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.
Best Shrimp Imitation Lures For 2025
If a complete stranger brought a pound of fresh shrimp to my house, I would let him in the door. The smell, taste and...
Best Bass Lures For Summer 2025
Hot weather and long days are great for kayaking, but tough for bass fishing. Warm water and bright sun put largemouth and smallmouth in...
Rig Your Kayak With CHIRP, Side-Scan & Forward Facing Sonar
The saying goes: If a motorboater has it, a kayak angler wants it. Electronics are no exception. To match our gas-powered brothers and sisters,...
Best Pedal Fishing Kayaks For 2025
For centuries, inventive minds have experimented with leg-powered propulsion systems for small boats. Archeological evidence traces the development of the pedal drive watercraft back...
Zen And The Art Of Motorized Kayaks
It started with anglers attaching rod holders to recreational kayaks. To store our tackle and gear, we added milk crates and PVC rod holders....
Our First Look At The Vibe Hydra 130
My first kayak was an Ocean Kayak Prowler 15. Over the past 15 years, I’ve paddled all of the great sit-on-top paddle kayaks including...
Old Town Releases New Flagship Kayak Updated For Modern Fishing
To meet the needs of the next generation of kayak anglers, Old Town redesigned their fiver-year-running Sportsman line with the latest features to support...
The Gear Our Editors Love This Winter
Where some see an off-season, we see opportunity. Colder temperatures—well that just means more solitude on the water. Lethargic fish—a chance for new tactics....
Best Kayak Crates For 2025
At the dawn of modern kayak fishing, anglers needed a container to hold tackle and gear that was light, versatile and nearly indestructible. The...
Baitcasting Vs. Spinning Reels
The debate about fishing with a baitcasting reel versus a spinning reel isn’t really much of a debate. Today’s tackle and tactics are rod...
