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.
Why You Need To Trade In Your Boat For A Kayak
Kayak anglers count our advantages over motorboats as easy maintenance, low cost, silent operation, indestructible materials and instant access. But the advantage usually ends...
4 Best Kayak Fish Finder-GPS Combos
After years poo-pooing electronics, anglers can take advantage of a new generation of kayaks specially designed for high-tech accessories. Lightweight, powerful lithium-ion batteries and...
Why Do We Like That Kayak Fishing Is Hard?
I’ve caught everything from red drum to bluefin tuna, but I haven’t spent much time bass fishing.
When my buddy, Roland “Tex” Butler invited me...
Why Are Anglers Fishing With Larger Lures?
Everyone knows, the larger the lure the larger the catch. In the past few years, this rule has swirled out of control as anglers...
Boat Review: Old Town Canoe’s New Topwater PDL Angler Fishing Kayak
What would you do for a friend? Would you go against your nature? Would you embrace the other side?
Would you trade your paddle for...
9 Essential Mounts And Adapters To Rig Your Fishing Kayak
Today, kayak anglers have a plethora of gear and accessories available to them. Adding rod holders, mounts, bases, crates, lights, power and other accessories...
5 Steps To Patch Your Kayak With Gator Guards
Even tough rotomolded and thermoformed kayaks need protection and repair. Gator Patch polyester resin patches from Gator Guards are the strongest way to protect...
Best Kayak Fishing Life Vests For 2024
Life jacket, life vest or personal flotation device (PFD)— call it what you want, as long as you wear it. Anyone who plays on...
Is Kayak Fishing At Risk Of Class Warfare?
“When I started kayak fishing in 1998, anglers had two choices,” starts Paul Lebowitz’s Roots column. My how things have changed. Today, kayak anglers...
Easily Track Your Stats With Digital Fishing Log Apps
The best anglers I know have one thing in common: they keep a detailed fishing log. After each trip, these guys note the weather,...
