Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters with Captain Experiences

About Your Guide

Taylor Bankston

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Quality

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

You will be fishing with Captain Taylor upon a complete custom center console for the ultimate fishing experience. He has been fishing out of Destin with over 20 years of experience on the water. He started as a deckhand then worked up to his Captains License. He ran fishing charters for a company for a few years and then was able to get his own boat. He then started his current charter business in 2020. We offer close to shore/in shore charters, shark fishing and deep sea off shore for some more extreme game fishing. Whether you want a family friendly fun trip or an extreme offshore charter we have you covered. Book with us so we can share this passion with you.

About Your Guide

Taylor Bankston

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

At least a 345 pound grouper that was weighed. I have tagged and released big blue marlins so I wouldn't know the weight of those. As well as some tunas that were not weighed.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Cobia or Tuna. I have always loved searching for cobias and have always loved the meat as well as a little seared tuna.

What’s your favorite band?

I listen to everything. Its hard to come down to one.

What’s your favorite movie?

The Guardian, Fools Gold, Green Mile

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

At least a 345 pound grouper that was weighed. I have tagged and released big blue marlins so I wouldn't know the weight of those. As well as some tunas that were not weighed.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Cobia or Tuna. I have always loved searching for cobias and have always loved the meat as well as a little seared tuna.

What’s your favorite band?

I listen to everything. Its hard to come down to one.

What’s your favorite movie?

The Guardian, Fools Gold, Green Mile

What’s your favorite sports team?

Don't really watch sports so I don't have one.

What’s your drink of choice?

Mountain Dew

What was your last halloween costume?

Mobster with suit and top hat.

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Land/property

How did you get started guiding?

I started working on tug boats very young and fishing out of Grand Isle with my grandparents. I always loved fishing and being out on the water. I have worked on tuna long line boats, tug boats, big yacht sport fishers, and some smaller boats. I always wanted to eventually become a captain and get my own boat so I could share my passion with others.

What makes you different from other guides?

Great with both kids and adults great humor! Very knowledgeable and hands on. I actually built my boat and made it a complete custom boat with all top notch tackle and equipment. We do not charge extra for live bait. I have worked very hard to get and be able to upkeep my boat to provide an amazing experience for my customers.

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Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters Trips

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Destin

Catch Yourself Some Lunch! (Or Dinner)

100% (1) Guided by Taylor

26 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,050

Deep Sea Fishing in Destin

6 Hr Deep Sea

100% (1) Guided by Taylor

26 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,250

Deep Sea Fishing in Destin

10 Hour Extreme Offshore

100% (1) Guided by Taylor

26 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,100

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Recent Reviews of Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters

5.0

based on 1 review

Jennifer

Verified Review

Taylor was very knowledge and so nice! He is very dedicated to his passion.

Jennifer

Verified Review

Taylor was very knowledge and so nice! He is very dedicated to his passion.

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Almaco Jack	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Amberjack	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Bigeye Tuna	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Black Drum	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Black Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great
Blackfin Tuna	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Bull Shark	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
Cobia	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Florida Pompano	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
Gag Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Mahi Mahi	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Mutton Snapper	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great
Red Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Sailfish	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great
Sheepshead	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Snowy Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Spanish Mackerel	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Swordfish	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good
Tilefish	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Triggerfish	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Vermillion Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Wahoo	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great