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.
Does Your Fishing Kayak Need A Rudder Or Not?
Do I need a rudder on my fishing kayak? Seems like a simple question, but the answer involves engineering, ergonomics, mechanics and philosophy. Ask...
How To Get In A Fishing Kayak From A Dock
One day a friend and I were planning to fish in an isolated creek that could only be accessed by launching from a neighbor’s...
Pelican Catch 130 HyDryve Fishing Kayak Review
Like Forrest and Jenny, Joannie and Chachi or Fred and Ginger, it was only a matter of time before another match was made in...
Pro Tips On How To Catch Snook
Over the past few years, strict conservation efforts have improved snook populations from Florida to Texas. Years of conservative snook regulations and improved environmental...
Old Town Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman Hybrid Review
Behind my house, a weed-choked ditch leads to an overgrown canal dumping into a small bass pond. On weekday evenings or windy weekend mornings...
How To Throw A Cast Net In 6 Easy Steps
One of the most important stages in an angler’s progression is the transition from buying bait to catching bait. Throwing a cast net is...
Tips For Crabbing On Your Kayak
At the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, along the Northwest coast, creepy, crawly crustaceans cling to the craggy rocks and scurry over sandy spots....
Pedal Boat Olympics: Testing The Best Pedal Drive Fishing Kayaks
Late last fall, seven anglers brought seven of the most popular pedal-powered kayaks to a public launch ramp in Virginia Beach for our Pedal...
Sit-Inside Fishing Kayaks Are Making A Comeback
Great Lakes fishing guide Chris LeMessurier has collected an impressive fleet of kayaks. “Too many, according to my wife,” he laughs. But one boat...
Is It Better To Paddle Or Pedal While Kayak Fishing?
Since the early days of modern kayak fishing, anglers have had two choices: pedal power or paddle. Each type of kayak propulsion has advantages,...
