Spinning rod trota Trout-Master® Trout One

Find out if these amazing rods are right for you

From the experience of  Nik Master , specialist in the design, construction and production of  trout spinning rods , Trout-Master® is born.

Exclusive trout spinning rods, produced in limited series and designed for the true masters of trout spinning.

In the following lines you will be able to discover all the exceptional characteristics of the Trout-Master® Trout One rod, but I immediately warn you that the Trout-Master® are not rods for everyone.

Although trout is widespread all over the world, the brook trout spinning market has never been much considered by fishing rod manufacturers.

In fly fishing, trout fishing is a true art. Perhaps it can be said that fly fishing was born with the intention of catching trout and salmon, even if today it has also been converted to other species.

This type of fishing for many is a true cult, a step back in time, an ancient tradition, full of charm.

If in the world of fly fishing there are many artisanal products of the highest level to satisfy the most demanding fishermen, the same cannot be said in spinning fishing.

This is demonstrated by the fact that the market is chock full of low- and mid-range commercial equipment.

The Trout-Master® are the only true rods of excellence for trout spinning, to experience the same tradition and cult of fly fishing through spinning.

For this reason, Trout-Master® spinning rods are made with no expense spared, with the aim of possessing the fundamental characteristics to deal in the best possible way with the Italian and European streams and the trout that populate them.

You will have a rod in your hands that will allow you to return to your origins and experience stream fishing in an incredible, unique and rewarding way. 

A rod that only a true master of this fishing will be able to appreciate.

If you haven't achieved a certain experience, which only comes with time, Trout-Master® rods are not for you.

Those who decide to tackle stream fishing do so because they are fascinated by this type of environment, by nature, by the woods that surround it, by incredible landscapes.

Trout fishing is the final goal, but the context, the modality and the contact with nature is a fundamental part of the process.

Stream fishing is an art, only those who understand and fully master it know that the micro details make the difference.

Fishing with a rod designed exactly for those who are able to exploit its potential is an experience for very few.

Of course, you can also fish with a 30 euro rod, but the pleasure you get from fishing with a Trout-Master® rod is unique. 

To be able to make the most of the potential of the Trout-Master® rods you must be able to master and exploit a tool of the highest technical level that was created only for true enthusiasts.

The Trout-Master® are difficult rods, suitable only for experienced, truly expert anglers, not who believe they are ...

For those who have great respect for fish, for their life, for the environment in which they are a guest.

For those who love the fight with the fish and know how to complete it correctly. Which very few are able to do.

Even those with years of experience will initially find it difficult to manage the lures and cast, in the extreme sensitivity of the rod, in its handling.

It will take experience to understand the limitations of the rod and match it with the right lure for the right situation.

You will have to wait for it with patience. The production capacity is a few rods a year, waiting is the only way to have a hand-made tool in a limited series in your hands.

But when you learn how to use it, when you have the right confidence, you will never be able to go back.

One last thing...

We are strong supporters of  catch & release  and a true fan of this fishing always respects his prey.

Trout-Master® spinning rods are unique. Not everyone will have the pleasure and privilege of owning one, if you don't understand this philosophy our rods are not for you.

If, on the other hand, you are a true Trout Master then you have found the rod that will change your life as a trout fisherman.

Homegrown tradition

Having said that, you should know that most of the rods on the market are Chinese products of very low quality, often rebranded with "famous brands" and sold on average between 250 and 70 euros (but there are also rods below these figures).

The real value of a € 100 rod is around € 10/15. Which in economic terms is equivalent to the value of the apex ring (tip) of a Trout-Master® rod.

Despite being convinced of the contrary, those who choose this type of rod are buying a product with a very low quality / price ratio.

This happens because there is no real knowledge of the market.

It is natural that those who have always fished using low or medium range rods, have only this type of rod as the only parameter of comparison.

Which are great for fishing, just like a Swatch is great for reading the time, but it is undeniable that having a Patek Philippe on your wrist is a completely different experience.

It is not only an advantage in terms of prestige, but between a cheap rod (100/150 euros) and a Trout-Master® rod there are technical differences that allow you, in reality, to improve your fishing performance.

If you are reading these lines it means that you are looking for the best, a Trout-Master® rod of the highest level.

The main problem is that the high-end trout spinning rods are of Japanese origin, with some very rare rods made in the USA.

In Italy, apart from Trout-Master®, there are no other top-level products.

But it is in Italy that the best trout spinning rods must be born, the home of stream fishing.

