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.
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...
First Look: Native TitanX 12.5 With Adam Milstead
At the Native Watercraft booth, it wasn’t hard to pick out former MMA fighter and Native Watercraft fishing team member Adam Milstead. Towering over...
First Look: Bonafide SKF 117
With all the excitement about full-size, full-feature fishing kayaks, it’s easy to forget skinny water anglers who fish water that big boats can’t reach....
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...
