Folly Field Notes — The Call of the Sea
The ocean has a power that can be felt all around The ocean has been calling recently. I walk with the Folly Beach Turtle Patrol, and the last few mornings I’ve been on the beach at sunrise. The water has been glassy calm, an unending liquid seamlessly morphing into a...
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Folly Fishing Report — May is a Great Time to be on the Water
It’s an excellent time to get out on the water. Local waterways are full of baitfish, and gamefish are feeding aggressively. With all the summer species now present alongside the usual favorites, anglers have plenty of choices. If you haven’t started fishing yet, now...
Faces of Folly — Folly, The Way He Sees It
Greg Bunn shares stories, gratitude, and a push for better accessibility across the island Walking Joel first introduced me to Greg, recommending him for an interview. I saw Greg often at Rita’s host desk, and every time I saw him, I promised him he would be up soon....
Folly Field Notes — What is an Estuary?
What is an estuary? This is one of my favorite questions to hear on the boat, and what started me down the path of ecotourism in the Charleston area. At its most basic, an estuary is an area where freshwater rivers meet the ocean, resulting in freshwater and saltwater...
Monthly Fishing Report — Redfish Become More Active in April
Water temperatures rebound this month as the flounder and trout bites ramp up, too At the beginning of March, Charleston began to shed winter’s hold. The bite improved noticeably, then two weeks of storms and wind slowed things down again. Redfish are available, and...
Faces of Folly — Gerrie Delaney
Her Own Personal Paradise — Gerrie Delaney makes the most of her life on Folly I first met Gerrie Delaney at a retirement party at my neighbor’s house, where the women received hats that read “The Real Housewives of Folly Beach.” There were about 20 hats, and someone...
Folly Field Notes — Getting the Boat Ready for Spring
Annual maintenance is the key to staying on the water I ran my first kayak tour around Crab Bank in the spring of 2010. I was instantly enamored with the birds scurrying along the shore, preparing for nesting season. In the years that followed, I celebrated with the...
Monthly Fishing Report — Spring Into Action
Time to break out your rods and reels and get ready for a great fishing season Chilly days are quickly fading away with temperatures rising well into the 60s and sometimes pushing into the 70s. Warmer water temperatures will wake the fish up and get them feeding....
Faces of Folly — Catching up with Action Jackson
Longtime local Lawton Jackson talks life on Folly I first met Lawton Jackson when I was driving my golf cart down East Erie one evening and a few other neighbors were outside of his house just chatting. I stopped and was introduced by those I knew there. Then I saw...
Folly Field Notes — Fog Feels Magical
While it creates some navigational challenges, fog is also cool ... literally We’ve had our fair share of foggy mornings (and full days!) recently. Some people have told me the fog feels claustrophobic, but I’ve always thought fog was magical. It feels unending,...
Folly Field Notes — A Return to Nature
Shark tooth hunting is a great way to connect to the natural world I ran my first kayak tour around Crab Bank in the spring of 2010. I was instantly enamored with the birds scurrying along the shore, preparing for nesting season. In the years that followed, I...