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.
Pedal Kayak Review: Old Town Topwater 120 PDL
In the tempest of new fishing kayaks hitting the water, it’s hard to make waves with a fresh boat. Especially a company that’s been...
Proof That Kayak Fishing Has No Limits
After a successful career as a Florida kayak fishing guide, Adam Fisk moved to Panama to ply his skills at the new Los Buzos...
Old Town Topwater 120 Fishing Kayak Review
My first trip with Old Town Canoe’s Topwater 120 compact kayak came about something like this. “You want to go snakehead fishing on Monday?”...
Find The Perfect-Sized Paddle For Your Fishing Kayak
In the last 10 years, paddles designed for fishing kayaks have gone from gimmick to purpose-built as designers tackle the challenge of moving a...
Why Where We Kayak Fish Is Important
The road to Sandbridge winds through swampy forest before opening to a small, oceanfront community. Turn right and drive past miles of vacation homes...
Get Flexible: 6 Interchangeable Kayak Mounting Accessories
There’s nearly no end to the bells and whistles you can add to a fishing kayak, but your wallet might say otherwise. A great...
Kayak Safety Equipment: 7 Essential Items For Your Ditch Kit
Kayak fishing is safer than it looks. Our boats are big and wide, and everyone’s wearing life jackets. But it’s not enough. To improve...
The Ultimate Kayak Fishing Rig For Both Salt And Freshwater
Monday, I grabbed my rod and tackle box and headed to the neighborhood bass pond. Tuesday, I packed the same rod and tackle box...
11 Expert Tips For Catching Tarpon
No argument. Tarpon are the ultimate inshore catch for any angler. The big silver fish is hard to fool, impossible to hook and a...
One Skill Most Kayak Anglers Will Never Learn
About a year ago, Kayak Kevin Whitley disappeared from his beloved Chesapeake Bay. Where did Drum Jesus go? Look west. Whitley had discovered a...
