Captain
Rick Schlee

Member since April 2017 West Palm Beach, United States
Background
Captain Rick started fishing Bass tournaments at the tender age of 10 and has also fished from piers, seawalls, and drift boats. He is super passionate about fishing and loves being on the water and just enjoying the beautiful views of nature. Capt. Rick became a fisherman because for him it's a true adrenaline rush. He loves to teach and see people learn and catch fish. The captain also fishes the local tournament circuit for Sailfish and other pelagics, and has placed against some of the best talents in the world. He says: 'Fishing is very addictive, so I guess you can say it's an addiction and a challenge.'
Techniques
Styles and techniques of fishing are all based on weather conditions, weather patterns, winds, seas, and currents. Adjustments to conditions and being versatile and well-rounded will help put fish on the deck.

Hey, I'm Captain Rick Schlee

West Palm Beach, United States
Background
Captain Rick started fishing Bass tournaments at the tender age of 10 and has also fished from piers, seawalls, and drift boats. He is super passionate about fishing and loves being on the water and just enjoying the beautiful views of nature. Capt. Rick became a fisherman because for him it's a true adrenaline rush. He loves to teach and see people learn and catch fish. The captain also fishes the local tournament circuit for Sailfish and other pelagics, and has placed against some of the best talents in the world. He says: 'Fishing is very addictive, so I guess you can say it's an addiction and a challenge.'
Techniques
Styles and techniques of fishing are all based on weather conditions, weather patterns, winds, seas, and currents. Adjustments to conditions and being versatile and well-rounded will help put fish on the deck.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(402 reviews)
West Palm Beach
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $650
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(82 reviews)
West Palm Beach
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 484 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
85%
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Kevin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 20, 2025
My little family and I came from Ohio and decided to try and have a fishing trip. Captain Ryan did not disappoint. Plenty of...
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Robert S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Captain Rick

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on March 21, 2026
Super knowledgeable, fantastic boat, and great gear and tech on board.ย  the Sailfish was an experience my brother wont forget.ย ...
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Greg M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain. Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on March 26, 2026
Captain Rick was wonderful.ย  Very passionate & knowledgeable.ย  Fishing was a little slow but we got on some fish & everyone...
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Nathan O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on December 29, 2025
Of all the things Captain Rick had control of, we couldnโ€™t ask for more. He spent time explaining the boat and how we would...
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Juliette D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Not for the weak or the Karens

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on April 13, 2025
Let me start with we will ABSOLUTELY be booking with Reel E Sea fishing again, and will be asking for Phil again. Phil has...
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