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.
First Look: Texas Power Paddle
Winning the award for out-of-the-box design, Texas Power Paddle offers one of the most unique and ingenious kayak motors we’ve seen. Starting with a...
First Look: Old Town BigWater ePDL+ 132
Anglers are good at keeping a secret, but it took all my powers of conspiracy to keep my lips sealed when, a month before...
Best Inflatable Life Jackets (PFDs) For Kayak Fishing In 2024
Archeologists believe prehistoric people used inflated animal bladders for flotation when wading across a swift river. So you could say inflatable life jackets have...
Best Saltwater Reels For 2024
Like a fine watch, a fishing reel is a precision instrument. Using a saltwater fishing reel is like taking the fine watch and throwing...
Access Denied: Behind The Fight For Fishing Access
At the end of a single lane road, through salty pines and scrub marsh, a secret beach offers access to one of the few...
Top 5 Fishing Hats For Kayak Anglers
You don’t tug on Superman’s cape, you don’t spit into the wind, you don’t pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger and you...
Inflatable Kayak Review: BOTE Zeppelin Aero 10
One word sums up the popularity of inflatable kayaks: convenience. Inflatable kayaks pack into a bag and fit into a closet. Add air, and...
Kayak Fishing 101: State Courses On Paddling, Casting & More
When I read the article on the Fishing Wire, I knew I had to learn more. The headline said: “Canoe and Kayak Fishing Introduction...
Power Up: Why You Should Try A Brushless Kayak Motor
Up until 1846, doctors anesthetized patients with morphine and whiskey. Before the 14th century, people marked time with the sun. After the invention of...
Expensive Times: Why Fishing On A Budget Is Still Fun
Between layout and printing the latest issue of Kayak Angler, I had to twice update the prices on kayaks, tackle and gear. Anyone who...
