From the namesake.....many years ago Eagle Claw was the manufacturer of extra fine Litewirehooks. They main customer was Simmons Sporting Goods. I personally ordered hundred of thousands from Simmons. Last couple years Mustad entered the market with Litewirehooks. In my opinion, Mustad Litewirehooks hooks are little stronger and better quality hook. I only use Mustad hooks unless customer specifies Eagle Claw. There is always a trade off......if you are fishing in trash, heavy timber, Litewirehooks are great to keep from losing many jigs......and spend time fishing rather than tieing on jigs. I personally use a combination of Gold Sickles but mainly Litewirehooks.......... Litewirehooker