August Fishing Forecast

newvisitfollyadmin2023-08-03T08:35:40-05:00

August Fishing Forecast

Fishing charters in Folly Beach have been good recently as a stretch of good weather and calm conditions provided excellent fishing conditions. Bait is flush in the waters in the river and on the beach and now through the end of December we typically experience the best fishing of the year. The big Bull Redfish are hanging around the jetties and deep holes in the harbor. Those fish will be here until early fall. So if you want to fight big fish, book an inshore trip and let’s get after them! We are catching those Bull Reds on Blue Crab, Menhaden, Mullet and cut Bluefish.

Shark fishing has been a crowd pleaser as these predators hug the beaches and prowl the inlets in search of an easy meal. These fish are strong and fast, and this time of year we get some big ones near our inlets. Inshore Speckled Trout, Flounder and Redfish remain a favorite target. We have been casting assorted live bait such as finger mullet, mud minnows and shrimp to our inshore fish while some schools of inshore Redfish seem to favor cut baits. We have had luck in shallow areas of the marsh either a few hours before low tide, or just as the tide is coming in.

Deep Sea trips are finding King Mackerel, Triggerfish, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper and Amberjack, Sea Bass and assorted Snapper. These trips are a lot of fun and you will never truly know what you will run into out there in the deep! If you have any questions Text me at 843-696-4231 for a quick response. You can also book and check availability online 24 hours a day. See you on deck soon!

The schedule is filling up! Call, text, or book online!

Captain Kevin Blair

www.charlestonfishrodbendingcompany.com

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Folly Beach Named One of the 14 Best Beach Towns in the South for Summer

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newvisitfollyadmin2024-09-12T14:53:54-05:00

Folly Beach has been named one of the 14 Best Beach Towns in the South for Summer by Trips to Discover. The list features multiple southern beaches from Virginia to Florida. The perfect beach town, according to Trips to Discover, has to offer recreational activities, and mouthwatering cuisine, including plenty of fresh seafood.

Here’s why Trips to Discover thinks Folly Beach is special: “Located just 20 minutes outside of Charleston, Folly Beach offers a barefoot kind of vibe on a six-mile-long sandbar. Colonial-style homes and palm trees can be found throughout, along with plenty of tasty food and drink, including the Folly Beach Pier, popular for cocktails that can be enjoyed at the open-air bar. Live music is offered nightly at several restaurants here too. When you’re at the beach, enjoy everything from surfing to paddleboarding. From the magnificent Lighthouse Heritage Preserve with its driftwood-strewn sands, you’ll enjoy a fabulous view of Morris Island Lighthouse.”

You can read more about the 14 Best Beach Towns at tripstodiscover.com/beach-towns-south-summer/.

Looking to visit one of the Best Beach Towns in the South for Summer? Check out all of the best places to stay, eat and play at visitfolly.com.

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Folly Beach Wahine Classic

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newvisitfollyadmin2023-07-17T14:26:29-05:00

The Folly Beach Wahine Classic, an annual women’s surf contest, returns for its 21st year on Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30. The Folly Beach Wahine Classic is a non-profit organization that aims to empower women of all ages and skill levels and benefits Charleston Surfrider, Waves For Women, and other local ocean-based non-profits.

Hosted annually for over two decades at Folly Beach, “wahines,” or women surfers, travel to compete at the nationally recognized all-girls surf contest. Locals have shown love and support every year for the event.

Each year, the Folly Beach Wahine Classic strives to make the event a plastic-free, low-waste event. For the first time in 21 years, they are taking it one step further by hosting a sustainability giveaway with the Charleston chapter of the Surfrider Foundation! All participants who bring their reusable items like water bottles will be entered to win a fun, environmentally friendly prize.

You can learn more about the Folly Beach Wahine Classic and support their mission at FollyWahine.com. Follow along for more updates on Facebook at Folly Beach Wahine Classic and Instagram @FollyBeachWahine.

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July Fishing Forecast

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newvisitfollyadmin2023-07-17T14:21:59-05:00

July Fishing Forecast

Charter fishing in Folly Beach is in full summer mode! Our fishing charters have been focusing on the inlets and creeks inshore and reefs and rock piles off the beach. Bait has been plentiful and we have been using menhaden, mullet, shrimp and minnows depending on what we are after.

We have a large concentration of fish to target inshore, nearshore and deep sea. Anglers venturing out 20 miles or more have been catching Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel and Amberjack just to name a few.

