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.
The Latest And Greatest: Best Kayak Fishing Gear From ICAST 2020
Not even a pandemic virus can stop fishing tackle innovation. Last week, the biggest brands in the fishing industry had their latest and greatest...
Foam vs. Hybrid vs. Inflatable—Which Type Of PFD Is Best For...
It’s official, life vests are cool. I hear anglers chiding each other at the launch ramp for not wearing a PFD. “Dumbass,” I heard...
Native Watercraft Slayer XC Fishing Kayak Review
On Friday I hit a backwater creek. Saturday, I was fishing the flats. And Sunday I paddled across a bay to my favorite spot....
Hobie MirageDrive 360 Pedal-Drive System
The MirageDrive came first, a revolutionary pedal and fin system capable of propelling a rotomolded kayak fast and easy. Genius. Then the MirageDrive 180,...
4 Great Gaffs And Grippers For Kayak Fishing
Grabbing a slimy, flailing fish while balancing on a kayak—and avoiding the sharp fishhooks, too—is one of the most difficult and dangerous aspects of...
6 Finesse Lures That Are Deadly In The Right Hands
Buzzbaits, topwater poppers and slash baits are called reaction baits. Cast them out, reel them in and the lure does the work. But there’s...
Expert Advice On Buying Or Selling A Used Fishing Kayak
Type the word “kayak” into the search bar in any online marketplace and dozens of plastic boats pop up on the screen. A few...
22 Sailfish Caught In The 2020 Sailfish Smackdown
Sailfish like it rough. Wind, waves and strong ocean current fire up the South Florida bite. The perfect conditions came together for the 2020...
How to keep your instincts sharp and your skills on point
When I launched from my local beach, the waves were lapping on the shore. Sometime in the two hours and three miles I paddled,...
How To Mount Accessories On A Fishing Kayak
A new fishing kayak is like a blank canvas, ready to paint with a personal touch. Modern boats are outfitted with gear tracks, mounting...
