T's Guide Service, LLC

Naples, Florida
4-8 Hours Trip

About Your Guide

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Taylor Whitcomb

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Expert Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Born a 8th generation Floridian and raised in Tampa, saltwater fishing has been an integral part of Taylor's life for as long as anyone can remember. From a young age he was fortunate enough to explore many different Florida fisheries with his family. As he grew older an unhealthy fascination with tarpon quickly took ahold of him. For as long as he can remember, running a fishing charter is about all Taylor has wanted to do. Taylor now resides in North Naples, a quick drive to 10,000 Islands and the Everglades National Park where the dream of running charters has become a reality. When not running a charter he can be found on the water with his wife, dogs, or friends. You can often find him out until dark studying how different fish and bait pattern when all boats seem to have gone in, finding solace in the quiet wilderness that is 10,000 Islands.

Whether you are a novice or experienced angler, Taylor would love to take you fishing in what he thinks is one of Florida's most beautiful landscapes....

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Taylor Whitcomb

Taylor Whitcomb

Independent Guide
Born a 8th generation Floridian and raised in Tampa, saltwater fishing has been an integral part of Taylor's life for as long as anyone can remember. From a young age he was fortunate enough to explore many different Florida fisheries with his family. As he grew older an unhealthy fascination with tarpon quickly took ahold of him. For as long as he can remember, running a fishing charter is about all Taylor has wanted to do. Taylor now resides in North Naples, a quick drive to 10,000 Islands and the Everglades National Park where the dream of running charters has become a reality. When not running a charter he can be found on the water with his wife, dogs, or friends. You can often find him out until dark studying how different fish and bait pattern when all boats seem to have gone in, finding solace in the quiet wilderness that is 10,000 Islands.

Whether you are a novice or experienced angler, Taylor would love to take you fishing in what he thinks is one of Florida's most beautiful landscapes.
Taylor is a fully licensed and insured charter captain. Running charters out of a Maverick HPX-V 17 which can comfortably fish 1-2 anglers for fly fishing and/or light tackle artificial trips. Your trip can be accommodated for your time in the area or you can reach out ahead and reserve a tide best suited for your goal.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
180 pound tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Ribs and homemade biscuits with guava jelly
What’s your favorite band?
Turnpike Troubadours
What’s your favorite movie?
Tommy Boy

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
180 pound tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Ribs and homemade biscuits with guava jelly
What’s your favorite band?
Turnpike Troubadours
What’s your favorite movie?
Tommy Boy
What’s your favorite sports team?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What’s your drink of choice?
Ice cold beer
What was your last halloween costume?
Lloyd Christmas (Dumb and Dumber)
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Night Vision Goggles
How did you get started guiding?
Between a burning passion for the fishery and encouragement from friends and family I decided to start guiding to share the beauty of my fishery. Watching somebody else catch a fish on the front of my boat brings me immense joy.
What makes you different from other guides?
A laid back but serious attitude the fishing I do is not easy but with my coaching from the platform we will work to do every step correctly making sight fishing an incredibly rewarding experience.
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4-8 Hours Trip

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Tarpon Fishing in Naples, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Naples, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Naples, Florida
Snook Fishing in Naples, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Naples, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Naples, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Naples, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Naples, Florida
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Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Naples, Florida

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Trips will be designed around weather and tide conditions that change daily to get the best chances to catch our target species. Target species include snook, redfish and tarpon with opportunities for tripletail, black drum, speckled trout, and others. Trip times are half day (4 hours), 3/4 day (6 hours), and full day (8 hours). Full days typically launch first thing in the morning then fish the entire tide cycle while a half day can...

About Your Trip

Trips will be designed around weather and tide conditions that change daily to get the best chances to catch our target species. Target species include snook, redfish and tarpon with opportunities for tripletail, black drum, speckled trout, and others. Trip times are half day (4 hours), 3/4 day (6 hours), and full day (8 hours). Full days typically launch first thing in the morning then fish the entire tide cycle while a half day can be adjusted based on conditions.
Sight fishing is the objective of a day's trip. I remain on the poling platform and position the boat for you to get the perfect cast at the unsuspecting fish. Fly and light tackle artificial are the techniques used for this, no live bait will be present. The perfect presentation and feeding the fish make for an unforgettable experience.
Trips are typically run out of Goodland Boat Park year round. Trips can be run out of Outdoor Resorts in Chokoloskee or Cocohatchee Marina in North Naples upon request depending on target species and time of year. Redfish and snook can be caught year round while tarpon and tripletail are more seasonal. Tarpon season is typically March-June but evening trips July-September can produce very hungry tarpon while tripletail season is typically late October-March.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for 4-8 Hours Trip
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Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick HPX-V
Year Built
2017
Boat Length
17'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick HPX-V
Year Built
2017
Boat Length
17'
Engine Manufacturer
Mercury
Total Horsepower
115
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Stool or casting platform on the bow, dry storage, cooler
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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
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Snook
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Tarpon
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Tripletail
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Type of Fishing

Inshore

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