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R.I.P. RYAN MICHELBRINK As many of you know we've been mourning the loss of a great friend who sadly lost his life in a car accident on Sunday February 4th. Ryan Michelbrink was the type of person who was so loved by all. For me, he was the type of person who always put me in a good mood when I saw him. Full of energy and he loved life more than anyone I've ever met. He was everyone's best friend and was a true joy to be around; a local legend to say the least! As we celebrated his life in the weeks following his passing, I realized that these coastal Florida towns are very unique. To further elaborate, I'm referring to how close knit these little surf/ fish towns truly are. For Ryan, it was in the form of a thousand people at his funeral and hundreds at his paddle out the following day. Ryan lived life to the fullest! After hearing many people say that about our dear friend, it made me start to think. What does that really mean? It actually boggled my mind and threw me for a slight tailspin as I attempt to figure out what that meant to me. It gave me a little panic attack. I’m not going to lie. After dwelling on it, I came to the conclusion that it has a different meaning for each person. For me, it made me think of something my Grandma always says, “life isn't a dress rehearsal. You only got one shot at it, make the most of it! Keep enjoying the good things in life and makes sure to savor the time with your love ones.” We miss you, Ryan! Bryan Forand | Editor

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CONTENTS

IN S IDE TH IS IS S U E issue 2. volume 7 . March - April 2018

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miss sunshine Ce c ily Tr a u ts c o ld

16 Fluid eats Oceandeck

19 Fluid SOunds The tr e e s o f lif e

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behind the lens Andrew gilbert

22 SpotCheck Ormond Beach

24 Fishing profile Team my escape fishing

local biz Profile

Salt life retail store

30 Talk story Scott brill

38 PHOTO: RUDDY

Local Pro E va n G e is e lm a n

Behind The Cover

Evan Geiselman makes a quick pit stop into between WQS events and scores at Ponce Inlet.

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M I S S S U N S H I N ESHINE

CECILY TRAUTSCOLD @cecetrautschold Age: 18 Occupation: In school and hostessing at a restaurant. Where would your dream trip take you? Bali Tell us something about you that might surprise us. I do CrossFit and, surprisingly, love lifting heavy weights! How many times a day do you use social media? (tell us the truth) 10-15, depends on how busy I am! If you were a skittle, what color would you be and why? Red, it has the best flavor and is loved by most people. What do you enjoy the most about modeling? Going to beautiful locations to shoot! Real House Wife's or Sunday Night Football? Neither! The Office Got a boyfriend? Yes, for 2 years now! Worst Pickup Line? Are you from Tennessee, because you’re the only ten I see! Most important thing on a first date? A great personality, someone that can hold a conversation. If you had to live in another state besides Florida, which state would you choose and why? Hawaii! It has beautiful beaches, mountains, and gorgeous weather. Best Beach in Florida? Ponce inlet! Favorite celebrity? Bob Marley! Who’s the hottest- Surfers, Skaters, Wakeboarders, Musicians or Artist? Surfers! I love Fluid Magazine because? I love Fluid Magazine because it allows you to see all the great places to see and the things to do in Florida. What does the future hold for the lovely Cece? I’ll be going to college at the University of Hawaii in August and studying Marine Biology there, while still pursuing a modeling career!

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THE TREES OF LIFE Photo: Patrick Ruddy

Where are you based out of? Sanford/West Volusia Originally from? JT and Tim are from Ohio, Skylar and Dave are Florida boys.

picking guitars as a kid, and has been chasing music ever since. Tim Samples - (lead guitar) picked up his first guitar when he was young. Skylar Rush - (drums, vocals) started drumming at 12 or 13.

How did Trees of Life get its' start and get to where it is today? JT had been writing our first couple songs as his solo project while Dave and Tim were in a band called The Heavy Craigs. Skylar came on through a recommendation. After his audition, we knew it was a solid fit. The Trees of Life are still standing today because we respect and cultivate each member’s unique contribution and style as cornerstones to our sound and message.

Do you all play music full time or have side jobs? In our minds, we play full-time, haha. We all have side jobs, but the collective goal of the band is to spread our music and message any chance we get.

