Guide:

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.

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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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$500.00	$650.00	$800.00
2 People	$500.00	$650.00	$800.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Taylor W.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

About Your Guide

Taylor W.

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

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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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Everett, Washington

Areas Fished

Ten Thousand Islands
Everglades National Park
Marco Island
Naples Beach

About Your Boat

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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Trip Details & 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.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Long sleeve shirts and hats for sun protection, polarized glasses, sunscreen, snacks are all recommended for a trip. Early morning or evening trips can have bugs so pants can be beneficial as well. An Everglades National Park Pass is required if we are to launch or fish in the Park, not required for 10,000 Islands.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

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.

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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.