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.
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...
How To Keep Casting Into Your Golden Years
It's been over a decade since I bought my first kayak and loaded it with fishing rods. Since then, a lot of water has...
Why Getting More Anglers On The Water Is Good For Everyone
A master angler stands in front of a crowd of parents and their kids. The fisherman holds a hook and line. “This is how...
Ocean Kayak’s Trident 15 Fishing Kayak Review
My version of this story begins more than 10 years ago when I bought my first fishing kayak. Here in Chesapeake Bay, the original...
