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.
Baitcasting Vs. Spinning Reels
The debate about fishing with a baitcasting reel versus a spinning reel isn’t really much of a debate. Today’s tackle and tactics are rod...
Best Tandem Fishing Kayaks For 2026
Tandem kayaks are for dreamers: anglers who dream of sharing the fishing and kayaking experience with a friend or family member. But the dream...
9 Travel Essentials For Your Next Fishing Road Trip
In the last few years, more people are traveling to more places than ever before. One of the challenges of traveling is enjoying the...
Best Fishing Kayaks
Asking me to pick the best fishing kayak is like asking a mother to pick her favorite child. I love them all for their...
First Look: Hobie Unveils The 2025 Mirage Pro Angler
Two weeks before Hobie premiered the revamped Pro Angler, I sat down with James McBeath, director of marketing, to get answers to a few...
Casting For Gold: Saltwater Kayak Fishing World Championship Makes Waves
When I say kayak fishing in the Olympics, do you say crazy? For a group of the sport’s most influential anglers, crazy is on...
Best Amazon Prime Day Fishing Deals – October 2024
Fishing can get pricey, whether you’re a minimalist angler or a gear aficionado. The cost of rods, reels, lines, lures and other accessories adds...
Backwoods Boogaloo: Kayak Adventure Series Takes Competition To The People
It’s safe to say no one knows more about kayak fishing tournaments than Drew Gregory. The longtime tournament competitor has hosted a tournament series...
The 8 Best Fishing Apps
I’ve been using fishing apps since the first weather and navigation apps became available. Nowadays, fishing apps are just as valuable as my fishing...
Pedal Kayak Review: Vibe Makana 100
Abe Lincoln said, “You can’t please all of the people all of the time,” but Vibe Kayaks wasn’t listening. The new Makana 10 is...
