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 Ocean Fishing Kayaks For 2024
Offshore kayak fishing presents unique challenges and risks. Of course, it also offers unique rewards, like the chance to catch tuna and grouper. So...
4 Classic Fishing Kayaks That Stand The Test Of Time
You may not be able to drive a 57 Chevy or climb onto a 1920’s Harley Davidson, but some of the classic rides in...
Best New Tackle And Gear At ICAST 2022, Part IV
For the past three years, most of the innovation in fishing tackle and gear has been in sourcing materials, redesigning existing products to meet...
Best New Tackle And Gear At ICAST 2022, Part III
For the past three years, most of the innovation in fishing tackle and gear has been in sourcing materials, redesigning existing products to meet...
Best New Tackle And Gear At ICAST 2022, Part II
For the past three years, most of the innovation in fishing tackle and gear has been in sourcing materials, redesigning existing products to meet...
ICAST First Look: Feelfree Airship
Feelfree is famous for stand-apart fishing kayaks and their latest release is another example of innovative design driving high performance. From their wheel-in-the-keel to...
ICAST First Look: New Inflatables From NRS
Years before inflatable fishing paddleboards and boats were popular, NRS was building blow-up river rafts for the roughest water on earth. A decade ago,...
Best New Tackle And Gear At ICAST 2022, Part I
For the past three years, most of the innovation in fishing tackle and gear has been in sourcing materials, redesigning existing products to meet...
ICAST First Look: YakAttack BlackPak Pro And Accessories
At the beginning of summer 2022, YakAttack made big news when they released three new BlackPak Pro storage crates designed to provide safe, protected...
ICAST First Look: Bonafide RVR 119
This first look is literally a first look. While we were able to see a digital image of the new Bonafide RVR 119, we...
