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Rick Parsons

Independent Guide
Laid-back
Quiet
Instructional
Quality
Adventurous
Beginner Oriented
I’m Capt. Rick, a U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain with a lifelong passion for fishing and helping others experience the water the way I do. I’m 55 years old and live on beautiful Weeks Bay in Fairhope, Alabama, where my wife and our dog, Chandy, keep life grounded and full of good company.

You’ll be fishing aboard my 22’ BlackJack, powered by a 250 HP Yamaha — a fast, smooth, and reliable setup that gets us to the fish quickly and comfortably. Whether we’re easing along the grass flats, working oyster beds, or chasing a tide change, the boat is built for exactly the kind of inshore fishing we’ll be doing.

What drives me is simple: I love fishing, and I love sharing that experience with others. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or stepping on a boat for the first time, I’m here to make the trip relaxed, fun, and memorable.

Come aboard, settle in, and let’s go make some great memories on the water.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Rick Parsons

Rick Parsons

Independent Guide
I’m Capt. Rick, a U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain with a lifelong passion for fishing and helping others experience the water the way I do. I’m 55 years old and live on beautiful Weeks Bay in Fairhope, Alabama, where my wife and our dog, Chandy, keep life grounded and full of good company.

You’ll be fishing aboard my 22’ BlackJack, powered by a 250 HP Yamaha — a fast, smooth, and reliable setup that gets us to the fish quickly and comfortably. Whether we’re easing along the grass flats, working oyster beds, or chasing a tide change, the boat is built for exactly the kind of inshore fishing we’ll be doing.

What drives me is simple: I love fishing, and I love sharing that experience with others. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or stepping on a boat for the first time, I’m here to make the trip relaxed, fun, and memorable.

Come aboard, settle in, and let’s go make some great memories on the water.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bull Reds, Cobia, Snapper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Trigger Fish
What’s your favorite band?
Rush
What’s your favorite movie?
Star Wars

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bull Reds, Cobia, Snapper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Trigger Fish
What’s your favorite band?
Rush
What’s your favorite movie?
Star Wars
What’s your favorite sports team?
Atlanta Braves, Roll Tide
What’s your drink of choice?
Coke
What was your last halloween costume?
lame
What do you want for Christmas this year?
FLIR
How did you get started guiding?
I started guiding because I wanted to share my love of fishing with others. That and eat, I need to eat.
What makes you different from other guides?
A lot of guides can put you on fish — that’s not the hard part. What sets me apart is the experience you get from the moment you step on the boat. I run a clean, safe, modern operation, and I tailor every trip to the people onboard. Some folks want hands‑on coaching, others want to relax and enjoy the morning, and some want to chase a specific species. I adjust the trip to you, not the other way around. I’m patient, I explain the ‘why’ behind what we’re doing, and I make sure everyone — from first‑timers to seasoned anglers — feels confident and has a great time. At the end of the day, my goal isn’t just to catch fish. It’s to give you a trip you’ll remember and want to come back for.
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