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?



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3hr Shark Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Jan 5
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $600
    Don't want to go out too far out and fish closer to shore and dont want to get sunburnt. This trip we target sharks and occasionally red fish.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    4 hr Am Close to Shore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Jan 15
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $800
    Dont want to go out to far out and fish closer to shore, or have smaller children then this quick trip is for you. Targeting redfish, spanish mackeral, sheepshead, and different types of snappers, sharks. (This is not for red snapper or deep sea)
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 hr pm Closer to shore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Jan 15
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $800
    Dont want to go out to far out and fish closer to shore, or have smaller children then this quick trip is for you. Targeting redfish, spanish mackeral, sheepshead, and different types of snappers, sharks. (This is not for red snapper or deep sea)
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    5 Hour AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    What better way to prepare yourself for lunch than by catching it yourself? The seas around Destin have so much to offer, from the inshore Gag Grouper to the nearshore Snapper. Troll around for some larger fish like cobias, king mackerals and little tunas and even an amberjack. Not only will you be catching some fantastic food, but you'll also have great fun, as you come to appreciate why Destin is one of Florida's most popular fishing spots.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    5 Hour PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    The seas around Destin have so much to offer, from the inshore Gag Grouper to the nearshore Snapper. Troll around for some larger fish like cobias, king mackerals and little tunas or even an Amberjack. What better way to catch dinner. Not only will you be catching some fantastic food, but you'll also have great fun, as you come to appreciate why Destin is one of Florida's most popular fishing spots.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    The best part of your day will be spent however you choose on this trip. Whether it's Gag Grouper or, if you prefer some bigger game fish, such as Mahi Mahi, or even Sailfish and big Amberjacks, your captain will take you offshore. You can also choose this trip during the Red Snapper season. Catch bigger Red Snapper by going farther as well as we get more days due to federal license!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Papuan Black Snapper
    Papuan Black Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour PM Deep Sea
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    This 6-hour trip is the ideal opportunity to fish and have fun. The captain will take you farther from shore to catch some bigger fish. Whether you want to bottom fish for Red snappers to Gag groupers or troll for amberjacks and tunas this trip is for you. We do catch smaller mahis on these trips.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    10 hr Deep Sea-Off Shore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,400
    If you want to go way off shore and truly dep sea fish then this trip is for you. We ride out about an hour to 2 hours. Can start off deep drop swordfishing or dragging the bottom for tile fish. Then troll around for some Big game Mahi Mahi and Wahoo. Whether your looking to catch a marlin or bigger game fish we have all the best tackle you could need and out riggers for a wider spread. (This trip takes a full tank of gas and is included in the price)
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Tilefish
    Tilefish
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    12 hour Full Day Deep Sea Off Shore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,600
    We leave out early in the morning to go deep drop for swordfish. Then troll for wahoo, marlin, sailfish and then bull mahi mahis. Maybe even drag along the bottom for tile fish. We offer a variety of fishing for the big ones. We have the top of the line tackle including electric reels with the option to hand crank and outriggers for a bigger spread! This is the trip of a lifetime. This is also a good trip to book for October fishing rodeo. Book with us in Oct and your already entered into the rodeo.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Tilefish
    Tilefish
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
There are 14 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 346 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (411)
My biggest catch ever! and I ain't no spring chicken ...
My biggest catch ever! and I ain't no spring chicken ...
My biggest catch ever! and I ain't no spring chicken ...
+408
Angler rating
271
31
22
12
9
Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
80%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 346 reviews
Anne H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

My biggest catch ever! and I ain't no spring chicken ...

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea on December 25, 2024
Cap’n Taylor went all out to work with marginal weather and ensure we enjoyed the trip and caught fish. I was able to catch...
Anne H. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Anne H. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Jose M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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....
Jose M. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Taylor Bankston Captain replied

James P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Flexible at meeting your needs

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hr Am Close to Shore on January 1, 2025
Captain Taylor was very warm and amendable, even though it was new years’ day, he made sure everyone was enjoying the excursion,...
James P. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
James P. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Mark F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Taylor was awesome !

VERIFIED   6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea on August 1, 2024
Captain teller told us the best place to catch fish was a little more gas charge so we went out 11 to 12 miles to the reef...
Mark F. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Taylor Bankston Captain replied

Mathew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour family trip

VERIFIED   4 hr pm Closer to shore on October 21, 2024
We started out slow but Captain Taylor got us on the fish and we started catching one after another. We had two 6 year old...
Mathew C. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mathew C. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

FAQs about Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters

Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 3hr Shark Trip (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 hr Am Close to Shore (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 hr pm Closer to shore (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 5 Hour AM (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 5 Hour PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour PM Deep Sea (6 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 10 hr Deep Sea-Off Shore Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $2,600 per group - 12 hour Full Day Deep Sea Off Shore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS We have auto pilot as well
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (May be caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We filet all fish and bag it up for customers at end of trip! And is included!)
  • Fishing License (We have a federal and state licensing which covers 6 passengers whether fishing or not. But is included in the pricing.)

Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (When we go offshore deep-sea fishing we go anywhere from 20 to 60 miles from shore. Depending on weather.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Taylor Bankston
Destin, Florida, United States
136 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
346 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2018
I was born in Louisiana and raised on tugboats. I started fishing and driving boats from a very young age with my grandfather who taught me most of what I know. So I was raised on the water and I've been going out into the Gulf for the past 25 years. When I was a young teen I moved to Destin and started working on sport fishing boats as a deckhand and learning to drive those. I have been driving a center console for the past three years and have really enjoyed it. I love seeing the enjoyment on people's faces when I take them out fishing. I am so thankful for being able to fish all the time and, most of all, doing something that I love and am very passionate about every day! I have spent two years rebuilding my boat and now have two 150 HP Yamaha outboard engines with a Minkota Terrova trolling motor for the best fishing experience.
Our Team
Andrea B.
Business associate
Taylor B.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
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

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
When we go offshore deep-sea fishing we go anywhere from 20 to 60 miles from shore. Depending on weather.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
We have auto pilot as well
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
May be caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We filet all fish and bag it up for customers at end of trip! And is included!
Fishing License
We have a federal and state licensing which covers 6 passengers whether fishing or not. But is included in the pricing.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Must be at least 4 years old
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Destin right now

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...