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.
Pro Tips On Fishing For Smoker King Mackerel
As the biggest and meanest member of the mackerel family, it’s good to be king. Smaller king mackerels are called snakes and big kings...
Reader Story: The Most Passionate, Inexperienced Kayak Angler Ever
We received this story from Kayak Angler reader Shevie Stewart. His tale of trial and error, victory and defeat, catch and release will hook...
Can’t Choose Between SUP, Canoe Or Kayak? Try A Hybrid
When you need a spoon and a fork, grab a spork. If you like tigers as much as you like lions, then a liger...
How Fishing Tournaments Plan To Deal With Cheaters
Fishermen are famous liars. For the sake of a good fish story, we’ll stretch a fish a few inches or add a few pounds....
Think You’ve Caught ‘Em All? There’s Always A New Challenge
There’s an axiom that describes each angler’s progression in the sport: any fish, many fish, big fish, hard fish. A fisherman starts out happy...
Three Ways to Fish the New SubSurface Pro Lure from Williamson
Kayak Anglers are always looking for a way to kill two birds with one stone. How about fish three ways with one lure?
The new...
Win Your Next Tournament with this Tip
Like most anglers I am always looking for the newest lures, ritziest tackle, innovative storage, coolest electronics, swankiest clothing, revolutionary rods and state-of-the-art reels...
Werner Releases Redfish Paddle
Tailing at your local kayak fishing dealer is the latest addition to the Werner Paddle’s line-up of HD Graphics in the Hooked series, the...
Check out these Gear Favorites from Scotty and RAM
I’m always excited to catch up with the folks at Scotty and RAM for new ideas to rig my kayak. At 2016 Outdoor Retailer...
Get to the Water with New Trailers and Carts
With fishing kayaks getting bigger and heavier, the race is on to build carts and trailers up to the task of getting these plastic...
