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.
Fishing Kayak Review: 3 Waters Big Fish 120 PDL
Pedaling miles across open water. Carrying a full arsenal of tackle and gear. Spending hours on the water. Standing and fishing with confidence. If...
Hobie’s Newest Fishing Kayak Leaves Massive Rigs Behind
When I heard Hobie was releasing a new kayak, I never would have expected the 180 I encountered strolling up to the testing event...
5 Types Of Fishing Reels Explained
There are as many types of fishing reels as there are types of fishing. Big, small, fast, slow, spinning, baitcasting, trolling and jigging—there’s a...
Guardian Angel Lights Are The Clingy Safety Accessory Your Kayak Needs
The Guardian Angel Kayak Lighting Kit offers a comprehensive safety and outdoor lighting solution for anglers.
The kit includes two Guardian Angel devices. There is...
The Final Day Of ICAST And The Most Anticipated Fishing Gear...
Team Kayak Angler reached the summit of new gear and tackle at the final day of the world’s largest trade show. After a week...
ICAST Day Two And Our New Favorite Fishing Gear For 2026
The second day of the three-day-long ICAST sportfishing tradeshow gave Kayak Angler’s team more time to search out great tackle and gear for kayak...
ICAST Day One And The Most Exciting Fishing Gear For 2026
The first official day of the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) trade show in Orlando, Florida, brought together 500 vendors to show...
The Most Intriguing New Gear From ICAST 2025 Demo Day
The ICAST 2025 On The Water Product Demo Day started off with a zoom. The sound of electric motors powering fishing kayaks created the...
How Many Motors Does Your Kayak Need?
The first timeI saw a kayak rigged with an electric outboard in the stern and trolling motor in the bow, I immediately imagined the...
What We Predict To See At ICAST 2025
Next week, more than 10,000 people will visit over 500 exhibitors at the seventy-second International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades better known as ICAST...
