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.
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...
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...
First Look: Native Ultimate FX 13 Propel Fishing Kayak
Native Watersports has been putting anglers into innovative kayaks since the dawn of the sport's modern age. From the revolutionary Ultimate canoe-style kayak to...
First Look: Engel’s 12.6 Express SUP
Engel is known for paddle-fishing friendly coolers and dry-boxes. Few anglers know that they also build a paddle-friendly SUPs. The Express 12.6 is a...
First Look: Feelfree Kayaks’ Console And Standup Bar
Feelfree Kayaks fans love the sturdy construction, wheel in keel and eye for detail, now they can have an electronics pod, too. This year,...
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...
