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.
Inflatable Kayak that Performs like a Rigid Boat
Inflatable kayaks offer easy transport and storage at the cost of poor performance and limited rigging. Advanced Elements has solved these problems with the...
OR Preview: New Boats and Gear You Can’t Wait to See
OR 2017 Preview
With over 1000 vendors and 20,000 attendees, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market tradeshow is the place to be for gear makers and gear...
Tournament Integrity: The Tournament Director’s Response
Andrew Cameron is vice president of Manley Rods and President of Kayak Bass Series and co-owner of Angler Combat tournaments. He recently uncovered alleged...
Five Smart Storage Options that Fit Anything and Fit Anywhere
A key concern for kayak anglers is keeping gear dry, safe and secure. At the 2016 ICAST show manufactures broke out great options for...
Get Carried Away with Great Go-Anywhere Kayak Carts and Trailers
One of the most important considerations when purchasing a kayak is how will you transport it to the water. Modern fishing kayaks are big...
Five Gotta-Get Gear to Look Good and Fish Better
Kayak anglers are exposed to the elements and tough on gear. We need technical clothing that will go the distance for comfort and safety.
We...
Two New Rods for Kayak Fishing; Smart Paddle-Friendly Features
Two big names in fishing tackle have dedicated themselves to building fishing rods for kayak anglers.
McCain is famous for fantastic fishing rods with innovative...
Pelican’s Catch 120NXT New Fishing Kayak Features
Continuing on the popularity of the Catch 120 released at last year's ICAST show, Pelican International added more great fishing kayaks without adding to...
Feel the Speed in RTM’s new Abaco 13 Motor Kayak
Many kayak manufactures are adding motors to their kayaks to satisfy anglers looking for the ease and accessibility of motor power in a small,...
Standup Paddleboards Packed with our Favorite Fishing Features Debut at ICAST
Standup paddleboards are proving to be quick and easy vehicles for skinny and small-water fishing. Two of the leaders in design and function, NRS...
