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.
Feelfree Lure II Tandem Fishing Kayak Review
To their parents, teenagers often seem all too eager to fly the coop. If I fish the east side of a creek my daughter,...
Boat Review: Feelfree Kayak’s Dorado 125 Fishing Kayak
I had to fight my way through the convention center crowd, pushing sales representatives and reporters out of the way, to reach Feelfree Kayaks'...
Inflatable Paddleboard Review: BOTE Rackham AERO
My wife caught me in the middle of inflating BOTE’s new Rackham AERO inflatable standup paddleboard on the hottest day of the summer. “Nice boat,”...
Evoke’s Sequoia 120 Standup Fishing Kayak Review
Daylight savings time sucks. Every fall, just as speckled trout fishing gets good, for some ancient reason, I’m ordered to cut an hour off...
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...
