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.
Essential Care And Maintenance For Your Kayak
The joy of carefree boat ownership is one of kayak fishing’s most powerful draws. Molded out of plastic and stainless hardware, they are built...
Beat The Forecast With Foul Weather Fishing Gear
Chicken Little, climate change, the apocalypse—call it what you want, the weather isn’t getting any nicer or any more predictable. Luckily, the latest generation...
Kayak Fishing Keeps On Going With Grassroots Spirit
Kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing sports and kayak sales are way up. Still, compared to other hobbies, the sport is small....
6 Best New Lures (And 1 Reel) For Saltwater Fishing
This is an exciting time for saltwater anglers. After a year off the water, tackle designers are back at trying to outthink the fish....
It’s Game On For Kayak Fishing Tournaments In 2021
I know all about the one-two punch. I’ve heard of kicking someone when they are down, but the combination of COVID-19 travel restrictions and...
Upper Limit: The Movement To Release Large Speckled Trout
Author C.S. Lewis is credited with the quote, “Integrity is doing the right thing even when nobody is looking.” For anglers, that means following...
Measure Up Your Catch With The Right Bump Board
Just a few years ago, kayak fishing tournaments were basking in the glow of good times with good people. Then, money started to enter...
Unpack The Latest In Folding And Modular Kayaks
The number one obstacle to owning a kayak is transportation and storage. Okay, that’s two obstacles. But both problems are related to one thing:...
Point 65 KingFisher Modular Fishing Kayak Review
Take a piece of paper and draw a two-column chart. Label the left column advantages. The right column is disadvantages. Every kayak designer starts...
Take Pleasure In The Finer Details Of Fishing
Rob Choi’s Instagram post caught my attention. Sharing the story of his first day fishing after a long dry spell, he wrote, “The first...
