Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

On our inshore fishing charters we will be fishing the bays of Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay on the grass flats and around the mangroves & oyster bars. During our inshore adventures we primarily fish for snook, trout, and redfish. Other species that we encounter on our inshore fishing charters include flounder, pompano, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, gag grouper, ladyfish, and jack crevelle. We fish with light tackle and use live bait. A nice thing about fishing inshore is that we are always within 10-20 minutes of a restroom. Some of the best inshore fishing occurs in the spring and fall with these transition periods have fish very hungry and on the move. **Full day 8 hour trips are only available in the Morning.**

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$550.00	$750.00	$900.00
2 People	$550.00	$750.00	$900.00
3 People	$600.00	$800.00	$950.00
4 People	$650.00	$850.00	$1,000.00
5 People	$700.00	$900.00	$1,050.00
6 People	$750.00	$950.00	$1,100.00

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About Your Guide

Taylor C.

Independent Guide 11 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Comfortable

Quantity

Beginner Oriented

Captain Taylor offers Inshore (primarily fishing the bay) and Nearshore (venture into the Gulf of Mexico up to 9 miles) fishing charters In Bradenton and Sarasota including: Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, and the Manatee River. He offers 4, 6, and 8 hour fishing trips that can be arranged any time of the day including night fishing trips. He encourages kids to come aboard. He can accommodate up to...

About Your Guide

Taylor C.

Independent Guide 11 years of exp.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

300+ lb goliath grouper

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

fish tacos

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

300+ lb goliath grouper

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

fish tacos

Whats your favorite band?

Morgan Wallen

Whats your favorite movie?

Happy Gilmore

Whats your favorite sports team?

Tampa Bay Lightning

Whats your drink of choice?

water

What was your last halloween costume?

hockey player

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Socks

How did you get started guiding?

Started fishing at a young age and couldn't get enough of it!

What makes you different from other guides?

I am very patient and make sure that i cater to every skill level. I make sure to educate everyone on my boat with techniques so that we are successful

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Bradenton, Florida

Areas Fished

Tampa Bay
Sarasota Bay
Anna Maria Island
Palma Sola Bay
Manatee River
St. Pete Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: T-Craft Boatworks
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: T-Craft Boatworks
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: T top with spotting tower (provides shade as well), GPS, live bait wells, cushioned seats, ice chest, fish finder, wireless trolling motor

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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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

Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting

Everything Else to Know

Please bring Whatever you want to drink and eat, Sunglasses, Hats, Camera, and Light rain jacket or windbreaker. Captain Taylor will provide: Fishing licenses, Fishing rods, All fishing tackle, Live bait for the day, a cooler with ice, AND at the end of the day if you would like to keep fish we will clean and bag your fish and provide ice (bring a small cooler for the fish for the drive home). **Please no spray sunscreen aboard the boat**

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Bill

Verified Review

December 30

Taylor was great to fish with. We had my 3 year old son, my 70 year old father and my 14 year old nephew on the boat. Everyone had a blast and got a fish on a day that was not ideal conditions for fishing. Highly recommend and plan to use him and Alex again in the future.

Bill

Verified Review

December 30

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.