The Team
Capt. Taylor Smith
I started fishing with a passion as a young man growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. My fishing journey began in the Creeks, small bass lakes, and Lake Superior. I moved down to Florida in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the Salt water life. Learning the ins and outs of flats fishing, perfecting the techniques, and the endless possibilities of species you can wrangle in, I immediately knew becoming a captain was in my future.
Chris Layman
I grew up most of my life in Tampa (since ’86). Fishing and boating has always been a hobby while having a career in IT. The time has come to begin a new journey and turn my hobby into a great retirement opportunity.
Launch Locations
We can launch from different locations! We try to accommodate our customers’ locations to the best of our ability. There are other environmental variables to consider where we will launch from: wind, tides, boating traffic, fish movements, and seasonal restrictions. Captain Taylor will take all the aforementioned into account to decide where the best location will be to launch! Please make sure to look for our for a call, text, or email to confirm.
Seminole Boat Ramp
Address: 198 Seminole St, Clearwater, FL 33755, USA
Public Parking is available.
Anclote Park
Address: 1119 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL 34691
Public parking is available.
EG Simmons Park
Address: 2401 19th Ave NW, Ruskin, FL 33570
Public parking is available ***cost $2 per vehicle.
County of Pinellas Boat Ramp
Address: 18651 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Public parking is available.
Gandy Boat Ramp
Address: 5108 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611, USA
Public parking is available.
What could we possibly catch?
***We also offer adventure cruises for relaxation, dolphin and manatee watching, and island hopping!! View offering when booking with us!
Reel Fintastic Charters strives for every one of its customers to be successful in the “gamble” that is fishing. The landscape, weather, seasons, and even the moon have impacts on the varieties of fish available at the time of your adventure with us. Our ability to adjust and hone in on locations means we can provide a fun and successful experience to you. Welcome aboard!
