Ric Burnley
“Thank God my dad wasn’t a podiatrist,” jokes Ric 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 tomes to introduce anglers to paddle fishing and hundreds of articles and seminars have brought countless anglers into the fold. When he’s not chasing every fish that swims, Ric teaches English at a school for at-risk teens.
Top 5 Tackle Storage And Kayak Fishing Crates
As ubiquitous as paddles and PFDs, the kayak crate is an essential tool for storing gear and holding rods. Snatching a milk crate from...
Inflatable Paddleboard Review: BOTE Rackham AERO
My wife caught me in the middle of inflating BOTE’s new Rackham AERO inflatable standup paddleboard on the hottest day of the summer. “Nice boat,”...
Evoke’s Sequoia 120 Standup Fishing Kayak Review
Daylight savings time sucks. Every fall, just as speckled trout fishing gets good, for some ancient reason, I’m ordered to cut an hour off...
6 Of The Best Lines For Kayak Fishing
Ancient hieroglyphics depict Egyptians fishing with rod and line. In the fourth century, Chinese used silk fishing line. In the 1940s, my great grandfather...
Pedal Kayak Review: Old Town Topwater 120 PDL
In the tempest of new fishing kayaks hitting the water, it’s hard to make waves with a fresh boat. Especially a company that’s been...
Proof That Kayak Fishing Has No Limits
After a successful career as a Florida kayak fishing guide, Adam Fisk moved to Panama to ply his skills at the new Los Buzos...
Old Town Topwater 120 Fishing Kayak Review
My first trip with Old Town Canoe’s Topwater 120 compact kayak came about something like this. “You want to go snakehead fishing on Monday?”...
Find The Perfect-Sized Paddle For Your Fishing Kayak
In the last 10 years, paddles designed for fishing kayaks have gone from gimmick to purpose-built as designers tackle the challenge of moving a...
Why Where We Kayak Fish Is Important
The road to Sandbridge winds through swampy forest before opening to a small, oceanfront community. Turn right and drive past miles of vacation homes...
Get Flexible: 6 Interchangeable Kayak Mounting Accessories
There’s nearly no end to the bells and whistles you can add to a fishing kayak, but your wallet might say otherwise. A great...