Assuming that each country (or almost) would need a specific rod for habits and type of water, there are some specializations.

For example, Americans make fantastic rods for bass fishing, their specialty. The American trout rods, on the other hand, are not the best. This is because the American fisherman, in addition to having different waters and trout, also has other needs and above all different preferences compared to the European fisherman.

American rods are too powerful and too stiff, have little sensitivity and are very heavy. In the United States, brook trout fishing is a marginal and little practiced fishing of low interest.

The result is that in order to save and speed up, drums derived from bass fishing are used, which are not very suitable for trout fishing.

Something good, on the other hand, comes from Japan, a country that greatly appreciates brook trout fishing and where some micro producers have developed specific rods for this fishing.

The limit is that they remain rods designed for the Japanese market, they are often Trout Area rods readjusted to the stream, too short, practically all are under 1.80 cm, a serious little known problem (in this regard you can find a dedicated article here).

Since there are not many alternatives, they are mistakenly taken as a reference for a good trout rod.

In fact, among the hundreds of "trout spinning" rods on the market, those really born for this type of fishing can be counted on the fingers of one hand.

Most are trout area rods (stems born for other fishing and adapted to the trout area) that are once again adapted and used (wrongly) to fish in streams, just add the term "Native" or "Stream" or similar stuff and automatically become "torrent rods" and "yardstick" for this fishing.

On the contrary, there are rods (even very expensive ones) that are inserted as trout rods in a generalist catalog (including that of international brands) and are extremely rigid even in ultra light sizes.

Or, in the worst cases, they are conceptually wrong rods for this kind of fishing.

In fact, the most common and serious errors of the rods on the market are always the same:

- handle too short

- barrel too short 

- wrong action

- heavy and rigid stem or on the contrary exaggeratedly parabolic

The reasons why all these choices are wrong for this kind of fishing has been explained in our guide, which you must read, even if today you don't have the budget to give yourself a Trout-Master® rod.

Trout-Master® rods are conceived and designed to be used in Italian streams, according to our tradition, according to the type of water you can encounter most frequently and in relation to the size of fish that populate them.

No expense has been spared to make them, because those who want these fantastic rods are a highly experienced fisherman who loves to fish with extremely refined equipment.

What use is the Trout-Master® Trout One designed for

Trout-Master® TROUT ONE is the ideal rod for most trout fishing techniques in creeks and lakes.

It has been designed for use in those situations where you don't know what kind of environment you will encounter. 

It adapts to canals, mini streams, alpine lakes or small dams.

It lends itself well to the use of both micro baits and rotors, spoons and small minnows.

Like all Trout-Master® rods, the priority as always is sensitivity and fun during the fight even with fish between 20 and 30 cm in size, which represent the majority of catches in mountain streams and lakes.

The Trout One is the lightest rod we produce and with its record weight it is probably the lightest rod on the market at this length. 

The perfect balance of the rod combined with the incredible lightness will leave you incredulous.

Precise in long casts, to be able to get away from the shore in case of need, it is ideal for throwing micro spoons at sidereal distances, impossible to reach for the reeds of 1.60 meters.

The blank will give you precise and timely feedback during the recovery. 

The level of sensitivity on the Trout One is taken to the extreme, second only to the  SANGONE .

The Trout One is a rod similar to the Sangone, but easier and more manageable. A rod that requires less technical skills to be used well.

As you know, we hate rods that do not bend during combat, the soft (but fast) action allows you to enjoy every fight, helping you to land even large specimens.

Trout One is a perfect rod also in the pond for spoon fishing. The advantages are felt above all in ponds where the casting distance is important.

The common Trout Area rods are born in Japan or in any case following the philosophy (and fashion) that involves the use of very short rods.

In Italy, however, we do not have the same conditions for which these rods are designed, that is micro ponds with small fish. Often you will find yourself facing large lakes, with trout at a distance of meters from the shore.

The use of short rods is a trend and a forcing of the market, caused by the lack of rods designed for our conditions (I advise you to read this article about it).

With a length just over 2 meters, the Trout One allows you to reach greater distances, suitable for the lake environments typical of our places.

Baits, techniques and recommended waters

On Trout-Master® rods you will never find the recommended casting or other data as you find on commercial rods. The only thing you will find is the name of the rod.

We have preferred to indicate in the description which are the ideal outlets for the Trout One and in what type of waters to use it.

The reason for this unique choice is due to the fact that reporting the casting is a summary indication of the rod's capabilities. 

