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.
Why Your Jon Boat Livewell Setup Is Killing Fish
After 20 years rigging jon boats, I've seen the same livewell mistakes wreck fish. Here's how to install a livewell in a jon boat the right way.
Your Waders Are Rotting. Do This After Saltwater
After 20 years guiding saltwater flats, this is how I clean fishing waders after every coastal session. The 3-stage protocol that ends phantom leaks.
Tired of Short Casts? Dial In Your Spinning Reel
Add 20+ feet to every cast without new gear. Fix your spool fill, switch to 8-carrier braid, and tie an FG knot. Field-tested setup guide inside.
Texas Rig Step by Step — What Most Guides Skip
Stop burying the hook point deep — that's why you're missing fish. Tex-pose method + Palomar knot = a texas rig that tracks straight. [Step-by-Step]
Deep Water Bass Tactics Most Anglers Never Learn
Stop fishing banks in July. Bass moved to 15–30 ft ledges weeks ago. Here's the mid summer deep water bass fishing system that finds them.
One Bad Rinse Can Ruin a $300 Reel — Here’s the...
Never hose your spinning reel after saltwater—that pressure kills the seals. The 2-minute warm mist protocol saves $300 reels. [Step-by-Step]
Fishing the Columbia for Salmon and Steelhead. The Right Way
147,300 springers, May 11 peak, a 28" Pro-Troll leader & Pautzke 14-day shrimp cure. Your complete Columbia River salmon + steelhead system
Why Big Pike Stay in Shallow Weeds All Summer
Every guide said big pike left the shallows. Then a 40-incher hit in 4 feet of water. The biology, the retrieves, and the spots they're all missing.
How to Fish a Neko Rig and Fool Pressured Bass
Stop fishing your Neko rig with tight line — you're killing the action. Weight-by-season table + 3 retrieves that fool pressured bass. [Step-by-Step]
Muskellunge Facts That Turn Biology Into Bites
Match your lure to muskellunge biology and cut the 10,000-cast average. Jaw pores, figure-8 triggers + the scent trail advantage inside.
