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.
Best Gifts For Fishermen
Whether you’re shopping for a novice angler or picking a gift for the angler who has everything, there is no shortage of unique fishing...
Best Fishing PFDs For 2025
I remember when the worst part of fishing was wearing a PFD. Hot, heavy and bulky, life jackets were less than comfortable. The old...
Leave The Goggle Look At Home And Take To The Water...
When you're going to the grocery store, or you're out on the town with the family, full-wrap fishing sunglasses with sideplates look like you're...
Best Bass Lures For Fall 2025
Bass anglers wait all year for fall. As the water temperature drops and the days get shorter, bass put on the feedbag before the...
The Polarized Sunglasses Made For The Next Generation
Costa Del Mar’s Schoolies are a new, small-frame pair of sunglasses. Because of that, they are perfect for kids or small faces. Why is...
The Hobie Sunglasses Made From Your Fishing Kayak
While they look like a regular old pair of fishing sunglasses with a full wraparound frame, the Hobie Hull Floats are something unique. They're...
Inflatable Kayak Review: Wilderness Systems iATAK 110
Before I talk about the Wilderness Systems iATAK 110, let me share some inflatable history. Everyone remembers the inflatable vinyl pool toys we played...
Garmin Launches Their Elaborate Answer To The Kayak Motor
Ever since Garmin released the technologically advanced and bulletproof Force Kraken trolling motors, Kayak Angler’s editors have been begging them to add a trolling...
The Sunglasses Tested In One Of The Most Demanding Places On...
One of the coolest pairs of new sunglasses I've seen are the Bajio Greenland sunglasses. Bajio has really come on the scene in the...
This New Lure Company Is Only Chasing One Fish
Walleye fishing is changing, and advances in forward-facing sonar are playing a major role. With evolving techniques come evolving baits. We recently had an...