How did you come up with the band's name? In nearly every culture on the planet, the tree of life symbolizes unity, connectedness, and the dissipation of social constructs being replaced by the realization that we are all simply human. Our songs consistently expound that theme, and so the name fell right into place.

Where will the band be 5 years from now? We hope to be sharing our music as far and wide as opportunity lets us! We have several albums worth of tunes written, and we don’t ever stop inventing ways to spread positivity, so we’re gonna be here for a while.

How long have you all been singing and playing instruments? List band members and instruments. JT “Smoof” White - (Acoustic guitar/lead vocals) has been playing since he was a teenager, but didn’t start singing seriously until The Trees of Life. Dave “Smash” Swanson - (Bass guitar) started

Who's your favorite local band (besides your own of course)? We’re big fans of The Intracoastals and Brothers Within.

If you could tour with any band of your choosing, who would it be with? Dispatch or Dirty Heads for sure. Favorite venue to play? We love playing by the beach, even if that just means a couple guitars and a cajon in the sand.

five words... Boardshorts, bikinis, harmony, and happiness. What do you think is your "greatest opportunity" has been thus far in your music career? We’ve had the great fortune to work with The Original Wailers in the past. The folks from Rootfire International also thought enough of The Trees to include us in the lineup for Rootfire at the Park, their most recent festival in Cocoa. It was incredible to share the stage with so many gifted musicians—from local bands just gaining a foothold in the scene like us, to legends like Michael Franti and Spearhead, Citizen Cope, and Stephen Marley. Anything you'd like to add? The stage is yours. Massive thanks to Fluid Magazine for including us in this issue! We’ve been fans of the magazine since it started up, and we’re stoked to be a part of what y’all do for the local scene that we know and love. Thanks to all of our fans and everyone who took the time to read this, we love you all! Please be on the lookout for our new album, “We Are All Connected” which drops April 7th on iTunes, GooglePlay, Amazon, and Spotify. Feel free to come celebrate the release with us at Cafe DaVinci in Deland. Thanks to everyone who’s helped us create this record, and supported us along the way. HERE WE GROW!!!

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ANDREW GILBERT Hi Andrew, where and when was the last image you captured? The Last image I shot was from a tree stand last week while hog hunting in Osteen, FL.

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What's a normal day in your life look like? I don’t have many normal days if I’m not in class, but I am usually either on the water or in the woods filming and photographing. And If not, I am either traveling or coordinating various shoots. Give us a little background on how you got into photography? I was first introduced to photography in a high school. What is the game plan after college. Will you be pursuing a photography career full time? Nothing is solidified yet, but my plan is to work full time shooting in the outdoor industry. What was your favorite Fluid Magazine shoot so far and why? The craziest shoot that I have been on was an offshore tournament a few years ago. It was my first time outside of the inlet and the seas stood up to about 9 feet. Even though I soaked my camera it was really a memorable experience. What inspires you? I find inspiration mainly from fly-fishing, hunting and the Everglades. Is there anyone who helped you the most on your way to become a photog? I can’t boil it down to one, but I have been incredibly fortunate to have a number of awesome mentors. I would be a shadow of who I am today without those people who took the time to pass their knowledge onto me.

What is your favorite place to shoot? By far, The Florida Everglades. What do you enjoy the most about being a photographer in our area? I love how laid back and welcoming everyone is in the area. It makes it easy to be creative. Are you currently working on any new projects? Not to get into too much detail, but there are a few things in motion with a couple of military units as well as some work about the Florida Everglades. Do you have a few tips for young aspiring photographers? Figure out what your passion is and focus your work to that. Keep shooting, keep refining your work and when you think you’re good, keep going and never feel contempt with where you are. If you do that long enough and you’re easy to work with, everything else will begin to fall in place. Any Last words or shout outs? There so many people to shout out, but I don’t think they would all fit. Thank you for this opportunity and help over the past few years.

