Welcome to StrikeThreeKayakFishing.com!
At Strike Three Kayak Fishing, you are likely to intercept and catch snook, redfish and speckled trout in the Tampa Bay region. Your guide is former professional baseball umpire Neil Taylor, an angler, speaker, writer and fishing instructor who will make your experience unforgettable.Beautiful scenery, gorgeous waterscapes and great fishing are also on the agenda!Fishing kayaks are spacious, stable and much more comfortable than the kayaks of the past. Native watercraft are the apex of comfort and "fishing layout".
"Be the best, learn from the best":
Get first-class instruction on using the kayaks to get to gamefish others cannot access and “learn it the right way!” The training begins from the time you get on the phone with Neil to discuss your trip and your "goals."
You will be provided with all the equipment and instruction to make your trip a very enjoyable experience, including the kayaks, fishing equipment, tackle and all the training on how to use it.

You will receive complete instruction on paddling and using your craft as well as fishing techniques that are related to the species of fish that will be targeted. Pre-trip instructions will make the initial experience easy.You will learn all aspects of inshore kayak fishing, including “trip planning”, safety, tides/weather, how to set-up on a fishing spot, how to scout an area, what to look for when stalking your prey, landing fish, photographing your catch and setting up a proper drift on the flats.- Full-Day, 3/4-Day and 1/2-Day trips
- Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Fort Desoto, St. Pete and Tarpon Springs.
- Spinning or fly-fishing
- Pick up and drop off service available
- Try out the “Cadillac of the Fishing Kayak” Native Ultimate watercraft; Manta Ray 12, Manta Ray 14 and the Versa Board Angler (with first class seat)
Safety first: There are dangers to fishing in certain conditions that Strike Three Kayak Fishing strives to avoid.Having an enjoyable experience and returning safely is achieved by making good decisions.Should inclement weather arise, a decision to reschedule an outing eliminates dangerous risks.
Get a crack at a “fish of a lifetime” but also learn the skills you need to try to get back out there and do it on your own.You are “investing in knowledge” with everything you learn about kayaks, the fish you will be catching and the advanced techniques of casting, using lures and fighting the fish.


Native Watercraft Endorsed Fishing Guide, Neil Taylor
727-692-6345
neil@strikethreekayakfishing.com