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.
Win Your Next Tournament with this Tip
Like most anglers I am always looking for the newest lures, ritziest tackle, innovative storage, coolest electronics, swankiest clothing, revolutionary rods and state-of-the-art reels...
Werner Releases Redfish Paddle
Tailing at your local kayak fishing dealer is the latest addition to the Werner Paddle’s line-up of HD Graphics in the Hooked series, the...
Check out these Gear Favorites from Scotty and RAM
I’m always excited to catch up with the folks at Scotty and RAM for new ideas to rig my kayak. At 2016 Outdoor Retailer...
Get to the Water with New Trailers and Carts
With fishing kayaks getting bigger and heavier, the race is on to build carts and trailers up to the task of getting these plastic...
Columbia Makes OutDry Technology Eco-Friendly
One of the best stories to come out of Outdoor Retailer 2016 is Columbia’s new OutDry Eco, an environmentally-friendly outer wear that performs flawlessly....
Malibu Kayaks Updates Line and Adds New Stealth 14 Flagship
Malibu Kayak’s Introduce New and Updated Line and the West Coast favorite is back with the flagship Stealth 14
Since the beginning of kayak fishing, Malibu...
PauHana’s New Endurance SUP for Fishing Expeditions
Pau Hana set the mark for fishing SUPs with the BigEZ angler. Then they upped the bar with Ricochet construction that makes the board...
Yakima New Saddles Better and Easier
Yakima makes some of the best transport systems on the market and they keep making them better. This year I was stoked to see...
Bic Sport 12 Big on Features And Light on Weight
We fell in love with the Bic Cross Adventure 11 after its release last year. Now there's more to love with the 12-foot model....
Onyx Kayak Fishing Vest Packed with Fishing Goodies for a Great...
There are a long list of kayak fishing PFDs on the market and Onyx has added one more great vest to the line-up.
The Kayak...
