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Newest Eagle Claw Item – Bioline
Posted on: Jul 15, 2010
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The hottest new item fro Eagle Claw is Bioline. The worlds only 100% biodegradable fishing line.
Just launched at ICAST and coming to a store near you. Check it out at biolinefishing.com
Bioline
Posted on: Jul 12, 2010
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Bioline is the first 100% biodegradable fishing line on the market. Made from a special formula of poly-butylene succinate, or PBS, bioline is engineered to retain its strength and durability for the first 10-12 months of use and then completely degrade in water or on land within five years. Standard monofilament fishing line lasts over 600 years.
The new bioline product performs as well as monofilament with outstanding abrasion resistance and knot strength while having the clarity of fluorocarbon. bioline is the choice for weekend warriors and top anglers looking for a more earth-friendly alternative.
The degradation process starts at the surface of the line. Microorganisms begin breaking down and digesting bioline with the aid of sunlight and moisture. bioline becomes a combination of CO2, H2O and biomass. After the initial 10-12 months of use, the line begins to lose its tensile strength. The loss of tensile strength allows wildlife caught in lost line to break free. Standard monofilament does not degrade for 600 years and discarded line entangles birds, turtles and other wildlife.
Eagle Claw strives to be the leader in “green” fishing gear for anglers around the world and looks for opportunities to work with other organizations committed to conserve our natural resources and waterways.
Eagle Claw is proud to bring bioline, the first 100% biodegradable premium fishing line, to the market. bioline is available in 225 yard spools in 4-12 lb test.
For more information, visit the all-new bioline website at www.biolinefishing.com. Fish Green!!
Monster Catfish Caught on Lazer Sharp Hooks
Posted on: Jul 12, 2010
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It was February 20th, 2010 when Bill Kunzeman was prefishing for a catfish tournament in Huntsville, Alabama. He was in about 18 feet of water, pitching bait over a 35 foot drop. He was pitching a 1/2 pound and a 1 pound skipjack bait rigged on Lazer Sharp L2022 10/0 and 9/0 hooks. Within 5 minutes, a rod slammed down and he quickly picked it up to the feel of a large catfish! It had taken the bait and began to dart away! A few minutes later, the 40 pound catfish was landed.
Before he could even get the rod re-rigged and back in the water, another rod bent over even stronger than the first! As the drag screamed, Bill picked up the rod and he realized the real fight was on! He knew this fish was even bigger, in the “monster calibur” size. “It pulled so hard I wish I had a fighting belt on,” Bill said. “The fish dove and surfaced many times as I asked God for the fish to stay hooked.”
Before he knew it, Bill had a 68 pound blue catfish in his boat! He removed the Lazer Sharp L2022 hooks from the fish’s mouth and felt an urge of satisfaction. “God and Eagle Claw answered my request of landing the monster!” Bill commented on his enormous catch.
Bill stands with his 68-pound trophy in Huntersville, Alabama.
Thanks to Eagle Claw, the Lazer Sharp hooks did the job and secured Bill’s dream of a trophy catfish! This was a day that Bill will never forget, and he has nothing but good things to say about the Eagle Claw team! Good job Bill!
Wright & McGill on the Kenai
Posted on: Jul 07, 2010
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As the season nears, many fisherman start to prepare for the famous rainbow trout season on the Kenai River in Alaska. The season officially opened on June 11th, but the King Salmon run over powered it and made it second in line. Many anglers, like John Whitlatch from Reel Adventures, are counting down the seconds until August 1st at 12:01 am when the real rainbow season kicks in.
Monster rainbow trout caught on the Kenai River in Alaska by John Whitlatch from Reel Adventures.
Using the 11′ 6″ Wright McGill float rods and the Sabalos 2500 reels, John plans on landing numerous monster lunker rainbows like the one pictured above. “I prefer a 10′ 7 wt. Wright and McGill rod to tame these fish, even from a boat,” said John. “They are big and strong, anything less and you are likely to end up with a handful of toothpicks that used to be your 6 wt.”
John, a veteran angler on the Kenai, has been planning and preparing for this trip for months. He doesn’t just look forward to the trip, he is passionately excited about catching these truly beautiful trophy fish!
Catch the whole story and read up on all of John’s techniques and ideas. To go directly to the story, click here.
Eagle Claw Extreme Fishing
Posted on: Jul 07, 2010
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Eagle Claw takes fishing to the next level as it hooks up with Carolina Outdoors to do some serious fishing in serious conditions! Jeffrey Thomas from Carolina Outdoors and Matt Smiley from Eagle Claw paired up and fished on each other’s home turf as part of .
Jeffrey flew out to Denver and went ice fishing with Matt on Lake Antero this last winter. They faced brutal conditions as the temperature was 33 degress below! However, they managed to drag up some lunkers and make for a great day on the ice.
Recently, Jeffrey returned the favor by inviting Matt to fish with him on Jordan Lake in North Carolina. Mike Jackson from Eagle Claw joined the crew for the intense bass fishing fiesta. The conditions were completely the opposite as the sun blazed to the 100 degree mark. But nothing was going to stop the group from landing several trophy bass.
The entire story, along with pictures, can be found on the Carolina Outdoors website. To view the page, click here.
The team used several Eagle Claw and Wright & McGill products, including the Skeet Reese Series Tessera Jig/Worm Rod, the Sabalos Bait Casting Reel, and the Eagle Claw Bass Fish Attractant.
