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.
Jackson Kayak Hooks Fly Anglers with New Mayfly Kayak
Jackson Kayaks released another ground breaking kayak at ICAST 2016 designed specifically for fly anglers. Based on the Coosa HD hull, the new Mayfly...
5 Must-Have New Accessories from ICAST 2016
Kayak fishing has produced a pile of great accessories and innovation was on display at this year's ICAST tradeshow in Orlando. The biggest names...
How Did FeelFree Go into Overdrive with Pedal and Motor Power...
One of the most hotly anticipated arrivals at this year’s ICAST tradeshow is FeelFree’s Overdrive. The revolutionary new system combines pedal and motor power...
Old Town PDL Wins Best Boat at ICAST 2016: Exclusive First...
Old Town jumped into the pedal drive game with both feet introducing the new Predator PDL at the 2016 ICAST tradeshow. We got an...
Hobie Goes Backwards: First Look at MirageDrive 180 from ICAST
Everyone was waiting for big news from Hobie and they unleashed the new MirageDrive 180 with reverse. Anglers have been asking for improved manoeuvrability...
Wilderness System and Perception Pedal Drive Boats for Less
Wilderness Systems kicked off the annual ICAST tradeshow with a long list of new goodies. The most hotly anticipated addition to the line is...
Cash Prizes at Summer Tournaments
Everyone likes money, right? So, it is inevitable that anglers will wager big bucks for the biggest fish. Early kayak tournaments offered good times,...
Fishing Kayak Review: Hobie’s i11s Hybrid SUP
When I first spotted Hobie’s i11s kayak zooming around Pinewood Reservoir during Outdoor Retailer’s Demo Day, I chuckled. Hobie started with their Sportsman inflatable...
How To Win The Hobie Bass Open
What’s in a name? The Hobie Bass Open Series (BOS) is sponsored by Hobie, targets bass and a true “open” event. “There are no...
3 Tips To Find Big Smallmouth Deep In Wooded Cover
Wisconsin smallmouth guide Gordon Pagel grew up fishing the Wolf River and its tributaries. In the past few years, locals have seen an explosion...
