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.
Inshore Special: How To Catch The Most Popular Saltwater Gamefish
Ahhhh, the open sea. Wind, waves, whales: sounds too wild for a little plastic boat and a single angler. But there’s another side to...
Best Fishing Lines For 2025
With all the excitement about new fishing rods, reels and lures, it’s easy to forget about the most important connection between angler and fish—the...
North Alabama: Fishing Central In The Middle Of Nowhere
Anglers don’t visit Northern Alabama to experience the hustle and bustle of city life. They want to get away to the expansive forests, emerald...
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...
