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Just got back from my second Charter with Captain Taylor and it was again incredible.  His knowledge of the local waters and fish is encyclopedic.  We caught a mess of big Mangrove Snapper for lunch and then pulled in snook as fast as we could cast our lines (they were out of season and released).
The boat is awesome and the equipment clean and well maintained.  I learn so much every trip  about these waters and how to catch the different species of fish.  I can't wait for Tarpon season.

Jim Respino

Best charter i’ve ever been on. As soon as we got on the boat Taylor was ready to go with bait and everything set up. We ended up catching many species of fish: snook, ladyfish, sea trout, mackerel, even a 60lb goliath grouper! Taylor is very knowledgeable, and took us all the best spots to target the species of fish we were looking for.

Definitely plan on returning on more trips.

Steven Sadhwani

Taylor is an awesome guide and knows how to put you on where the fish are. We had an excellent time in-shore fishing with his expertise. He took care of putting the fish on the line each time and taught us to be more effective with our casting. I would highly recommend for anyone who wants to try fishing from a boat!! Thank you, Taylor!!

Matthew Fitzpatrick

CAPT. TAYLOR DOES IT ALL!! Let me tell you about my experience with capt. Taylor. First, he puts you on FISH!!! Not only was he professional leading up to the charter once we decided we were going with him he made it about us! He provides rods reels and grape four lokos. My nephew was ecstatic to catch snook, red fish and a tarpon! I can’t imagine fishing with anyone else. Capt. Taylor is now in my phone and will be booked every time I want to go get tight on them lines!
-Rudy

Chase John

I went out to Tampa Bay with Taylor today and had an amazing time. My 12 year old came with us and Taylor helped out the entire time. He was very patient with him and very professional. He was a great guide and knows where the fish are. I've been on charters before back home and didn't catch anything. We caught almost 20 fish today!!!!  He put the bait on the line each time (which was great since my son wouldn't touch the fish lol). Taylor took the time to teach out how to properly cast for different types of fish and it all paid off. When we were done, he cut and bagged all the fish for us! I would highly recommend Taylor to anyone looking for a great captain! Thanks again, Taylor. We will definitely be back soon!

Ryan Martin

I had a great time fishing with my Dad on this charter. We must have hooked onto about 70 snook throughout the trip. The captain did a great job finding us a mix of good fighting fish and good eating fish, and really knew when to change spots if the fishing dried up.

Patrick Rowland

Taylor is the MAN. Went out on a 4 hour in-shore trip in late June, he knew all the spots to hit and we had non stop action. Went out with a group of 5 guys and all of us had the best fishing trip we’ve ever been on. We caught ~ 50 fish between the 5 of us. Snook, mangrove snapper, mackerel, trout, jacks. You name it we caught it. The fish we could keep, Taylor fileted on the dock for us. Super nice guy with a good sense of humor and an easy-going personality. Would recommend him to everyone! We will definitely be back soon!!

Zach Butt

my boyfriend went out on the original on a mission charter and caught 12 fish thanks to capt taylor cowieson. he was was so happy with his experience and will definitely be going again! 10/10 recommend!

Gabrielle Garcia

Capt. Taylor is top notch! Hands down the best character in the Bradenton / Ellenton area. Awesome boat and all the bait and tackle you need for a great adventure. Absolutely will be back again!

Noah Dean

Couldn't have asked for a better fishing experience! Captain Taylor is very knowledgeable and put us on the fish! He was very personable and myself, my wife, and my kids had a great time talking with him.  Fishing with him was the highlight of our trip!  Would highly recommend On A Mission Fishing Charters, already looking forwards to going back to Bradenton and booking another trip with him!

Make sure to book with On A Mission Fishing Charters in Bradenton, not Naples. Taylor is the real deal!

Brett Nichols

Caught too many fish to hold for the picture!
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Best around! Captain Taylor does an exceptional job!! Kept us baited so we could keep our lines in the water and the fish hooked!  What a GREAT DAY!!!

Zach McCoy

Captain Taylor took 5 of us out and kept us bated & hooked for almost 7 hours straight. Very knowledgeable and just overall enjoyable to be around. Boat was clean, spacious and perfect for flats fishing.
Would suggested him to experienced fisherman as well as newbies.
10/10! Thank you again!

Amelia Scott

We had such a great time fishing with Capt. Taylor. We loved the boat and he put us on fish right away. He was very laid back and easy to talk to. He wanted us to catch as many fish as we could in the time period. It rained about an hour into our trip and he was very accommodating and allowed us to fish for extra time  to make up for the time missed. Would definitely recommend!

