A guide is a person who is not tied to his or her own agenda, but a person whose purpose is to give you the best experience possible, whatever that may be. Rick Burns will be your guide to ensure your Homosassa fishing or scenic expedition meets your expectations, and you should have high expectations in such a wonderful environment! He grew up fishing the rivers, lakes and salt flats that make Ce
ntral Florida an angling paradise. Rick is now applying his expertise in fly and light tackle fishing as a full-time professional guide. He is licensed and certified by the United States Coast Guard. Active in the community, he speaks at countless events, expos, and organizations around the state and Nature Coast. A current member of FOWA (Florida Outdoors Writers Association), he writes weekly and monthly fishing articles and reports for 4 different publications (Citrus County Chronicle, Sumter Express, Woods-N-Water, and Coastal Angler Magazine). He founded The Floral City Anglers out of historic Floral City, Florida overseeing over 100 members. Rick is a regional Board of Director in the Florida Guides Association and committee member in good standing with CCA (Coastal Conservation Association). He is currently employed by the Citrus County Parks & Recreation as the fishing instructor as well. Rick has the unique skill of combining your interests in fishing with the opportunities for catching great fish to produce trips that your friends will envy.
