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.
Columbia Makes OutDry Technology Eco-Friendly
One of the best stories to come out of Outdoor Retailer 2016 is Columbia’s new OutDry Eco, an environmentally-friendly outer wear that performs flawlessly....
Malibu Kayaks Updates Line and Adds New Stealth 14 Flagship
Malibu Kayak’s Introduce New and Updated Line and the West Coast favorite is back with the flagship Stealth 14
Since the beginning of kayak fishing, Malibu...
PauHana’s New Endurance SUP for Fishing Expeditions
Pau Hana set the mark for fishing SUPs with the BigEZ angler. Then they upped the bar with Ricochet construction that makes the board...
Yakima New Saddles Better and Easier
Yakima makes some of the best transport systems on the market and they keep making them better. This year I was stoked to see...
Bic Sport 12 Big on Features And Light on Weight
We fell in love with the Bic Cross Adventure 11 after its release last year. Now there's more to love with the 12-foot model....
Onyx Kayak Fishing Vest Packed with Fishing Goodies for a Great...
There are a long list of kayak fishing PFDs on the market and Onyx has added one more great vest to the line-up.
The Kayak...
NRS Unveils New Storage, Outwear and Updated PFD at OR
NRS has brought even more great gear for kayak anglers for 2017. We checked out the highlights at OR 2016. Our favorite addition is...
Hot New Accessories from YakAttack and Propel Watersports
Nothing gets kayak anglers hot like new accessories. YakAttack and Propel Watersports brought fantastic new stuff to OR.
YakAttack keeps setting the bar for accessory...
Hobie’s New Quest Seat and Eclipse Paddleboard Make Fishing Easy
Hobie leads the pedal boat market, but they don't forget about their paddle fans. The Quest is a favorite for fishermen looking for a...
The Best New Inflatable PFD: MTI’s Neptune for Kayak Fishing
MTI co-owner Lily Colby goes over the cool points on the new Neptune inflatable PFD.
Most kayak anglers hate to wear a PFD, but you...
