurrent.com 35

He continues: “I’ll always

that everyone makes it,

ing so many contests and

ing pros. Kelly Slater and

me, and so has my uncle,

have these vivid memories,

or a place where every-

I realized that all I wanted

CJ Hobgood, both world

Scott McCranels.”

like going on surf trips,

thing is going for you.

to do surf big waves. Get

champion Floridians and

seeing new places. Those

I’m not saying I’m one

barreled. I used to think

still in, arguably, their prime

Then the sponsors flowed,

memories are stronger

of these people who

that I had to be pro. But

are the outliers, but other

I realize. I remember that

than thoughts of the things

don’t want to leave - I

now I know I’m going to

than that, top tier pro con-

on his 5’9” foam resume

I own. That’s way cooler

love leaving Florida but

surf no matter what, and

tests are void of Floridian

currently lies stickers for

than having a nice car. But

I love coming home at

I’m going to have fun no

talent. The pro surfer’s

Billabong, D’Blanc, Web-

at the same time, there

the same time.”

matter what, even if it’s

path is that of success and

ster Surfboards, and of

pushing a kid into a wave.

failure, with little gray area.

course, Scott McCranels Orthodontics.

are still so many places I haven’t seen. I have so

I make a quick mental con-

It’s a win win. If surfing is

But Nathan is walking his

much more to learn.”

nection. “Weren’t you in

just a phase, I’ll just look

own direction, perhaps

California last year for the

back on it as some of the

inspired by South Florida

It’s past 11 p.m. now, and

It grows quiet. He starts

summer? I heard some noise

best times of my life while

freesurfer Pete Mendia. An

there’s no way Nathan’s

fidgeting with design

that you were competing….”

growing up. I have no fear

hour earlier, Greg showed

going to stay up much lon-

me a framed photo of

ger. I think he has to work

young, baby faced Nathan,

in the morning. Same goes

standing with Pete along

for me. “So, any surf trips

with another Florida born

in the works?” I ask.

and bred pro, Cory Lopez. Standing with them was

“I really want to surf more in the Caribbean, even Micronesia. But I’m trying to set up a trip to Ireland in November,” he says. I’m jealous. We make chatter about surfing together in the future, and I leave shy of midnight. Outside of the Behl house, the concrete

markings on the dinner

“Yeah I was, staying with

is still wet. Even slippery.

table. The rain continues

some friends and doing

Carrying my briefcase in

to softly fall outside, and

the contest deal. I lived in

my right hand, I carefully

his parents have disap-

Newport, and worked at

move towards my car. But

peared after cleaning up

an Irish pub called Malar-

I’m not paying attention

after dinner. My thoughts

key’s bar.” We both laugh.

shift to the lackluster week

of not making it, but at the

a familiar face that’s now

to the slippery ground,

same time I want to make

etched in the hearts of the

because I realize a rare

of surf we had. “You’ve

“I lived there too,” I say,

it. And to make it further,

surf community: the late

find: it doesn’t matter if

seen so many different

“working with Surfing

I just have to catch crazy

Andy Irons.

Nathan wakes up tomor-

places other than South

Magazine, like 10 minutes

waves and have fun.”

Florida,” I say. “We get

from you. It seems like

waves, but not the best,

everyone here is always

and it has to be hard to

talking about trying to get

practice without consistency. Why stay here?”

row in Ireland, Indonesia, “When I was young, I was

or in Tequesta, it seems.

I can’t hear the rain any-

surfing Hobe Sound and

Or if he surfs 2-foot slop at

more, because I’m wres-

Pete came up to me and

the Juno Pier, 4-foot clean

out there. Trying to make

tling over how Nathan, at

asked if I had a sponsor. I

at P-Pass in Micronesia, or

it out there, however you

only 20, has such a logical

said no, and he mentioned

6-foot Pipeline in Hawaii.

want to define it.”

and calm outlook on the

that I should ride for

None of that matters to

surf scene. Although you

Billabong. Since then he’s

him. Evidence that his

“It’s home,” he says, without a hesitation. “And it

He nods. “I just had this

can make it, Florida isn’t

taken me under his wing

choice is not just a mind-

doesn’t need to be a place

tunnel vision last year, do-

a path of choice for aspir-

and really guided

set, but a way of life.

