Florida Reels Fishing is about to take you in the pursuit of the “Silver King.” With a 95% success rate your chances of seeing action is high! Boca Grande is home to various species of fish, however, there’s no doubt which one rules the bay when it comes to action and excitement. Tarpon is well known for its incredible strength and thrilling, powerful runs and jumps.

Captain Christopher Taylor is strongly devoted to catching Tarpon. Targeting Silver King is a Taylor family tradition. Capt. Taylor uses many different strategies and methods for catching Tarpon, most commonly the use of live bait around bridges, deep passes, and beaches.

Capt. Taylor operates out of “Savannah,” a custom-built 21’ Clearwater 2000cc bay boat. She’s been originally built to the Captain’s standards in 2019. This vessel allows you to fish in the water as shallow as 10 inches, but still able to cut through heavy chop when conditions get breezy. There’s a lot of fishing space and a shaded T-top for hot summer days. The boat also has a Bluetooth stereo, so feel free to bring your favorite playlist!

Boca Grande Pass is a deep water channel that attracts Tarpon during their spawning season. The best months for fishing are late April through early August.

Tarpon fishing with Florida Reels Fishing is a unique experience that you will not forget! Dive into world-class fishing in Boca Grande Pass with a professional guide and the Silver Majesty is yours!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 1
    US $750
    Experience the thrill of fighting a giant Tarpon. With a 95% success rate, your chances of seeing action are high! On this trip, you'll be targeting Tarpon ranging from 80-200 pounds. Everything you need is provided, including fishing licenses, bait, tackle, and a large cooler filled with ice for your snacks and drinks. The boat has a shaded T-top, however, don’t forget the sunscreen. The trip lasts 4-5 hours.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 1
    US $850
    Experience the thrill of fighting a giant Tarpon. With a 95% success rate, your chances of seeing action are high! On this trip, you'll be targeting Tarpon ranging from 80-200 pounds. Everything you need is provided, including fishing licenses, bait, tackle, and a large cooler filled with ice for your snacks and drinks. The boat has a shaded T-top, however, don’t forget the sunscreen. The trip lasts 6-7 hours.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM & PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 1
    US $1,500
    Experience the thrill of fighting a giant Tarpon. With a 95% success rate, your chances of seeing action are high! On this trip, you'll be targeting Tarpon ranging from 80-200 pounds. Everything you need is provided, including fishing licenses, bait, tackle, and a large cooler filled with ice for your snacks and drinks. The boat has a shaded T-top, however, don’t forget the sunscreen. The trip is split between the morning 3 hours, and afternoon 6 hours. Trip lasts 8-9 hours.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon

FAQs about Florida Reels Tarpon - 95% Success

Florida Reels Tarpon - 95% Success offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM & PM) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Florida Reels Tarpon - 95% Success, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Florida Reels Tarpon - 95% Success include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Fishing License

Florida Reels Tarpon - 95% Success offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Boca Grande Pass)
  • Offshore Fishing (Boca Grande Pass)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Florida Reels Tarpon - 95% Success offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Florida Reels Tarpon - 95% Success include:
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Christopher Taylor
Boca Grande, Florida, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
141 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2015
Captain Christopher Taylor is a Florida native and a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain who is Certified by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), and an active member of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association (BGFGA). He grew up experiencing everything the Tampa Bay and Boca Grande areas have to offer: from the beautiful Gulf beaches to the excellent fishing. Feel free to ask the captain about anything you may see on your trip as he will be glad to share information that he has learned over the many years of fishing and living in Tampa Bay and Boca Grande. From Florida wildlife, birds, and fish, to historical landmarks and areas. Captain Christopher Taylor will entertain you with the natural resources provided by mother nature herself and simply make up every fishing trip. The captain can also offer great suggestions on restaurants and hotels.

About this listing

Targeted species

Tarpon Tarpon

Boat specs

Clearwater (Center console) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 115HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Boca Grande Pass
Offshore Fishing
Boca Grande Pass
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Glen M.
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6 HR Tarpon trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) on June 5, 2022
I booked with Capt Christopher because he was the only charter that booked trips outside of the 8 am to 4 pm window. The best...
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Carl S.
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM) on May 27, 2022
My wife and I had an awesome tarpon fishing trip with Captain Christopher. He was diligent in helping to select the best day...
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James D.
Ruskin, Florida
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Classic Boca

8 Hour Trip – Tarpon on April 15, 2019
Captain Taylor executed what I would call a classic day on the water in Boca Grand catching tarpon.  Picture perfect day from...
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Anthony C.
United States
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Half Day with Captain Christopher Taylor

4 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM) on May 31, 2019
This was my first time out in the Boca Grande Pass, and what a spectacular day it was. Not only was Captain Christopher knowledgeable...
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Orlando, Florida
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You Wanna Catch Fish? Chris Taylor

May 11, 2018
My coworker and I went with Chris working the shorelines of Tampa Bay.  I’d fished some of the same areas before but with...
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