Spec Fever Guide Service's fishing charters
Trophy redfish fishing charters
Giant redfish trips from July through October:
North Carolina is famous for some of the biggest redfish in the world, with trophy catches exceeding 50 inches! The Neuse River offers prime opportunities to reel in the fish of a lifetime. You can fish alongside Capt. Gary Dubiel, the innovator who turned a nighttime bait fishery into a daytime artificial lure fishery. He also invented the Pop-N-Fly, a fly-fishing technique that revolutionized trophy redfishing in these waters. Our charters run out of Oriental and New Bern, NC. Our peak season is July through October. Book early!
Neuse River Fishing Guide Service, New Bern and Oriental, NC
Year-round Neuse River fishing charters
The Neuse is North Carolina’s top inshore fishery, where fishing guide Capt. Gary Dubiel offers light tackle and fly-fishing charters targeting redfish, striped bass, speckled trout, bluefish, flounder, black drum, weakfish, Spanish mackerel, and occasionally a few unexpected catches. Capt. Gary offers fishing trips year-round from both New Bern and Oriental. Details about trophy redfish and tarpon charters are available on those pages. Let's get you booked!
NC Tarpon Charters
NC Tarpon fishing charters July through August
Traditionally, tarpon fishing in the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound has been centered around bait fishing. Yet, akin to trophy red drum fishing, Capt. Gary has developed a successful technique using artificial lures and fly-fishing. The tarpon found in the Neuse River are significant, typically weighing 100 pounds or more. It's crucial to distinguish tarpon fishing in the Neuse River from that in the Florida Keys as we do not cast to a single fish but to groups or over bait. With the added opportunity to land trophy redfish (bull redfish) we eagerly offer full-day charters.
About Spec Fever Guide
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!
Meet your Captain
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 redfish fishing charters 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!
The boat; a Frontier 210
We'll enjoy fishing on a 2023 22ft Frontier bay boat, provided by Collins Marine and Bill Kenner. It comes fully equipped and delivers an outstanding ride!
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