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.
First Look: Diablo Paddlesports El Gato Kayak
Anyone who grew up on the water playing with paddles has tied two canoes or kayaks together to build a party raft. The kids...
First Look: Jackson Kraken Pro and Skipper Kayak
Jackson Kayaks has a kayak for everyone and now they have a kayak for kids, too. The new Skipper has a nine-foot long and...
Confluence Watersports Introduces New Boats and Boards
Big news from Confluence Watersports. With new standup paddleboards, kayaks and accessories, the paddle-sports gurus meet anglers at every turn.
ATAK and Thresher are now...
First Look: Fishing Kayak Eddyline C-135 YakAttack Edition
Eddyline has been making beautiful thermoformed kayaks for years, but most anglers passed up the pretty boats for hardy rotomolded brawlers. The company's new...
First Look: Hobie T17 MotorGuide; Limited Edition Mirage Outback
Hobie has been putting anglers in kayaks for over 15 years. To celebrate the anniversary, they are offering a Limited Edition Mirage Outback, the...
Old Town NEXT Hybrid Fishing Kayak And Canoe Review
Five years after its debut, the Old Town NEXT hybrid kayak and canoe remains a sought-after fishing craft for anglers who want to experience...
Miracle On The Pecos: Kayak Anglers Survive Flash Flood
Bert Rodriguez, his son Daniel, and two other experienced kayak anglers had set out on a five-day fishing adventure on Texas’ wild Pecos River....
Readers Share Their Can’t-Miss Kayak Fishing Lucky Charms
Anglers are a superstition bunch, so when we find something with good fishing juju, we bring it every time we fish. Whether it’s a...
The Hull Truth: How Kayak Design Affects Your Fishing
While most anglers look for hatches, rod holders, pods, mounts, tracks and other fishing amenities when shopping for a kayak, they should turn the...
Press Release: Old Town Canoe’s NEXT Hybrid Kayak
Old Town Canoes and Kayaks makes a splash with Next, a hybrid canoe/kayak designed for comfort and convenience. Read more in the press release...
