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.
Fishing SUP Review: BIC Cross Adventure
Before the New England cold could creep into my bones, I zipped up my drysuit and picked up the BIC Cross Adventure SUP. Even...
Kayak Review: Cabela’s Advanced Anglers 120
Some boats claim to do it all. Other models are designed to do one thing well. The latter is true about Cabela's new Advanced...
Are Biodegradable Lures The Future Of Fishing?
While hooking and fighting a fish may not do it any favors, the real harm can come after the fish is released. Soft plastics...
Perception Pescador Pro 120 Fishing Kayak Review
As the guy at my local paddle shop tells me, “This boat is the answer.” So, what’s the question? There are two questions actually:...
Pro Tips for Oregon Sturgeon
The winter kayak fishery in the Pacific Northwest usually switches from salmon, bass, walleye, rockfish and dungeness crab from summer into winter steelhead and...
Which Kayak Fishing Destination Will You Choose?
In the 2015 Winter Issue of Kayak Angler, we took you to some of the hottest kayak fishing destinations with the pros who live...
Heavy Duty Fishing: Best Rods And Reels For Big Fish
Big fish lurk below the water, and kayak anglers can’t resist the challenge of beating a sea beast from a little boat. With a...
3 Lure Tweaks To Drive Winter Bites
For pro anglers, fishing lures are not a mass-produced commodity, but rather a personalized extension of their expertise. While a fancy new fishing lure...
Gear Review: Extrasport Eon Angler PFD
Extrasport's line of kayak fishing PFD's have developed the features anglers need without overloading the vest. Cordura fabric makes the PFD strong and stain...
Gear Review: Malone Upper Level Tree
I love my Malone kayak trailer. I'd love it more if I could fit even more gear. Keeping gear on the trailer keeps it...
