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 Ocean Fishing Kayaks For 2026
Modern kayak fishing was born on the ocean. Malibu surfer Tim Niemier developed the first sit-on-top kayak to paddle past the breakers and target...
Keep The Fishing Going All Night Long With These Versatile Lights
I’m always looking for new and interesting ways to stay safe on the water, especially fishing at night where it could be incredibly dangerous....
Humminbird Solves The Biggest Problem With Fish Finders
The Humminbird XPLORE is making waves and gaining attention by proving itself to be one of the easiest to use fish finders now available.
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A Feature-Packed Handheld VHF At A Shockingly Low Cost
I carry a handheld VHF radio with me every time I go out fishing. It's an easy way to contact rescue services and to...
The Most Anticipated Rods And Reels For 2026
We had an opportunity to meet up with the top fishing rod and reels manufacturers at ICAST to see what they had in store...
Total Boat Control With The New Power-Pole Motor Made For Kayaks...
Power-Pole is famous for their anchoring systems and "total boat control" tagline on their trolling motors. They build some of the toughest and most...
Best Fishing Shirts For 2025
I spend half my life in a hoodie. On a chilly fall morning, blazing hot summer afternoon, spring shower or winter snow squall, I...
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...
