Spec Fever” is a shallow water and near coastal fishing guide service owned and operated by Captai Fly and Light Tackle fishing guide srvice
06/04/2025
A journey fueled by passion transformed into a thriving profession, showcasing the dedication and expertise behind every fishing adventure. Join us as we reflect on the milestones that have shaped this unique guide service, where every trip is a testament to a love for the water and the art of fishing. !
06/02/2025
Trophy redfish fishing awaits with the innovative Pop N Fly. Join the excitement of reeling in these magnificent fish and elevate your fly-fishing game to new heights. Limited August, September and October dates remain available for 2025.
05/30/2025
Trophy redfish fishing awaits with the innovative Pop N Fly. Join the adventure and reel in the catch of a lifetime on the beautiful waters of North Carolina. Booking prime time dates for August, September and October.
05/29/2025
A remarkable journey unfolds as we delve into the story of resilience, passion, and dedication that has shaped this fishing guide service. From humble beginnings to becoming a leader in the industry, every milestone reflects a commitment to excellence and a love for the waters of North Carolina.
05/28/2025
Fishing is more than just a sport; it's about the memories made along the way. Share a favorite fishing memory that brings a smile to your face and connects you to the water.
05/27/2025
Redfish, also known as red drum, are remarkable creatures that can live for over 40 years, showcasing their resilience and adaptability in various environments. These fish reach maturity around six years of age and can grow to impressive sizes, making them a prized catch for anglers.
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Captain Gary Dubiel offers you year round light tackle and fly fishing charters from New Bern and Oriental for striped bass, redfish, speckled seatrout and a variety of other salt and fresh water game fish. With over 17 years of guiding experience and a life time of angling, Capt. Gary will provide you with a great angling adventure. We are fully licensed and insured SFGS provides you with some of the finest tackle on the market for your day on the water.
Capt. Gary’s passion for fishing brought him to North Carolina in the late 1980’s. Starting “Spec Fever” Guide Service in 2001 because of his love of speckled seatrout fishing. Moving from the Outer Banks to the Neuse River, Gary adding redfish, stripers, false albacore and so many other species to the Spec Fever hit list.
Always looking to improve his techniques, Gary pioneered the popping cork craze for NC giant red drum, turning what was a night time bait fishery into a day time artificial lure fishery. Progressing that one step further, Gary invented the Pop-N-Fly rig and revolutionized fly fishing for these giant reds.
Capt. Gary has written and lectured on both light tackle and fly fishing and he has appeared on many angling shows on ESPN 2, WFN, UNC-TV, NBC Sports, the Sportsman Channel and Discovery Channel (Europe). He is a frequent speaker at local and national fishing shows including the Saltwater Sportsman’s National Seminar Series, the Fly Fishing Show and the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival. He has also been featured in many major sports fishing magazines and in several books.
Gary is on the National Advisory Staff at TFO Rods and is involved in rod design. He is also Pro Staff at Florida Fishing Products, Rapala, Sufix Fishing Line and Storm Lures and professional guide with Costa Sunglasses, Scientific Fly Lines, Penn Reels, Columbia Clothing, Simms, Power Pole and Soft Science Shoes. Capt. Gary is also the creator of the Pop N Fly that is produced by the Flymen Fishing Company and has written an accompanying book, “Dubiel’s Pop-N-Fly”