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Eagle Claw Trailmaster
Posted on: May 26, 2009
Posted in: News From Chris
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I just saw a very nice write up on Trailmaster rods from a user. Bob is not your average Trailmaster guy. You see he gets to travel around the Caribbean in a sailboat. I’m just happy he plans on bringing a Trailmaster rod along for the trip.
Read more at Fishing Under Sail
One thing I can tell you – Trailmaster is getting a makeover for next season. look for more details here soon and in stores by Christmas
June 11th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
hi,
I have an Eagle claw trailmaster set which I love,
however I broke the fine tip to make it a fly rod.
Can I buy that fine tip from your firm ?
Thanks !
Jerome Nadler, MD
July 6th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Jerome – The only way to get an exact fit is to send it in. Trailmasters have a lifetime warranty so for a 15.00 handling charge we will either get you the replacement piece or a new rod!
Ship it to:
Eagle Claw Warranty Center
4245 E 46th Ave
Denver CO 80216
720-941-8723
September 29th, 2009 at 4:00 am
Dear Staff,
I had an EagleClaw Trailmaster III spin/fly rod (part number: ZLIII 600), unfortunately i had it stolen.
I bought it at Cabelas, and I want to buy a new one, but I can not find it on the market.
Are you still producing this product?
Can I order this rod somewhere or directly from you?
Thank you for all your help,
Gergely
October 7th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Gergely,
We do still sell a Trailmaster. The item you had, (Sorry about getting it stolen) has gone through a complete update this summer. It is better then ever and at the same price! We were not shipping Trailmasters since about June to get the new ones in but they are available now and most retailers still stock a Trailmaster item. The new part number you are looking for is TML76SF4 for the spin fly model. If you can’t find it you can call out factory store at 720-941-8723 and they can help you out.
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Dear Staff,
I want to purchase the Trailmaster III (ZLIII600) can I order directly through the factory?
Thank you,
Wes
December 7th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Wes The Trailmaster is available through many retails and online.
If you can’t find one near you call us at 720-941-8723. That is our Factory Store and Warranty Center.
They will get you fixed up.
February 16th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Chris,
I just wanted to say what a fine product the Trailmaster is. I bought two a while back at an auction, and have only used one for trout fishing, what a great rod!! The action trout give on a rod like this is amazing, and hopefully I’ll get to try it out on some crappie this year.
To be honest, I don’t even want to fish with the other one, as it is such a beautiful piece of fishing gear. I’m not sure how old mine are,and I’d like to find out, but it’s still nice to find out that there’s still some things that are American Made and backed. I’ve never worried when buying Eagle Claw products, and I hope you guys are still in business well after I have grand-kids, so their grand-kids can use Eagle Claw products.
Thanks!
J.R. Sherman
February 17th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Thank you so much for the kind words. I too am in love with Trailmasters and have one in both my vehicles so I am always ready. Check out the new models in stores now. All updated for 2010. They are a great comliment to the old classics you have and just as fishy!
July 30th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Chris –
I am on my second Trailmaster III combo. I really like the rod, but this is the second one that has just snapped in half below the mid breakdown point. Both times was on a really easy snag, and I hadn’t yet pulled very hard. Is this common? Cabela’s changed me out the first one, but I am hesitant to replace a second one. Am I doing something wrong?
August 9th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Rick,
Thanks for the comment, even if I would rather hear nothing but good stuff we take all comments and concerns seriously.
Not sure why you are having the problem. If this is the Maroon or dark colored blank on the Trailmaster we have an improved version on the shelf now It has a yellow blank and black woven fabric for strength just above the reel seat. It’s little more durable and hopefully that gets you back on the water. One other thing to look at is make sure you have all the pieces of the rod seated firmly together and check them regularly. Pack rods can loosen up at the first connection when you are making a lot of casts. That will be the weak spot and if not properly seated that is where it will break when stressed. I had my Trailmaster out this weekend at a couple high lakes here in Colorado and it performed great.
August 1st, 2011 at 8:46 pm
I have a Trailmaster ZL II600 that I purchased at Bass Pro in the early 90s. It has been with me on many fishing trips being in my backpack riding to local farm ponds for bass on my dirt bike to backpacking into the blue ridge and smoky mountain streams here in NC for trout, and even to the Rockies on a couple of trips. it has never let me down. The most versatile rod I have ever owned!
August 2nd, 2011 at 9:23 am
Thanks for being so loyal to our rods. I hope that you will enjoy our rods for a lifetime.