Spec Fever Guide Service offers world-class saltwater fishing charters across coastal North Carolina, led by Captain Gary Dubiel, who brings more than 20 years of guiding experience, an IGFA World Record, and a lifetime of fishing knowledge. Captain Gary invented the Pop N Fly lure and pioneered daytime trophy redfish fishing charters on the Neuse River, and has been featured on numerous TV shows and lectured widely on the sport.

Season-specific trips cover the full year: Trophy Redfish Charters (mid-July through mid-October) from Oriental and New Bern for 40-50+ inch redfish, both fly and light tackle; Back Country Fishing Charters (mid-October through May) on the Neuse and Trent Rivers for redfish, stripers, bluefish, and speckled trout; Inshore Fishing Charters (mid-October to mid-December and March through May) from Oriental on the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound; Cape Lookout False Albacore Charters (mid-October through November) departing Beaufort during the peak blitz; NC Tarpon Charters (mid-July to mid-September) for 100+ lb tarpon on spin or fly; and Early Summer Pamlico/Core Sound Charters (late May through July), 3/4-day trips from Oriental or Atlantic for sight casting and topwater fishing.

Trips run aboard a 2023 22-foot Frontier bay boat, fully equipped for a comfortable, capable ride across the Neuse River, Pamlico Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Lookout National Seashore — 2 million acres of estuary offering redfish over 50 inches, large bluefish, striped bass, tarpon, and spotted seatrout.

Captain Gary is sponsored by a genuinely impressive roster of fishing brands, including Simms, Costa, Rapala, Scientific Anglers, Sufix, Ahrex Hooks, Regal Vises, and Sawgrass Fishing Rods, and is a member of the American Saltwater Guides Association and IGFA. Guest testimonials describe Captain Gary’s expertise as unmatched, with clients praising both the quality of instruction and genuine shots at the fish of a lifetime.

For anglers, domestic or international, looking for a world-class, highly credentialed light tackle or fly fishing guide across coastal North Carolina’s diverse fisheries, Spec Fever Guide Service offers an exceptional operation with Captain Gary Dubiel.