Trophy Redfish Fishing Charters
Light Tackle and Fly Fishing for Trophy Redfish
North Carolina is renowned for having some of the largest redfish in the world. Trophy fish exceeding 40 inches are caught year-round, but the prime season is from July 15 to October 15. It's not uncommon to catch redfish over 50 inches! Spec Fever provides fishing charters out of Oriental and New Bern, NC, on the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound. Our trophy redfish charters are perfect for both light tackle and fly-fishing aficionados. You will have the opportunity to fish with Capt. Gary Dubiel, the pioneer who transformed a nighttime bait fishery into a daytime artificial lure fishery. Capt. Gary also created the Pop-N-Fly, a fly-fishing method that has changed the game for trophy redfishing in these waters. For an unparalleled experience, we highly recommend opting for full-day trips to chase these extraordinary fish!
Where we fish out of
Oriental, NC: Tucked away within the Inner Banks, Oriental is perched on the picturesque Neuse River, 28 miles east of New Bern. This quaint village, home to approximately 900 residents, provides accommodations and dining options. New Bern, the nearest regional airport and Raleigh providing the nearest international airport.
New Bern, NC: Founded over 300 years ago, New Bern is the birthplace of Pepsi and the Colonial Capital of North Carolina. It boasts a revitalized downtown area and is conveniently situated just two hours from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Additionally, New Bern is accessible via Coastal Carolina Regional Airport.
Dubiel's Pop N Fly
The foam cylinder that changed redfishing in North Carolina
Before I invented the Pop N Fly catching trophy redfish on the fly in NC was difficult at best. Now, we catch 100's of fish over 40 inches a year. Interested in one; go to the Flymen Fishing Companies web site and order a few. They are also excellent for small reds, specks, stripers and even fresh water fish!