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Eagle Claw Logo
Posted on: Nov 01, 2011
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Here is a brief history in the two major logos that eagle claw has used. The Traditional “down wing” eagle and the “up wing” eagle. For the last 30 years the “up wing” eagle has been the predominate logo used, but at times the “down wing” eagles makes an appearance. Below is the one of the oldest image of the “down wing” eagle in the 1939 catalog.
The catalogs continued to use the “down wing” eagle for 43 years. The transition into the “up wing” eagle took a few years to get settled. Below is the last use of the “down wing” eagle on the cover of the 1981 catalog.
The company went to the “Up Wing” Eagle in 1983, notice that this eagle does not have a fish in the talons.
Then in 1984 the logo was up in the air and did not show the entire eagle. The big question was if the eagle was “up wing” or “down wing”.
Then in 1985 the ‘up wing” eagle finally made its appearance.
This logo has lasted 30 years. Today we are proud to announce the use of the new and improved “down wing” eagle.
Capt. Mike Segall
Posted on: Oct 11, 2011
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Capt. Mike Segall, Reel Threel Saltwater Charters. 281-808-1310 www.reelthreel.com
Put the Other Rods & Reels Away by Eddy Frisk
Posted on: Aug 22, 2011
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My son and I were invited to our first-time fishing trip for the silver salmon run in Valdez, Alaska. Our friends have gone to Alaska every year for the last five years, and said that the silver salmon is the best fishing he has ever had. He stated that silver salmon put up a great fight, and to choose quality gear for the trip. Never having fished in Alaska, we researched the best rods & reels for big game fishing. After a lot of research we went with the Salmon Steelhead Series Rods, specifically the Alaska Medium Drifter rod & the Eagle Claw Endure Cast Reel LB 6000 reel.
When it came time for packing for the trip, we asked to include our rods in his carrying case. He chuckled and stated that the rods and reel that we had chosen were too small and would not stand up to the silver salmon of Alaska. At first glance of the size of his rods and reels we thought we might have come unprepared.
Upon arrival we adventured our rented boat through the Valdez Arm into Jacks Bay & Galena Bay. At first we used down riggers and the larger gear to troll pop gear and herring for the silver salmon. While we did catch a number of silver salmon it almost seemed unsporting as you couldn’t really feel the fight of the fish.
We then anchored in Jacks Bay for lunch, and unsheathed our W&M Alaska Medium Drifter rods & the Eagle Claw Endure Cast reels. We rigged a small amount of weight and a herring, and cast over side. As we were unpacking lunch my buddy shouted “the Wright McGill!” My son grabbed the rod, set the hook, and it was fish on! We had a modest set on the drag, when the salmon saw the boat it went for an immediate run stripping line off the reel. After a good fight, we netted the silver salmon, which was our largest fish caught yet. Immediately following the catch, the whining drag of the second Wright McGill sounded off, and my buddy grabbed the pole. Like a kid in a candy store, he said “now this is fishing!” as he reeled in yet another big silver. Lunch was delayed as we all took turns catching our limit with the Wright McGill fishing gear.
For the remaining days of our vacation we caught our limit using the Wright McGill fishing gear. With each catch you could feel every twitch and pull of the fish, the responsiveness could not be beat.
My friend stated that he is getting rid of the other poles and from now on will only use Wright McGill. I’m hooked, and cannot wait for our next trip!
A Satisfied Customer
Posted on: Aug 16, 2011
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On Friday August 12, 2011, my son (Mike Fry, 14 years old), my husband, and I went fishing on the Ohio River Bank near Dilles Bottom Ohio. My husband left one pole to re-bait another. My son yelled “Dad! You have a bite!” My husband told him to grab it, and reel it in. My son picked up the pole, which was strung with 8 lb test Eagle Claw line, set the hook, and thought he got a snag. My husband took the pole. It wasn’t a snag. He had hooked a fish, and the fish started running the drag. He handed the pole back to my son. After a grueling battle, he landed a 37″ 23# Channel Catfish.
I just wanted to commend your products. I have used Eagle Claw products for most of my life. I have never been lucky enough to land a fish this big. However, this is my son’s second large catch using Eagle Claw products. Several years ago, he caught a 30″ 15# Freshwater Drum out of the Ohio River. Eagle Claw products have always prevailed.
Thank you
Theresa Richards
The Holy Carp
Posted on: Aug 15, 2011
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My friend Chris and I decided that we would go fishing for perch on Edgemere road. We had caught 20 perch before it began to rain. As we were packing up I noticed that my light action rod was being dragged into the water. I ran over and picked the rod up, set the hook, and felt what I thought was a whale. It took a grueling 45min to real in this mud puppy! I was forced to run up and down the road to avoid running out of line or snapping the 4lb test. When I finally landed the monster it felt like a cylinder block. It ended up weighting 53.4lbs. Thanks to Eagle Claw hooks I was able to catch this giant carp. I can finally say that my Rocheser outdoors club finally got popular! – Bobby
Field Testing
Posted on: Aug 01, 2011
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This past week our marketing team decided to get out and do a “field test” in beautiful South Park, Colorado. It started out with a scare when we almost were involved in an accident on I-70, but luckily we had Colleen “Super Mom” driving. Her parental driving skilled helped avoid the cars that were sliding back and forth like pinballs on crowded I-70. After that thrill we had a nice and pleasant drive up to the mountains. We were all glad we made it safe to enjoy our fishing trip. The fish were very active in these high mountain lakes. Linda stared off the day by catching the first fish. Then the girls were off catching trout left and right. Colleen caught the most fish, Chris caught the largest, and it is still to be determined who caught the cutest fish.
