Tar River Co.

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. Depending on the water we choose to fish we will use a 16' jet boat, 19' skiff, or a 13' raft. Snacks, water, and local craft brews are included. All fly gear is provided. 2 anglers max. Lunch is provided on full day trips.

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