Our Nearshore fishing charters have had good luck with a variety of fish within 3-18 miles off the beach. We have been catching Spadefish, Bonito, Spanish Mackerel and Redfish along with about a dozen other species. Big Redfish are making their home at the jetties right on time along with multiple inshore species being caught along the rocks.

Inshore fishing has produced Trout, smaller Redfish, Sharks and Black Drum. Some days we have had to move a lot to stay on the fish and other days we have been able to sit tight in one general area and catch fish all day. Either way we always had a great time on the water.

The schedule is filling up! Call, text, or book online!

Captain Kevin Blair

www.charlestonfishrodbendingcompany.com

https://www.instagram.com/captain_kevin_blair/?hl=en

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843-696-4231

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Family Fun in Folly

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newvisitfollyadmin2023-07-05T12:44:17-05:00

Family Fun in Folly

Folly Beach has a host of exciting opportunities for all ages! From basking in the summer sun to grabbing an ice cream cone, there is something for the whole family to enjoy while visiting Folly Beach. There is an opportunity to engage with wildlife, find fossils, and enjoy the scenic views. This beach is jam-packed with fun for the whole family.

Shark Tooth Hunting

Spend a few hours looking for little black triangles along the tideline! Folly Beach is a great spot to find elusive prehistoric shark teeth fossils. Shark teeth can be hard to find depending on the conditions, but searching through shell deposits along the beach at mid to low tide has given some island visitors great luck! To identify if a finding is a shark tooth, remember that shark teeth are harder to break than a shell and do not typically have striations or patterns that shell fragments will have.

Ride Bikes around the Island

Riding bikes is a great way to see and get around the city and enjoy the crisp sea breeze. By bike, families can take in all of the city’s scenic views and the beach. Bike rentals can be found throughout the city, and many bike rental businesses offer baby seats so that young children can ride with their parents.

Get up Close and Personal with Dolphins

Dolphin tours are great for the entire family. Various boat charters are offered and cruise through Folly River. These charters will teach the entire family about dolphins and their habitats, making this a fun, educational experience for everyone!

Visit the Folly Beach Pier

Whether families want to fish or take in the views from above the waters, the Folly Beach Pier will bring about loads of fun for everyone. The pier is fully equipped with fishing pole rentals, snack and ice cream shops, and a 7500 sq. ft. platform at the end to view the water below! The pier is wheelchair accessible, as well.

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Folly History: How Did We Get Here?

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newvisitfollyadmin2023-07-05T12:43:25-05:00

Folly History: How Did We Get Here?

Folly Beach commemorates its 50-year anniversary with a city-wide celebration from September 22 through October 1. This beach town is rich with history, as its origins can be traced back to 1696, when it was first mentioned in historical documents by King William III. Since then, the city has grown and transformed into a laidback, family-oriented beach town loved by tourists and locals alike.

The name Folly refers to its iconic coastline, as the word folly in Old English refers to an area thick with foliage and brush. In its early years, the island was home to a number of people who landed on the island by happenstance. Many shipwrecks occurred along the coast, and survivors decided to stick around Folly Beach and call it home.

Years later, Folly Beach became a place of refuge and planning for Federal soldiers in the Civil War. The wealth of foliage provided a haven for soldiers to rest and plan, leading up to the battle to take Fort Sumter. Nearly 11,000 Union soldiers set up camp in Folly Beach to execute strategic military operations.

Following the Civil War, Folly Beach reverted to being one of the sleepier spots along the coast before renovations started, and the “Edge of America” city began to transform. Folly Beach is known for its music scene, and with good reason! In 1934, composer George Gershwin wrote “Porgy and Bess,” one of his most notable operas. The city continued to grow in culture and in population size as people were drawn in by the charm and scenic beauty of the island.

In 1973, during the Disco music era and bell-bottom jeans, Folly Beach became a stand-alone municipality, marking its first year as its own city. The city was bustling with tourists, enjoying scenic spots such as the pier for a night of dancing, the beach for a day of swimming and sunbathing, or eating cotton candy and riding the Ferris wheel at the Folly Beach Amusement Park! While some of these iconic places in Folly Beach’s history are gone, the beach has remained a popular destination for families.

Today Folly Beach is known for its good food, lively music scene, and of course, the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Tourists and locals can enjoy fishing, shark tooth hunting, or just relaxing in the sun. Folly Beach is excited to host 50 Years of Folly to commemorate this history and celebrate its time as a standalone municipality; planning to host festivals, shagging, and disco on the pier, a prom-themed gala, and more for people of all ages.

