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.
First Look: ISLE 12’6 Flywater Inflatable Skiff-Kayak
Rigidity is the Achilles heel of any inflatable kayak. No matter how much air I pump into the chambers, the kayak wants to bend...
Sit-Inside Review: Old Town Vapor 10
At the Kayak Angler office, we receive the latest and greatest fishing kayaks for testing and review. And, sometimes we receive boats that aren’t...
First Look: Lunkerhunt’s New Furenzy Mouse
Pro angler and host of “Let’s Talk Fishing Podcast” Matt Arey is excited about Lunkerhunt’s new Furenzy Mouse. “Pressured bass see a lot of...
The Best New Boonedox Gear For 2025
Boonedox pro angler Jeff Little was showing off the company’s latest additions focused on transporting gear and kayaks easily and safely.
The Best New Boonedox...
First Look: Award-Winning Costa Del Mar Grand Catalina 580 Gold Mirror
It’s no secret, I am a big fan of Costa Del Mar’s Gold Mirror lenses. I even composed a little song I sing when...
First Look: New Daiwa High-Power Reels & Travel Fishing Rods
Daiwa’s new Saltiga Jigging reel is built to make vertical jigging easier and more effective, while their SOL MQ LT spinning reel is finely...
The Best New Columbia Gear For 2025
Premium outwear can get expensive, but the wind and waterproof technology pays off when the weather turns to crap. On the flip side, no...
New Storage Solutions From Railblaza
Space is premium on a fishing kayak and Railblaza’s new Gear Hub crate and Payload insert add room for gear, tackle, lunch, fish and...
Benchmade Water Collection: Never Sharpen Your Knife Again
Nothing is worse than trying to process a mess of fish with a dull filet knife. Benchmade solves the problem with their Water Collection...
Is Forward Facing Sonar Destroying Fishing?
When forward-facing sonar (FFS) first hit the water, anglers initially embraced the space-age technology.
What’s not to love about a fish finder that can find...