Rylie Thomas

Capt. Taylor is hands down the best Captain in SWF. Not only is he knowledgeable and will put you on fish ALL day long but he is also one of the few captains that I’m comfortable taking my wife and kids around. If you want to enjoy an amazing day catching fish with your friends or family just hit up Captain Taylor!

Jeffery Young

My family and I had such an amazing experience. We are not experienced fisherman what so ever and Taylor made us feel very comfortable and was very knowledgeable about what we were doing. The 6 hour fishing tour was just the perfect amount of time to not feel rushed but able to catch our own bait and fish go take home. We were able to limit out on Mangrove snapper (great for eating) and come home with one flounder. Taylor knew all the right places to find fish and more importantly how to draw them to your line! Very happy with a sunshine and fish filled day and would recommend Taylor’s charter to anyone looking for an experience like mine in the Sarasota, Bradenton, palmetto area. Thank you On a Mission fishing charters!!

Lindsey Shamma

Amazing experience with Taylor!
Great boat with plenty of room for 5 to move around.
Taylor got us on fish both times we went out and is great at keeping rods in the water.
Super friendly and easy going.
I really hesitated writing this review cuz now the secret is going to get out...Taylor the best charter in Bradenton!

Chris B

Taylor put us on the fish! My wife and I booked a half day trip and we weren't disappointed. Taylor is a professional not just when it comes to fishing, but also how he interacts with his clients. Very friendly, helpful and patient. His boat is a great platform to fish out of too, comfortable and clean with enough room to move around in. Many times I was casting plugs from the bow while my wife was fishing live bait from the stern with no issues whatsoever! We caught Snook, Snapper, Trout, Jacks, and Ladyfish. I highly recommend!!

Jay Adcock

Great experience!! Our family had such a great time! Capt. Taylor is friendly and knowledgeable and knows where to find the fish! Would highly recommend him and the overall experience he provides!!

Lyndsey N

"Capt Taylor is a MAGICIAN! This was by far the best charter I've ever been on. He put us on the fish all day long! Taylor was very personable and made us feel very comfortable especially for a full day trip. He has a lot of patience with a couple kids asking him a thousand questions over eight hours. They haven't stopped asking when we are going back to see Capt Taylor!
He filleted all the fish quickly (which was a huge highlight for the kids) and told us some amazing recipes for fish tacos. All the tings to my heart! We will DEFINITELY be fishing with Taylor for now on"

Lauren Joynt

My Son, husband and husband best friend went out on a charter and had an amazing time. It was the first time for my son and he caught the biggest fish I had ever seen. It will be one of the highlights of his life. Thank you for showing my boys a great time.
Lee Darter
Great trip. We slayed the trout! 35 between us and Snook. Couldn't keep because of state laws but we did keep a huge mackerel and other fish! He kept us on fish in every location. He is a great captain and knowledgeable in the area for fish. Best time ever. Will re-book in October!!
chris g
Taylor is a great captain. Knows the area better than most. Full of knowledge and willing to help any level of experience fishers. Been on multiple trips and will always choose him when I’m in town.
Adam Albright
Capt Taylor was laid back and put us on the fish. Nice boat, 4 is the right number of people, we did 5 and he made it work and we still all felt like we got plenty of fishing. Cleaned and packed our fish at the dock, good conversation and knew his stuff.

(His recipe for snapper tacos was bang on the money. Huge hit back at the house! Nailed it.)
Jon Hess

I highly recommend booking your fishing charter with Capt Taylor. My parents took my boys out with Capt Taylor a couple of years ago and the boys have talked about it ever since. Now that I have been out fishing with Captain Taylor I understand why. Capt Taylor is incredibly personable and knows exactly where to fish and how to tailor your experience based on what you want. He filleted all of the fish for us at the end of the day. We will definitely book again next time we are in the area!