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June Fishing Forecast

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newvisitfollyadmin2023-06-16T10:19:19-05:00

June Fishing Forecast

What a great time of year to go fishing! Our fishing charters out of Folly Beach are running daily and taking advantage of the great weather. Some days there are so many species to target and so many opportunities to take advantage of it’s hard to make a decision on where to go.

Deep Sea fishing charters have been catching Snapper, Grouper, Amberjacks, Sea Bass, Kingfish and too many other species to mention. Nearshore fishing charters have been catching Bull Redfish, Bonito, Sharks and Spanish Mackerel just to name a few. Inshore fishing charters are catching Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout and Black Drum in good numbers.

Our guests have had many great days on the water with dozens of fish boated of all sizes and kinds. The reef action is non stop including some great topwater action.

The schedule is filling up! Call, text, or book online!

Captain Kevin Blair

www.charlestonfishrodbendingcompany.com

https://www.instagram.com/captain_kevin_blair/?hl=en

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843-696-4231

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National Sea Turtle Day

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newvisitfollyadmin2023-06-16T10:45:15-05:00

National Sea Turtle Day

It’s Turtle Time!!

Today is National Sea Turtle Day, so to celebrate here are some facts and ways to protect sea turtles.

Loggerhead nesting season is in full swing! Each season, these turtles crawl onto the beach to lay their eggs. Females nest between 3 to 6 times in one season, and do not return for 2 to 4 years to repeat the cycle. The sustainability of nesting on Folly Beach depends on managing and protecting the nesting sites.

Here are some tips to help protect the baby turtles on Folly Beach:

No lights are allowed that illuminate the Front Beach between 10 pm and dawn from May 1st to October 31st.
Fill holes in the sand before you leave the beach.
Reduce trash that may entangle or be eaten by sea turtles.
Participate in coastal cleanups and reduce plastic use to keep our beaches and ocean clean.
Carry reusable water bottles and shopping bags.
Remove recreational beach equipment like chairs, umbrellas, and boats.
Do not disturb nesting turtles, nests, or hatchlings.

If you see any adult sea turtles or hatchlings, call (843)-588-2433 to report your sighting.

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World Ocean Day Coastal Cleanup

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newvisitfollyadmin2023-06-16T10:29:34-05:00

World Ocean Day Coastal Cleanup

Folly Beach is registered with the United Nations as one of the World’s Coastal Communities, sweeping the beach clean.

On World Ocean Day, Thursday, June 8, there was a Litter Sweep on Folly Beach. Volunteers joined the Global Environmental Awareness, the FAB Litter Committee, and Toby the Turtle to help keep our ocean clean.

Hosted by the South Carolina Aquarium, the event featured different environmental groups to bring awareness on how to save the most valuable Oxygen provider, our ocean.

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Folly Beach Pier is Back Open

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newvisitfollyadmin2023-06-14T14:19:17-05:00

Folly Beach Pier is Back Open

After being closed since October 19, 2020, the newly reconstructed Folly Beach Pier is finally open to the public! The construction project finished ahead of schedule, standing 22 feet above sea level and 1,049 feet long. Its 25-foot-wide walkway opens up to a 7,500-square-foot diamond head platform with shade structures, benches, restrooms, and other amenities. Folly Beach Pier visitors are offered stunning views of the Atlantic and some of the best saltwater fishing around. Guests can also visit the Pier 101 Restaurant and Bar, the Gangplank Gift and Tackle Shop, and beach access points to enhance their visit.

The Folly Beach Pier is well known for its gatherings and community events, such as fishing tournaments, Moonlight Mixer dance series, and Folly Pier Fests! The original Folly Beach Pier, built in 1931, started the story of this Lowcountry icon. Since the construction of the first pier, standing at 97 feet in length, Folly Beach has seen several renditions of the Folly Beach Pier, including 1960s Ocean Plaza featuring a boardwalk and amusement rides and the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier constructed in 1995. Typical wooden pile piers have a 20-25 years lifespan, but with modern improvements, Folly Beach’s newest pier is predicted to have a longer life expectancy at 65+ years!

The Folly Beach Pier is open daily from 8am-sunset (operating hours may vary) for your enjoyment! Visitation is free, although a parking charge has been implemented at the pier facility to help fund maintenance and staffing.

For more information on the Folly Beach Pier, click here.

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