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 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...
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...
Hobie’s New/Redesigned Inflatables and New Rodholder
Always innovating and setting the standard, Hobie has updated their line of inflatable kayaks and introduced a new boat, the Hobie ills inflatable kayak....
Boat Review: BIC Cross Adventure SUP
BIC knows boards. After years building some of the most popular sailboards, surfboards and SUPs, they've turned their experience to fishing. Teaming up with...
Fishing Kayak Review: Jackson Kayak Kraken 13.5
When Jackson Kayak and Jim Sammons released the Kraken 15.5, the kayak world was shaken by this big water boat loaded with features. Now...
Kayak Fishing for Sharks and Northern Pike
In the Fall issue of Kayak Angler magazine, kayak fishing guide Drew Haerer shared stories and skills from three pro anglers who target sharks,...
First Look: Viking Kayak Profish Reload GT
Fans of Viking Kayak's speed and performance will be stoked to add a smaller, sportier Viking GT to the fleet. At 11-feet, nine-inches, the...
