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.
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...
Introducing Old Town’s Sportsman Line Of Full-Featured Fishing Crafts
In fishing, secrets are hard to keep. Take a buddy to your favorite spot and soon enough the place is blowing up all over...
How To Create The Ultimate Fishing Kayak Setup
Enjoyment. That’s what kayak fishing is all about. Escape from the mundane. Fun in nature. Adventure and excitement. All the time and effort invested...
6 Hard Baits Both Anglers And Fish Dream Of
The best thing about editing a fishing magazine is four times a year I get to write the tackle column on gear I dream...
How Kayak Fishing Sets You Free
It hit me as I was paddling three miles across Magothy Bay. With each turn of the blades pulling my kayak through emerald water...
