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“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.

James Lebowitz Memorial Tournament Sept. 10

Calling all Kayak Anglers--it's time to tango. September 10th, the James Lebowitz Memorial Kayak Fishing Tournament will go down at Stanley Park in La...

Hobie Releases Camouflaged Kayaks

Hobie is announcing even more innovative and exciting new stuff at this Summer's Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida. Kayak anglers will be stoked about...

Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament SUP and Fitness Race August 27th

Check out news from Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournaments event August 27th. Fishing tournament, SUP Race and Fitness Relay: something for everyone.    Taking the...

IGFA World Record: 102.8 pound Narrowbarred Mackerel Caught in a Kayak

Check out news from IGFA on the narrowbarred mackerel record. ed  Angler Ettienne Thiebaut caught this enormous narrowbarred mackerel while fishing from his kayak...

Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130X Fishing Kayak Review

Why reinvent the wheel? Wilderness Systems’ Tarpon has been a proven fish killer since the early days of kayak fishing. Early adopters loved the...

Boat Review: The Viking Profish 440

At the beginning of the sport, desperate fishermen turned existing kayaks into fishing machines. As kayak fishing gained momentum, boat designers took existing hulls...

Back To Basics: 25 Essential Skills For Kayak Fishing

Some people fish for the fish. Some people fish for the great outdoors. Whether you fish for comradery or solitude, relaxation or adventure, big...

Trophy Winner Aaron Rubel Share His Secrets On Catching Light Tackle...

Trophy: Light tackle lunkers. Hunting grounds: Gulf Coast. Trophy room: Kayak-caught length world record holder, four-time kayak fishing tournament winner. What is a trophy? I’m an engineer, so I’m suspect of...

Tom Fucini Share His Secrets On Catching Trophy Striped Bass

Trophy: Striped bass. Hunting grounds: New England. Trophy room: Three-time On the Water magazine Kayak Angler of the Year, Connecticut Catch and Release Trophy Fish Record, tournament champ. What's a...

Q & A With New Zealand Kayak Fishing Series Champion, Kerry...

Trophy: Striped marlin, yellowtail kingfish, snapper. Hunting grounds: New Zealand. Trophy room: First kayak striped marlin in New Zealand, New Zealand Kayak Fishing Series champion. What is a trophy...