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.
Bonafide SS127 Fishing Kayak Review
Luther Cifers was wearing my clothes and pacing around like an expectant father. We were getting ready to splash the latest incarnation of his...
The Scary Truth About The Increase In Paddlesports Related Deaths
Statistics from the United States Coast Guard are both disturbing and encouraging. Recent reports show paddlesports deaths are up. At the same time, the...
Protecting Menhaden, The Most Valuable Fish In America
The most valuable fish in America is inedible to humans and impossible to catch with hook and line. However, the battle over menhaden management...
3 Options To Transport Your Kayak Without A Roof Rack
Over the past 10 years, fishing kayaks have put on the pounds. The average weight of a fishing kayak today is over 100 pounds,...
How To Convert Any Kayak To Pedal Drive Or Motor
So, you have a paddle kayak but you want to convert your craft to pedal drive or motor? What can you do? Buy a...
Are Compact Fishing Kayaks The Future?
Between 1983 and 2001, Chrysler sold more than three million Jeep Cherokees, the standard-bearer of the compact SUV boom. Modern versions of this junior...
Boating Safety Still Bedevils Motorboats And Kayaks
I was fishing with my kayak positioned tight to a bridge piling when a guy on a Jet Ski, swerving in and out of...
Fishing Kayak Review: Bonafide RS117
Bonafide RS117 Specs
Length: 11’7”
Width: 33.5”
Weight: 75 lbs
Capacity: 425 lbs
MSRP: $999.99
www.bonafidekayaks.com
My Facebook message chain with Brian Vincent at Appomattox River Company could hardly contain my...
NuCanoe Flint Hybrid Fishing Kayak Review
Right from the start here, I should admit to my bias for NuCanoe. I’ve always liked the hybrid canoe and kayak design for its...
Fishing Kayak Review: 3 Waters Big Fish 108
H aving quickly gained fans with their value-priced standup kayak, 3 Waters now adds a pedal drive to the family. The Big Fish 108...
