Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters 

4.6/5 (398 reviews)
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Federally permitted
 Destin, Destin, FL 32541, United States
 
Federally permitted
4.6/5 (398 reviews)
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Destin
Destin, FL, United States
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Throughout the year, Get The Gaff offers a range of fishing opportunities in the gulf of Mexico, bays, inshore, as well as taking you offshore for some more extreme game fishing. Raised in Louisiana, but having moved to Destin as a teenager, Captain Bankston Taylor is well adept at fishing the Gulf and is desperate to share his passion with you.

You’ll drift along the waters aboard a spacious 26’ Robalo center console, allowing for 360-degree vision when fishing, as well as plenty of room to tug and swing when trying to reel in a big one. The boat is powered by brand new twin Yamaha 150 HP engines, so you’ll have no problem getting right out to the heart of the ocean whilst the fishfinder on board will make sure you’re at the sweetest spots for fishing sought-after Grouper, Amberjack, Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and even wahoo. Get the Gaff also offers daytime Sword fishing trips if the weather permits!

Outriggers are fitted to maximize your chances of catching as many fish as possible, while you’ll be using, Penn, and Shimano rods and reels to try and hook them in. Brand new carbon fiber Shimano bent buts with new Shimano Tyrnos II reels, Talica 50 or electric deep drop, to reel in the big ones. Fish for live bait at the beginning of the trip, and have some extra bait on the boat. As the waters are so diverse, you can use almost any technique to reel ‘em in, such as drift fishing, bottom fishing, jigging, spinning, trolling, and even gigging for Flounder. Get the Gaff has everything from light tackle to the best heavy tackle you could need.

With Get The Gaff, you can master your skills or simply catch the fishing bug. You’re also encouraged to bring your snorkeling gear as well to get up close and personal with the beautiful creatures under the sea. There’s also a new Garman Fusion radio with JBL speakers and a 10" Bazooka Tube on board so you can blast your favorite tunes as you ride out. The whole family is welcome, so what are you waiting for?

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 398 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (472)

Ask and ye shall receive!
Ask and ye shall receive!
Great Experience!
+469

Angler rating

313
34
26
15
9

Anglers claimed

Good experience

84%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

95%

Satisfied with the boat

95%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

82%

Showing 1 - 5 of 398 reviews
Showing: 5 of 398 reviews
Kim P.
Kim P.
5.0/5

Aug 9, 2025

12 hour Full Day Deep Sea Off Shore

Fishing with Taylor

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Captain Taylor put us on the fish! It was a solo trip with me and the dog and we were catching Bonitas and Spanish Mackeral right off the bat! Then we went off shore to target some more species and he always had great stories to tell to pass the time. I would go on his boat again if I am in the area!

Captain Taylor put us on the fish! It was a solo trip with me and the dog and we were catching Bonitas and Spanish Mackeral right...  

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 Kim P. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
 Kim P. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters

Jose M.
Jose M.
5.0/5

Nov 8, 2024

3hr Shark Trip

Trip to Remember!!

VERIFIED

This was our first ever fishing trip like this. We didn’t know what to expect, I booked this trip because of the great reviews. Once I saw Captain Taylor come strolling up in his boat I thought to myself “ This guy looks like he’s going to be pretty cool “. And Captain Taylor did not disappoint us. We booked a 3 hour trip and were on fish for most of that time. Captain is very knowledgeable about fishing and the rules, and he was just generally a very nice guy. We caught two big Redfish, lost another BIG one that broke the line. We had a great time and we are definitely going to book Captain Taylor again, but for a longer trip this time. Whoever books with Captain Taylor will have an awesome trip and catch some fish. Thanks again Captain.

This was our first ever fishing trip like this. We didn’t know what to expect, I booked this trip because of the great reviews....  

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 Jose M. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
 Jose M. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 24, 2024
Thank you so much for your review as well as the 5 stars. I really appreciate the recommendation! I try to provide an amazing fishing experience and glad yall enjoyed your trip with me. Will see you again in the future!

Clinton D.
Clinton D.
5.0/5

Aug 13, 2025

3hr Shark Trip

Great Experience!

VERIFIED
NEW

We had a great time! Cpt Taylor was very knowledgeable and patient with my 13yr old son who loves fishing. We had a great time! Weren’t able to catch sharks like we wanted but able to give my son the experience of catching 30+lb Bull Red Fish to make him happy and enjoy the trip.

We had a great time! Cpt Taylor was very knowledgeable and patient with my 13yr old son who loves fishing. We had a great time!...  

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 Clinton D. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
 Clinton D. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters

Keri L.
Keri L.
5.0/5

Jun 24, 2025

4 hr pm Closer to shore

Great time with family!

VERIFIED

My husband and I wanted to take our 2 boys deep sea fishing and were so disappointed when we showed up to the harbor and our charter canceled. I immediately got on the fishing booker and found Get the Gaff. We had the best time! He made sure the boys caught all kinds of fish. We were even able to bring some back and have it cooked at AJs. Definitely will be back and recommend Get the Gaff!

My husband and I wanted to take our 2 boys deep sea fishing and were so disappointed when we showed up to the harbor and our charter...  

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 Keri L. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
 Keri L. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 28, 2025
Thank you so much for your review as well as the 5 stars. I am so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your fishing trip with me and that I could get yall out there in such short notice! A positive fishing experience is something I take great pride in, so I am really glad yall enjoyed. I can't wait to take you all out again in the future.

