Spec Fever Guide Service
over 20 years of guiding experience for redfish, specks, tarpon, striped bass, bluefish & false albacore Captain Gary Dubiel
Winter 2024/2025 Fishing Trips
Winter Specks, reds, bluefish and stripers
Winter Specks, reds, bluefish and stripers
Winter Specks, reds, bluefish and stripers
Embark on a winter saltwater fishing charters from New Bern, NC, targeting spotted seatrout, striped bass, and redfish. Our 5-hour excursions provide spinning gear with artificial lures and options for fly fishing. Charters run from 8 am to noon or noon until 5 pm for up to 3 anglers.
Limited dates are available
December 1-22 and 27-30
January 3-9
Raleigh Winter Panfish
Winter Specks, reds, bluefish and stripers
Winter Specks, reds, bluefish and stripers
Exciting news for 2025! We now offer crappie and white bass fishing charters on Sharron Harris Reservoir and Jordan Lake. Our charters accommodate up to 3 anglers for a 5-hour excursion, priced at $400. Guests can choose between artificial lure and live bait trips. Trips usually start in the late morning, though start times can be customized. Charters are available from January 15th to 31st,
We offer fishing charters throughout the year:
New Bern, NC
Fishing is fantastic throughout the year! New Bern offers excellent accommodations, dining, and shopping, making it an ideal getaway destination. We catch redfish to over 50 pounds, speckled trout, striped bass, bluefish, largemouth bass and even tarpon. New Bern fishes well all year round! We offer fly and light tackle trips and specialize in topwater fishing.
Oriental, NC
Offering fishing charters for both trophy and slot redfish, speckled trout, bluefish, flounder, tarpon and stripers with both light tackle and fly-fishing, the Lower Neuse River/Pamlico Sound area boasts over 9000 miles of shoreline accessible from Oriental, NC. Fishing is excellent throughout much of the year!
Trophy Redfish Charters
Dreaming of catching a 50-inch redfish? Capt. Gary, the pioneer of the popping cork craze and the inventor of the Pop-N-Fly, knows the Neuse River like the back of his hand. Book your fishing charter today and make that dream a reality! Peak fishing mid-July through late October with our first giants coming each spring,
North Carolina Tarpon Charters
Indeed, NC Tarpon! I provide fishing charters on the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound, targeting tarpon with both light tackle and fly fishing. Departures are available from Oriental and New Bern in pursuit of the silver king!
Cape Lookout False Albacore
False Albacore provides a thrilling fishing adventure. We'll be angling in the famous waters near Harker's Island. I provide fly fishing and light tackle charters throughout the fall season, with trips departing from Beaufort, NC. Peak of the Blitz is late October through mid-November.
About Spec Fever Guide Service Fishing Guides
Captain Gary Dubiel
Captain Gary boasts more than 20 years of guiding experience and a lifetime of fishing knowledge. He invented the Pop N Fly and pioneered daytime trophy redfishing on the Neuse River. As an IGFA World Record Holder, he has been featured on numerous TV shows, and has both written about and lectured on fishing. Collaborating with some of the world's finest tackle companies, he contributes to the design of lures and rods. Captain Gary Dubiel provides a fishing charter experience that stands out from the rest. Let's go fishing!
What a Client Had to Say
From Mr. Mick Geever of Columbia, SC: Ready for a fishing experience second to none? If so, book a trip with Spec Fever guide service, and hold on to your hat!!! Captain Gary Dubiel has forgotten more about light tackle and fly fishing than most fishermen will ever learn in a lifetime. Not only will you learn to up your fishing game, but you’ll also be put in the position where you will catch the fish of a lifetime . Captain Gary has something for everyone, from novice to professional. And while you’re fishing take in the beauty of the Neuse River and Pamlico sound, a fishery of which Captain Gary’s knowledge is unmatched. Short story … if you want an unparalleled fishing experience, with the potential to catch the fish of a lifetime, or a day on the water catching a few fish for the table, Spec Fever is the guide service for you. Cheers!
Our new Travel Services
We are thrilled to share that Capt. Gary has embarked on a new journey as an independent travel consultant, focusing on distinctive European getaways to Poland, Ireland, and Croatia. Allow us to craft a one-of-a-kind and budget-friendly European adventure for you. Discover the art of Fly Fishing amidst the stunning landscapes of Poland or Ireland through our guided and self-directed fishing tours. Beyond angling adventures, we provide river cruising, train travel packages, accommodations, transit solutions, and dining suggestions. Contact us for your upcoming European holiday plans.
The boat; a 2023 Frontier 210
We fish aboard a 2023 22ft Frontier bay boat, courtesy of Collins Marine and Bill Kenner. It's fully equipped and offers an exceptional ride!
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