Alanna Truss

Booked 1/2 day trip for me and father-in-law. Taylor was great. Put us into fish right away and helped refine our fishing skills with tips and tricks throughout. Good conversation, good fishing, great time. Would book again in a heartbeat. Actually asked him if he had the following day open because we would have booked again for the next day.
Joshua L.
We had a great time fishing in-shore with Capt. Taylor. We caught plenty of sea trout and snook. My children who are 6 and 7 years old really enjoyed the trip and the Capt helped them out so much to make sure they had a really good trip. My kids were also pumped up cuz they got to see some incredible wildlife several dolphin pods, and a manatee. We had a blast and will definitely be going with Capt. Taylor again.
Rusty B.
Taylor our captain put us on fish right away. My family had a great time catching snook, snapper and many more types of fish. The boat was well equipped. The best thing I noticed Captain Taylor had a smile on his face all day…and so did we.
David M.
You can’t go wrong with Captain Taylor Cowieson. He knew where this fish were hitting, his boat was immmaculately kept, bait was fresh and lively, and the equipment worked perfectly! We caught many fish on our half-day charter. We loved every minute! BONUS…he picked us up at our house on a canal on the river! First rate all the way around! Thank you Captain Taylor!
Jennifer B.
Taylor was extremely professional. He knew where the bait was and from there were got right to the fish. He knew multiple spots for good size snook and reds and we were on them in no time!
Zach Sochinsky
Captain Taylor provided excellent instruction to the fishing novices on our trip and was great with the grandkids. There was nothing he couldn’t handle! He is quite knowledgeable about the area and where to go for catches. We can’t thank him enough for a great time and the delicious redfish he cleaned and fileted for our dinner! Highly recommend!
Edye Whtie
I fish with guides extensively in SW Florida. This was my first trip to the Bradenton/Sarasota area. Taylor did an outstanding job of showing me a large number of areas he learned to fish growing up in the area. His boat is well set up, clean, runs dry and shallow enough to get where we needed to. I will certainly fish with him again and recommend him to my friends.
Reed Saunders
Taylor is a great captain, he knows the waters and finds the fish. Had the best day with my son on your boat. cant wait to do it again.!!!!
Paul Sochinsky
Had an awesome time! Very nice boat and the guide was amazing. We take charters every year and he has been the best one yet, puts us right on the fish!
Owen Roth
I take charters every year on vaca with my son. This was by far the best charter we have ever taken. The guide was very knowledgeable and was great at knowing exactly where the fish were. Never had a break from catching, definitely a trip we wont forget!
Cory Roth
What an unforgettable day! Capt Taylor was not only an amazing guide and fisherman, but also was incredible to my kids. He made sure they had an experience that will last a lifetime. And enough fish to last us for months :) Thanks Capt Taylor!!!
Jon Dupuis

We had an amazing fishing experience! My 6 year old son had the best time and caught the biggest fish of the trip. Highly recommended!

Stacy Schalasky

My family and I were visiting Florida and booked a fishing trip with Captain Taylor. Caption Taylor is a very nice guy. He is very knowledgeable about fishing. He is the best fishing charter in the Bradenton Florida area.

Troy Kester

Captain Taylor is a class act. He kept us on fish all day long. He knows when, where, and how the fish will be biting. Anyone around Bradenton looking for an amazing fishing experience, go no further. Captain Taylor is your guide. We will be back!

Benjamin Kenkel

Absolutely incredible time with Taylor! It was my first time on a fishing charter and had a blast from start to finish. My husband and I caught too many fish to count! Not only was he knowledgeable about all of the different species we caught, he even knew about the different birds we saw out too. We can’t wait to come back again and do another trip. If you’re in the Bradenton / Sarasota area, you have to book a trip with Taylor!

Erin Alvarez

Absolutely can't say enough good things about Taylor. Exceptional experience! Capt. Taylor was nothing but professional. I was impressed with the cleanliness of his boat, the liveliness of his bait (which he catches himself daily) and his memory! Called everyone by name, remembered whose poles were whose and had a fantastic attitude. Highly recommend.

Laura Springer

Capt Taylor is a MAGICIAN! This was by far the best charter I've ever been on. He put us on the fish all day long! Taylor was very personable and made us feel very comfortable especially for a full day trip. He has a lot of patience with a couple kids asking him a thousand questions over eight hours. They haven't stopped asking when we are going back to see Capt Taylor!

He filleted all the fish quickly (which was a huge highlight for the kids) and told us some amazing recipes for fish tacos. All the tings to my heart! We will DEFINITELY be fishing with Taylor for now on!

Lauren Joynt

We had such a Wonderful time! Captain Taylor communicated very well with us. He was very prompt and ready to guide us through a very successful day of fishing. He was very knowledgeable, personable and has much experience. His boat is very well equipped and clean. We are Very Grateful and will be back.

Lissette Paonessa

Captain Taylor was amazing. Knew all the best spots and then some. Was an overall great experience and will return.


Brad Updegraff

Fishing with Taylor was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable of all of the fish that we caught and took us to the best places to catch lots of fish. Very nice guy and really personable! Plus he even offered up some recommendations on how to cook the fish that we caught. Highly recommend fishing with Taylor!

Tim Kemen

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