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I think of Ormond Beach as the hidden gem of Volusia County. There is a great crew of locals, amazing food, great nightlife, and an upscale vibe. One town north of Daytona Beach along Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Atlantic Coast, Ormond Beach offers a first-class experience without sacrificing its small-town grace. Every year we host two events at the Grind Gastropub and Kona Tiki Bar, and it's by far some of the

best times we could ever ask for. There is so much that Ormond has to offer, but the Grind has a special place in our hearts and we highly recommend it for your next date night, weekend brunch, or for a fun night out. Ormond Beach, bordered by the Tomoka River on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east, is the perfect location for taking advantage of water activities that we have at our finger tips.

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Why we love it - If you enjoy the outdoors, welcome to paradise! There are endless opportunities abound for fishing, surfing, hiking, biking, boating, strolling the beach, or just pulling over to admire the view or take a closer look. History - Over a hundred years ago, Ormond was a winter playground for northern industrialists. It became a practical destination for pioneering automobile racers to find top speeds on hard-packed sand, and, today, it's known as a nostalgic place where modern Daytona 500 revelers can discover where racing began. Great dining experiences & happy hour honey holes – Grind Gastropub and Kona Tiki Bar, Supper 31 Club, Riptides, Lulu's, Jimmy Hula's, Ormond Brewery, Charlie Horse, Hull's Seafood, River Grille, Houligans, Pirana Grill, and Tomoka Brewery. Weekends are pretty fun all around town, but keep an eye out on Thursday nights at the Grind; the place goes off! Best places to stay – Ormond is kind of hurting on places to stay the night. There are a few random places on the beach, but we recommend dialing in a VRBO or trying to crash with a friend who lives in the area. Something you probably didn't know - What locals call as the "Loop" is a must see for locals and tourists alike. The Loop is a Scenic Loop & Trail that is a 30-mile stretch of roadways leading through dense oak canopy sawgrass marshes and along the Atlantic coast. The best way to describe it would be to call it Olde Florida. You’re able to get a feeling of what generations before us experienced. The road skirts three state parks, as well as several county and city parks, and allows views of rivers, creeks, marshes, dunes, beaches, and historic homes. Social scene - Due to the fact that there is a solid nightlife, it is a great spot to meet a new friend. The beach from Spring to Fall is pretty epic, too. From the mass injection of spring breakers, to the influx of the Orlando crowd, you can pretty much be guaranteed five star eye candy. Something different – If the beach and the river isn’t your thing, the golfing is pretty stellar. World-class golf awaits you in the Ormond Beach area, one of Florida's fastest growing golf destinations. Ormond Beach is covered in famous fairways designed by the legends of the sport.

Fisherman's Paradise - Ormond Beach can have an abundance of fish species. In addition, it also has tons of variety when it comes to the type of fishing you can partake in. Fishing in Ormond Beach offers the angler unique options to enjoy the sport. Offshore, Inshore, backwater, surf fishing, they have something for everyone and it is all in close proximity. You can salt water fish one day, freshwater the next, and brackish on another day! You really couldn’t ask for anything else. Local knowledge – It's a magnet for good looking people. Whether you’re at the beach or out on the town, it's pretty mind blowing. With this type of atmosphere, everything seems to be a little better than most experiences. Best time of year - Spring Break is hands down the best time of year to be in Ormond Beach. For locals and tourists alike, one thing remains constant, the beach is everyone’s top priority. Just to the south in Daytona Beach, college kids load up their cars to the rim and make the voyage to the World’s Most Famous Beach. It is all about day drinking, sunburns, and partying the night away. Ormond is connected to Daytona Beach, meaning there are wild times to be had! Hazards - There are sharks, but nothing like New Smyrna Inlet. Locals can be hard on out of towners, but for the most part it's a no worries vibe.