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By Alex Rendon

Music

The Levels of

Through thick and thin, musician Julian Cires proves he’s no coward on Lavola’s latest masterful record. Photos by The RO Project

Chances are, if you are an

earn a reputation as a “must see”

avid local music fan, you’ll be well-

live act. Built on a massive barrage

acquainted with the musical bom-

of noise that swayed from the post

bast that is Lavola. This four-piece

rock experimentalism of groups

has been building a name for itself

like Explosions in the Sky and Mars

with its intense live shows and

Volta to the pensive atmosphere

enthralling recordings since 2009.

of Radiohead, Lavola sounded

At the helm is Julian Cires, a well

nothing like anything Palm Beach

versed, highly-educated 27-year

County audiences had ever heard.

old who has been constructing the

Within five months of performing,

melodies of Lavola since he was

the Lavola saplings got their big

a young pup studying at William T.

break. It was in late 2009 that a rep

Dwyer High School. It was not until

for booking giant AEG Live become

Cires moved back home in 2009,

so enamored with Lavola’s sweep-

after studying creative writing at

ing, sweat-soaked set at Propa-

Florida State University, that his

ganda (which would become the

vision for the group named Lavola

group’s first live EP, Live at Propa-

became fully realized.

ganda) that he hand-selected the upstart trio to open up for national

Once settled back in his Jupiter

touring act Silversun Pickups.

home, Cires hit the ground running, quickly teaming up with

Success seemed imminent for

his longtime friend, bassist Matt

Lavola. In August of the following

“I begin because I don’t have the strength to think; I finish because I don’t have the courage to quit. This book is my cowardice.”

year, an A&R rep from Warner Bros.

Hanser, and finding a drummer,

of Joe for the three Lavola boys,

Brian Weinthal, through Craig’s List.

but it seemed an indicator of great

Shortly thereafter the band began

things to come. In 2011, the group

Records approached the band after another sonically savage set at Propagnda. Nothing resulted from that meeting, just a free cup

to play gigs, and its thunderous

released its first EP, Leaving Paris,

sets, highlighted by Cires’ frenetic

which landed them a write up in

guitar work and piercing vocals

nationally distributed publication

raised eyebrows. Lavola began to

Alternative Press Magazine. Later

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on Cires would be selected as Best

Regarding being boyfriend and

Rock Vocalist by the New Times.

girlfriend and playing in the same band together, Cires and Dwyer

Shortly thereafter the bottom fell

seem to be in their honeymoon

out. The three original members of

phase. About Dwyer, Cires said

Lavola disbanded, right before the

working with her feels “natural

group was set to record its first full-

and simple,” and that he’s “never

length record. Cires had to quickly

felt more compatible with any-

summon up three viable musicians

one before.” Dwyer spoke more

to keep his brainchild alive. Cires never lost sight of his vision though, and quickly made lemonade out of these lemons. It was through this adversity that Cires would meet his muse, collaborator and the mellifluous ying to his cacophonous yang-

Cires experienced yet another

work to date. Incorpo-

- violinist Emily Dwyer. To followers

lineup change in 2013 (settling on

rating strings in non-tra-

of Lavola’s incendiary work, Cires’

the current lineup of Cires on lead

ditional contexts (in the

partnership with an orchestral

guitar and vocals, Dwyer on violin

vein of Arcade Fire and

player didn’t make much sense.

and backup vocals, Paul Defilip-

early A Perfect Circle).

But his teamwork with Dwyer paid

pis on bass, and Matt Cabrera

Cires told us this album

dividends and has jolted Lavola

on drums) and switched a few

is “noisier, more aggressive, yet

amorous words: “Making music

into new musical territories other-

producers (one of whom is said to

more ethereal and symphonic,”

with someone you love intro-

wise unthinkable.

have accidentally deleted several

than his previous efforts.

duces a whole new element of

hours of recording sessions saved

passion to a project,” she said.