Carli I.
Carli I.
5.0/5

Aug 16, 2025

3hr Shark Trip

10/10 recommend!

VERIFIED
NEW

Captain Taylor made our trip such a blast! He was very knowledgeable and efficient while keeping things fun and safe for us girls. Not to mention, he put us on a massive bull shark! Would absolutely book again.

Captain Taylor made our trip such a blast! He was very knowledgeable and efficient while keeping things fun and safe for us girls....  

 Carli I. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
 Carli I. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters

Trip availability and prices

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3hr Shark Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hr Am Close to Shore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Oct 31
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hr pm Closer to shore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour PM noon
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Aug 4 - Aug 9 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour PM
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour PM Deep Sea
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 hr Deep Sea-Off Shore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 hour Full Day Deep Sea Off Shore
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12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 398 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (472)

Ask and ye shall receive!
Ask and ye shall receive!
Great Experience!
+469

Angler rating

313
34
26
15
9

Anglers claimed

Good experience

84%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

95%

Satisfied with the boat

95%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

82%

Showing 1 - 5 of 398 reviews
Showing: 5 of 398 reviews
Kim P.
Kim P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Taylor

VERIFIED
NEW

12 hour Full Day Deep Sea Off Shore on August 9, 2025

Captain Taylor put us on the fish! It was a solo trip with me and the dog and we were catching Bonitas and Spanish Mackeral right off the bat! Then we went off shore to target some more species and he always had great stories to tell to pass the time. I would go on his boat again if I am in the area!

Captain Taylor put us on the fish! It was a solo trip with me and the dog and we were catching Bonitas and Spanish Mackeral right off the bat! Then we went off shore to target some more species and he always had great stories to tell to pass the time. I would go on his boat again if I am in the area!  

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 Kim P. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters

Jose M.
Jose M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Trip to Remember!!

VERIFIED

3hr Shark Trip on November 8, 2024

This was our first ever fishing trip like this. We didn’t know what to expect, I booked this trip because of the great reviews. Once I saw Captain Taylor come strolling up in his boat I thought to myself “ This guy looks like he’s going to be pretty cool “. And Captain Taylor did not disappoint us. We booked a 3 hour trip and were on fish for most of that time. Captain is very knowledgeable about fishing and the rules, and he was just generally a very nice guy. We caught two big Redfish, lost another BIG one that broke the line. We had a great time and we are definitely going to book Captain Taylor again, but for a longer trip this time. Whoever books with Captain Taylor will have an awesome trip and catch some fish. Thanks again Captain.

This was our first ever fishing trip like this. We didn’t know what to expect, I booked this trip because of the great reviews. Once I saw Captain Taylor come strolling up in his boat I thought to myself “ This guy looks like he’s going to be pretty cool “. And Captain Taylor did not disappoint us. We booked a 3 hour trip and were on fish for most of that time. Captain is very knowledgeable about fishing and the rules, and he was just generally a very nice guy. We caught two big Redfish, lost...  

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 Jose M. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 24, 2024
Thank you so much for your review as well as the 5 stars. I really appreciate the recommendation! I try to provide an amazing fishing experience and glad yall enjoyed your trip with me. Will see you again in the future!

Clinton D.
Clinton D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Experience!

VERIFIED
NEW

3hr Shark Trip on August 13, 2025

We had a great time! Cpt Taylor was very knowledgeable and patient with my 13yr old son who loves fishing. We had a great time! Weren’t able to catch sharks like we wanted but able to give my son the experience of catching 30+lb Bull Red Fish to make him happy and enjoy the trip.

We had a great time! Cpt Taylor was very knowledgeable and patient with my 13yr old son who loves fishing. We had a great time! Weren’t able to catch sharks like we wanted but able to give my son the experience of catching 30+lb Bull Red Fish to make him happy and enjoy the trip.  

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 Clinton D. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters

Keri L.
Keri L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time with family!

VERIFIED

4 hr pm Closer to shore on June 24, 2025

My husband and I wanted to take our 2 boys deep sea fishing and were so disappointed when we showed up to the harbor and our charter canceled. I immediately got on the fishing booker and found Get the Gaff. We had the best time! He made sure the boys caught all kinds of fish. We were even able to bring some back and have it cooked at AJs. Definitely will be back and recommend Get the Gaff!

My husband and I wanted to take our 2 boys deep sea fishing and were so disappointed when we showed up to the harbor and our charter canceled. I immediately got on the fishing booker and found Get the Gaff. We had the best time! He made sure the boys caught all kinds of fish. We were even able to bring some back and have it cooked at AJs. Definitely will be back and recommend Get the Gaff!  

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 Keri L. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 28, 2025
Thank you so much for your review as well as the 5 stars. I am so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your fishing trip with me and that I could get yall out there in such short notice! A positive fishing experience is something I take great pride in, so I am really glad yall enjoyed. I can't wait to take you all out again in the future.

Carli I.
Carli I.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

10/10 recommend!

VERIFIED
NEW

3hr Shark Trip on August 16, 2025

Captain Taylor made our trip such a blast! He was very knowledgeable and efficient while keeping things fun and safe for us girls. Not to mention, he put us on a massive bull shark! Would absolutely book again.

Captain Taylor made our trip such a blast! He was very knowledgeable and efficient while keeping things fun and safe for us girls. Not to mention, he put us on a massive bull shark! Would absolutely book again.  

 Carli I. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Robalo
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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