Don't worry, along with the rod you will also receive enclosed documentation and a metal plate with serial number and technical information, including the castable weight limit. But nothing will be reported on the barrel.

It's up to your experience to figure out what to throw and what not.

You will already have understood that the Trout One is a rod for light fishing, fine and ulta-light fishing, so let's start with the ideal lures:

- Spoon between 0.5 and 4 gr

- minnow fino a 6/7 gr.

- Rotating size 0 to 2 (Mepps type)

- lead-free silicone lures up to 3/5 gr.

- jig heads weighing less than 1.5 gr.

As you can see, the term casting is very approximate. While the information you find here is essential to understand how the rod behaves.

The waters indicated for the Trout One are lakes, dams, canals, streams and high mountain streams.

It also adapts well to low-water flow valley streams or in summer.

In retrieving with lures that are very resistant, the Trout One tends to lose sensitivity.

The best result is obtained with the use of small undulating or rotating in still water or small streams.

This is the rod that Nik Master uses most frequently in the winter.

Components and features

Rings

The great attention to detail requires that all Trout-Master® rods have  Fuji Titanium Torzite guides

The choice of these rings is not only aesthetic, but above all functional and allows you to obtain many advantages.

Despite the high cost, which to give you an order of magnitude can exceed 30 euros per ring, compared to the Sic rings that are used on the 250/350 € rods (medium range), the Titanium Torzite rings allow you to:

- use thinner threads

- increase the casting distance

- lighten the rod while maintaining a more natural action

Thin threads

The very few know that the rings allow you to reduce the diameter of the line allowing you to fish huge fish with very thin lines.

90% of anglers tend to fish with oversized lines, this is because they use cheap equipment, starting from the line itself up to the rings.

A fine line allows longer casts, increases the number of bites in a disconcerting way and allows you to deceive the larger trout because of the greater naturalness and less visibility.

If you are unfamiliar with the incredible potential and benefits of fine thread, I recommend that you read this GUIDE

The problem is that the fisherman's experience is gained with mediocre rods and reels, not having had the opportunity to try sophisticated equipment it is difficult to understand the benefits that entail during fishing.

The most common idea is that the technical sector is marginal, that the difference is made in 99% by the fisherman. We always tend to underestimate the help that rods and reels (or equipment in general) of the highest level can give, and we often remain convinced that there is no difference and the result is mainly due to experience.

How many times have you heard the phrase: "when trout eats, eats, does not look at the brand or the wire!"

A phrase that contains only the obviousness of the fact that when the fish is apathetic and still, getting it to bite requires not only experience, but also the correct equipment.

Only way to eliminate the "coats" (fishing without catches).

In reality, it is the details that make the difference at a certain level.

To become better you need superior products, there is no other variable.

This is one of the most common mistakes, which happens above all to those who have a lot of experience and are convinced that they do not have to learn anything more. Staying "still" is the worst way to approach fishing.

With Trout-Master® rods you can use a finer line thanks to the use of Torzite (in addition to the help derived from the type of carbon of the blank and the particular arrangement of the rings).

As you can see from laboratory tests, Torzite increases wire life by 400% compared to SIC.

You therefore understand that using a fine line on rods with SIC rings becomes counterproductive and limits you in your fishing action and choice of line, decreasing the chances of catching.

But this is not explained to you by anyone.

Continuing with a magnification under the microscope you can see how the surface of Torzite has very few grooves compared to SIC, which has a more irregular surface, the main cause of damage and wear of the wire.

The accuracy of the Torzite mirror finish is even higher than that of SiC, used only on commercial rods worth at least 2/300 € (imagine the uneven surface of the other rings of the 4-penny rods).

Since the friction resistance with the line is extremely low, the Torzite not only preserves the protection capacity of the line, but also the recovery is always smooth, avoiding annoying dragging noises.

The Trout-Master® rods are a concentrate of the best technologies, and that is why we have adopted the Torzite R rings as soon as they came out on the market.

Now you will discover the enormous advantage that this technology brings you directly in terms of results in fishing.

It happens so many times that after a fight the line breaks in the last phase, when the trout is practically at the landing net, but with the last tail it breaks everything.

The sorrow of seeing a trout go away with wire and hook in the mouth is a lot. Then anger also takes over because maybe it was a huge specimen, a record, the capture of life.

All the reasons why this happens are well explained in the GUIDE, but in detail, if the thread is new and perfect, the cause is due to the rings.

