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.
Ultimate Rigging Guide For Kayak Safety Gear
The US Coast Guard requires paddlers to carry a white light, whistle and CG approved life vest. But for peace of mind, most anglers...
Ultimate Rigging Guide For River Fishing
Lightweight, with a shallow draft and damn near indestructible, a kayak is perfect for bouncing over rocks and twisting through swiftwater. These same qualities...
Fishing Kayak Reviews
The backyard at the Kayak Angler editorial office looks like a used kayak dealership. Big boats, little boats, pedals, motors, inflatables, foldables and standup...
Fishing Kayak Review: NuCanoe Unlimited
When the Kayak Angler office received a NuCanoe Unlimited to review at the height of fall speckled trout season, the team was understandably excited....
Ultimate Rigging Guide For Sit-Inside Fishing
For Bonafide Kayaks pro staffer Trevor Soety, a sit-inside kayak is perfect for pond hopping the neighborhoods around Orlando, Florida. “There are tons of...
Hybrid SUP Kayak Review: Hobie Mirage Lynx
According to Wikipedia, a lynx is a small to midsized cat and a versatile hunter. According to Hobie, the Lynx is a hybrid standup...
Angler Avoids Disaster After Sailfish Spears His Kayak
Owner and operator at Deep Blue Kayak Fishing, pro guide Eric McDonald has landed over 250 billfish for himself and clients. But it only...
24 Steps To Kayak Fishing Mastery
My parents have a faded Polaroid of me, at two years old, holding my first catch. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t...
Fishing Kayak Review: Wilderness Systems Recon 120 HD
For many anglers, fishing is a mission. Preparing gear, loading the truck, strategizing a plan, launching the attack, adapting, defending, defeating and conquering another...
4 Best New Rod Holders For Kayak Fishing
Some people trace the birth of kayak fishing to the first kayak with rod holders. Even before boat manufacturers caught up with the trend,...
