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.
What 11,000 Newtons of Drum Fish Bite Force Means for Anglers
My first 52-pounder flattened a 2/0 Aberdeen hook. That's when I learned how drum fish use pharyngeal teeth to crush shells (and why I run 4X strong).
Gut Hooked Fish? Here Is How to Remove It Safely
87.5% of fish survive when you cut the line. If you must extract, here is how to unhook a deep hooked fish safely with 6-inch forceps + [gill method].
Why Fish Shut Down After a Front — The Physics
After 20+ years guiding, here is the field-tested truth on how weather fronts change fish behavior hourly (and why your barometer app lies to you).
Boundary Waters Fishing What Most Guides Miss
I've snapped high-modulus rods on 1.5-mile portages. If you are fishing boundary waters canoe area minnesota, use my field-tested tackle setups
Conventional Reel vs Baitcaster The Physics No One Explains
Here are the conventional reel vs baitcaster differences explained. See why a 9g BFS spool throws 1/16oz (and pelagics demand 100g cold-forged frames).
Why Treble Hooks Rust and the Chemistry Fix
Owner ST-36s pitting? Fresh water won't fix it. Here is how to prevent hook rust on treble hooks using a 10:1 Salt-X soak + VCI storage boxes
Wiring a 24V Trolling Motor System the ABYC Way
After 15 years rigging bass boats, I know what melts batteries. My [Field-Tested] method for wiring a 24 volt trolling motor system ➜ zero voltage drop.
How to Waterproof Fishing Bags Before Salt Takes Them Out
After tossing three offshore bags to PU hydrolysis, I built this protocol. Here is how to waterproof fishing gear bags (+ stop zipper wicking).
How to Detect Subtle Bites on Soft Plastics
After 25 years of tournament bass fishing, I've perfected how to detect subtle bites on soft plastics. [Field-Tested: you need 50M rods + tungsten].
Carp Fishing Techniques Most North Americans Skip
Stop using iodized salt in your bait. These carp fishing techniques North America ignores (like L-Cysteine + the 2-oz bolt rig) actually work.
