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.
The Rebirth Of Legendary Back Bay Bass Fishery
When kayak fishing guide Cory Routh moved to Back Bay in the rural south side of Virginia Beach, the first thing he noticed, “It...
Why Discovery Is The Soul Of Kayak Fishing
I discovered the spot by accident. I had just moved across town and started exploring nearby rivers to stay in shape over the winter....
Motor Trend: Top Tournament Directors On What’s Fair
First came paddles, then came pedals. Now anglers are increasingly choosing electric motors to power their kayaks. No one argues these systems aren’t great...
How To Catch Southeast Florida’s Invasive Clown Knifefish
Invasive species are no laughing matter. But the giant spots, blade-like tail and small head of a clown knifefish might make you chuckle. Native...
Finding The Kayak Fishing Fountain Of Youth
The alarm sounds, but I’ve been tossing and turning for hours. Not because I’m excited, but to relieve the circulation in my hips. For...
6 Master Anglers On Matching The Food Fish Actually Eat
The woods were thick and the incline steep, but I continued to climb. First, I used the trees and exposed roots as hand holds....
10 Great New Kayak Fishing Gear You Gotta Get
Walking through the New Product Showcase at ICAST sportfishing tradeshow, the quality and quantity of new goodies available to kayak anglers had my gear...
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...