Eagle Claw® & Bioline® to sponsor Outdoor Life Save-A-Stream Project
Posted on: May 31, 2011
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Eagle Claw® & Bioline® to sponsor Outdoor Life Save-A-Stream Project
DENVER, Colo. – For the fourth year, Outdoor Life is taking on the fight to rehabilitate America’s Waterways. Working in partnership with Bioline and the Country Music Association, Outdoor Life’s Project Save-A-Stream has launched a nationwide campaign and contest to clean up our waterways—from streams to rivers and lakes to marshland.
Beginning in March, readers will submit entries describing a waterway in their area that needs conserving. Model projects will be selected to receive support for their efforts from Outdoor Life and program sponsors. “Outdoor Life’s effort to rehabilitate America’s waterways fit’s right in with the visions of Eagle Claw and Bioline.” said Matt Gray, Marketing Manager for Eagle Claw Fishing tackle, adding that “Eagle Claw and Bioline are dedicated to help conserve our natural resources and waterways so that every angler has a chance for a bright fishing future.”
Bioline is the flagship product in Eagle Claw’s conservation and earth friendly line of products that also includes non-lead weights and skinners, circle hooks, barbless hooks and degradable packaging.
Once again, Outdoor Life will host a Celebrity Artist Charity Event at the CMA’s annual festival in Nashville. Past events have featured friendly competitions between Country Music Artists and outdoor Pros competing in various outdoor disciplines such as game calling and casting. In addition, local stream cleanups in partnership with groups like Boy Scouts of America, will be organized across the country.
Lazer Sharp Sponsors 2011 FCA Manhattan Cup
Posted on: May 31, 2011
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Lazer Sharp Sponsors 2011 FCA Manhattan Cup
DENVER, COLORADO — Lazer Sharp was proud to be this year’s official hook sponsor of the 2011 Fisherman’s Conservation Association Manhattan Cup. The Manhattan Cup has become the largest one-day in-shore fishing tournament in the Northeast. Approximately 50 professional fishing guides provide their boats and expertise to individual teams competing for the largest striped bass and bluefish among three categories (fly, artificial and bait).
This year will also mark the third year in a row that the tournament will feature a “Live Release Division,” demonstrating that Striped Bass can be weighed in and released alive to fight and spawn again. Lazer Sharp generously donated a variety of Lazer Sharp L2004 circle hooks to the event. Matt Gray, Marketing Manager for Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle was on hand for this years event and competed while fishing with Captain Mike Tomasino, “Lazer Sharp is excited to take part in the FCA Manhattan Cup, it brings together a multitude of quality organizations that all have preserving our unique and diverse fisheries as a priority in their business plan.
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New Oxy-degradable Snell Bags
Posted on: May 11, 2011
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Eagle Claw fishing tackle, is proud to introduce the first oxy-degradable snell bag.
The new snell bags are made from a special formulation of polymers that allow the bags to degrade in the environment and landfills. Micro-organisms can break down the bags into tiny particles allowing the paper inner cards to completely degrade reducing streamside waste.
Look for the new Eagle Claw oxy-degradable snell bags and other environmentally friendly fishing products marked with the Fish Green™ logo.
Interview with John Albrich of Reel Time Fishing
Posted on: Feb 21, 2011
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JOHN ALBRICH
Where are you located? What bodies of water do you fish? Lewiston, ID. Clearwater and Snake Rivers. Also the Kenai River in Alaska.
What type of fishing do you specialize in? Salmon and Steelhead
What can guest expect from a trip with your guide service? A full day on the water with lots of laughs, excellent equipment and a shore lunch.
What makes your guide service stand apart from your competitors? I work for a top notch outfitter (Toby Wyatt) and our crew of guides keep in constant communication so we always know where the fish are, and we get them!
What is the best part about being a guide? Watching the smile on peoples faces when they see the fish they’ve just fought come in the boat.
What is a success story with guests? The day I forgot to bring my net and ended up landing 4 spring Chinook by hand. It was quite a circus.
What would you do if you were not taking guests fishing? I’d be fishing!
Favorite fishing tackle? Wright & McGill rods and Lazer Sharp hooks of course! I’m very picky about my equipment; everything has to be clean and in top shape. There is not a better salmon rod on the market then the magnum plug rod in my opinion.
What are your plans for the 2011 season? Spend more time on the water chasing spring Chinook and getting more kids out on the water.
What else would you like the public to know about you? I’m a tackle junkie. And love playing with different egg cures. My garage looks like a tackle shop.
What is your contact information and links? Bookings 1-208-790-2128 and the website is www.reeltimefish.com
Any words of wisdom? Just to always stay positive when the fishing’s slow. A rough day out on the water still beats a day behind a desk.
If you were stuck on your boat with one set up, what would it be? Salmon Fishing it would be a W&M magnum plug rod back trolling some fresh cured roe for sure!
