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Posts Tagged ‘Folly Beach’
Monday, September 7th, 2009
Ahhhh…one last break to relax on Folly. Some of us were taking a much needed break after starting back to school, while others just enjoyed the extra day off work to soak up some sun before it cools off. Regardless of how you ended up here, it is one of the last times we will see all of you together until next year.
If you were you were here, tell us about your weekend! Share with us and also with others that couldn’t make it.
Tags: Folly Beach, Folly Beach Events, Folly Beach Holidays, Labor Day
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Monday, August 24th, 2009
 Fishing around Folly Beach has been quite solid so far this month and as shrimp continue to fill our creeks and rivers expect it to improve.
Redfish have been responding very well to jerk shad artificial lures that imitate small baitfish. White has been a hot color and the Gulp! 5″ jerk shad in pearl will fit the bill. Try fishing these artificials on flutter hooks whose weighted shanks will impart additional action to your lure. Jim Dyke, pictured on the right, caught his fifteen pound redfish using this very combination on a recent charter. Flounder will fall prey to the jerk shad too.
Its hard to beat throwing live shrimp under popping corks for trout right now but anglers should consider trying topwater lures early in the morning. The Yo-Zuri Banana Boat lure has been productive as well as old standby’s like the Super Spook Jr’s. Topwater lures will allow you to fish a long grass bank or series of oyster beds quickly as you search for trout.
The Folly Beach Fishing Pier will hold its Big Kahuna fishing tournament on August 29th from 6:00am to 4:00pm and there will be multiple categories of prizes across all ages. Registration for the tournament begins at 6:00am and takes place on-site only.
See you on the water!
Capt. Geoff Bennett
www.charlestoncharterfishing.com
(843) 324-3332
Tags: Fishing, Folly Beach
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
 As we head into August, redfish have been active and fishing for them has been quite good. Your best bet is to use live bait fished on the bottom with a carolina rig or another type of weight. Cracked blue crab has been the most productive but strips of cut mullet or menhaden are working well too. Fly fishermen have been able to sight fish to reds on the flats as well as in the grass.
Trout are also present and biting. As water temperatures continue to climb in August, anglers targeting trout will want to fish early before it gets too hot. Trout have been responding well to live shrimp and D.O.A. artificial shrimp fished under a popping cork. Try throwing a cork over oyster beds or at creek mouths. If you are using live shrimp, don’t be too surprised if a ladyfish strikes and goes flying through the air!
Other species being caught inshore include flounder, bonnethead shark and small bluefish. Folly Beach Fishing Pier anglers have been reporting catches of king fish and spanish mackerel.
See you on the water!
Capt. Geoff Bennett
www.charlestoncharterfishing.com
(843) 324-3332
Tags: Fishing, Folly Beach, Folly Beach Fishing, Folly Beach Fishing Report
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Friday, July 31st, 2009
Looking to do something fun and exciting while on Folly? Why not learn to surf? For many it is unfamiliar territory. I must admit my first thoughts are that I’m too old and my kids are too young. How do you even get started? Well, we now have the answer.
Shaka Surf School makes it fun, easy and affordable for everyone to try something new. They launched their surfboards in 2004 and have been teaching adults and kids ever since. Need private lessons for yourself or your family? They offer that. What about birthday parties? There could not be a more unique experience for your kids.
No matter where you are on The Edge, Shaka Surf School has the solution for you. To setup your Folly surf lessons, visit them at http://shakasurfschool.com or call 843-607-9911.
Have you taken lessons from Shaka? Let us know how things went for you by posting here.
Tags: Folly Beach, Folly Beach Surfing, Surfing
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Saturday, July 11th, 2009
The search is on for the next Queen and Teen Queen of Folly Beach, which will join contestants from Edisto Beach on September 12th for this year’s exciting pageant. Ladies between the ages of 13 and 30 are invited to compete for the chance to represent Folly Beach as their very own royalty and ambassador.
This is an event for the whole family. Contestants attend the reigning queen’s luncheon with their parents, judges and the media. A fun-filled afternoon carries contestants and attendees right up to the crowning of the new queens. Winners receive the official designer crown and banner, a fabulous prize package including a cash prize and the chance to represent these beach islands at festivals, parades such as SC USA and many others.
Pageant Information:
Date: September 12, 2009
Theme: “Mama Mia” Featuring the music of ABBA
Venue: Park Circle Community Center, North Charleston
Start Time: 7:00 P.M. EST
If you would like more information on the application process or just need tickets, call Director Don Wilkinson at (843) 343-2560 or email donnyfb@gmail.com. More information on the aplication process and the pageant in general can be found at www.queenoffollybeachpageant.com.
 
Have you participated in this pageant in the past? Are you going to this year? We would love to read your comments here!
Tags: Folly Beach, Folly Beach Events, Folly Beach Queen
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Sunday, January 18th, 2009
The Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Pier is the centerpiece of Folly Beach. By name alone that would not be considered an exciting fact to new visitors. Perhaps that’s because “fishing pier” does not completely define it.
The Folly Beach Pier is 24 feet wide, extends more than 1,045 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, and is 23 feet above sea level. A 7,500 sq ft diamond shaped two level sheltered platform gives the pier a distinctive look. It is the second in size to only one other pier on the east coast.
Yes, fishing does happen here, a lot. Visit anytime during open hours and fish or join in on a monthly tournament. If you are visiting and do not have equipment, that’s not a problem! Rod rental and tackle are available on site.
Looking for something to eat? On site is Locklear’s Beach City Grill, a full service restaurant. Sit out on the deck and take in the surroundings, or catch some AC inside at the bar or one of the many private tables. Their latest menu can be seen here.
Not ready to go home after the sun goes down? Put on your dancing shoes and grab tickets to the Moonlight Mixer, held on the pier April through September, usually from 9-11pm on scheduled weekends. To see the schedule, click here.
Needless to say there is plenty to do and see at the Folly Beach Pier. Do you have an experience to share or are you planning to visit? No matter if you were married on the pier or if you just stopped in from lunch, we would love to hear about it.
We will be adding pics here soon, but feel free to check out our many shots of the pier here. If you have photos that you would like added, email them to photos@follybeach.com.
Tags: Fishing, Folly Beach, Folly Beach Fishing, Folly Beach Fishing Pier, pier
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Sunday, January 18th, 2009
Nestled between the Folly River and the Atlantic Ocean, just fifteen minutes from downtown Charleston, the barrier island of Folly Beach truly offers anything you could want in a vacation spot. Enjoy the sunrise on the beach and finish your day watching a spectacular sunset on the Folly River.
Travel to the eastern tip of Folly and you’ll find an outstanding view of the Morris Island Lighthouse. Extending more than 1,045 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, The Fishing Pier is a great place to just hang out or if you want to fish, rent everything you need at the shop on the Pier.
Some of the finest food on the coast here in Folly Beach. Whether you’re looking for a gourmet meal, a seafood feast or a tasty sandwich, you’ll find it here. Take a look at our restaurant guide and you will almost smell the fresh seafood cooking. If you decide to eat in while here, local markets offer the freshest of seafood for your kitchen.
Accommodations range from quaint cottages, ultra modern beach houses, to sleek condominiums and a luxury hotel. So no matter what your budget needs, Folly is sure to fit into it. You can book the Holiday Inn Charleston on the Beach right here on FollyBeach.com.
No matter what your interests, Folly Beach offers them for you and your family. Are you an annual visitor, a first timer, or do you live on Folly? Leave your feedback on Folly here so others can know what to expect when they reach paradise.
Tags: Folly Beach, Folly Beach Information, Folly Beach Vacations
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