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.
Boat Review: The Viking Profish 440
At the beginning of the sport, desperate fishermen turned existing kayaks into fishing machines. As kayak fishing gained momentum, boat designers took existing hulls...
Trophy Winner Aaron Rubel Share His Secrets On Catching Light Tackle...
Trophy: Light tackle lunkers.
Hunting grounds: Gulf Coast.
Trophy room: Kayak-caught length world record holder, four-time kayak fishing tournament winner.
What is a trophy?
I’m an engineer, so I’m suspect of...
Tom Fucini Share His Secrets On Catching Trophy Striped Bass
Trophy: Striped bass.
Hunting grounds: New England.
Trophy room: Three-time On the Water magazine Kayak Angler of the Year, Connecticut Catch and Release Trophy Fish Record, tournament champ.
What's a...
Q & A With New Zealand Kayak Fishing Series Champion, Kerry...
Trophy: Striped marlin, yellowtail kingfish, snapper.
Hunting grounds: New Zealand.
Trophy room: First kayak striped marlin in New Zealand, New Zealand Kayak Fishing Series champion.
What is a trophy...
Pro Tips On Fishing For Smoker King Mackerel
As the biggest and meanest member of the mackerel family, it’s good to be king. Smaller king mackerels are called snakes and big kings...
Reader Story: The Most Passionate, Inexperienced Kayak Angler Ever
We received this story from Kayak Angler reader Shevie Stewart. His tale of trial and error, victory and defeat, catch and release will hook...
Can’t Choose Between SUP, Canoe Or Kayak? Try A Hybrid
When you need a spoon and a fork, grab a spork. If you like tigers as much as you like lions, then a liger...
How Fishing Tournaments Plan To Deal With Cheaters
Fishermen are famous liars. For the sake of a good fish story, we’ll stretch a fish a few inches or add a few pounds....
Think You’ve Caught ‘Em All? There’s Always A New Challenge
There’s an axiom that describes each angler’s progression in the sport: any fish, many fish, big fish, hard fish. A fisherman starts out happy...
Three Ways to Fish the New SubSurface Pro Lure from Williamson
Kayak Anglers are always looking for a way to kill two birds with one stone. How about fish three ways with one lure?
The new...
