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: 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...
Fresh Catch: RAM Offers New Fishfinder Bases
RAM Mounts has made installing a Humminbird Helix or Raymarine Dragonfly fishfinder easy with new bases. The bases attach into any RAM mount system...
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...
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...
