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.
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4.8 / 5
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4.8 / 5
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 435 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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Kevin C.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) 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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Juliette D.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Not for the weak or the Karens

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) 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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Kristen R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic fun family trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on December 23, 2024
We took our family on a fun Christmas fishing adventure this year and it happened to be in the right place at the right time...
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Henry S.
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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Great trip..great guide

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 31, 2025
Trip was awesome. Cap put us on a 25-30 pound tuna almost immediately after dropping in our lines. Rick was also a good coach...
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Benjamin J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Super Chill Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 7, 2025
Captain Ricky is knows his way around these waters. He knows where the fish and and how to get them. He has the right gear...
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