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 at Native Watercraft’s Biyak Fishing Catamaran
Native Watercraft has taken on the development of the Biyak catamaran. The boat features twin pontoons held together with a metal frame. The pontoons...
Hobie Mirage Passport 10.5 Fishing Kayak
Hobie answered the competition of lower-priced pedal kayaks with a new thermoformed Mirage Passport that is lighter and less expensive with the proven performance...
Jackson Kayak Flex Drive E Kayak Electric Motor
The dream at Jackson Kayak is to develop a pedal and motor system that uses the same Flex Drive lower unit. At ICAST 2019,...
Torqeedo’s New Unnamed Kayak Electric Motor
Torqeedo’s new motor is so new it doesn’t have a name, yet. Based on the popular 403 Ultralight electric motor, the new unit beefs...
Sea Eagle’s SUP Cat 10
In the sea of hybrid kayaks, Sea Eagle rides the crest with a full line of kayak, standup paddleboard, skiff options. The latest wave...
Pelican Catch PWR 100 Fishing Kayak Review
Pelican International has been putting out smart, thermoformed kayaks for years. In summer 2018, they jumped in the pedal kayak market with the Catch...
Hobie Mirage Drive 360 Pedal Drive System
Since Hobie invented pedal kayaks 20 years ago, they’ve been running a race to stay ahead of the pack.
Each generation of the MirageDrive pedal...
Kayak Fisherman Raf Vargas On His Record Dogtooth Tuna
Kayak fishing world records are poorly recorded and vehemently argued, but some records are unquestionable. Raf Vargas’ 170-pound dogtooth tuna, caught off the coast...
Boat Review: Native Watercraft’s Manta Ray 12XT Fishing Kayak
You’ve got kayaks for fishing in a pond. Other boats are designed to target rivers. Then there are kayaks specifically for fishing in a...
Top 8 Essentials For Kayak Fishing Rain Gear
Rain is a bummer for some, but it can also be a great time to go fishing—as long as you come prepared. The fish...
