Tar River Co.

After the Striped Bass have concluded their spawn in the upper river, they begin to make their way back down the river and out to the sound. These fish take their time moving back downriver, feeding heavily on baitfish in the river to replenish the energy they expended during their spawn. This is one of the most overlooked times of the year to chase Striped Bass, additionally, this is an excellent time to target trophy Largemouth Bass. We target these fish out of a 20' skiff using fly and light tackle. May 10th - June 15th North Carolina INLAND fishing license required. This is a 6-7 hour trip with lunch included.

Starting in late February the American and Hickory Shad begin to make their way from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean into the rivers and creeks of Eastern North Carolina for their annual spawn. We target these fish on the Tar River and Roanoke River using fly rods and ultra-light spinning rods. Shad fishing is revered for its simplicity and high volume catches- we see 100-fish days every season. This is also a great fishery for anyone looking to swing a two-hand Spey or switch fly rod! February 20 - April 5 North Carolina INLAND fishing license required. This is a 6+ hour trip being at 8 am and ending at 2 pm.

The Roanoke River in Weldon, North Carolina is considered the Rockfish Capital of the World. Hundreds of thousands of Striped Bass (called Rockfish here in Eastern North Carolina) return to the fall line of the Roanoke River to spawn in late April and early May. This is some of the best Striped Bass fishing you can find anywhere in the world. We target these fish with ONLY fly and light tackle- we do not fish bait at any time during our trips. These fish range from 18"-26" on average with a chance at a 30"+ fish. Topwater bites can be found many evenings and mornings and provide some truly spectacular fishing. We fish the river out of 16'-20' boats set up specifically for river fishing. Group trips available. April 10st - May 10th

Our Warm Water Fly Fishing trips focus on targeting primarily Largemouth Bass with a fly rod. We employ a number of tactics to catch these fish through the year; from streamers on sinking lines in the winter to hopper patterns in the summer. The best time to target trophy-sized Largemouth with a fly rod in our rivers is September through November. There are also opportunities to target the lesser-known game fish in our rivers such as the Bowfin and the Longnose Gar- both of these prehistoric fish provide an exciting fight on the fly rod and can reach impressive sizes. We fish hundreds of miles of rivers and tributaries in Northeastern NC. We chose a section of river for each trip individually based on water & weather conditions as well as the desired client experience. Snacks, water, and local craft brews are included. All fly gear is provided. 2 anglers max.

Join us for an all inclusive 2 day, 2 night fishing adventure during our most productive season. Target American & Hickory Shad, Striped Bass, and Largemouth on the Tar and Roanoke Rivers. We utilize both power boats and rafts to access the best fishing these rivers have to offer. We accommodate groups of up to 6 anglers between our two cabins located in rural Eastern North Carolina.