Environment
Naturally HOOKED to the Environment.
Our commitment to the environment is an investment in our collective future. It means meeting our present needs while preserving the planet for those who come after us. Our goal: A brighter future for our customers, our employees and our neighbors.
Bioline
The first of its kind in the industry, Bioline by Eagle Claw is a premium monofilament engineered to be 100% biodegradable. Certified to meet the most stringent ASTMD 6400 standards and designed to degrade in both landfills and a marine environment in five years. Bioline is redefining the current fishing line market and giving discerning anglers an environmentally-friendly choice without sacrificing performance.
bioline® Supports Green Fishing
bioline is the first, 100 percent biodegradable fishing line on the market. Made from 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.
Bioline performs as well as monofilament with outstanding abrasion 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. Monofilament does not degrade for 600 years and discarded line entangles birds, turtles and other wildlife.
Eagle Claw® is proud to bring bioline, the first 100 percent biodegradable premium fishing line, to the market. We strive to be the leader in green fishing gear for anglers around the world and look for opportunities to work with other organizations committed to conserve our natural resources and waterways.
In 2010, Eagle Claw will sponsor the Plastiki expedition, a 10,000 mile voyage across the Pacific from San Francisco to Sydney. During the voyage, the Plastiki will explore a number of environmental hotspots and the challenges faced by plastic pollution in our oceans. The mission acts as a global call to action to reduce, reuse and recycle more of our natural resources while re-thinking waste as a resource.
For more information on this project visit: theplastiki.com. 
Non-Lead Weights
Eagle Claw supplies non-toxic weight and sinker options in over a dozen different styles allowing any angler to make an environmentally-friendly choice. Guaranteed to exceed all national and state regulations these natural alternatives are growing in popularity from coast to coast.
Degradable Snell Packs
Starting in 2009 we are making some snelled hook packaging out of degradable bags and compostable insert cards. Designed to reduce streamside waste and keep our waterways clean, this in one small step Eagle Claw is taking to lead the fishing industry in environmental-friendly packaging.
