Ric Burnley
“Thank God my dad wasn’t a podiatrist,” Ric jokes about following in the footsteps of a famous outdoor writer. After graduating from Radford University and serving two years in Russia with the Peace Corps, Ric returned to Virginia Beach and started writing for The Fisherman magazine, where his dad was editor. When the kayak fishing scene exploded, Ric was among the first to get onboard. His 2007 book, The Complete Kayak Fisherman is one of the first how-to books to introduce anglers to paddle fishing. In 2010, Ric took on the role of editor at Kayak Angler magazine where he covered the latest trends in kayak fishing tactics, tackle, gear and destinations. A ravenous angler, Ric fishes from the mountain to the sea chasing everything from smallmouth bass to striped bass.
The Native Watercraft Hammer Is Built To Rig Without Forgetting Its...
The Native Watercraft Hammer is a full-featured, full-on fishing kayak with the ability to rig with motors, pedals, accessories and the whole nine yards.
The...
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Sea Eagle Unleashes An Inflatable Kayak Ready To Keep Up With...
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An Already Elite Lifejacket Has Been Upgraded For Two Factors Important...
The Mustang Survival Elite 120 is an inflatable life jacket anglers have already come to trust, and now it has received some serious upgrades.
Mustang...
Best Baitcasting Reels For 2026
A baitcasting reel combines the precision of a Swiss watch and the power of a hydraulic winch. That’s why a casting reel requires precision...
Minn Kota’s Affordable And User-Friendly Trolling Motor
Folks have been really excited about the Minn Kota Kayak Terrova motor since it launched. The big reason why is it is a kayak-specific...
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Thanks to NASA, we have Tang and Air Jordans. Thanks to kayak fishing tournaments, we have motorized kayaks, advanced fish finder technology and the...
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Air Power: Fish-Ready Inflatable Kayaks
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