Ric Burnley, Author at Kayak Angler

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“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.

man and woman fish at dawn in the Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 17T tandem kayak

Kayaks

Full-Size Fishing Kayaks Push The Limits

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What, exactly, is a full-size fishing kayak? With boats getting bigger, and propulsion getting easier, many people are asking what is a kayak anyways?...

A boy casts his kids fishing rod from an Ocean Kayak outfitted with fishing gear

Tackle Box

High-Performance Kids Fishing Gear: No Kidding Around

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Kayak fishing is one of the best ways to get a young person into the outdoors. But, one of the worst ways to introduce...

two anglers standup fishing from their anchored fishing kayaks

Gear

5 Best Kayak Anchor Systems For Anglers

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Small, light and buoyant, a fishing kayak is at the mercy of the wind and current. To stop from blowing in circles and being...

Filleting a fish requires a few specialty tools. Choose a fillet knife with a stiffer blade for removing the meat from the bones and another knife with a flexible blade to skin the fillet. A cutting board made of a marine-grade polymer like Starboard is easy to clean and provides a solid, slip-resistant surface. Wear a rubber-coated glove to hold the slippery fish. Before starting the job, touch up the edge of the blade with a ceramic sharpener. | Photo: Ric Burnley

Tactics & Skills

How To Fillet A Fish In 5 Easy Steps

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Bringing home the catch is one of the best experiences in fishing. But cleaning a fish without sacrificing the meat is a matter of respect.

An illustration from the 1886 book, Our Arctic Province, by Henry Elliot, shows early kayak anglers. | Photo Courtesy Vernon Doucette

Roots

Qajaq Creators: Hunting Down The World’s First Kayak Angler

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I wonder, who were the first kayak anglers? The question seemed simple enough, but finding the answer sent me on a virtual adventure back...

Kayaks

Bonafide SS127 Fishing Kayak Review

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Luther Cifers was wearing my clothes and pacing around like an expectant father. We were getting ready to splash the latest incarnation of his...

A fisherman in a kayak wearing a PFD, your best tool to prevent paddlesports deaths

Buzzbait

The Scary Truth About The Increase In Paddlesports Related Deaths

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Statistics from the United States Coast Guard are both disturbing and encouraging. Recent reports show paddlesports deaths are up. At the same time, the...