Why don't people like Eagle Claw hooks?

Some users experience bent hooks on large fish or heavy cover, while others find them reliable and affordable for lighter applications.

What brand of small hook should I use?

Brands like Gamakatsu, Owner, and Mustad are often recommended for sharpness, but Eagle Claw can work if sharpened before use.

Eagle Claw

New Eagle Claw 90° Double Round Bend ST Point, Bronze, 8 (129NH-8)

$2.99$3.99-25%

In Stock

The New Eagle Claw 129NH-8 is a 2-way spinner lure featuring nickel blades, designed for targeting Walleye and Trout. This open box item includes 4 pieces, each with a bronze 90° double round bend ST point hook in size 8. Made in the USA, the box may show cosmetic damage but the contents are unaffected.

Color: Bronze
Material: Bronze
Category: Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Fishing > Fishing Tackle > Fishing Baits & Lures

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GTIN: 047708550031
MPN: EAGLECLAW-047708550031-NEWOVERSTOCK

Specifications

Replace or upgrade hooks on blade baits and other lures featuring a double hook. Forged points offer durable sharpness.

American made in Denver, trusted for reliable sharpness and proven durability. Forged points provide durable sharpness. Bronze hooks offer least corrosion protection, affordable, beneficial for natural rust decay when trout fishing.

Color: Bronze · brown
Material: Bronze
Gender: unisex
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Fishing > Fishing Tackle > Fishing Baits & Lures

Additional Attributes

forged points
bronze finish
non-offset
barbed
round bend
standard gap
straight point
treble eye
medium wire
American made

Image Analysis

1 images

01high: Single reflective teardrop spinner blade attached to a metal shaft with three pink beads and a curved single fishing hook, photographed on a white background.
teardrop shaped reflective metal spinner bladesmall metal split ring or connector at blade topthree small round pink plastic beads on shaftstraight metal shaftcurved single metal fishing hook with barbhook eye at top of shaftwhite studio backgroundbright even lightingproduct studio shot

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand: Eagle Claw
URL: https://eagleclaw.com/products/eagle-claw-90-spread-double-hook

Eagle Claw 90° Spread Double Hook

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Documents & Data

Reddit Insights

6 threads · r/Fishing, r/FishingForBeginners, r/troutfishing

Reddit discussions center on general Eagle Claw quality perceptions and specific product comparisons, but none mention the 90° Double Round Bend St Point hook.

mixed sentiment15% match

Sentiment varies by product line and user experience, with some praising affordability and US manufacturing, while others criticize thickness and sharpness inconsistencies. No sentiment specific to the target product.

Themes

Eagle Claw brand quality perceptionsmixed

Hook thickness and sharpness variabilitymixed

Eagle Claw telescopic rod reviewpositive

Featherlight rod performancepositive

Circle hook sizing for catfishneutral

Use Cases

Small hook selection for panfish and trout

Watch Out For

mediumEagle Claw hooks may have sharp but soft wire that can bend under heavy load.

mediumRecent runs of Eagle Claw hooks have been reported as thinner, changing mold fit for some anglers.

Community Q&A

Why don't people like Eagle Claw hooks?: Some users experience bent hooks on large fish or heavy cover, while others find them reliable and affordable for lighter applications.
What brand of small hook should I use?: Brands like Gamakatsu, Owner, and Mustad are often recommended for sharpness, but Eagle Claw can work if sharpened before use.

Compared To

vs Matzuo Sickle

Eagle Claw Lil' Nasty hooks noted as thinner and less sharp out of the box compared to Matzuo Sickle, but more pliable and US-made.

Source Threads

Eagle Claw brand durability and user opinions
I have never broke an Eagle Claw. I have bent them getting snagged bobber fishing twice. Mind you that was a 5/0 or 6/0 with 80 pound Tuff Line and 40lb leader. What would you expect? I do know that Gami's break in the bend of the hoof instead of bend. I would rather have a hook bend than break.
r/FishingView thread →
Eagle Claw hook thickness changes
Newer Eagle Claw hooks are much thinner. I just got some the other day and noticed right away. Seems like they changed their wire diameter.
r/FishingView thread →
Small hook brand recommendations
Gamakatsu, Owner, and Mustad are all solid. Eagle Claw can be iffy on sharpness out of the box but if you give them a quick touch up they're fine.
r/FishingForBeginnersView thread →
Eagle Claw telescopic rod user experience
Hey has anyone tried this Eagle Claw telescopic rod? I'm thinking of getting one for backpacking. I have one and it works great for trout, haven't tried it on anything bigger yet but it feels solid.
r/FishingForBeginnersView thread →
Eagle Claw Featherlight rod review
I've been using it for years and it's a fantastic ultra light rod. Handles trout and panfish beautifully. Highly recommend. For the price you can't beat it.
r/troutfishingView thread →
Circle hook size for channel catfish
What size Eagle Claw circle hooks for channel cats? I'd go with 5/0 or 6/0 if you're using bigger baits.
r/FishingView thread →