Ric Burnley
“Thank God my dad wasn’t a podiatrist,” jokes Ric 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 tomes to introduce anglers to paddle fishing and hundreds of articles and seminars have brought countless anglers into the fold. When he’s not chasing every fish that swims, Ric teaches English at a school for at-risk teens.
Tandem Fishing Kayak Review: Hobie Mirage iTrek 14 Duo
Do you need a kayak you can store in a closet? Are you looking for a boat to take on the bus? Wouldn’t it...
Everything You Need To Know About Leashes And Tethers
In less than a second, I was in the water. I was leaning to the left side of my kayak and landing a fish...
Tandem Fishing Kayak Review: Brooklyn Kayak Company TK122
When I say Brooklyn, most people don’t think of kayaks. The New York city borough is famous for Coney Island, Brooklyn Bridge and losing...
100 Tags: Louisiana Angler Sets Tagging Milestone With Trophy Trout
Lance Burgos is a Hobie Fishing Team angler from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He’s been participating in the Tag Louisiana program since 2013 and recently...
Fishing Kayak Review: Ascend 133X
When I first saw the new Ascend 133X at my local Bass Pro Shops, I pictured myself rigging the wide-open kayak with motor and...
EKFT Exotic Bass Roundup Targets Invasive And Nonnative Fish
The headlines in Florida warn about an Asian fish called the bullseye snakehead killing native fish. On social media, pundits worry about Indonesian clown...
How To Choose The Best Paddle For Your Pedal Kayak
You’re at the kayak shop and you just dropped $3,000 on a pimped out pedal boat. Another $150 comes out of your pocket for...
5 Questions For Hobie Bass Open Champion Kristine Fischer
Five years ago, Kristine Fischer started fishing local club tournaments. Following a string of successes, three years ago she went pro. Last year, the...
How To Spool Your Reel With The Right Fishing Line
When the fish of a lifetime is on the line, success comes down to the best fishing line. The most expensive rod, reel and...
5 Best All-Around Bass Fishing Rods
There are a thousand ways to catch a bass and hundreds of rods designed for specific tactics and lures. But kayak anglers don’t have...