It happens more often than you can imagine that the thread touches the frame of the ring. It happens for example when the barrels are very bent and there are few rings and / or they are roughly spaced according to the curve of the barrel. Or at the end of the battle, when the rod is raised to invite the trout into the landing net, a very narrow angle is formed between the tip and the wire which causes the wire to touch the metal part and suddenly break.

This problem is solved with the Torzite F rings, which protect the wire from contact with the ring frame.

There are very few rods in the world that fit this incredible ring, Trout-Master® fits them.

The advantage of the Torzite rings is also found in the shape that has more rounded and rounded corners.

These details are only visible by zooming in on the ring section, but they make all the difference.

Difference that is perceived both in the number of catches being able to use a much thinner line, both in casting distance, and in fishing pleasure.

The particular shape of the Torzite rings allows the contact between the ring and the wire to be distributed over a larger surface.

Thus obtaining a "softer" and more linear contact angle, less angular. The advantage? Simple.

A larger contact surface means a reduction in contact pressure, less overheating and a lower possibility of cutting the wire, increasing its duration and resistance.

The combination of all these tricks will allow you to fish with infinitesimal lines managing to manage fish that until before were unthinkable to land with a 0.12 Nylon.

The advantage of using fine threads is almost unfair, but it ALWAYS makes a difference.

A thin line allows a better presentation of the lure, less visibility and longer casts (which we will see in the next paragraph).

With traditional rods the use of thin lines is impossible, but the technical qualities of the Trout-Master® rods allow you to dare where it is impossible for others.

Longer casts

No rod builder will ever give you this information, but no rod builder makes rods that match the Trout-Master®.

We leave nothing to chance and all our choices derive from years of experience in the production of trout spinning rods.

And also in this case the choice of Torzite allows another advantage, that of increasing the range of the launches.

If you look at the image below you will see that for the same size the Torzite compared to the SIC has a wider hole.

This allows, with the same ring size, to increase the casting distance.

Wondering why?

The "quick" and simple answer is that the bigger the ring, the less the line "bangs" against it during the cast, thus decreasing the friction which slows down the force and consequently decreasing the distance. This is why spinning rods are always equipped with a large initial "ring".

At this point it is logical to think that it would be enough to simply put a larger ring in SIC and the problem is solved. For example, instead of mounting a 7 in Torzite, choose an 8 in SIC.

But no, because you would have another problem, the weight. At the same size, the Torzite ring is smaller and therefore lighter.

Reduce weight

The last big advantage of the Torzite is the weight, which on an exclusive rod must be reduced to a minimum.

Weight reduction is ensured by these 3 features.

Torzite is 40% lighter than SIC and this is an advantage right from the start.

The second reason is that the Torzite with the same ring size is much thinner, this allows you to mount a smaller ring but with a through hole of identical dimensions to the SIC one.

This further reduces the weight.

The third reason is due to the fact that the Torzite rings are mounted on a Titanium frame which is an extremely resistant metal (more than steel) and incredibly light.

For the Trout-Master® Trout One we used Fuji KL Titanium Torzite guides in combination with Fuji Titanium Torzite KT

Titanium has another advantage, that of never rusting, remaining eternally beautiful.

It is also more resistant to the stresses of torrential environments, where it is not uncommon to hit the barrel against a rock or a tree.

Both titanium and Torzite are much better suited to withstand accidental blows.

In any case, you will find the details of the Trout-Master® rod guarantee below

Weight

You have already read a few lines above how the rings used on the Trout One help reduce the weight of the rod.

But now I want to talk to you about the other features that have made it possible to reduce the weight of the Trout-Master® Trout One to only 70 g, a true absolute record.

Honestly said, it could still be done better by filing grams from the aesthetic components.

Despite the few aesthetic details, these still affect the final weight.

If you are a featherweight maniac you will find satisfaction in the "limited edition" versions, where we do our best to reduce the weights.

On the Trout One, a forged carbon reel seat was used to limit weight and costs.

Compared to the reel seats typical of Trout-Master® rods, this solution saves weight.

The light colors of the ligatures and the modern design fits perfectly with the type of rod suitable for use in a varied and large environment, including a pond.