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List the members of Team My Escape Sportfishing? Sonny Spano, Randy Mayo, Matt Kremser What are three items you never leave the dock without? Favorite lures, plenty of rods, lots of beer Preferred Rig? Single and double-rigged Livewires, Islanders, Black Barts What attributes separate a good fishing team compared to what you would consider a great team? TEAMWORK, knowing the boat and gear. Being able to land a fish without having to speak to each other, and always knowing your place, where to be and when to be. Most important is to have a blast (beer helps) and enjoy it. How can you not when you’re in the middle of nowhere, your phones don’t work and you’re in the cobalt blue with your buddies! What do you feel is the biggest challenge of fishing tournaments in our area? Weather and distance. The gulf stream is a long way in our area. The weather plays a big factor. When you are running 60+ miles to fish, things need to line up. We fish tournaments down south. They only have to go a couple miles out to get a bite. We have to run 50-60 miles for certain fish. They are surrounded by 500 boats. We are the only ones in sight. I like our challenges. Can you tell me about how you got into fishing competitively? I’m a very competitive person by nature. I love fishing and always want to better myself and my team. What better way is there than to put yourself in the mix of the best of the best? By making it a competition it makes the challenge that much greater. By making the challenge greater it makes us try harder, pay attention more, and think outside the box more. It makes us want to be on top. Which tournaments do you all plan on fishing in 2018? NE Wahoo Challenge 3 days- Jacksonville, King of the Inlet 3 tournaments in 1Ponce, Conch House Wahoo Challenge – St. Augustine, Chasen Tailz – Jupiter, Old Bahama Bay Wahoo Charity Cup – West End Bahamas Do you have a rival when it comes to fishing competitively? None, just friends. Team Marine Specialties, Blanck Check, Team Total Vision. I fish with

these guys and fish against these guys during tournaments. We help each other out. The facts might be a little off during tournaments, though.

Where else, besides Florida, have you had the opportunity to fish? All over the States, Several Places in Mexico, Costa Rica, Bahamas

What’s your most embarrassing fishing story/memory? Having a monster Cobia come to the boat and tried to gaff him with the rubber tip still on. The fish obviously got away.

Any last words or people to thank? My Team for putting in the time. My wife for putting up with my Obsession/Addiction, love ya Babe! I’ll keep bringing sushi home for as long as you let me.

@realsaltlife BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: At Fluid, we are lucky to work with amazing people, brands and companies. People that share our passion for an active, outdoor lifestyle where we appreciate all that Florida has to offer. Salt Life embodies our passion for surfing, fishing or just enjoying a day on the water. For most of us at Fluid Magazine, we started in the surf shop industry and saw the growth of the Salt Life Brand since their inception 2003. What started as a few stickers and t-shirts has grown into ultimate brand for outdoor and water sports enthusiasts. With all the demand for their products, Salt Life opening stores in coastal areas was the next step in continuing their journey. They have recently opened a store in Tanger Outlets in Daytona Beach making it even easier to get your hands on their high quality gear and apparel. Let's here more for the team at Salt Life and their new location. When did the store officially open? October 26, 2017 Tell us three words that perfectly describes the store? Ocean Enthusiasts Lifestyle You couldn't have picked a better spot to open a store. Between locals and tourist, everyone spending time in Daytona is going to be in need of some Salt Life gear. How's the response been so far from those who've visited the location? Daytona Beach is a perfect location for us, as the area embraces living the Salt Life. It’s nice seeing a mix of locals who visit the store regularly to international tourists that stop in and are introduced to the Salt Life brand for the first time. Response has exceeded our expectations. Holiday business was on trend to 30

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what we anticipated, and we’re looking forward to summer as that is our peak season. How many location do you have in Florida and where are they located? We have 2 Salt Life stores in Florida. Our flagship is in Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach is our first Outlet. We also, have a retail store in Columbus, GA, San Clemente, CA and Huntington Beach, CA. What sets this retail location apart from others in the area? What has Salt Life done to make the store stand out? Being the first Salt Life Outlet sets us apart, our entire store is at least 30% off. The custom floor plan embraces the ocean atmosphere. Upon entering the store it’s hard to miss our oversized buoy chandelier.

Graphics of the ocean as well as our Salt Life team members in action wrap the store, and you can catch our Salt Life YouTube channel streaming on the big screen TV. Where can people stay up to date with current promotions and specials that the Tanger Outlet location will be offering? tangeroutlet.com/daytona IG: @realsaltlife Fb: facebook.com/Salt-Life-Retail-DaytonaBeach-FL Any thing else that you would like to mention to the Salt Life fans and Fluid readers? Excited to be part of the Daytona Beach community. Live Salty!

