Ric Burnley
“Thank God my dad wasn’t a podiatrist,” jokes Ric 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 tomes to introduce anglers to paddle fishing and hundreds of articles and seminars have brought countless anglers into the fold. When he’s not chasing every fish that swims, Ric teaches English at a school for at-risk teens.
Digital Fishing Logs Make Data Collection Effortless
The best anglers I know have one thing in common: they keep a detailed fishing log. After each trip, these guys note the weather,...
NRS Boundary Boot, Skeleton and Forecast Gloves
NRS has been outfitting adventure anglers since the dawn of kayak fishing. Their new Skeleton and Forecast gloves and redesigned Boundary boot continue their...
Kaku Kayaks’ Zulu Pedal Drive Hybrid Kayak
Kevin Hawkins has been designing and testing Kaku Kayaks and SUPs for years, but this is his first year adding a pedal system to...
Onyx Pike Life Jacket
Onyx developed their new Pike life vest for the kayak fishing community with six pockets for all your small fishing and safety gear. A...
Garmin’s Striker Plus: GPS with Sonar
Kayak anglers are looking for powerful fish finder and GPS that will fit in a small place and take abuse. Garmin’s Striker Plus is...
Scotty’s Kayak Fishing Starter Kit
Making it easy to start kayak fishing, Scotty has put together a Kayak Fishing Starter Kit with their most popular accessories. The box includes...
Columbia’s New Technical Clothing for Anglers
The engineers and designers at Columbia PFG have been busy staying ahead of the competition with innovative new gear constructed for any adventure. Columbia...
First Look at Native Watercraft’s Biyak Fishing Catamaran
Native Watercraft has taken on the development of the Biyak catamaran. The boat features twin pontoons held together with a metal frame. The pontoons...
Sit-Inside Fishing Kayaks Are Making A Comeback
Great Lakes fishing guide, Chris LeMessurier has collected an impressive fleet of kayaks. “Too many, according to my wife,” he laughs. But one boat...
Hobie Mirage Passport 10.5 Fishing Kayak
Hobie answered the competition of lower-priced pedal kayaks with a new thermoformed Mirage Passport that is lighter and less expensive with the proven performance...
