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.
East Versus West For Florida’s Best Tarpon Tactics
Tarpon are one of the most revered gamefish on earth. They jump, run, dive and charge, pulling all the tricks out of the hat....
Standup Paddleboard Review: BOTE HD Gatorshell
There was a time when I wrote off standup paddleboards as inefficient platforms best only for skinny, sheltered waters and quick trips on calm...
How To Find That Elusive Hard-Fishing Friend
I just spent five days camping and fishing on the far end of an uninhabited island with my buddy, Zach Lannon. During the long...
Pro Techniques To Take Your Fly Fishing To New Heights
Success in fly fishing is like solving a puzzle, and sometimes it feels like it takes a detective to put all the pieces together....
7 Best Kayak Fishing Campouts
Sometimes you’re having so much fun that you don’t want to go home. Or the fishing hole is so far away, you can’t reach...
Ocean Kayak Trident 13 Fishing Kayak Review
Ocean Kayak’s Trident series is the love child of the original sit-on-top kayak. Almost 45 years ago, Tim Niemier designed the first surfski and...
Boat Review: Advanced Elements StraitEdge Angler Pro
I am wearing a wetsuit under my tuxedo. When no one is looking, I sneak away from the Ambassador’s reception ball, climb down a...
Revolutionary Motor And Pedal Power
The pedal revolution started more than 20 years ago when engineers at Hobie were pondering a better way to power a kayak. After trial...
Why Anglers Should Always Listen To The Voices In Their Head
When the sun lights my bedroom window, I fight off consciousness. I’m on a seven-day fishless bender. Do I really want to suffer through...
6 Pro Anglers Share Their Sight Fishing Tips And Tricks
Kayak anglers face many disadvantages. One of the biggest is fishing while seated. Fishing works better when you’re standing. Casting is easier and working...