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1. A huge offshore jack Crevalle caught off of Daytona Beach. Photo Courtesy of: Strippin Lips Fishing Charters

2. Captain Dave Caruthers finding the gold at the end of the rainbow. Photo Courtesy of: Strippin Lips Fishing Charters

3. Growing up in the redfish capitol has its benefits. Photo Courtesy of: Mark Norman

4. Teach em' young. Nice little trout caught by a young angler. Photo Courtesy of: Mark Norman

5. Marty Goldys finding a pretty one right off the jetty. Photo Courtesy of: Yellow Dawg Fishing

6. Captain Justin Price puts his client on gator trout on a recent charter. Photo Courtesy of: Captain Justin Price rightinsightcharters.com

7. Nothing like catching a snook in the back waters. Photo Courtesy of: Captain Justin Price rightinsightcharters.com

8. Finding the elusive tarpon caught on fly. Photo Courtesy of: Captain Justin Price rightinsightcharters.com

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MARCH/APRIL FISHING OUTLOOK

FISHING REPORT WITH SKYE BURKHARDT Spring has sprung! It is finally warming up, as well as the water temperatures, and we’re getting some of those south winds, also, pushing through. It's nothing you can't dodge hovering mangrove lines in Mosquito Lagoon. This winter, I must say, has been a tough one due to this last years summer heat, hurricanes, and this past winters "week freeze”. They sure did some major changes and damage in our lagoon and waterways causing fishkill as well as a lot of dead sea grass. Once beautiful grassy flats where redfish and trout laid are now just sand and muck, sending you scouting further for those redfish. I have been spending full days out on the water scouting Mosquito Lagoon and searching for drum, which has been a challenge due to the changes and damage. Thanks to Mother Nature the bite has been tough! The temperatures are warming and it is starting to feel more like Spring. This February wasn't our typical winter cold fronts, but the black drum are running and I'm finding them in schools throughout the south ends of Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon, and from the railroad trestles in IRL to dropping blue crab in the deep waters of Haulover Canal. A live free lined jumbo shrimp or a jig skipping slowing across the bottom should get the black drum’s attention in the shallows, in the grassy flats during the high tide, and out in sand holes during the low tides. If you're an early bird, A top water makes for a fun bite! Poppin corks, Bomber Lures, Badonk-A-Donk, DOA Shrimp, Gold Spoon, Super Spook are some of my favorites lures. It sure is something seeing those big black drum pushing across the shallows! With the warmer weather and water clearing up, this is the right time to hit the grassy flats of Mosquito Lagoon, especially if you are looking to work an artificial and sight cast for those beautiful reds. This is the time to get out there! The low tides are low and the high tides are low giving you a better chance to see your catch and make a cast. I am starting to see redfish scattered throughout the Lagoon and in small schools. It is making a recovery slowly, but all positive things are happening in our lagoon. I prefer to fish the high tide going out. I find it to be much more

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productive. If you are looking to reeling the big guys, the causeways are stacking up with bull reds and black drum as well as those dinosaurs in Haulover Canal. If you know how to and when to fish it, you will have an epic night. You can't go wrong with live shrimp and/or blue crab! Along docks and finders there is large breeder snook schooled up. Yes, you heard that right! Florida's week freeze didn't take out all our big snook, thank goodness! By surprise, I cast netted a school of baby snook, of course releasing them back to their habit to grow. I must say my heart was full seeing those babies as they are the future of our fishery. I find fishing for snook at the high tide through the first hour outgoing to be most successful. When free lining a shrimp or a 3" DOA Shad-tail, the snook can't resist them! Lots of Trout and snapper at the docks and anywhere you see that has structure I am certain those little nibbles will be trout, sheepshead or snapper making their appearance or they’re, ya know, just trying to steal your shrimp. 37

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What motto do you live by if any? My motto is, “one day at a time, try to enjoy every moment.” How long have you been surfing for? Since I was eight or nine. My brother surfs too. You surfed competitively as an amateur and professional. Please tell us more about this. I started competing at 12. I won two east coast champs and was invited to first N.S.S.A. National team. I turned pro at 16 and was youngest pro in the world. My highest rank was 55 in the world, got a few seconds and thirds. I beat a few big names and lost a few, lol. How did you get into building surfboards? It was a later in life thing. I always hung out at the glass shop and shaping room with Mad Dog and others. Boards are art.

