Captain
Taylor Bankston

Member since October 2018 Destin, United States
Background
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.

Hey, I'm Captain Taylor Bankston

Destin, United States
Background
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

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(318 reviews)
Destin
 Last booking: 3 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 318 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (364)
Get the Gaff!! Fish on!!!
Get the Gaff!! Fish on!!!
Get the Gaff!! Fish on!!!
+361
Angler rating
248
28
22
11
8
Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
79%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 318 reviews
Mikle M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Taylor

VERIFIED   6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea on July 1, 2023
Mikle M. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mikle M. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

David R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   5 Hour AM on May 6, 2023
David R. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
David R. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

KEITH R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Total experience.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 26, 2023
Even with weather conditions not being ideal ย  Captain Taylor was able to put us on the fish. The wind put a...
KEITH R. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Taylor Bankston Captain replied

Randy L.
Belton, TX
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour AM on May 15, 2023
Fishing was slow.ย  Tried Off Shore fishing in the morning without any luck, then some reefs back in shore with no luck.ย ...
Randy L. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Taylor Bankston Captain replied

Michael K.
Hartford, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour AM on July 26, 2023
We had a great experience from the time we left the dock. We stopped and caught some live bait, then headed out to the fishing...
Michael K. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Taylor Bankston Captain replied