Carbon

	NanoForce technology that goes one step further and combines ResinFix with the strongest and lightest silica nanofibers, the so-called nanowires developed for NASA. They are the strongest nanofibers in the world, 12 times stronger than carbon fiber, 15 times stronger than high-strength steel. Trout-Master® is currently the only fishing rod manufacturer to use these nanowires for elite rods. Due to the high price and limited supply of nanofibers, NanoForce can only be found in our top-of-the-range series.
	This extraordinary ultra hi-end technology is based on a recently discovered light as air material called Microlattice. It is literally the lightest material in the world, yet incredibly stiff and strong at the same time. The filiform inclusion of Microlattice fibers intertwined with NanoForce creates blanks with mechanical properties that allow lightness, flexibility and incredible resistance. Virtually weightless and extra fast AirLight ™ rods are the best choice for miraculous precision on extreme distance casting. As AirLight ™ material is very expensive and involves a complex manufacturing process, it is limited only to our first-class ultralight rods.
	For really big improvements you have to start from the beginning. ResinFix ™ technology addresses one of the earliest and most important steps in blank creation: the curing process. Our unique ResinFix® technology involves a complex high-pressure curing process that evenly distributes air while uniformly solidifying the resin matrix. While normal curing ovens inevitably leave tiny air bubbles trapped inside the resin, which could cause premature loss of blank stiffness, ResinFix ™ offers us a unified structure and barrel that will retain its original properties much longer. long. This technology also reduces weight and improves performance.
	It is the process we use to increase the contact between the blank and the handle of the barrel. This allows you to better perceive the contact with the bait and the vibrations transmitted from the rod to the hand. The sensitivity is extreme and incredibly fast in transmission.

Handle

The handle is made using 2 different materials; cork and carbon.

The forged carbon reel seat limits the weight of the rod, marrying perfectly with the cork insert, which makes the grip warm and pleasant.

The tradition of cork that marries the latest generation forged carbon technology.

The rest of the handle is "split", made exclusively of white cork and silver aluminum finishes.

Perfect match with the reel

We conclude with the ideal combination of the reel. Argument that is almost never highlighted but which is of fundamental importance.

Trout-Master® rods are designed to excel with a narrow range of reels.

Maybe it may seem like a marginal thing to you, also because it is likely that you will hear about this topic for the first time. Or maybe you know it's important because of weight balance (true).

But it is also important to know that the choice of the size of the rings and their position is influenced by the reel used. This is why we provide you with this fundamental indication, which no rod builder gives you.

Shimano  is the partner we have chosen in combination with the Trout-Master® rods.

For the Trout-Master® Trout One the perfect reel is the Stella in size 1000, with a weight of 170 gr. allows the ideal balance of the barrel.

Valid alternatives are reels with a maximum weight of 180/185 gr. in size (Shimano) 1000 and 2000 or with reel diameter between 40 and 43 mm

This is the tip for getting the perfect match.

Benefits 

Now that you understand what kind of rod you have in your hands, let's move on to the advantages.

First we eliminated the supply chain.

No resellers, no steps that raise the price. We give you something we cannot delegate. The exclusivity of having a Trout-Master® rod and the shopping experience you will receive with the rod is unmatched and cannot be entrusted to others.

This is why we have decided to avoid any intermediary. You can get your Trout-Master® directly from the Atelier. 

You are becoming one of the lucky owners of Trout-Master® and this entails many advantages, starting with the delivery, which can be either directly at your home or with us, with an event dedicated only to you, organized directly on the stream.

And not only that, because in addition to the rod you will also receive exclusive gifts, designed for you who are a true trout fishing enthusiast.

Certificate of authenticity of the barrel

All Trout-Master® rods are numbered and registered with a certificate that guarantees their authenticity.

Each certificate is matched to the name of the owner to guarantee the certainty of the origin of the rod in case of second-hand sale to protect both you and the new owner.

Access to the Trout Master Club

Trout Master Club members access numerous benefits and have priority regarding limited editions, in detail you can see what it is here.

Twelve months of "The trout of the alpine valleys"

The manuscript that contains all the teachings to transform you into the best trout fisherman ever.

Dedicated exclusively to trout spinning fishing.

10 year guarantee

All Trout-Master® rods have a 10 year, extendable lifetime warranty.

We believe in the quality of the product and in the components used, which is why the guarantee is 10 years.

The warranty covers only breakages due to construction defects. Accidental damage is excluded, but insurance can be included to cover accidental damage as well.

Grand Master Tour

You have the exclusive opportunity to participate in the GMT (Grand Master Tour), this is an experience reserved only for owners of a Trout-Master® rod. You will discover the details only after you have joined the Trout-Master® world.