Dwyer’s symphonic quality added

on a hard drive) along the rocky

The title of the record itself

“To share every up and down

an entirely new dimension to

year-and-a-half long recording pro-

encapsulates all of Cires’ hard-

with someone else really brings

Lavola’s 2014 album, This Book

cess of TBIMC. Cires and Dwyer

ships through the recording pro-

everything full circle.”

is My Cowardice (TBIMC)-- which

stuck to their guns. “There were

cess. “This Book is My Cowardice”

came out this past March. Cires is

times when we felt like the stars

is part of a larger quote from

The two told us Lavola plans on

not shy to admit the impact Dwyer

were just not going to align for us,”

“The Book of Disquiet” by one

releasing a vinyl version of TBIMC

had on his latest effort. “I found

added Dwyer about the trials and

of Cires’ favorite writers, Portu-

towards the end of the year, and

myself sending her drafts for feed-

tribulations the couple endured in

guese poet Fernando Pessoa.

a short national jaunt in support

back quite a few times,” said Cires

putting out the album. “But once

“It has multiple meanings for me

of said release afterwards. As for

from his transplated new home of

you pour yourself so devoutly into

but the most direct interpretation

what the rest of the future holds

Winter Park, Florida, where Cires

something, it’s really hard not to

speaks to the process I under-

for Lavola, Dwyer told us the

and Dwyer took residence at the

see [the work] through to the end.”

went in seeing this work through

unit will continue writing music

end of last year. It should come as

to the end,” he explained. The

“laced with poetry and [their]

no surprise that Dwyer and Cires’

The end result is Cires’ most ex-

part of the quote Cires really

own blood.” Despite a move up

musical kinship proved romantic

pansive, experimental and mature

gravitates towards reads: “I

north, local Lavola fans need not

kismet. “Most importantly,” Cires

begin because I don’t have the

despair. With two members still

added, “(Emily) had an invaluable

strength to think; I finish because

based in South Florida, the group

role in helping me see this particu-

I don’t have the courage to quit.

has maintained a loyal devotion

lar work through to the end.”

This book is my cowardice.”

to its South Florida base, perform-

We’d say South Florida’s music

ing in our Tri County area at least

Dwyer was the steady rock

scene is lucky that Cires was

once a month. “We look forward

through the turbulent times Cires

too cowardly to quit on the

to playing more shows where

encountered in keeping Lavola

project (if we interpreted that

sweat and beer mix all too simi-

alive and putting out this record.

quote correctly.)

larly,” promised Dwyer. theatlanticcurrent.com 39

By Alex Rendon

Album Reviews

Gravel Kings

Arrows and Maps

the respect of the good ol’ boys north of the County line. Troubadours and travelers will gravitate to this album as well, as each of the

Beach Day

Native Echoes

In the vein of the Avett Brothers, Fort Pierce’s

nine tracks found here center around tales of

Gravel Kings concoct rootsy folk music with

the road. “California,” a slide guitar bending

upbeat pop hooks. The lone folk act on West

doozy, deals with attempting self-discovery via

Palm Beach label Decades Records, Gravel

a move out West. Throughout, Jones’ possesses

Kings certainly stand out. Their debut full length

earnestness in his words, delivered with a

effort, Arrows and Maps, dishes out enough

refreshingly crisp cadence that would make

attitude and inward reflection to attract the

even Ryan Adams jealous. File this under

attention of a hirsute hipster following, encased

indie folk that’s not too country to scare

with the right amount of twang to command

away the rock kids.

girl-group adoring ways on this effort. With the help of producer Jim Diamond (of the Sonics, the Dirtbombs, and the White Stripes fame) Native

Sure, there is nothing too complicated about

Echoes is smoother around the edges and packs

Hollywood, Florida duo Beach Day’s second

a bit more of a punch than its predecessor.

record Native Echoes, but like an ocean breeze

Sassy numbers like “Don’t Call Me,” and “BFFs”

on a hot summer day, pleasure is sometimes

feature Drake’s alluring, honeyed vocals. And

best derived from the simplest things in life.

