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NCSU wins the FLW College Bass Northern Divison

Chris — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:55:34 +0000

In a come from behind victory the North Carolina State University team of Ben Dziwulski of Woodbine, Md., and Kevin Beverley of Fuquay Varina, N.C., shocked the rest of today’s field with six bass weighing 9 pounds, 6 ounces to win the National Guard FLW College Fishing Northern Division Regional championship on Lake Norman by nearly 2 pounds with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 24-10. For their efforts, the team won a Ranger 177TR with a 90-horsepower Evinrude or Yamaha outboard wrapped in school colors and $25,000 for the school they represent.

These guys are the up and coming pros ready to take on the best of the FLW and BASS pros in the coming years – and they put their trust in Lazer Sharp hooks when the money is on the line

Lazer Sharp Pro tops the Federation Championship Leader Board

Chris — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:23:32 +0000

Matt Massey, Lazer Sharp pro and Colorado native traveled all the way to Florida and the Harris Chain of Lakes to take on the rest of the Federation field for a chance to fish against the best of the best in the Bassmaster Classic in February

Matt is the current leader with 14lbs 12 oz, two pounds ahead of his nearest rival.

Matt normally dominates all the local bass fishing events in the Rocky Mtn. region and seems to be doing the same against the other hopefuls from around the country.

Go Matt!!

Trailmaster Rods – Better Then Ever

Chris — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:11:56 +0000

Trailmaster rods from Eagle Claw have been one of the best known and widest sold rods lines in the United States. Countless Trailmaster rods have been enjoyed and passed down through generations of new anglers and memories made while spending nights around a roaring campfire sharing successful fishing stories.

For 2010 the Trailmaster gets a complete makeover and upgrade while keeping its tried and true versatility and rugged durability.

The Trailmaster lineup is available in five models all in four and six piece travel designs with custom a Cordura zippered case. A new model added this year is the Trailmaster combo featuring a six ball bearing reel matched to a 6’6” spinning rod. The take down reel seat uses an exclusive screw tight design to ensure a solid connection of the reel seat to the rod blank but still allowing for a compact design for easy packing

Each rod features IM-7 complex composite blank construction, titanium oxide guides, and custom cork handles with rubberized fore-grip and butt cap for added durability. The engraved reel seat is made from high-grade aluminum and features dual locking rings to ensure a solid connection.

As always, Trailmasters come with a lifetime warranty – the best in the industry

Collegiate Bass Fishing

Chris — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:36:01 +0000

Eagle Claw is happy to be involved in many of the collegiate bass events around the country. North Carolina State University is one bass team we sponsor. They continue to howl in college bass events. NCSU sent two teams last week to final qualifying events, one finished 2nd and the other 6th. The picture is of Will and Kolby who finished 2nd. NCSU now has 5 teams (a new record!) qualified for the FLW College Bass Regional Championship! Nice work guys, looks like you have a bright future ahead.

Look out Skeet and G-man!

Dave Mercer Unites Fishing and Baseball

Chris — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:51:54 +0000

Professional angler and host of Facts of Fishing THE SHOW® Dave Mercer has made the Major League Baseball history books. On September 21st at 7:00pm Dave became the first person in the history of the league to “cast” (with rod and reel) the opening pitch, kicking off the game between the Toronto Blue Jays® and Baltimore Orioles.

The historic cast took place at the Rogers Center® in downtown Toronto, and created an excellent opportunity to raise money for a great cause. In conjunction with the Blue Jays a “Facts of Fishing” section of seats was created where $5 from every ticket sold was donated by the Jays to Dave Mercer’s Casting for a Cure charity benefiting the Canadian Cancer Society. Casting for Mr. Mercer created a Cure in honor of his late mother, Ann Mercer who lost her battle with cancer and has since raised over $100,000 for cancer research.

Not the first place one would expect to see a “cast”, Dave continues to be a great ambassador for the sport of fishing. By putting the sport in front of mainstream audiences such as those watching the game Dave has been able to introduce new people to the sport who otherwise would never
have given it a chance. Dave stated, “My most vivid memories from my childhood were the times spent with family in the boat. So many people never get the opportunity to experience all the things this great sport has to offer. My goal is always to get one more person out there to give
it a try.”

ABOUT DAVE MERCER:

Fishing funny-man, Dave Mercer, host of television’s Facts of Fishing® THE SHOW and the Facts of Fishing Tip Series spends over 250 days a year on the water fishing for just about anything that swims. He is one of today’s most sought-after seminar speakers and his off-the-wall blend of
edutainment has had audiences across the country rolling in the aisles. This unique and original mix of humor, entertainment and education has made Dave one of Canada’s most recognized and revered anglers.

Check out the video

Texas Fish and Game’s Blog

Chris — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:40:21 +0000

Just got back from a fishing and hunting excursion to New York. Yeah, I know…New York?

