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.
How to keep your instincts sharp and your skills on point
When I launched from my local beach, the waves were lapping on the shore. Sometime in the two hours and three miles I paddled,...
How To Mount Accessories On A Fishing Kayak
A new fishing kayak is like a blank canvas, ready to paint with a personal touch. Modern boats are outfitted with gear tracks, mounting...
3 Rod And Reel Combos To Cover All The Bases
When I’m fishing new water, like a lake I’ve never seen before, I choose lures to search for possibilities. I explore every fishy spot,...
Eddyline Kayaks Caribbean 12FS Fishing Kayak Review
Appomattox River Company manager, Brian Vincent, and I have a lot in common. We’re both in the paddlesports business, passionate paddle anglers and busy...
Fishing Rod Storage At Home And On The Road
Snap! That’s the sickening sound of my favorite fishing rod turning into two worthless sticks. Fishing rods are one of the most expensive and...
16-year-old Colby Blackwell releases 250-pound Pacific blue marlin
Sixteen-year-old, Birmingham, Alabama angler, Colby Blackwell set the kayak fishing world on its ear last year when he released a Pacific blue marlin estimated...
The Best Kayaking Drysuits Just Got Hotter
Ten years ago, on a snowy January day, I stood up in my kayak, adjusted my drysuit and jumped into the water. The stunt...
Are you an idiot, or just an angler?
I texted my fishing buddy “I would be an idiot to go tarpon fishing”. We were kicking around the fishing possibilities for a rare...
7 Kayak Fishing Gear Essentials For Women
As soon as my wife, Natasha, and I packed our daughter off to her first year of college, we packed our truck with kayaks,...
Background Behind The Revolutionary Hobie MirageDrive 360
Last summer, Hobie once again took kayak propulsion to a new level with the release of the MirageDrive 360. The unique fin drive can...
