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.
Fishing Kayak Review: Bonafide EX123 Expedition
I was enjoying the heat and wind at last year’s Paddlesports Retailer demo day when Bonafide president Luther Cifers tapped me on the shoulder....
Fishing Kayak Review: Perception Outlaw 11.5
After a quiet year of reorganization and design behind closed doors, Perception and Wilderness Systems hit the water with both feet, introducing six new...
Why The Strongest Fishing Rods Are Almost Unbreakable
You’re fighting the fish of a lifetime and you hear a sickening snap. Or you’re closing the car door and it makes a bloodcurdling...
Jackson Liska Fishing Kayak Review
After searching Google Earth and driving around neighborhoods like the ice cream truck, my search for a closer access point to my favorite fishing...
How To Keep Your Fishing Lures From Rusting
Some people say fishing is nothing more than throwing money into the water. Launching an expensive lure into a tree or snagging a fancy...
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...