You’re thinking bright lights and big cities but I experienced the Finger Lakes region and lots of forests and agriculture.

I had the great pleasure of fishing Owasco Lake near the town of Auburn and caught some nice lake trout. On the second day of our fishing we had some motor problems and ended up drifting into some shallows why we waited for help. The water there is super clear and there were hundreds of perch feeding in the shallow grass beds. The problem with this some fish can be super finicky in clear water and in fact they kept stealing our worms and small pieces of cut bait.

To correct the problem I broke out some Eagle Claw Circle Bait Hooks and started catching the small perch and rock bass immediately. Nearly every fish that hit ended up getting hook. With the standard j-style hooks we were using we maybe got one fish per 10 strikes. The circle hooks made a big difference. You hear very little about using circle hooks for panfish but that is about to change. They are not only great for conserving catches of big fish by hooking them in the corner of the mouth but also increase the number of fish landed.

The author and a beautiful yellow perch caught on an Eagle Claw
Circle Bait Hook.

With Eagle Claw Circle hooks, the large number means larger hooks.

Saltwater 24/7 fishing tips and Tactics

Chris — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:10:02 +0000

There is a hot new site on the internet, Saltwater 24/7, with some great “how to” and informational videos. Of course some of the first up relate to Eagle Claw and Lazer Sharp hooks and how to rig ‘em. What else would you expect. After all the hook is the only thing that ever touches a fish. Without a good hook, that expensive rod and reel is not much more than a fancy stick. Check these out:

Choosing a Hook and Rigging Live Bait

and

Fishing and Tying a Three-way Rig

Eagle Claw on Americas Got Talent

Chris — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:16:08 +0000

If you are a fan of America’s Got talent you know the name Kevin Skinner. The chicken farmer/singer who wowed the judges the last few weeks. Well, you may or may not be a fan of Kevin, but Kevin sure is a fan of Eagle Claw.

Check out this link and look closely.

That favorite tan hat he wears proudly states Eagle Claw 1925.

Since he wears it backwards it can be tough to see but trust me, it’s there.

World Record King Salmon?

Chris — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:56:47 +0000

On July 17th, Eagle Claw and Wright & McGill pro staff guide, John Whitlatch, guided his client Joe Atchison to what could be a world record breaking King Salmon on Alaska Kenai River. This monster was released immediately after snapping the photo so the only evidence remaining are the measurements taken of the fish – 58″ long with a 34″ girth and this great shot of the trophy fish. John, a well respected veteran guide on the river, estimated the fish weighed at least 91 pounds.
Shortly into the fight I told Joe, “man, it’s a big fish,” said Whitlatch, owner of Reel Adventures guiding service of Soldotna. “It went on one run and then went back up the river slow and with some real authority, like there’s nothing you’re going to do about it.”
Nearby anglers cooperated by steering clear of the big fish. After working around a bend in the river and heading downstream, the fish tired. Whitlatch and Atchison maneuvered him close to the bank to be netted. After some measurements and photos, Whitlatch released him.”It went incredibly smoothly,” Whitlatch said. “A real quick-and-easy deal. We tried not to stress the big fish out at all.”
Atchison said he had no second thoughts about releasing a fish that may have been near the world record. “I felt good about it.” So did the fish.
“He took off like a rocket,” Whitlatch said. “He almost took my shoulder off.”
“But to me, the real story is for somebody to actually be conservation-minded and choose to let it go. Johnny pushes catch and release. This fish was really fresh and still heading upriver to spawn. By releasing this fish we help the chances of having giant fish in the river in future years.”
“Kenai kings are genetically unique and need to be protected.”
Whitlatch, who grew up in Palmer, moved to the Kenai Peninsula in 1995. For years, he has advocated catch and release among his clients.
“With a little education and effort, we can save these big fish. They’re special,” he said.

John, we may never know for sure if this was the new world record, but we do know this was a real world class trophy fish. Thanks for giving us all the chance to find one in the future.

Customer Feedback

Chris — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:56:15 +0000

Here is one of them

hi – I just wanted to say thanks for making such great durable products. I always use your snelled hooks when I use live bait. recently I was fishing with my ultra light rod and reel along with your hooks and landed a 5 pound walleye. He put up a good fight but when it was all said and done I realized the hook was what got him in. He actually bent the hook but the hook never broke loose from my line. after removing it and bending it back it was still sharp and usable and I caught plenty more fish on it. So thanks again. I have included a picture of the walleye, as I am very proud of it. To date it is the biggest fish I’ve landed thanks to your hooks!!!

Nice Fish Karmela – you should be proud. Eagle Claw snells account for lots of fish every year. I am happy to know it is your biggest to date! Chris

If you have a good fish story we would love to hear it. Send you photo and story to info@eagleclaw.com