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 Fishing Sunglasses For 2026
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Pro Popping Cork Tactics
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The Kayak Motor With A Built-In Battery
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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
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The Polarized Sunglasses Made For The Next Generation
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The Hobie Sunglasses Made From Your Fishing Kayak
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