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Archive for October, 2009

Folly Beach Fishing Report 10/23/09

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

follyfishingThe Fall trout bite is now in full swing! The recent cooler weather has really turned the fishing on. Even a short fishing trip will be well worth your time.

There are several things you can use to catch trout: plastic grubs, live shrimp or mud minnows, DOA plastic shrimp, etc. The good news is that they are all working. Target oyster beds when then tide is rising or falling just as long as the water is moving. Trolling for trout using plastic grubs can be an effective way to find trout. Bass Assassin’s Chicken on a Chain is a hot pattern right now.

Fishing for redfish has been excellent. All the techniques mentioned above will work for redfish too. It’s just that time of year when fish are eagerly eating. I’ve continued to throw plastic jerk shad with much success and recommend lighter colors including white.

As the water continues to clear, sight fishing improves and is especially exciting for fly fishermen. I’ve run several fly fishing charters recently and we’ve had good luck. You can target schools of redfish on the flats during low tide and catch them up in the grass during high tide too. Trout can be caught as well and anglers should try patterns that resemble minnows.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

See you on the water!

Capt. Geoff Bennett

www.charlestoncharterfishing.com

 (843) 324-3332

The Charleston Fishing Charter Winner

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Congratulations to Lisa Kae Van Meter Perry. She was the lucky winner of our Charleston Fishing Charter Giveaway! We would like to to thank all the people who took time to enter. The response to the contest was more than expected with more entries than any other contest we have held. The next giveaway is right around the corner so stay tuned!
 
If you would still like to enjoy the experience, Capt. Geoff Bennett is offering a 15% discount to anyone who registered. To learn more or schedule your trip, Contact Capt. Bennett before the end of October! Geoff can be reached at (843) 324-3332 or via email captain@charlestoncharterfishing.com.  Check out his website for more details and rates: http://www.charlestoncharterfishing.com.

Charleston Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Legare Farms welcomes everyone to their annual “Amazin’ Maze in Maize” and Pumpkin Patch, to be held October 3rd until October 31st. The maze is packed with family oriented activities and they can’t wait to see you at their farm! Please come out to Johns Island and visit a family owned and operated, working farm.

Pick your own pumpkin, take a scenic hayride, make your own scarecrow, balloon launch, plus many, many more activities!

Last, but certainly not least….. “Amazin’ Maze in Maize”.  They have cultivated a unique problem solving opportunity the likes of which Charleston has never seen! The maze is 7 Acres, 3 miles of paths of twists and turns, and 5 bridges, guaranteed to stump even the best of folks which is why we dare you to come out and give it a go. Don’t worry folks, they haven’t lost anyone …yet!

Don’t forget to bring your kiddie wagons and cameras.  Take advantage of all the photo opportunities on the farm.

For an even more challenging course, try ” Amazin’ Maze in Maize” by moonlight! This is the most challenging corn maze in the Charleston area!

HAUNTED HAYRIDES!

October 23rd & 24th – Starting at 8pm, the hayride becomes “haunted”. Tickets for the haunted hayride can be purchased at the concession stand for $5.00 per person/per ride/no exceptions.

Hours:
Friday: 3 pm -10 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 1 pm-6 pm

School Groups Only: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm

Admission:
GATE ADMISSION: $1.00 Per person regardless of your age or planned activities.
AMAZIN’ MAZE IN MAIZE: (Pay once go all day) 11 & up $6.00, 2-11 $3.00, Under 2 Free
MINI MAZE: Free with admission for children 11 and under.
HAYSTACK: Free for climbing and playing.
U-PICK PUMPKINS: Regular $6.00 X-tra large $8.00 – $15.00
HAYRIDES:$2.00 per person
FARM ANIMAL DISPLAY: Free admission/ Animal Feed $2.00 for Snack Size Baggie or $5.00 for Quart Size Baggie.
HAUNTED HAYRIDES: $5.00 per person, per ride.October 23rd & 24th, 8:00pm until midnight.
SCARECROW FACTORY: $10.00 per scarecrow. We provide the materials, you do all the work.
BALLOON LAUNCH:$1.00 for two balloons. Hit the target win a pumpkin.
FISH FEEDING:$.25

Directions:
From Folly Rd.: (171) to Maybank Hwy (by Piggly Wiggly) cross new Stono River bridge towards Johns Island. At the first stop light turn left on to River Rd., towards the Charleston Executive Airport. Drive exactly 5 miles and take a left at the big Jack O Lantern onto Jenkins Farm Rd. Follow the signs to best fun you’ve had in a long time. (Total distance is ten miles and takes about 20 minutes)

From Highway 17 (Savannah Hwy.): Turn onto Main Road at the Johns Island, Kiawah,& Seabrook exit (by Burger King). Cross the new Limehouse Bridge onto Johns Island. At the first traffic light turn left onto River Road. Go 5 miles to the traffic light at Maybank Hwy. Continue straight on River Road for another 5 miles and take a left at the big Jack O Lantern onto Jenkins Farm Road. Follow the signs to the main gate and the most fun you’ve had in a long time. (Total distance is 15 miles and takes about 25 minutes)

For more information, visit Charleston Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch.

Folly Beach Fishing Report 10/05/09

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

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With the arrival of October, what many consider to be the best time of year to fish in the Lowcountry begins! Trout especially will become increasingly active with the cooler temperatures while both trout and redfish will continue to gorge themselves on the ample amount of available bait.

Redfish are present and fishing for them has been very good. Recently, we’ve been using different types of bait on the bottom to target them. Try switching between blue crab, live mullet and cut mullet to see which one works best for you.  You can fish under docks, around structure and along grass banks with this technique. Cut mullet on circle hooks has been the most productive combination for us.

The trout bite has been solid but as mentioned above expect this to markedly improve. We will primarily use live shrimp suspended under a popping cork. Bring along your cast net and a few tosses will provide all the shrimp you will need for the day. Don’t forget to also try throwing plastic artificial lures on jig heads. Check with local tackle shops for what color is working best.

Fly fishermen have had a real treat over the last few weeks. Very high tides let redfish push up onto the flats and provided excellent sight fishing opportunities. We were able to stalk redfishwhile watching their tails and backs exposed out of the water as they fed. Effective fly patterns have had tones of red and gold.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

See you on the water!

Capt. Geoff Bennett

(843) 324-3332

http://charlestoncharterfishing.com