Spec Fever Guide Service's fishing charters
Trophy redfish fishing charters
If you're dreaming of reeling in a 50-inch redfish, look no further than Capt. Gary, the originator of the popping cork sensation and creator of the Pop-N-Fly for your trophy redfish fishing charters. Once considered only effective for night cut bait fishing, Captain Gary Dubiel revolutionized the use of artificial lures and fly fishing for redfish in North Carolina, turning "old drum" or "bull reds" into a daytime fishery in the 2000s. His pioneering techniques with popping corks and fly-fishing have significantly altered the methods of landing trophy redfish in the Tar Heel State. Claim your place with the innovator!
The peak season trophy redfish is July to through October, with the arrival of the first large fish each spring in April and May.
Fishing Charters New Bern,NC
Fishing is exceptional throughout the year in New Bern, which also boasts excellent accommodations, dining, and shopping, making it an ideal destination. We catch redfish weighing over 50 pounds, speckled trout, striped bass, bluefish, largemouth bass, and even tarpon. New Bern offers productive fishing year-round. We offer both fly and light tackle fishing charters and, specializing in topwater fishing and fly fishing for redfish, stripers and speckled trout.
Inshore Fishing Charters, Oriental, NC
At Spec Fever Guide Service, we provide expert fishing tips tailored to both beginners and seasoned anglers. Capt. Gary shares his 25 years of guiding knowledge to enhance your fishing experience on some of the most beautiful waters in the United States. This stunning estuary offers outstanding fishing for redfish, speckled trout, bluefish, flounder, striped bass and more...
Cape Lookout False Albacore Charters
North Carolina's famed false albacore provide an adrenaline filled fishing adventure. The infamous waters near Harker's Island, Cape Lookout, Beaufort and Morehead City will be our stalking grounds for the saltwater bullet. I offer both fly fishing and light tackle charters with trips departing from Beaufort, NC. Fish charters are available during the peak of the Blitz in mid-October through mid-November.
North Carolina Tarpon Charters
Yes, that's right tarpon in North Carolina! Our primary focus of tarpon is on the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound where we'll target tarpon with both light tackle and fly fishing. These tarpon are true giants with fish averaging 80 to over 150 pounds. The fishing isn't like the Florida Keys and tarpon here lurk in water depths over 8 to 20 feet, but we get multiple shots annually. Tarpon fishing charters can be easily combined with trophy redfish fishing charters and offer anglers a shot at true giants of both species. Departures are available from Oriental and New Bern in pursuit of the silver king!
Discover North Carolina's World Class Saltwater Fishing
International and traveling anglers seeking a unique and diverse saltwater experience whether on the fly or light tackle fishing, the Neuse River, Pamlico Sound, and Cape Lookout from September through October should not be ignored. The 2 million acres of the estuary offers redfish over 50 inches, large bluefish, striped bass and spotted seatrout and a short distance away near Cape Lookout, false albacore will be starting their fall run. This is truly world class fishing! We specialize in fly fishing for redfish, striped bass, speckled trout and bluefish in addition to false albacore. Please reach out for more information for multi-day packages. We are happy to help you plan your trophy redfish fishing charters!
Private Boat Tours
Capt. Gary is available for private boat tours for 1 to 4 people and offers a 2-hour "flora, fauna, history and houses" tour from New Bern for $200, a 3-hour ICW Oriental to Beaufort Tour for $300, and a 90-minute Real-estate tour in Pamlico Co. for $150. Please message us for availability and to arrange your tour or to customize a boat trip.
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 2023 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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