“All My Friends Were Punks,” with its hand-

Following up on their stellar 2013 debut Trip

clapping rhythms and “whoa-oh-oh” harmonies,

Trap Attack, Kimmy Drake (guitar/vocals) and

has the infectious nature of Beach Day idols

Skyler Black (drums) prove prolific in their

The Shangri-Las, but with the snarl of ‘70s all girl

creative output and stick to their surf-y ‘60s

punk troupe the Runaways.

the Drip Effect

Dinosaw

licks and anthemic choruses. The bipolar nature of Dinosaw will be something listeners will either love or hate. On the one side,

40 theatlanticcurrent.com

Like slow drip, cold brew coffee, the debut EP,

there’s a track for every type of modern

Dinosaw, from West Palm Beach trio The Drip

rock aficionado here—take the Linkin Park-like

Effect takes a little time for its true essence to

angst heard of “Through the Right Kind of Eye,”

emanate. Instrumental opener “Coup de

or the cathartic scremo yelps on “Color Me

Grâce,” starts subtly with an Alice in Chains-

Happy,”– but if you are looking for cohesion,

like dirge that hints the rest of this record will

go elsewhere. The group comes fully

lean towards murky grunge rock dabble. But,

brewed midway through, on “Thursday

“State of the Art,” oscillates wildly towards

Love,” where chimey guitar strums and

straightforward alt. rock with churning guitar

whip-snap drums dominate.

Food

Mississippi Sweets: A Taste of the

eal South in South Florida

You u o Y k n i th ow kn

Written By Natalya

Jones Photos by Ben Hicks

Making its finger

there for 10 years while

the same way. From the

lickin’ debut in Boca in

the newest is located in

pictures on the wall of the

1991, Mississippi Sweets

Deerfield Beach, one block

Mississippi Queen steam-

opened its doors to BBQ

north of Hillsborough Blvd

boat to the other various

lovers all over town. What

on A1A.

décor, Mississippi Sweets has a laid back vibe that

patrons received was deli-

but e v a h u o y ea. no id

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cious food at an affordable

“Mississippi Sweets is

makes for an excellent

price, somewhat of a rarity

family owned and we treat

escape from the South

nowadays in modern Boca.

all of our employees that

Florida rush.

But if you’re craving BBQ

way,” said Randy Smith,

and can’t make the drive

one of the owners at Mis-

In 1998, Smith and Peter

to the Rat’s Mouth (Boca

sissippi Sweets. “We have

Tomasino became part-

Raton), there are two ad-

two employees that have

ners with the restaurant

ditional locations. The loca-

been with us for 23 years.”

founders Jerry Defero and

tion in Wellington has been

As a customer, you’ll feel

his wife Linda. After the 

Food

Mississippi Sweets

e m i t t nex raving you’re gcood ol’ some ing by... BBQ,swn’t worry, And doking your lic ers is fing llowed. a s y a w al

Deferos retired in 2005,

our hand pulled pork and

with everything cooked

outstanding reviews for the

an FAU home game this

Smith took ownership of

our jumbo chicken wings,”

on premise and cooked to

restaurant, such as “best

season? Look out for the

the Boca location. Guess

said Smith. “The other item

order. All ribs come straight

BBQ in Boca” and “excellent

Mississippi Sweets con-

retirement life was too

we are known for is our

from Denmark, all pork is

pulled pork”, along with a

cession stand. They serve

relaxing, because the De-

sweet potato chips [known

hand pulled, and only fresh

minimum of 4 out of 5 cir-

many of the restaurant

feros decided to come out

as Mississippi Sweets]. We

jumbo chicken wings are

cles (the equivalent of stars).

favorites to Owl fans and

of retirement and assist

slice fresh sweet potatoes,

used in meals.

But enough of the “scoring.”

immediately bring stadium

in running the Deerfield

deep fry them and top

If you really want to know

food to the next level.

location. Smith travels be-

them with seasoning.” Put

Mississippi Sweets has

how good this spot is, just

tween all three locations.

this together with a sweet

received an assortment of

ask any longtime local. It’s

So next time you’re

tea or your favorite bottled

accolades, including one

very likely their eyes will light

craving some good ol’

Aside from the numerous

beer and you’ve got one

from Zagat, scoring estab-

up as they reveal their favor-

BBQ in a cozy setting,

styles of chicken and ribs

heck of a combo.

lishments based on various

ite thing on the menu.

swing by and visit our

on the menu, Mississippi

friends at Mississippi

customer reviews. The ver-

Sweets has a few specialty

As if that wasn’t enough

dict for Mississippi Sweets?

