Captain
Neftali Verde (Tayo)

Member since July 2023 San Pedro, Belize
Background
I was born and raised in a coastal village in Belize. The miles of flats, mangroves, lagoons, and channels inspired me to become a professional fishing guide. now I'm sharing my 20 years of experience and skills with my anglers to make their dreams come true!
Techniques
Flats fishing is what I love could be with fly rod or spinning rod. With flies, artificial plugs or bait.

Hey, I'm Captain Neftali Verde (Tayo)

San Pedro, Belize
Background
I was born and raised in a coastal village in Belize. The miles of flats, mangroves, lagoons, and channels inspired me to become a professional fishing guide. now I'm sharing my 20 years of experience and skills with my anglers to make their dreams come true!
Techniques
Flats fishing is what I love could be with fly rod or spinning rod. With flies, artificial plugs or bait.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(29 reviews)
San Pedro
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(9 reviews)
Caye Caulker
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
Great Bonefishing
Great Bonefishing
Great day with multiple species
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
71%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
100%
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Tim L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bonefish Bananza

VERIFIED   NEW  A Full day flats fishing! on May 10, 2025
Captain Tayo and his deck hand were wonderful people and are really good at their job! We did the 7 hr full day flatts fishing....
Tim L. recommends Captain Tayo The Epic โ€“ San Pedro
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Thomas C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day with multiple species

VERIFIED   NEW  The six pack flats fishing! on May 27, 2025
Took my first โ€œflatsโ€ fishing trip and couldnโ€™t be happier with the result. We started off the day fishing for bonefish...
Thomas C. recommends Captain Tayo The Epic โ€“ San Pedro
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Christopher B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Grand Slam!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Fly Fishing on January 9, 2025
Capt Tayo knows where the fish are! He brought us to some massive tarpon and snook (which I was unable to connect with) but...
Christopher B. recommends Capt Tayo The Epic โ€“ Caye Caulker
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Ed L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half day on the flats! on January 7, 2025
I fished two mornings with Tayo. He got me on to young tarpon both days. I had numerous shot and strikes. I touched the leader...
Ed L. recommends Captain Tayo The Epic โ€“ San Pedro
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Michael B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Bonefishing

VERIFIED   NEW  A Full day flats fishing! on May 28, 2025
Fly fishing trip. Went into the trip looking for bonefish and Permit. The guides were excellent and very knowledgeable on how...
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