Alfredo Ramses
Founder and Lead Editor of Master Fishing Mag. I've spent the last decade researching fishing gear, analyzing thousands of user reviews, and working with our network of field testers to separate the best from the hype. I don't just write about fishing—I obsess over the details so you can spend less time researching and more time on the water. Every recommendation here has been vetted, tested, and argued over before it makes the cut.
Microplastics in Fishing Gear: What Labs Found
Nylon lasts 600 years & 10 of 16 PVC lures leach phthalates. Read this microplastics in fishing gear environmental impact audit to fish cleaner.
How to Clean and Fillet Fish the Way Pros Do It
Never cut fish during rigor mortis. If you're figuring out how to clean and fillet fish for beginners, learn the S-curve trick + save 30% more meat.
Spinning Reel Size Numbers Stop Making Sense
After matching hundreds of setups for clients, I stopped looking at box numbers. Here is the spinning reel size chart (and balance test) I actually use.
4 Buzzbait Blade Mods Most Guides Get Wrong
Stationary rivets, 400-grit scuffs & up-sized 1/2 oz blades. Force reaction strikes with this buzzbait tuning blade modification guide [Tested].
What Factory Kayak Tracks Get Wrong About Rigging
After rigging 100+ hulls, I trash factory HDPE. This field-tested [Guide] covers the kayak rigging accessory rail track systems I trust with my gear.
Fishing Rod Cases That Actually Survive Air Travel
After 10+ years guiding flats, I put my exact packing system in this fishing rod case travel protection guide. See why HDPE + pool noodles actually work.
Do Fish Bite in Dog Days Heat? Here’s the Data
After 100+ July trips, these are the only dog days summer fishing slump tactics I use. Disable TVG ➜ drop a Roboworm to 22ft on 10lb braid. [Tested]
Everglades Backcountry Fishing: What Guides Miss
Stop trusting the Flamingo tide chart. When fishing the everglades national park backcountry, you need to calculate the 4-hour inland lag. [Field Guide]
Snook Inshore After 20 Years: This Pattern Holds
After 20 years on the water, I don't guess anymore. Use my snook fishing inshore tactics and seasonal patterns to catch the fall mullet run [Field-Tested].
Why Crankbaits Snag From Shore and How to Stop It
Stop yanking snags. When bank fishing with crankbaits without a boat, my field-tested Trigger Method + 10-12 lb mono clears square-bills in [1.5s].