The restaurant has also

Sweets. And don’t worry,

items. “We are known for

to entice you, listen to this:

“Excellent.” Travel guide Trip

made waves outside of its

licking your fingers is

our Danish baby back ribs,

all recipes are home made

Advisor has also featured

restaurant doors. Attending

always allowed.

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by Tom Greene

Fishing forecast

The

hours to fish—go out of the inlet and catch blackfin tuna, at 120-

months of November

150 feet catch

wahoo,

and sailfish. Early in the

Florida are one of the finest

morning you can go off-

times of the year for fishing.

shore and get dolphin

The reason is, it’s not too

and remember, this time

cold, it’s not too hot, sea

of the year is when the

conditions are mostly good

swordfish bite is the best

and the variety of fish you

by far. It’s quite common

can catch is unnumbered.

for the guys to run out

Photo: Jason Arnold

kingfish,

and December in South

15 miles offshore and get This is the start of sailfish

1-3 bites in half a day and

season, and the start of

have a chance to catch a

the spring migration of

100-300 pound swordfish

“You can travel to exotic places around the globe while right here we have some of the

best fishing in the world”

and said he wanted to

we just heard that there was

catch a swordfish; he said

a school of mullet off the

“I’ve been in California for

Pompano pier and the tar-

20 years and have been

pon are turning cartwheels

fishing 30 times for sword-

—so the mullet are running

fish and never caught one

and the tarpon are biting.

dolphin going back the

every single day. There’s a

We had a joke here at

and I’ve been to Cabo San

And don’t forget there’s a lot

other way, all getting big-

couple of things you want;

Custom Rod and Reel a

Lucas and never caught

of snook here as well.

ger in the 10-15 pound

first, southeast winds—

few years ago…that it was

one” and he went out here

range…they all grew up.

you do not what to fish

a lot easier to go out and

that very night and caught

Finally, watch your cold

Bottom fishing for grouper

northeast winds as the

catch a swordfish than

2—called his Father from

fronts—as the cold fronts

and snapper on drift boats

gulfstream is going against

it was a dolphin—it was

the ocean and said “I’ve just

come across Texas and

is good every day. So it’s

the current and it’s too

that way for several years.

put one swordfish in the

down through the pan-

the time of year when you

rough. Also you want to

But now the dolphin are

boat and I’m fighting an-

handle the winds are going

can get off work around 4

do this 5-7 days on either

back and the swordfish are

other one right now—you

to blow—the stronger the

and still have a couple of

side of the full moon as this

there every day. One of

and Mom come on!” They

front moves, the stronger

is the time of year when

our customers here re-

flew in town from California

the winds will be and the

the fish bite on the moon

cently caught 9 swordfish

the next day and by the

slower it moves through the

Greene and his excellent

cycle. But on the nighttime

one night, and kept 2.

next night they caught a

lighter the winds—so if you

team at Custom Rod and

bite you can go out every

swordfish. You can travel all

are trying to catch sword-

Reel in Lighthouse Point

day of the month when it’s

Here in South Florida we

over the world and spend

fish go out the day of and

are available anytime

The legendary Tom

not rough and drift fish and

have people come from

a lot of money at exotic

the 2 days after the front

for advice or just to talk

put a bait down at 50-100-

California, Costa Rica, and

places while right here in

moves through. Northwest

fishing. Drop by the

150-200 feet and use a live

Venezuela--all over the

South Florida we have

winds create calm oceans

shop at 1835 NE 25th St.,

blue runner or a live goggle

world to fish in our back-

some of the finest fishing in

along the beach. It’s rough

Lighthouse Point, call

eye or a whole squid and

yard. Just a couple of years

the world.

2-3 miles out but the sailfish

954-781-5600 or email

be able to get 3, 4, 5 bites a

ago a buddy of mine from

anreels@bellsouth.net.

night and catch one or two

California came in for the

Another thing we have going

beach so we’re very lucky

on any given day.

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

on now is the mullet run—

that way.

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