Neil is a former professional baseball umpire who moved to the Tampa Bay area in 1993. He has fished Florida waters since 1975 and has concentrated on inshore fishing. Neil has fished exclusively in kayaks since 1998. A guide since 2005, Neil has refined his teaching style that is complete, comprehensive and valuable.

Neil Taylor is a graduate of the University of Arizona, with a business degree, formerly on the Board of Directors for Pinellas Coastal Conservation Association, an active supporter of Tampa Bay Watch, the FWC and Pinellas County Sheriff’s office, outdoor writer and featured speaker on kayak fishing.

Neil is host of "Kayak Fishing School", the fourth Thursday of each month, and was a regular guest on the late Captain Mel Berman's radio show and featured speaking events. He has numerous other speaking and writing credits.

Neil coined the phrase, "Something violent is about to happen!" That might be the subject of his talk.