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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 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
+40
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
68%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
100%
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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...
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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
Overall

Great Bonefishing

VERIFIED   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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Cary C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bonefishing

VERIFIED   A Full day flats fishing! on March 26, 2025
Got a hookup first cast and landed a fish three casts later, this went on all day. There were times when we caught fish...
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Al C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lagoon fishing

VERIFIED   A Full day flats fishing! on April 11, 2025
Tayo and his first mate were top notch! We fished the lagoon side, I was looking for Tarpon so Tayo focused on that and got...
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Chris S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic trip

VERIFIED   The six pack flats fishing! on February 22, 2025
Iโ€™m a former guide so I am most times disappointed but not today!!! The capt and mate worked hard all day to make sure all...
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