What is our youth lacking? I have hope for them. They can be very impressive sometimes, but they need more face to face communication instead of phones. What is the best traveling experience in your life? My first trip to California staying with Mark Richards for two weeks at seventeen thanks to Greg Wade. The Bahamas in the early eighties. Any of them, really. Thanks for your time. Any last shout outs or thank you’s? To all friends and family in the ups and downs, the Lambert family in California, my wife, and too many others to name.

What was it like in 60’s and 70's being a surfer in our area? I’m not that old, lol. I do remember seventies well, the smell of coconut oil and big single fins. My mom and neighborhood at Ponce would have big beach parties in the dunes after swimming all day. There were crazy old boards with bungee cord leashes. It was a very small town kind of feel.

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EVAN GEISELMAN

The World Surf League (WSL) is the governing body

an amazing family. He is competitive as all hell, loves

for professional surfer and is dedicated to showcasing

his family and friends, and is a great human. Evan's

the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best talent. To make the WSL Men's

our guy, the one the whole town is watching when his

Championship Tour, it boils down to your top 5 results

heats are on, with group text galore and a bunch of

on the World Qualifying Series(WQS). Each year, only

stressed out people as we watch him surf each heat.

10 competitors advance to the big leagues. The WQS, also known as pro surfing's minor league, is a fricken

Thoughts on his start for 2018:

hardcore place to be. It's makes for a really long year,

2018 is great so far start. I started a little worried

and you have to be a gritty competitor to make it

with an ankle injury the rolled over from 2017, but

through. To make matters worst for the WQS, there

everything is good now. I had a good start to my

are regular appearances of WCT pros in the bigger

competitive year so that's always a plus. Healthy and

WQS events. This happens for a variety of reason,

happy, all is good and I have no complaints.

sometimes because the WCT guy needs extra points to requalify, sometimes because the money's too

Changes made from previous years:

good to pass up.

I would say I'm more full on with what I want out of this year. I have goals and more of a routine of how to

Evan Geiselman is Central Florida's great hope.

achieve those. In Australia I was working with a coach

Geiselman has started 2018 with a bang so far! His

and I found it very valuable for my head space, and

results consist of a 3rd place finish in the Burton

wasn't second guessing any decisions.

Automotive Pro, 3rd place in the Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro, & a first place in the Florida Pro presented by

Tour stop most excited for:

Sunshine State Florida Lager. With this solid start, he is

I've never had luck in Ballito in South Africa, so I'm

currently ranked #3 on the WQS. It's a super long year,

really looking forward to figuring out that event this

and no one knows that better than Geiselman. We

year. Also Hawaii, I want to compete better in those

could go on and on about his accomplishments since

waves and not go into those event just hoping!

a young age and how he is destined for greatness, but most of you already know the story. The bottom line is Evan is a good ole Florida boy who comes from Sponsored by:

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1. Groms always live the best life. His only worry is, when will he catch his next fish? 2. The Outriggers crew never has any fun, we promise. 3. Come at me bro! Grady Kerr is always cracking us up. 4. Ormond Beach's finest, Eros Exarhou boosting during the last swell. 5. "Oh no! I gotta tell pops I snapped another new board." 6. Your surf shop crew isn't complete without the obligatory dog. 7. Florida Surf Film Festival produces another epic night! 8. Everyone likes free gear, but no one loves free stuff as much as surf groms. 9. One of the best parts of being a Floridan is spending time on the boat. 10. The Yurchison's and friends enjoying a night at the Florida Surf Film Fest. 11. Froth level at an all time high after winning a Slater Design at the film fest.

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