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.
Snake Bit: What Should We Do About Invasive Snakehead?
By now, the snakehead controversy is fishing folklore. After 20 years of national news coverage, scientific research, political opinions and angler effort, the tale...
Pedal Fishing Kayak Review: Bonafide P127
After YakAttack president Luther Cifers and long-time kayak designer Hans Nutz released the first Bonafide SS127, my first question was, “When are you going...
Mayday! Mayday! 3 Emergency Communicators To Keep You In Contact
When I’m far away from the launch and the last bar on my smartphone disappears, I get nervous but I don’t stop paddling. The...
River Fishing Kayak Review: Crescent Shoalie SF
As I approached the class II rapid, I squared my entry angle, let the current carry me, bounced down a drop, crashed into a...
Need For Speed? Attach A Jet Engine To Your Kayak
Everyone has been at the end of a long fishing trip, stuck miles from home, facing an opposing current and headwind. Most of us...
3 Experts On What Makes A Great River Fishing Kayak
In 2022, three kayak manufacturers released new river-focused fishing boats. Just one year ago, a swiftwater angler’s options were limited. Now, there are more...
Best Kayak Fishing Books To Read In 2024
Kayak Fishing Guides
Kayak Fishing:
The Complete Guide
By Cory Routh
In this second edition, Cory Routh has added locations and strategies on kayak fishing in: California, Washington, Louisiana,...
First Look: Bixpy K-1 Motor And PP-768 Outboard Battery
One of the coolest experiences at ICAST is meeting people I admire. When Houman Nikmanesh got tired of pedaling his kayak against the current...
First Look: Simms Fishing
Some companies bring a few new products, but Simms Fishing has been busy developing innovative technical and lifestyle clothing with unrivaled performance. To prove...
First Look: Vibe Uptown 100 Lite
With all the new kayaks and paddleboards zooming around the ICAST Demo Day pond, Vibe’s new Uptown 100 Lite caught our attention with cool...
