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.
Make It A Combo: 7 Best Rod And Reel Pairings
Walk into any bait and tackle shop, and you’ll be confronted with rows of rod and reel combos. Most of these factory-matched pairs are...
Licensed To Kayak: ACA Launches Accredited Kayak Fishing Courses
“What in the hell is wrong with kayak anglers?” Each week, I receive a message asking this question. Along with why are kayak anglers...
6 Heavy Duty Kayak Carts For Full-Sized Fishing Kayaks
Fishing kayaks aren’t getting any smaller or lighter, so the latest generation of kayak carts is ready for the challenge with stronger components and...
8 Of The Best-Kept Secret Bass Fishing Spots In Alabama
Anglers don’t visit Northern Alabama to experience the hustle and bustle of city life. They want to get away from it all in the...
Fishing Kayak Review: Ascend 12T
Kayak fishing is supposed to be easy. Considering the latest generation of pedal and motorized kayaks, it’s easy to forget many anglers are looking...
Size Doesn’t Matter
Everyone knows the old adage for an angler’s progression: any fish, many fish, big fish, hard fish. At first, a newbie is happy to...
Best Kayak Batteries For 2024
Battery power is the only limit to how far you can rig a fishing kayak with electric motors, fish finders, GPS, lights and cameras....
Best Fishing Nets For 2024
Kayak anglers call fishing nets a necessary evil. Necessary because a fishing net is the best way to move a fish from the water...
Best Fishing Pliers For 2024
When a fish is violently flopping on the deck swinging three treble hooks with nine sharp points, I grab my fishing pliers. I also...
Best Fishing Paddleboards For 2024
People have been surfing on standup paddleboards for centuries. But fishing from a standup paddleboard is a recent development. When standup paddleboards moved inland,...