The Eagle Claw Featherlight Series
Posted on: Jul 07, 2010
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Take a look at the excellent review about the Eagle Claw Featherlight Series rods. They were posted on The Fiberglass Manifesto website last week. Included in the article is the improvements of the rod, the details of the rod, and the uses of the Featherlight Series.
For the whole story and link to the website, click here.
Alaskan Halibut Bite Is On!
Posted on: Jun 21, 2010
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Shane Long from Utah lands this 215 pound halibut on his Alaskan trip.
A Utah man caught the fish of a lifetime June 17 while halibut fishing near Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park.
Shane Long of Talmage, Utah, caught a 215-pound halibut on the carcass of a king salmon he landed the day before.
Long was part of a group from Utah and Colorado staying at Alaskan Anglers Inn in Gustavus, a small fishing community west of Juneau.
“Before this my biggest fish was only four or five pounds,” said Long, who battled the giant halibut for nearly 45 minutes before his fishing guide harpooned it after it reached the surface. The big halibut was then shot with a .410 shotgun before being brought aboard the Icy Rose, the charter boat Long and his friends were fishing from.
During their five-day trip with Alaskan Anglers Inn, Long and his three fellow anglers caught three halibut topping 100 pounds, and dozens of halibut from 50 to 90 pounds. They also landed five salmon from the cold waters of Icy Straight.
The group’s guide, Capt. Andy Martin, saved a few of the salmon carcasses from the previous day and threaded one onto a size 20/0 Eagle Claw hook. The salmon heads had been marinating overnight in Pautzke’s Halibut and Rockfish Nectar. Shortly after Long lowered it to the bottom, a big halibut inhaled the carcass and took off on a long run. The fish stayed near the bottom for 15 minutes before Long was able to begin forcing it to the surface. It was caught in 110 feet of water less than 10 miles from the Gustavus dock.
After filling eight 50-pound boxes with fillets during their first four days of fishing, Long’s group decided to catch and release on its last day. One of the fishermen released a 150-pound halibut, while three more fish just under 100 pounds were let go.
Ryan Sagady and Ed Clements, Two Lazer Sharp Users, Win Big!
Posted on: Jun 17, 2010
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Ryan Sagady and Ed Clements, two members of the Michigan Walleye Tour (MWT), recently took a steady first place victory. On June 12th and 13th, they fished a tournament in Linwood, Michigan in the Saginaw River. This tournament was a series of Walleye tournaments in the State of Michigan throughout the spring and summer.
By jigging and dragging live baits along the shipping channel of the Saginaw River, the team of two was able to have a Day 1 weight of over 18 pounds. The next day, they continued the same strategy and pulled in another 15 pounds of Walleye. Their Day 2 total was 34.25 pounds, which dominated the second place team by over 5 pounds who weighed in at 29.20 pounds.
Ryan Sagady and Ed Clements weigh in their hoard of walleye.
“The live bait rig that we were using was the Lazer Sharp #4 Walleye soft bead in both orange and chartreuse,” said Ryan. “It was our second great finish and hopefully, we can continue to land fish and place well in the upcoming tournaments.” The Lazer Sharp hooks they were using were ideal for walleye along the channels of the river, and are in vivid, bright colors to complement the bait. Back in May, the team finished 2nd in Bay City, Michigan using a similar technique with Lazer Sharp hooks.
Ryan Sagady is a guide in Michigan on the Saginaw River. He was able to fish his home territory in this tournament, which helped in their success. To link to his guiding service website, click here.
The team also mentioned that they used the Wright & McGill Sabalos 2500 spinning reels in the tournament. “Those reels are sweet!” Ryan commented.
Congrats on the win guys!
New Lazer Tool: Dark Knight Pliers
Posted on: Jun 17, 2010
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Lazer Tools is proud to introduce its Dark Knight pliers. A pair of pliers that is sleek and sophisticated. A pair of pliers that offers luxury and seduction, all while attracting itself to anglers who are conscious of the financial climate.
The Dark Knight pliers boast a multitude of features that are designed to make life a lot easier while on the water. Replaceable tungsten carbide cutters insure the smoothest and easiest cuts on all types of monofilament and braided line. Just because you wear out the cutters, doesn’t mean you should have to replace the entire pair of pliers. This innovative new design is sure to make these pliers last!
The innovative new Dark Knight pliers from Lazer Tools.
Lazer Tools Dark Knight Pliers also include a custom molded sheath that features a drain hole to help disperse moisture and prevent premature corrosion. The sheath also has a convenient lanyard attachment, preventing loss of the pliers if accidentally dropped. From now on, you don’t have to worry about where you put your pliers. The fitted sheath will keep it handy, yet out of the way when landing that big fish!
These angler’s pliers are finished with a proprietary corrosion resistant finish, making them highly desirable for the avid saltwater angler. The handles are highlighted by a non-slip specialized molded handle that ensures stability and confidence when in use.
The Lazer Tools Dark Knight Pliers have an MSRP of $49.99.
Lazer Sharp Facebook Page
Posted on: Jun 16, 2010
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Recently, we have added a Facebook page for fans and customers to access. There will be new information on products, events, tournaments, etc. Take a look at the site at:
Feel free to check it out and take a look at the page! There is also a section for discussions that will be checked daily. Feel free to post pictures, add comments, and share stories about your big fish!
Check back often for news, events, and special offers!
